VALENTINO LAZARO NEWS

Attempts six crosses Lazaro recorded six crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Lazaro has attempted at least three crosses in three-fourths of his last eight appearances. However, he is without an accurate cross since Nov. 24 and logged only one assist during the eight-game span. Though there can definitely be improvement on Lazaro's part, him quantitatively excelling with crosses is at least an adequate start.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable in Juventus meeting Lazaro created two scoring chances and had three crosses (two accurate), six clearances and three tackles (two won) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Lazaro had to defend more than usual, setting a new season high in clearances, but he was still a secondary factor on offense. He'll compete with Niels Nkounkou and Marcus Pedersen for the two spots on the wing going forward, as the former recovered from an injury. He has posted at least three crosses in the last four matches, totaling 19 (five accurate) and adding one assist, five chances created, ten corners and 13 clearances.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in crosses versus Pisa Lazaro generated five crosses (one accurate), two clearances and three corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Pisa.

Impact Lazaro filled in for Niels Nkonkou (thigh) for the second match in a row, playing over Cristiano Biraghi, and paced his side in deliveries, but he didn't have great touch. He has put up five or more assists in three straight matches, racking up 16 (three accurate) and adding nine corners and four tackles (one goal) in that span. He failed to create a chance after doing so in his previous four appearances. Instead, he has logged multiple clearances in his last five displays.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Lazaro recorded five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Lazaro registered the most crosses for his team, created two chances and also contributed defensively with three clearances, three tackles and an interception. He has accumulated nine clearances, eight tackles and three interceptions across the last four games.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist off bench in win Lazaro made an assist, had one off-target shot and sent in six crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Lazaro returned after being an unused substitute on the previous outing. The full-back was brought as part of a triple substitution at the hour mark and whipped cross after cross after cross into the opposition's box as he usually does. And one of them ended up being very important as his corner kick in the 90th minute was volleyed home by Guillermo Maripan for the goal that gave Torino all three points in play. This was the first assist of the year for Lazaro, who will hope this helps him on the fight for regaining his starting spot.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Lazaro recorded nine crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Parma.

Impact Lazaro registered the most crosses in the game, won three duels and also made three tackles, two clearances and an interception. He has accumulated six clearances, six tackles and an interception across the last three games.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Shows creative intent Lazaro registered seven crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Despite Torino being shut out on the final day of the season, Lazaro was looking to make things happen down the right wing against Roma. In 90 minutes played, the 29 year old created two chances, made six passes into the final third, and completed one of his two dribbles. Lazaro failed to score a goal this season in Serie A, but did manage to bag six assists in 26 starts and 33 appearances for the club.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Lazaro completed a one-game ban in Friday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Lazaro could draw his first start in a while, replacing Gvidas Gineitis, Ivan Ilic or Cesare Casadei, against Inter next Sunday, as he was previously sidelined by a calf problem. He has posted one assist, two shots (zero on target), and five corners in his last five displays. He has launched two or more crosses in four of them, piling up 16 (five accurate).

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Venezia fixture Lazaro (calf) had one key pass, one shot (zero on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner and was booked for the fifth time in 30 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Napoli...

Impact Lazaro had a decent shift considering he was coming back from a muscular ailment but won't be available for the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Gvidas Gineitis or Yann Karamoh will man the right wing like when he was sidelined.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Might return against Napoli Lazaro (calf) was spotted in practice with the rest of the group ahead of Sunday's game versus Napoli, Goal reported.

Impact Lazaro is progressing in his rehab from a calf issue, but it remains to be seen whether the coach will call him up right away or give him another week after sitting out the past three fixtures. If available, he'd be the top option on the right flank, and Torino had to tweak their scheme to replace him.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Stays on the mend for Como game Lazaro (calf) "has a soleus issue, and we'll try to shorten the recovery times," coach Paolo Vanoli stated.

Impact Lazaro will miss the second consecutive game versus Como and is likely to be out a while longer given the gaffer's words. Gvidas Gineitis and Yann Karamoh will continue absorbing his minutes.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Verona match Lazaro "will miss Sunday's game against Verona due to calf soreness," coach Paolo Vanoli announced.

Impact Lazaro will be re-evaluated next week, but the injury appears minor at this stage. Yann Karamoh, Gvidas Gineitis and Marcus Pedersen are candidates to replace him in the starting lineup with some possible rejiggering across the formation.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Plays half an hour versus Empoli Lazaro (ankle) generated one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in 27 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Lazaro avoided skipping the game but dropped to the bench due to a minor injury, without making an impact in his cameo. He'll likely be back in the Xi after the break. Gvidas Gineitis replaced him in this one. He has tallied one assist, three chances created, 12 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in his last five displays.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Fit again Lazaro (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Empoli.

Impact Lazaro is back from his ankle injury and will miss no time, as he is on the bench Saturday. HE is a regular starter and will likely return to the starting Xi after testing his legs.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Passet fit for Saturday Lazaro (ankle) made Torino's squad list for Saturday's match versus Empoli.

Impact Lazaro will be available despite being banged up and could be able to retain his starting job. He has assisted once in the last five games, posting four chances created, 16 crosses (two accurate) and seven corners.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Empoli game Lazaro is in doubt for Saturday's match versus Empoli due to an ankle contusion, coach Paolo Vanoli announced.

Impact Lazaro was roughed up in the previous match and has been limited in training. Yann Karamoh, Adrien Tameze and Karol Linetty could potentially replace him in the XI if he wasn't fit enough, with some reshuffling across the formation in the last two cases since Torino are short on wingers.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in victory Lazaro assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Monza.

Impact Lazaro set up Eljif Elmas for the opening goal just before halftime. He now has six assists in 26 Serie A appearances this season. His next chance to add to that tally comes Saturday on the road against Parma.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers five crosses against Genoa Lazaro recorded one shot (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate), one key pass and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Lazaro paced his team in deliveries as he often does but wasn't as accurate as on other occasions. He has assisted once and added seven chances created, 31 crosses (six accurate) and 15 corners in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist versus Atalanta Lazaro assisted once to go with one tackle (zero won), one clearance and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Lazaro had a paltry output considering some of his previous appearances but made the stat sheet by finding Guillermo Maripan with a precise free kick to set up the lone goal for his side. It's his fifth assist of the season. He hadn't had one in a couple of months. He has started in five straight after losing minutes, registering eight chances created, 34 crosses (seven accurate), 14 corners and six tackles (four won).

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in Cagliari match Lazaro had one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate), two key passes and four corners in Friday's 2-0 win against Cagliari.

Impact Lazaro drew his fourth consecutive start as an offensive winger and had his way on the flank, leading his team in deliveries and creating more than a few problems for the opponents even though he wasn't directly involved in the two goals. He has tallied three shots (zero on target), seven key passes, 37 crosses (seven accurate) and 14 corners in the last five bouts.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Fiorentina contest Lazaro won two of two tackles and had four crosses (zero accurate), one block and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Lazaro chipped in on both ends in his third consecutive start, leading his side in deliveries but without much precision. He doesn't have much competition if the coach sticks with this scheme, especially with Mergim Vojvoda (calf) on the mend. He has recorded five key passes, 28 crosses (five accurate), 10 corners and five tackles (four won) in the last four games.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in eight crosses in Parma tilt Lazaro created two scoring chances, won one of two tackles and recorded eight crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Parma.

Impact Lazaro returned to the XI after falling out of favor for about a month, leading his team in deliveries as he has often done, but his touch wasn't great. He's competing for minutes primarily with Marcus Pedersen. He has notched two key passes, 16 crosses (two accurate), three corners and four tackles (three won) in his last five displays.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Peppy versus Udinese Lazaro registered one shot (zero on goal), four clearances and three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Lazaro played more than in previous weeks and was instrumental in the two goals with his feeds from the flank. He'll look to supplant either Marcus Pedersen or Borna Sosa. He has dished one helper and added three chances created, 14 crosses (four accurate) and four corners in his last five showings (one start).

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in 1-1 draw Lazaro assisted once to go with six crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Lazaro helped his side open the scoring by sending a well-placed cross toward Adam Masina, who knocked in a header from the center of the box in the 59th minute of play. The assist marked the first goal contribution in five outings for Lazaro, who also set season highs with three chances created and three accurate crosses in the match. On the other hand, this marked the first time in five outings that he did not record a tackle won.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in defeat Lazaro generated five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Lazaro led the Torino attack Thursday with five crosses (two accurate) though they fell 1-0 any the hands of Roma. In addition, he added a single tackle (one won) to the defensive effort. Since Lazaro failed to attempted a cross in an early Oct. match versus Inter Milan, he has made three appearances (three starts) and sent in a whopping 24 crosses (four accurate) over that span, assisting once. Through 10 appearances (10 starts), Lazaro has registered three assists - just one shy of his total from the 2023/2024 season when he made 35 appearances (21 starts).

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE