TORINO NEWS

Bremer - Wins nine duels versus Genoa Bremer had three clearances, two interceptions and one block and won nine duels in Friday's 3-2 win over Genoa.

Impact Bremer had the usual busy performance, but Torino gave up two goals due to positioning mistakes by the whole defense in the back in this one. He has tallied 13 tackles, 28 interceptions and 26 clearances in eight games, with two clean sheets. Torino will face Milan away Tuesday.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Brekalo - Scores against Genoa Brekalo took three shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), had four successful take-ons and scored a goal in Friday's 3-2 win over Genoa.

Impact Brekalo had a very dynamic performance and capped it off by scoring the third and deciding goal for his side with a tap-in from inside the six-yard box. It is the second time he hit the net this season. He has posted 15 shots, eight chances created and 16 crosses in six games. Torino will face Milan away Tuesday.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Torino and Sampdoria post wins in Serie A Torino held off a late comeback from Genoa in a 3-2 victory in Serie A for its first win in more than a month

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Torino and Sampdoria post wins in Serie A

Torino held off a late comeback from Genoa in a 3-2 victory in Serie A for its first win in more than a month

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Cristian Ansaldi - Assists and subs off versus Genoa Ansaldi created three scoring chances, sent in three crosses (two accurate), took one shot on target and picked up an assist in Friday's 3-2 win over Genoa, but he left the game in...

Impact Ansaldi had a solid performance and found Antonio Sanabria with a good-looking cross to set up the first goal of the game. However, he could not finish the match due to a muscular problem that will be assessed shortly. He has been alternative with Ola Aina on the left wing so far. Torino will face Milan away Tuesday.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Praet - On bench against Genoa Praet (thigh) will be available as a substitute versus Genoa on Friday.

Impact If he gets onto the pitch, it would be the first appearance for Praet since Sept. 17 versus Sassuolo. That was the midfielder's only start this season, having been an unused substitute three other times, so fantasy players probably shouldn't expect him to be a fixture in the starting XI this year.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Stephane Singo - Starting Friday Singo (thigh) will feature in the starting XI versus Genoa on Friday.

Impact Despite his thigh problem, Singo will make his ninth consecutive start for the club, having registered two assists, 24 crosses (four accurate) and 11 shots (zero on target) in the previous eight contests. While the midfielder is back in the starting XI, he may not go the full 90 as he works his way back from injury but should still provide top-half fantasy value.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal hosts Villa; Osasuna eyes 4th straight win

Arsenal hosts Aston Villa after a tepid start to the season that’s been summed up by drawing the last two matches to sit 12th in the Premier League after eight games

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Wilfried Stephane Singo - Could be limited versus Genoa Singo will be available for Friday's match against Genoa, although he might not start due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Singo could not finish practice Wednesday due to the problem, but he returned the following day. It is possible the coach decides to manage him in this one, giving a rare start to Mergim Vojvoda, who has not been much involved so far, or move Ola Aina to the right flank, with Cristian Ansaldi on the opposite one.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Pjaca - Will miss next three games Pjaca (calf) is still ways away from returning and will not return next week either, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Pjaca is dealing with a tricky calf problem that needs more time to recover. Josip Brekalo has been the top option in the role with Pjaca on the mend, while Karol Linetty, Sasa Lukic and Tommaso Pobega have alternated next to him.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Praet - Will be option against Genoa Praet (thigh) will be called up for Friday's match versus Genoa, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Praet has shaken off the injury sidelined him for a month and will re-enter the rotation, either as a central midfielder, where Torino lost Dennis Praet, or as a no.10. He has posted two shots, four crosses and four tackles in two appearances so far.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Continues attempting crosses Rodriguez attempted four crosses during a 1-0 loss Sunday against Napoli.

