TORINO NEWS

Ricardo Rodriguez - Decent against Genoa Rodriguez sent in three crosses (one accurate), had two interceptions, created one scoring chance and won one duel in Friday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Rodriguez was decently involved in the offense given his role and amassed a serviceable stat-line. He has recorded three chances, seven crosses, five tackles and four interceptions in the last five matches. Torino will face Salernitana away in two weeks.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Gritty against Genoa Izzo had two interceptions and two clearances and won four of six tackles and 13 duels in Friday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Izzo replaced the injured Koffi Djidji and filled the stat-sheet thanks to an impressive performance. The teammate will likely be back after the break, but he might have earned more minutes with his recent displays. He has tallied nine tackles, ten interceptions, ten clearances and three crosses in six appearances (two starts). Torino will face Salernitana away in two weeks.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Pobega - Suspended for next game Pobega took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, drew two fouls and won four duels in Friday's 0-1 loss to Genoa and will miss one game due to yellow-card accumulatio...

Impact Pobega had an underwhelming display and was booked for the tenth time in the season. He will sit out the next game versus Salernitana after the break. The coach could opt to start Josip Brekalo and Marko Pjaca together, or give a chance to Karol Linetty or Samuele Ricci. Torino will face Salernitana away in two weeks.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Lukic - Passable against Genoa Lukic sent in two crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, had two interceptions and drew two fouls in Friday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Lukic did not have his best outing in the losing effort, but he was still able to pick up small numbers at both ends. He has registered two shots, three chances, four crosses and four interceptions in the last four matches. Torino will face Salernitana away in two weeks.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Brekalo - Used as sub versus Genoa Breakalo sent in two crosses (both accurate), created one scoring chance, had one successful take-on and won one duel in 39 minutes in Friday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Brekalo was brought off the bench as the coach decided to give a shot to Marko Pjaca, but the move did not exactly pay off. He has notched one goal, one assist, 11 chances and 24 crosses and in the last five appearances. Torino will face Salernitana away in two weeks.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Win five duels against Genoa Bremer had two blocks, three interceptions and three clearances and won five duels in Friday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Bremer was once again able to fill the stat-sheet, but his side gave up one goal and he could have maybe done something more in that instance. He has logged 17 interceptions, 18 clearances and three blocks in the last five games, with one clean sheet. Torino will face Salernitana away in two weeks.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Takes two shots in Genoa game Belotti fired three shots (one on target), created two scoring chances and won three duels in Friday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Belotti put together a low-end line in a tough loss, as his side did not generate much offense. He has scored twice and added 18 shots and three chances in the last five matches. Torino will face Salernitana away in two weeks.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Stephane Singo - Busy against Genoa Songo took one off-target shot, sent in seven crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and won seven duels in Friday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Singo paced his team in crosses and was one of the few Torino players that put up decent numbers in this one, although he lacked touch in his deliveries. He has logged five shots, three chances, 13 crosses and three interceptions in the last five games. Torino will face Salernitana away in two weeks.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Concedes once versus Genoa Berisha had one save, one clearance and one accurate keeper-sweeper and allowed one goal in Friday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Berisha took a step back compared to his previous two appearances, as he could not properly turn away a cross, which Manolo Portanova eventually tuck home. The coach was coy on stating whether he would remain on goal after the break, as starter Vanja Milinkovic-Savic was on the bench after a finger injury in this one. Torino will face Salernitana away in two weeks.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Berardi reaches 100 Serie A goals as Sassuolo beats Spezia

Domenico Berardi scored twice and achieved his 100th goal in Serie A as Sassuolo beat Spezia 4-1 to keep alive its chances of securing a Europa League spot

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Wolves faces Leeds; Getafe at Bilbao

Wolverhampton wants to boost its improbable ambitions of Champions League qualification while Leeds is desperate to move further clear of relegation trouble

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonio Sanabria - Will miss time Sanabria has been diagnosed with grade one strain of the soleus muscle in the right calf, Torino announced.

Impact Sanabria was said to be in doubt for Friday's match, but his injury is more substantial and he will miss a couple of matches after the break as well. Andrea Belotti will see the bulk of minutes as no.9, while SImone Zaza will be the top backup until either Sanabria or Pietro Pellegri (calf) returns.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Will return as a backup Milinkovic-Savic (index finger) is feeling better but Etrit Berisha will remain on goal for Friday's match versus Genoa, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic should be called up for this one following two matches on the mend, but Etrit Berisha is set to continue starting as he fared well in his recent appearances. Milinkovic-Savic is not a lock to recapture the starting job as he was a little shaky before spraining his index finger in practice.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koffi Djidji - Will miss Genoa match Djidji (thigh/shoulder) will be unavailable Friday against Genoa, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Djidji is nursing a thigh edema and a shoulder bruise and will try to get healthy during the break. Either Armando Izzo or David Zima will replace him in the back Friday.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Questionable for Genoa game Sanabria is in doubt for Friday's match versus Genoa due to a sore calf, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Sanabria is set to be a late call but, in any case, Andrea Belotti is poised to continue leading the Torino frontline as it has happened in the last few matches.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Suffers knee injury Pellegri sprained his knee in practice, but the tests ruled out ligament damage, Tuttosport informs.

Impact Pellegri will be unavailable for Friday's road game versus Genoa and will try to recover during the break, but he might miss some time after it. Simone Zaza will be the third option up front in the Torino attack while he is out.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koffi Djidji - Nursing pair of problems Djidji was diagnosed with a thigh edema and right shoulder bruise following the Inter game, Torino announced.

Impact Djidji left the last match early in the second half and might have a tough time shaking off both issues in time for Friday's road game versus Genoa. David Zima or Armando Izzo would replace him in the back if he could not play.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Zima - Returns to full practice Zima (illness) was able to train with the rest of the group Monday, Torino announced.

Impact Zima dealt with an illness for about a week and missed the previous game against Torino. He is feeling better and, with Koffi Djidji ailing, he will be an option to start in Friday's away game versus Genoa. He has posted 13 tackles, 12 interceptions and 26 clearances in 14 matches so far, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Convincing in Inter game Buongiorno took two off-target shots, sent in two crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and had three clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Buongiorno started over Ricardo Rodriguez for the first time in a month and was surprisingly active in the final third. The two defenders will be in contention in Friday's away game versus Genoa. Buongiorno has logged two assists, 14 tackles, 25 interceptions and 29 clearances in 16 appearances (ten starts).

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Subs in well against Inter Izzo had three interceptions and five clearances and won five duels and two of two tackles in 39 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Izzo came off the bench to replace the injured Koffi Djidji and was energetic in the back. He has rarely played this season but, considering this performance and the fact that David Zima is under the weather, he could get his second start in Friday's away game versus Genoa. He has notched three crosses, three tackles, eight interceptions and eight clearances in five appearances.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koffi Djidji - Subs off versus Inter Djidji had three interceptions and three clearances, won two duels and subbed off after 51 minutes due to a right thigh injury in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Djidji had an okay first half but could not continue as he pulled a muscle chasing after an opponent. He is headed for some tests but he is highly likely to miss at least Friday's road game against Genoa considering the short turnaround. With David Zima out because of the flu, Armando Izza replaced him and fared well.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Creates four chances in Inter clash Mandragora took one off-target shot, sent in three accurate crosses, created four scoring chances and had two interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Mandragora had a well-rounded performance and has the potential to be a factor in every game due to his set-piece prowess. He has registered five shots, 16 chances, 17 crosses and eight tackles in the last five matches. Torino will face Genoa away Friday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Pobega - Provides assist against Inter Pobega took one off-target shot, created two scoring chances, drew six fouls and picked up an assist in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Pobega had a very physical performance and set up Bremer with a flick-on on a corner kick early in the first half. He was not super impactful in the final third beside the assists. He has logged 11 shots, three chances, six crosses and four tackles in the last five appearances. Torino will face Genoa away Friday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Lukic - Rather quiet versus Inter Lukic took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance, had one interception and committed one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Lukic returned from a one-game suspension, but he had a muted and sloppy display in this one. He has tallied one goal, four assists, 24 chances and 37 tackles in 27 appearances so far. Torino will face Genoa away Friday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Brekalo - Creates three chances versus Inter Brekalo took two shots (zero on target), sent in five crosses (zero accurate), created three scoring chances and had three successful take-ons in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Brekalo was lively and produced in the final third, but he lacked touch in his shots and crosses, leaving some opportunities on the table. He has scored and assisted once in the last five matches, adding eight shots, 15 chances and 29 crosses. Torino will face Genoa away Friday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE