Impact Sanabria opened the scoring Sunday with his third goal of the season, and his first since October. Next weekend he will face Verona, which have conceded 30 times in 17 Serie A matches.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
TORINO 5-7-8 · 12TH IN SERIE A
5-7-8 · 12TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Fiorentina (A) · Sun 11:30AM
TOR +426 TOTAL 2.5
Antonio Sanabria - Scores goal against Bologna Sanabria took four shots and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Bologna.
Rolando Mandragora - Unused against Bologna Mandragora (knee) did not play in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.
Impact Mandragora was available for the first time since October 17th following knee surgery, but the coach did not deploy him. He might have a tough time being a regular going forward since Sasa Lukic and Tommaso Pobega have established themselves as the clear starters in the midfield. Torino will face Verona at home Sunday.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tommaso Pobega - Fares well versus Bologna Pobega (thigh) took three off-target shots, sent in one inaccurate cross, had three clearances and drew three fouls in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.
Impact Pobega was not slowed down by a minor thigh ailment and managed to contribute across the board, although he lacked some touch when finishing. He has logged three goals, two assists, 12 chances created and 28 tackles in 14 matches. Torino will host Verona Sunday.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Karol Linetty - Unused versus Bologna Linetty (illness) did not feature in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.
Impact Linetty was an option after dealing with a stomach problem, but he did not play for the third time in a row, as Dennis Praet and other midfielders have surpassed him in the hierarchies. Torino will face Verona at home Sunday.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bremer - Diagnosed with minor injury Bremer has a sore muscle in the left calf and will be re-evaluated in the next few days, Torino announced.
Impact Bremer subbed off early versus Bologna, and, while he did not suffer a major injury, he is questionable for Sunday's match versus Verona. Alessandro Buongiorno and Ricardo Rodriguez might both start if Bremer was unable to.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Torino 2-1 Bologna ' A tight home win for Torino ' Serie A 2021/22
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Bremer - Picks up injury against Bologna Bremer had one block, created one scoring chance and drew one foul in 45 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna before leaving the game with a calf problem, coach Ivan Juric anno...
Impact Bremer sustained the problem midway through the first half and wanted to continue, but the staff opted to be cautious, the coach added, saying they were hoping the issue was minor. He will be assessed in the next couple of days. He was replaced by regular starter Alessandro Buongiorno, who was initially spared in his one, with Ricardo Rodriguez getting the nod. Torino will host Verona next Sunday.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Karol Linetty - Bench option against Bologna Linetty (illness) is on the bench for Sunday's game versus Bologna.
Impact Linetty is available after missing one game with a stomach bug, but Tommaso Pobega (thigh) is fit enough to stay in the XI and the coach picked Marko Pjaca and Dennis Praet in a supporting role.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tommaso Pobega - Starting against Bologna Pobega (thigh) has been named in the initial XI to face Bologna Sunday.
Impact Pobega will stay in the starting lineup despite picking up a minor thigh problem in the last game. He has posted three goals, two assists, 20 shots and 27 tackles in 13 matches so far.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tommaso Pobega - Questionable for Bologna game Pobega (thigh) is not dealing with a significant injury and will be a late call for Monday's match against Bologna, coach Ivan Juric announced.
Impact Pobega has been able to practice in limited fashion in the last couple of days and has a chance to be available, but he might not start differently from usual. Tomas Rincon, Karol Linetty and Daniele Baselli will be options to replace him if that were the case.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rolando Mandragora - Will return against Bologna Mandragora (knee) is not 100 percent but will be available Sunday's versus Bologna, coach Ivan Juric announced.
Impact Mandragora has been on the mend since mid-October due to a meniscus tear. He had started in six out of eight matches before the injury, tallying one assist, nine shots, 17 crosses and eight tackles. He is set to split time with Tommaso Pobega and Sasa Lukic going forward.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Karol Linetty - Set to return versus Bologna Linetty (illness) was not mentioned in the list of absentees by coach Ivan Juric ahead of Sunday's match versus Bologna.
Impact Linetty returned to practice Wednesday, although he was limited at first. He had not featured in the two matches before the problem as Dennis Preaet has leapfrogged him in the pecking order to play as attacking midfielder, but he can be deployed also in other roles. He has logged one assist, 12 shots, 13 chances crated and ten tackles in 13 appearances (ten starts).
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mergim Vojvoda - Wins four tackles in draw Vojvoda took a shot on target and won four of five tackles in Monday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari. He also made a clearance and two interceptions in the match.
Impact Vojvoda was solid on both sides of the ball on the left side against Cagliari, but his side had to settle for another draw Monday. Next weekend he will face Bologna, which are ninth in Serie A through 16 matches.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sasa Lukic - Creates chance in draw Lukic made three clearances and created a chance in Monday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari. He also won two of four tackles in the match.
Impact Lukic was solid against Cagliari on Monday, but his side drew once again and are now winless in three Serie A matches. He will hope to end that drought next weekend against Bologna, which are ninth in the table through 16 matches this season.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bremer - Makes 11 clearances in draw Bremer made a block, 11 clearances and two interceptions in Monday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari. He also took a shot in the match.
Impact Bremer defended well on Monday, but Joao Pedro's second-half strike equalized the game as Torino are now winless in three Serie A games. Bremer has been a rock in the back three though, and next weekend will face Bologna, which have scored 23 goals in 16 matches this season.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Concedes goal against Cagliari Milinkovic-Savic made a save but conceded a goal in Monday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari.
Impact Milinkovic-Savic was beaten by a Joao Pedro strike on Monday as his side was pegged to another draw. Next weekend he will face ninth-placed Bologna, which have scored 23 goals in 16 Serie A matches this season.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tommaso Pobega - Picks up injury versus Cagliari Pobega took one shot on target, won one of three tackles, had one clearance and drew two fouls in 45 minutes in Monday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari and subbed off at halftime due to a...
Impact Pobega had a decent first half but did not emerge from the locker room because of some discomfort in the area. He was replaced by Daniele Baselli in the midfield. He will be assessed in the next few days ahead of Sunday's home game versus Bologna.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ricardo Rodriguez - Comes off bench in Cagliari game Rodriguez (thigh) had one clearance and one block, won one tackle and sent in one inaccurate cross in 24 minutes in Monday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.
Impact Rodriguez returned after three matches on the mend with a thigh injury. He will share time with Alessandro Buongiorno going forward. He has logged nine chances created, 28 crosses, 10 tackles a nd 17 interceptions in 12 appearances (nine starts) so far.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Ansaldi - Returns in Cagliari game Ansaldi (thigh) had one clearance in three minutes in Monday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.
Impact Ansaldi worked his back after sitting out six matches with a thigh strain. He will resume alternating with Ola Aina on the left flank, although also Mergim Vojvoda emerged as an option while he was on the mend. Despite his offensive prowess, he will likely be managed at first considering his injury history. He has posted three assists, ten chances created, 25 crosses and seven tackles in eight games (three starts). Torino will host Bologna Sunday.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wilfried Stephane Singo - Eligible to face Bologna Singo will be an option for Sunday's home game versus Bologna following a one-game suspension.
Impact Singo will most likely return to the XI replacing either Mergim Vojvoda or Ola Aina. He has recorded one goal, two assists, ten chances created and 38 crosses in 15 matches.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Karol Linetty - Ruled out for Cagliari match Linetty was not named in Torino's squad list to face Cagliari Monday due to gastroenteritis, the club announced.
Impact Linetty came down with the illness close to the match and will have to sit this one out. He generally competes with Dennis Praet to play in a supporting role. Praet, Marko Pjaca and Josip Brekalo will be in contention for two spots.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Benitez under pressure as Everton welcomes Arsenal
After a thrashing by his former club in the Merseyside derby, Everton manager Rafa Benitez is under increasing pressure heading into a home match against Arsenal that wraps up the...DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ricardo Rodriguez - Will be option against Cagliari Rodriguez (thigh) will be called up for Monday's game versus Cagliari, coach Ivan Juric announced.
Impact Rodriguez sat out the last two weeks with a thigh strain and has been a full go in practice in the lead-up of the game after getting positive results for his latest tests. He has generally alternated with Alessandro Buongiorno in the left-hand side of the defense. He has posted 27 crosses, 17 interceptions and 11 clearances in 11 games (nine starts).
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Buongiorno - Provides assist in draw Buongiorno provided one assist, created one chance, won two tackles, made four clearances, two interceptions and one block in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Empoli.
Impact Buongiorno had a good offensive outing as he registered one assist to help his side tie the game. The center-back, however, holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations. He has collected two assists in nine appearances this season.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marko Pjaca - Scores versus Empoli Pjaca scored one goal on two shots (one on target), won one tackle, made one block and drew one foul in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Empoli.
Impact Pjaca had a great offensive outing as he found the back of the net in the first half before being subbed off in the 35th minute after his teammate received a red card. The midfielder's playing time has been a concern this season as this was his first start since Sept. 12. He will push to be confirmed in the starting XI Monday versus Cagliari after a positive offensive performance.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
