ARMANDO IZZO NEWS

Logs three interceptions versus Sassuolo Izzo (thigh) had two shots (zero on goal), three interceptions, three clearances, and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Izzo wasn't affected by a recent ailment, was stout in the back, and did some damage on offense as well. He has recorded nine interceptions, 13 tackles (eight won), 14 clearances, and five blocks in the last five games, contributing to one clean sheet.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Friday Izzo (thigh) was included in the starting XI to face Sassuolo on Friday.

Impact Izzo made an early exit in the 83rd minute versus Napoli on Sunday but appears to be no worse for the wear. With the central defender back on the pitch, he should continue to rack up plenty of clearance, having averaged 2.64 per match this season.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Sassuolo game Izzo (thigh) has been selected for Friday's fixture versus Sassuolo.

Impact Izzo came out in the final minutes of the previous match with an apparent muscular issue, but he has shaken it off during the week and will have the chance to retain his starting job. He has notched 12 tackles (eight won), nine interceptions, 13 clearances, and five blocks in the last five tilts.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sassuolo match Izzo (thigh) appears to have avoided serious injuries but is in doubt for Friday's game versus Sassuolo, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Izzo left the last game a little early due to a muscular problem, and the team didn't issue an update afterward. If he couldn't go, Marlon, Valentin Antov, and Giulio Donati would be candidates to fill in.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off late against Napoli Izzo won two of two tackles and had one clearance and one interception before being forced off at the 84th minute of Sunday's 2-0 win over Napoli due to an apparent muscular injury...

Impact Izzo contributed to the clean sheet with a good showing but couldn't finish the game due to a physical problem. He'll be assessed in the next few days to see whether he could recover for Friday's clash with Sassuolo. He was substituted by Valentin Antov, while Marlon was starting since Pablo Mari wasn't 100 percent.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for Udinese game Izzo served a one-game disqualification in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Udinese.

Impact Izzo sat out one due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll likely substitute Giulio Donati next week. He has scored once and tallied eight tackles (five won), 11 interceptions, and 15 clearances in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Disquaified for Lazio clash Izzo took two shots (one on target), had two interceptions and one clearance, and was cautioned for the fifth time in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Cremonese.

Impact Izzo squandered a major opportunity to score by hitting the goalie in a one-on-one situation and will have to skip one fixture due to yellow-card accumulation. If Marlon doesn't recover from his knee injury, Valentin Antov would be the next man up.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in home win Izzo scored one goal from his only shot, created one chane, made three tackles (zero won), five interceptions, four clearances and one block in Saturday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Izzo scored in the 67th minute to give them the 2-1 lead and seal the home win. That was his first goal in the season. The centerback also had a great defensive performance, leading his side in interceptions and making the second-most tackles and clearances.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Milan Izzo had two clearances and two interceptions and won three of three tackles and six duels in Saturday's 0-1 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Izzo turned in another solid shift in the back, but Milan eventually found a way to score in the first half. He has notched 16 tackles (14 won), seven interceptions, 13 clearances, and three blocks in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensively against Sassuolo Izzo created one chance, made five tackles (four won), one clearance, one interception and two blocks and suffered two fouls during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Izzo had another solid performance at the heart of the defense, pacing all players in tackles and prevailing over opposing forwards during most of the match. The center-back emerged as a leader on Monza's defense since being loaned from Torino and has been even better since coming back from his last injury in November. Over the last seven starts, Izzo racked up 28 tackles (17 won), 17 clearances and eight interceptions.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers against Cremonese Izzo won three of four tackles and nine duels and had five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Izzo was his usual energetic physical self and fill it up even though his side gave up two goals in the second half. He has recorded 11 tackles (four won), four interceptions, and nine clearances in the last three games.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent vs. Salernitana Izzo won five tackles and created three chances during a 3-0 win Sunday versus Salernitana.

Impact Izzo has won 15 tackles and created six chances across his eight games played during the 2022-23 Serie A. Despite sitting out a lot of previous Monza matchups due to injuries, fantasy managers should expect him regularly starting following the 2022 FIFA World Cup, when he will receive a lot of rest.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three clearances versus Verona Izzo (thigh) won one of four tackles and had one interception and three clearances in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona.

Impact Izzo got the start and finished the game after shaking off a thigh problem, even though he appeared to labor a little late in the second half. He has been a fine contributor when healthy, posting 16 tackles, 11 interceptions, 15 clearances, and one block in six matches, contributing to three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Verona game Izzo (thigh) has been named in Monza's squad list to face Verona Sunday.

Impact Izzo is good to go after missing three weeks with a thigh problem and might make a quick return to the starting XI considering Pablo Mari's absence. He had gotten the nod four times in a row prior to the injury, logging ten tackles (eight won), ten interceptions, 11 clearances, and one block and contributing to two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Milan bout Izzo (thigh) has been practicing on the side lately and will miss Saturday's match versus Milan, coach Raffaele Palladino announced.

Impact Izzo was pulled from the XI late last week and is reportedly nursing a minor injury problem, but he'll sit out at least one game because of it. Two among Marlon, Luca Caldirola and Giulio Donati will join Pablo Mari in the back Saturday.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Monza game Izzo will miss Saturday's match versus Monza due to a thigh problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Izzo got hurt late in the week and will be better assessed in the next few days. Marlon, Luca Caldirola and Pablo Mari are getting the nod in the back.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Historic day of defeats for big teams in Serie A; Monza wins

Two of the top Serie A coaches are already feeling the pressure after Juventus and Inter Milan lost on a miserable day for some of the traditional greats of Italian soccer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shines against Juventus Izzo created two scoring chances, won six duels, and had five interceptions and six clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Izzo was by far the busiest defender for his side and shut down anybody playing in his area. He has logged five tackles, five interceptions, and six clearances in three games. He's set to keep seeing major minutes.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Excluded from squad Izzo will not be involved in the first matches since he will likely leave the club, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Izzo would have probably opened the season as the starter due to a pair of injuries in the back, but the team has decided to go in a different direction. They tried the same move last summer, but he ended up staying, and it remains to be seen whether he will actually leave this time. Brian Bayeye or Michel Ndary Adopo will fill in in the back against Monza. Torino will try to sign multiple center-backs before the end of the window.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for cup game Izzo (groin) wasn't named in Torino's squad list to face Palermo Saturday.

Impact izzo suffered a groin problem during a friendly and, while his team didn't issue a formal timetable, it's severe enough to sideline him for the first game of the season. With David Zima hurt and Alessandro Buongiorrno suspended, Torino would be very shorthanded for next Saturday's opener against Monza if Izzo didn't make it. Michel Ndary Adopo and Sasa Lukic have occasionally adapted to the role during the summer.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers adductor injury Izzo was subbed out of Saturday's preseason friendly defeat against Nice in the first half after suffering a groin injury.

Impact The severity of Izzo's injury is unclear at the moment, but he still has a few weeks to recover before Torino's season opener against Monza on Aug. 13. With David Zima (shoulder) sidelined, Izzo's potential absence for the season opener will stretch the club's options on the backline.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does not play against Roma Izzo was an unused sub in last Friday's 0-3 loss against Roma.

Impact Izzo headed back to the bench after two straight starts as the coach went with an experimental lineup in the season finale. He managed to get some action late in the campaign after sitting on the bench for most of it. He tallied 16 tackles, 17 interceptions, 21 clearances and four blocks in 11 appearances (six starts).

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli wins at Torino 1-0 despite Insigne penalty miss

Napoli has won at Torino 1-0 despite missing a penalty and consolidated third place in Serie A

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Does not feature against Empoli Izzo (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 3-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Izzo was available after two matches on the shelf with a thigh issue, but he has to beat out Koffi Djidji and David Zima to get into the XI. He has posted 13 tackles, 17 interceptions, 20 clearances and three blocks in nine appearances (four starts). Torino will host Napoli Saturday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Empoli game Izzo (thigh) will be called up for Sunday's match versus Empoli, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Izzo will be available after missing two matches because of a thigh ailment. He might sneak into the XI since he had fared well before the injury and Bremer is questionable. He tallied 12 tackles (eight won), 12 interceptions, 17 clearances and three blocks in the four starts.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE