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Will miss a few matches Ismajli has been diagnosed with a flexor strain in his right thigh, Torino announced.

Impact Ismajli is dealing with a different injury relative to the early reports and is primed to be sidelined for 20 to 30 days. Guillermo Maripan will resume starting in relief after being benched in the last couple of matches. Torino recently added Tchoca in the back, while the other backups, Adam Masina (hip) and Ali Dembele (undisclosed), are on the mend.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Ismajli was forced off in the 21st minute of Saturday's clash against Como due to an ankle injury, according to Tutto Il Toro.

Impact Ismajli was forced off early in Saturday's clash against Como after suffering an ankle injury. The defender will likely be assessed at the beginning of next week to know the extend of the issue and if he has to miss time. Ismajli has been an undisputed starter in the central defense for Torino this season, therefore his absence would force a change in the starting XI, with Adrien Tameze likely getting a larger role in the backline while is out.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Busy display in Roma clash Ismajli (lower leg) won two of three tackles and had nine clearances, three interceptions and two blocks in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Ismajli wasn't hampered by a recent knock and had a fine performance, but it wasn't enough to prevent the opponents from scoring twice. He has logged multiple tackles in the last five contests, totaling 13 (four won) and posting 13 interceptions, 35 clearances and four blocks, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Ismajli (ankle) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Roma.

Impact Ismajli is with the team and ready for 90 minutes right after his injury, with the defender an option from the starting XI to face Rima. He has only missed three starts all season when fit and should remain in this role.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine for Roma tilt Ismajli (ankle) "is trending in the right direction but will have a final fitness check Saturday," coach Marco Baroni announced.

Impact Ismajli picked up a knock during a recent cup fixture and hasn't trained fully afterward, but he's likely to avoid missing time. Adrien Tameze would get the nod over him if the team erred on the side of caution. Ismajli has notched multiple clearances in his last 10 showings, totaling 52, adding 16 tackles (six won), 14 interceptions and five blocks and contributing to three clean sheets over that span.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off midweek Ismajli left Tuesday's Coppa Italia match against Roma early due to an ankle injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Ismajli picked up a knock early in the second half and eventually hobbled off a few minutes after getting some treatment. He's set for tests to see whether he suffered more than a contusion. Adrien Tameze would replace him in the back if he were unavailable for Sunday's game versus Roma.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Key assist in win Ismajli assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Ismajli's cushioned pass setup the second Torino goal in their 3-0 road victory over Verona. The assist marked the veteran defender's first goal contribution of the campaign and first Serie A goal contribution since the 2020/21 campaign with Spezia. After missing three matches due to a thigh injury, Ismajli has played the full 90 minutes in each of Torino's last four fixtures.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Decent showing versus Cagliari Ismajili had two tackles (one won), three interceptions and two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Ismajli contributed across the board in the back, setting a new season high in interceptions. However, his side allowed two fairly cheap goals in this one. He has tallied multiple clearances in his last seven displays, totaling 28, adding eight tackles (five won), seven interceptions and three blocks and contributing to two clean sheets over that span.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds starting role Ismajli (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Cremonese.

Impact Ismajli has returned to full training during the week and is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Cremonese. He gets the nod ahead of Adam Masina after handling a full workload in recent sessions and being deemed fit to log sufficient minutes. The defender has recorded 14 clearances across his last four appearances while also adding six tackles, three blocks and three interceptions, though he has yet to contribute to a clean sheet.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Cremonese fixture Ismajli (thigh) will be in contention to start Saturday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Ismajli has returned to full training during the week and could get the nod since Adrien Tameze (foot) could be sidelined. He'll start over Adam Masina if he can handle enough minutes. He has notched multiple clearances in his last four showings, amassing 14 and adding six tackles (four won), three blocks and three interceptions, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent versus Lecce Ismajli (thigh) won't return Sunday against Lecce, Goal reported.

Impact Ismajli was a late call as he managed to train in some capacity but will ultimately sit out his second match in a row. Saul Coco will likely make the XI after being an unused sub in the previous game due to a knock, and either Adrien Tameze or Adam Masina will complete the rearguard.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Como tilt Ismajli will skip Monday's fixture versus Como due to muscle fatigue, Torino announced.

Impact Ismajli suffered a minor muscular injury while on international duty and will be re-assessed ahead of Sunday's away game versus Lecce. Adrien Tameze will likely take his place in the back.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant in Juventus tilt Ismajli recorded two tackles (one won), seven clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.

Impact Ismajli patrolled his area excellently as Torino managed to stifle the opponents. He'll start consistently over Adrien Tameze if he avoids further injuries. He has notched multiple clearances and at least one tackle in the last four rounds, totaling 14 and six (four won), respectively, adding three interceptions and three blocks, with no clean sheets, as he played the whole 90 minutes just once in that span.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes starting in Pisa bout Ismajli had three crosses (one accurate), one interception, three clearances and one block in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Pisa.

Impact Ismajli was back in the initial XI after a month, as he was reintroduced slowly after his second thigh injury of the season, replacing Adrien Tameze. He was okay in the back and contributed to the first goal with an accurate cross, but he wasn't credited with an assist because an opponent deflected his delivery before it reached Giovanni Simeone. He'll likely start consistently if he stays healthy. He has posted at least one tackle and multiple clearances in the last three matches, totaling four (three won) and seven, respectively.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late against Napoli Ismajli (thigh) committed one foul and had one pass in six minutes in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Napoli.

Impact Ismajli returned from a thigh injury, but was only fielded late in the gam. He'll likely resume starting over Adrien Tameze once he's close to 100 percent, although his teammate can also feature in the midfield.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Saturday Ismajli (thigh) has been selected for Saturday's match versus Napoli.

Impact Ismajli will return after sitting out one game, but might not be rushed into the starting lineup to avoid a relapse since he was a late call. Adrien Tameze would get the call again in that event. Ismajli has posted two tackles (one won), 23 clearances and two blocks in three showings, contributing to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Napoli clash Ismajli (thigh) has recovered quickly and will face a key fitness test Saturday to determine his availability for the Napoli match, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Ismajli has been ramping up in training and will practice with the rest of the group on the eve of the game. He'll be called up if it goes well, but he'd likely be eased into action anyway, with Adrien Tameze staying in the XI.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Napoli clash Ismajli (thigh) has recovered quickly and will face a key fitness test Saturday to determine his availability for the Napoli match, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be out for a while Ismajli has sustained a partial tear of the right semitendinosus muscle, Torino announced.

Impact Ismajli will likely need longer than the break to recover, as he could be sidelined for up to six weeks, Mediaset reported. Ali Dembele, Adam Masina and Adrien Tameze will soak up his minutes if the coach sticks with a three-man line, but they have also used an extra midfielder earlier in the season.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out early against Parma Ismajli had one tackle (one won), three clearances, three crosses (two accurate) and two key passes in 77 minutes in Monday's 2-1 loss to Parma before exiting due to a thigh issue,...

Impact Ismajli contributed a lot more than usual on offense but wasn't great in the back and caused a PK with a handball. He's headed for some tests. He was replaced by Che Adams in this one as the coach switched to a more attacking scheme. Ali Dembele and Adrien Tameze would be the options to fill in with the standard formation.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excels against Roma Ismajli (thigh) won one of one tackles and had nine clearances and one block in Sunday's 1-0 win over Roma.

Impact Ismajli turned in a very solid performance in his return, which prompted the coach to switch to a three-man defense that helped stymie Roma. He won't face much competition if the gaffer sticks with this formation, although he has often had trouble staying healthy in recent seasons.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes XI for Roma contest Ismajli (thigh) is starting in Sunday's match versus Roma.

Impact Ismajli is getting the nod right away after recovering, as the coach has decided to switch to a three-man defense, so he's playing over midfielders Ivan Ilic, Faustino Anjorin and Gvidas Gineitis, joining Saul Coco and Guillermo Maripan in the back.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back against Roma Ismajli (thigh) has recovered and will be called up for Sunday's match versus Roma, TuttoSport informed.

Impact Ismajli reprised working with the rest of the group early in the break, and his return could impact Saul Coco and Guillermo Maripan's minutes eventually. He notched 30 tackles, 56 interceptions, 246 clearances and 24 blocks in 29 games with Empoli last season, contributing to five clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscular problem Ismajli has been diagnosed with a partial lesion of the right semimembranous muscle, Torino relayed.

Impact Ismajli is expected to be sidelined for three or four weeks and will most likely skip the first two fixtures of the season. Torino will turn to last year's starters Saul Coco and Guillermo Maripan in relief, with Adam Masina as the top deputy.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Torino Ismajli has inked a two-year deal with Torino after leaving Empoli.

Impact Ismajli routinely amassed stats during his three years at Empoli even though he often dealt with thigh problems. He put up 30 tackles, 56 interceptions, 246 clearances and 24 blocks in 29 appearances in the past campaign, contributing to five clean sheets. If there are no exits, he'll compete with Saul Coco and Guillermo Maripan in the middle of the defense.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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