Impact Rodriguez continues to try crossing the ball consistently despite being one of Torino's central defenders. He averaged 3.6 crosses across his last five Serie A games.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Concedes one goal again Milinkovic-Savic conceded one goal during a 1-0 loss Sunday against Napoli.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic conceded one goal during each of Torino's last four Serie A games. He will try redeeming himself Friday versus Genoa, a worse team compared to Juventus and Napoli.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Makes sub appearance against Torino Belotti (lower leg) created one scoring chance, drew one foul and committed one in 23 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Belotti returned in limited fashion as anticipated by the coach and will look to regain some shape in the upcoming matches. He will continue to alternate with Antonio Sanabria as the managed stated that he does not like to use them together. Torino will face Genoa at home Friday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Pobega - Plays few minutes against Napoli Pobega (knee) took one off-target shot, drew two fouls and picked up a yellow card in 23 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Pobega was not fully fit and did not come off the bench early with Rolando Mandragora picking up a knee injury right away. He should return to the XI in Friday's match versus Genoa. He has notched one goal, eight shots, four chances crated and three crosses in six appearances.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Suffers meniscus tear Mandragora will undergo surgery in the next few days to address a meniscus tear in the right knee, Torino announced.

Impact Mandragora bowed out after a handful of minutes in the Napoli game and will miss at least a month after surgery. Torino will lean more on Tommaso Pobega, Ben Kone and Dennis Praet, when he will return from a thigh injury.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

8 for 8: Napoli extends perfect start with Osimhen's header

Victor Osimhen soared in for a towering header nine minutes from time and Napoli extended its perfect start to Serie A with a 1-0 win over Torino

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Rolando Mandragora - Subs off immediately against Napoli Mandragora played only eight minutes in Sunday's game versus Napoli due to an apparent knee injury.

Impact Mandragora could not continue after tweaking the knee but was able to leave on his legs. He is headed for some tests in short order. With Tommaso Pobega and Tomas Rincon in imperfect conditions, the coach opted to insert youngster Benjamin Lhassine Kone in the midfield.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Pobega - Questionable for Napoli match Pobega has been limited in practice throughout the week due to knee soreness, but there is optimism he will be available Sunday against Napoli, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Pobega will be a late call and the situation will likely prevent him from starting if indeed at his coach's disposal. Sasa Lukic and Rolando Mandragora are the favorites to start to man the midfield.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Praet - Not ready for Napoli clash Praet (thigh) is improving but he will remain unavailable for Sunday's match versus Napoli, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Praet could be back next week, the manager stated, but the strain has not fully healed yet. Torino will use two among Josip Brekalo, Karol Linetty and Sasa Lukic as attacking midfielders Sunday.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Pjaca - Unavailable versus Napoli Pjaca needs more time to recuperate from his calf injury, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Pjaca took some tests earlier in the week, which revealed that his strain has not fully healed yet. He is in doubt also for the following match. Torino will lean on Josip Brekalo, Karol Linetty and Sasa Lukic in his position.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Available against Napoli Belotti (lower leg) will make his return in the Napoli game, although he is distant from being in peak condition, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Belotti missed the past five matches due to a lower leg contusion, but he has been practicing somewhat regularly for over a week. Despite the problem, he has a shot to start because Antonio Sanabria will return late from international duties. He has scored once in two appearances. He tallied 13 goals, six assists, 107 shots and 37 chances created in 35 matches last season.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Back at practice Belotti (lower leg) trained regularly with the rest of his teammates Saturday, Torino announced.

Impact Belotti had been limited to some rehab work and limited practices in recent weeks after suffering a significant knock that also caused a muscular problem. He is slated to return in the next game against Napoli, although it is possible he is eased into action after a month on the shelf. He will split minutes with Antonio Sanabria at first.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Zaza - On track to return Zaza (knee) has been practicing fully since Wednesday, Torino announced.

Impact Zaza sat out the early portion of the schedule due to a knee sprain. He is slated to return in next Sunday's match versus Napoli and could see minutes if Andrea Belotti remains sidelined. He is unlikely to unseat fill-in starter Antonio Sanabria though.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Diagnosed with strain Verdi took some tests on his right thigh which revealed a biceps femoris strain, Torino announced.

Impact Verdi missed time with a similar problem in late September, but he was on the bench, although unused, in the past three games. He will miss a few matches as the schedule will be pretty packed after the second break, but his minutes have significantly dropped after the coaching change and the arrivals of Josip Brekalo and Marko Pjaca.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE