TORINO NEWS

Tommaso Pobega - Works hard versus Venezia Pobega won three of four tackles and nine duels and had two successful take-ons and three clearances in Monday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Pobega had a very physical performance in this one going toe-to-toe with opposing midfielders. He has scored once thus far, adding six shots, three chances created, eight tackles and four interceptions in four appearances. Torino will host Juventus Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Lukic - Creates three chances against Venezia Lukic drew two fouls, won five duels, sent in one inaccurate cross and created three scoring chances in Monday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Lukic had moderate success as a creator in the midfield, recording his season-high in that regard. He has been a secondary fantasy asset thus far. He has posted one goal, one assist, four shots, six chances created and 12 tackles in six matches. Torino will host Juventus Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Koffi Djidji - Sent off against Venezia Djidji had three interceptions and seven clearances, won seven duels and two of three tackles and was shown a red card at the 77th minute in Monday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Djidji put up numbers in the back, but he also had a key mistake as he tackled an opponent in the box, earning his second yellow card. He will miss Saturday's home game versus Juventus. David Zima will likely fill in since Armando Izzo is dealing with another physical problem.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Ansaldi - Swings in five crosses in Venezia game Ansaldi had two interceptions and one clearance, sent in five crosses (two accurate) and created one scoring chance in Monday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Ansaldi had another rather productive day operating on the left flank, although he was not precise as in other matches. He has notched two assists thus far, adding seven chances created, 22 crosses and three interceptions in five games (two starts). Torino will host Juventus Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Stephane Singo - Sets up teammate versus Venezia Singo took two off-target shots, sent in five crosses (zero accurate), won three of five tackles and picked up an assist in Monday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Singo tallied up the second assist in a row by finding Josip Brekalo in the box after sprinting to the baseline down the right flank. He had collected two in the entire past season. He has posted nine shots, three chances, 21 crosses and 12 tackles in six games. Torino will host Juventus Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Struggles against Venezia Sanabria took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance, won seven duels and was dispossessed six times in Monday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Sanabria had trouble getting open in this one and turned the ball over multiple times. He had fared better in previous appearances. He has posted one goal, 19 shots, seven chances created and one cross in six matches. Torino will host Juventus Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Brekalo - Scores against Venezia Brekalo took one shot on target, sent in two crosses (zero accurate), had four successful take-ons and scored a goal in Monday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Brekalo broke the deadlock in the second half with an accurate finish from the middle of the box. It is his first Serie A goal. He has started three matches thus far, tallying eight shots, three chances created and three crosses. Torino will host Juventus Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted Venezia draws with Torino 1-1 in Serie A

There was no celebration by Mattia Aramu after the first Serie A goal of his career

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Armando Izzo - Picks up new problem Izzo will miss Monday's game against Venezia due to severe back pain, Torino announced.

Impact Izzo has solved the calf bruise that cost him the recent game, but he went down with a different problem on game-day. Either David Zima or Koffi Djidji will join Bremer and Ricardo Rodriguez in the back in this one.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Aina - Ruled out for Venezia match Aina will miss Monday's game versus Venezia for personal reasons, Torino announced.

Impact Aina will not play in this one to tend to a personal matter. Cristian Ansaldi will have little competition on the left flank and he has been solid thus far.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Brighton at Palace after impressive start to EPL

Brighton plays at Crystal Palace having taken a surprise 12 points from a possible 15 in the Premier League so far

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Armando Izzo - Expected back versus Venezia Izzo (calf) has logged two full practices in a row and is set to be available for Monday's game versus Venezia, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Izzo has had trouble shaking off a calf contusion, but he has made strong progress in the last couple of days. He could be eased into action at first, but he should supplant Koffi Djidji down the line.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Pjaca - Suffers calf injury Pjaca has been diagnosed with a right calf pull after taking some tests following the goal versus Lazio, Torino announced.

Impact Pjaca is in danger of missing both games before the next break as the type of injury is pretty tricky. He was coming off two goals in a row. Josip Brekalo, Karol Linetty and Sasa Lukic will play in this position while he recovers, and also Simone Verdi will enter the rotation after an injury. Brekalo figures to have the highest fantasy upside.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

5 for 5: Napoli beats Sampdoria 4-0 to extend perfect start

Five matches

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Wilfried Stephane Singo - First assist of season Singo had an assist while crossing five times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Singo set up Marko Pjaca in the 76th minute assisting the lone Torino goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the wing back while his five crosses and two chances created were the second highest totals on the team in the draw.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Leads Torino with four shots Sanabria took four shots (two on goal) and created a chance during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Sanabria was held off the scoresheet as Torino found just one goal on Thursday. The forward created just one chance and didn't cross but his four shots were the team-high total in the draw.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Pjaca - Scores as substitute Pjaca scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Pjaca entered the match in the 74th minute and scored within two minutes of being on the pitch. The goal was the second of the season for the forward as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Only beaten from the spot Milinkovic-Savic allowed a goal while making a save during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic looked on his way to a clean sheet win before giving up the equalizing goal from the penalty spot in the 91st minute. The keeper has now allowed five goals in five league starts while his lone save upped his season total to nine.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Pjaca - On bench Thursday Pjaca (fatigue) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Lazio.

Impact Pjaca was a doubt coming in and unsurprisingly is on the bench Thursday after playing 13 minutes last weekend. He'll likely make an appearance and if he can get back his fitness in the coming days, he should have a chance for the XI Monday at Venezia.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Good to go for Lazio game Verdi (thigh) has recovered and will be called up for Thursday's match versus Lazio, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Verdi will be available after missing two matches with a thigh pull. He will contribute for filling in for Dennis Praet, who recently got hurt. Karol Linetty and Josip Brekalo are currently the favorites to get the start. He has tallied three crosses, two shots and one chance in two appearances (zero starts).

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Pjaca - Dealing with minor issue Pjaca is a little fatigued but he has been able to practice somewhat regularly Wednesday, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Pjaca will continue to be assessed in the lead-up to the game and the ailment might prevent him from starting in this one. Josip Brekalo and Karol Linetty are currently the frontrunners to play as attacking midfielders since Dennis Praet got hurt.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Praet - Diagnosed with pull Praet has suffered a pull of the rectus femoris muscle in the left thigh, Torino announced.

Impact Praet will most likely miss the two matches coming up next week, but he should not be out for too long beyond that. Karol Linetty will soak up most of his minutes, but it is also possible that the coach decides to field Marko Pjaca and Josip Brekalo together more often.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Blanks Sassuolo Milinkovic-Savic had two saves while keeping a clean sheet in Friday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic had a rather uneventful display and answered the bell when he needed to. He has made eight saves thus far, allowing eight goals and keeping two clean sheets. Torino will host Lazio Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Pjaca - Scores against Sassuolo Pjaca took one shot on target, committed one foul and scored a goal in 13 minutes in Friday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Pjaca decided the game off the bench with a deadly accurate daisy-cutter from the right-hand portion of the box after combining with Rolando Mandragora. It is his first goal of the season. He has posted four shots, three chances created and four crosses in four appearances. He figures to alternate with Josip Brekalo during the course of the season. Torino will host Lazio Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Logs five interceptions in Sassuolo match Bremer took one shot on target, had five interceptions and two clearances and won three duels in Friday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Bremer turned in another commanding display in the back, and it led to Torino's second clean sheet in a row. He has already scored once, plus he has recorded five tackles, 12 clearances and nine interceptions. Torino will host Lazio Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE