TORINO NEWS

Bremer - Will return against Venezia Bremer cleared his one-game suspension in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Udinese.

Impact Bremer sat one out due to yellow-card accumulation. He will be back in the XI for Saturday's away game against Venezia, replacing either Alessandro Buongiorno or Ricardo Rodriguez. He has logged 32 tackles, 72 interceptions, 78 clearances and 14 blocks in 22 matches, with five clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Simone Zaza - Unavailable against Udinese Zaza will miss Sunday's match versus Udinese due to severe back pain, Torino announced.

Impact Zaza picked up the injury late in the week and has not traveled with the rest of his teammates. Antonio Sanabria and Pietro Pellegri will be the two top options in the center-forward role for this one.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Should be option against Udinese Pellegri (thigh) has practiced fully since joining Torino and he is expected to at least make the bench in Sunday's match versus Udinese, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Pellegri has not played since early December, but also the Milan coach anticipated him being ready after the break before he joined Torino. He should quickly leapfrog Simone Zaza to become the second option up front behind Antonio Sanabria, at least until Andrea Belotti returns.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koffi Djidji - Questionable for Udinese tilt Djidji has not fully recovered and is in doubt for Sunday's match versus Udinese, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Djidji is not fully fit and is at risk of being ruled out beforehand, as the coach hinted that David Zima, Alessandro Buongiorno and Armando Izzo have better chances of playing in this one.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Questionable for Udinese tilt Buongiorno picked up a minor thigh injury and is in doubt for Sunday's match versus Udinese, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Buongiorno was poised to return to the XI to replace the suspended Bremer, but he will be a late call. The coach suggested Armando Izzo would get the nod if Buongiorno was not available.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Will not return against Udinese Belotti (thigh) is expected to resume training fully next week, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Belotti will remain sidelined for Sunday's tilt against Udinese, but he could be back for the following one if everything goes according to plan. Antonio Sanabria and Simone Zaza will again be the top options for Torino up front.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Demba Seck - Joins Torino Seck has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Torino upon transferring from SPAL, the team informed.

Impact Seck turned heads in his first half a season in Serie B where he had a consistent role, especially because of his athleticism. He tallied one goal and two assists in 18 appearances. He will provide depth in multiple offensive roles thanks to his versatility.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Transfers to Torino Ricci has joined Torino on a season-long loan with conditioned obligation to buy from Empoli, the clubs announced.

Impact Ricci has been a linchpin at Empoli in his first season in Serie A, recording one goal, one assist, 33 tackles and 31 interceptions in 21 matches (17 starts). He will have more competition at Torino and will probably begin as a backup. Leo Stulac is set to become a regular starter at Empoli, which also added Valerio Verre.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Aina - Reports to his team Aina practiced fully Saturday after returning from AFCON, Torino announced.

Impact Aina was eliminated early and will be good to go for February 6th's game versus Udinese, however Mergim Vojvoda has fared extremely well while replacing him. He has recorded eight shots, 13 chances, 26 crosses and 23 interceptions in 16 appearances (three starts).

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Moves to Torino Pellegri has joined Torino on a season-long loan spell with option to buy from Monaco, the club announced.

Impact Pellegri spent the first half of the season at Milan, where he did not play much because of injuries and the fierce competition. He will back up Antonio Sanabria and Andrea Belotti (thigh) at his new club, which will also have to assess his latest physical problem that has not allowed him to play in a month. He posted three shots and three chances in six appearances with Milan (one start).

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Suspended for Udinese match Bremer had three interceptions, two clearances and one block and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Bremer had another imposing display, but he will have to miss one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Koffi Djidji (thigh) might be back after the break and fill in for him versus Udinese. Also Alessandro Buongiorno is an option.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koffi Djidji - Ruled out for Sassuolo game Djidji was omitted from Torino's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday due to muscle fatigue, the club announced.

Impact Djidji is a late scratch because of an ailment, David Zima will most likely join Bremer and one between Alessandro Buongiorno and Ricardo Rodriguez in the back in this one.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Will be option versus Sassuolo Linetty has been included in Torino's squad list for Sunday's match against Sassuolo.

Impact Linetty will return after sitting out the previous game. Even if healthy, he has not featured since late November as Dennis Praet has a stranglehold on the role.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Ansaldi - Available versus Sassuolo Ansaldi has been named in Torino's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Ansaldi is good to go after missing two matches because of COVID-19. He will most likely back up Mergim Vojvoda on the left flank. He has posted three assists, ten chances, 25 crosses and seven tackles in nine appearances (three starts).

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Fares - Done for the season Fares suffered an ACL and meniscus tear in the right knee in practice and will soon undergo season-ending surgery, Torino announced.

Impact Fares had just joined his new team and is facing a five-to-six month rehab. If they do not sign any new player, Torino will proceed with Mergim Vojvoda, Ola Aina and Cristian Ansaldi as the options for the left flank.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Concedes once against Sampdoria Milinkovic-Savic (return from COVID-19) had one save and gave up one goal in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic started right away upon clearing the protocol, but he was not as on point as usual. He contributed to the Sampdoria goal by misplacing a longball and was bailed out by a goal-line clearance on a fumble. He has allowed 20 goals, made 40 saves and kept four clean sheets in 21 matches. Torino will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Pretty good against Sampdoria Rodriguez sent in two crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and had three blocks and four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Rodriguez was able to contribute in both phases, as he is one to do even though he mostly plays as a center-back. He will continue to split time with Alessandro Buongiorno. He has tallied 11 chances, 43 crosses, 20 interceptions and 21 clearances in 18 games thus far. Torino will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Active against Sampdoria Mandragora sent in six crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, drew two fouls and won four duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Mandragora drew the start over Tommaso Pobega for the second game in a row and amassed a decent stat-line thanks to a few corner kicks. He has posted two assists, 11 shots, 12 chances and 26 crosses in 13 appearances (nine starts). Torino will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Lukic - Provides assist against Sampdoria Lukic sent in two crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chances, drew one foul and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Lukic had a mostly quiet display, but he set up Dennis Praet with a pinpoint cross in the second half. It is his fourth helper in the season and the third in the last five matches. He has added eight shots, five chances, five crosses and eight tackles in such stretch. Torino will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Vojvoda - Sets up teammate in Sampdoria match Vojvoda took two shots (both on target), sent in seven crosses (four accurate), created two scoring chance and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Vojvoda often imposed his will down the flank, launched multiple precise crosses and teed up Wilfried Singo in such fashion in the first half. He registered his second consecutive assist. He has been steady since taking over, but he will have to compete also with newcomer Mohamed Fares going forward. He has posted five shots, five chances, 21 crosses and seven tackles in the last five matches. Torino will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Stephane Singo - Scores versus Sampdoria Singo took four shots (two on target), sent in five crosses (zero accurate), created one chance and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Singo bagged his second goal in a row with a towering header on a back-door cut and also paced his team in shots. He is now up to three in the season, plus he has served two assists. He has notched five shots, four chances, 13 crosses and six tackles in the last five matches. Torino will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Held in check by Sampdoria Sanabria took two shots (one on target), drew one foul, won nine duels and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Sanabria won a bunch of duels, but he was mostly ineffective in the box. He will continue to see steady minutes as long as Andrea Belotti remains sidelined. He has hit the net twice, provided one assist, taken eight shots and created two chances in the last five games. Torino will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Brekalo - Imprecise versus Sampdoria Brekalo took two shots (both on target), sent in ten crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance and drew two fouls in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Brekalo had strong volume but could not connect with a teammate in any of his deliveries, while he was more precise on his attempts on goal, but he got denied by the opposing goalkeeper twice. He has scored twice and added seven shots, five chances and 23 crosses in the last five games. Torino will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Fills stat-sheet against Sampdoria Bremer had five interceptions and five clearances and won five duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Bremer was once again busy in the back and intercepted multiple passes, as he is among the league leaders in such category, although Sampdoria managed to score once. He is up to 70 interceptions, 76 clearances, 31 tackles and 13 blocks in 21 matches, with five clean sheets. Torino will host Sassuolo next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE