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Delivers five crosses against Roma Ansaldi won two of two tackles and two duels, sent in five crosses (one accurate) and created one scoring chance in Friday's 0-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Ansaldi filled in for Mergim Vojvoda and paced his team in crosses, although he was not tremendously accurate. He has recorded three assists, 17 chances, 57 crosses (20 accurate) and 20 tackles in 19 appearances (five starts) this season.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive against Cagliari Ansaldi sent in nine crosses (three accurate), created three scoring chances and won two of four tackles and 13 duels in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Ansaldi drew his first start since late October and turned in an excellent performance, pacing his side in crosses and chances in the losing effort. Despite the good outing, he is unlikely to unseat Mergim Vojvoda and Wilfried Singo, but he might gain a more consistent role off the bench. He has tallied 39 crosses, 14 chances, three assists and 11 tackles in 12 appearances (four starts). Torino will face Bologna away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Sassuolo Ansaldi has been named in Torino's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Ansaldi is good to go after missing two matches because of COVID-19. He will most likely back up Mergim Vojvoda on the left flank. He has posted three assists, ten chances, 25 crosses and seven tackles in nine appearances (three starts).

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with COVID-19 Ansaldi has contracted Coronavirus, as evidenced by a social media post by his wife.

Impact Ansaldi is one of the six COVID-19 cases within Torino that prompted the postponement of the match against Atalanta. With Ola Aina currently away for AFCON, they would be down to Mergim Vojvoda as options on the left wing if they faced Fiorentina Sunday.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in Cagliari game Ansaldi (thigh) had one clearance in three minutes in Monday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Ansaldi worked his back after sitting out six matches with a thigh strain. He will resume alternating with Ola Aina on the left flank, although also Mergim Vojvoda emerged as an option while he was on the mend. Despite his offensive prowess, he will likely be managed at first considering his injury history. He has posted three assists, ten chances created, 25 crosses and seven tackles in eight games (three starts). Torino will host Bologna Sunday.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss more time Ansaldi (thigh) has clinically healed from his injury but he has some discomfort that has not allowed him to practice yet, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Ansaldi will remain sidelined with the thigh injury he picked up in late October and does not appear close to coming back. Ola Aina and Mergim Vojvoda are now the top options for Torino on the left wing.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Udinese Ansaldi (thigh) will not return in Monday's match versus Udinese, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Ansaldi has not been able to shake off a thigh strain over the past two weeks and will remain on the mend. Ola Aina is set to continue starting on the left wing, with Mergim Vojvoda and Alessandro Buongiorno as emergency backups.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with strain Ansaldi suffered a grade one biceps femoris strain in the right thigh, Torino announced.

Impact Ansaldi was forced to leave the last game early and will miss at least the next three contests. Ola Ain will see the lion's share of minutes on the left wing, with Mergim Vojvoda as an emergency backup.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Appears off bench against Juventus Ansaldi (knee) won one of three tackles and three duels and had one clearance in 25 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Ansaldi managed to log a few minutes despite being hampered by a knee issue, but he did not manage to provide the usual offensive punch. He will continue to divvy up minutes with Ola Aina. He has tallied two assists, seven chances created, 22 crosses and five tackles in six appearances (two starts). Torino will face Napoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Ansaldi (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Juventus.

Impact Ansaldi recovered from a bruised knee to make the bench Saturday, but Ola Aina gets the call in the XI. When both are healthy, it looks like they'll battle for starts throughout the season with Ansaldi currently on just two starts on the left wing.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Juventus clash Ansaldi has been limited in practice throughout the week due to a bruised knee, but he logged a full session Friday, Torino informed.

Impact Ansaldi has a shot to be called up, although his limit could be capped due to the situation. Ola Aina is the frontrunner to get the start on the left wing.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Delivers four crosses against Torino Ansaldi (undisclosed) sent in four crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances, took one off-target shot and won one tackle in 38 minutes in Friday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Ansaldi came off the bench in this one, but he still managed to put up good stats. He has to be managed a little given his injury history, and therefore he will continue to alternate with Ola Aina, even though he has more upside. He has tallied two assists, five chances created and 14 crosses in three matches. Torino will host Lazio Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Ansaldi (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's match against Sassuolo.

Impact Ansaldi was forced out of the match early in his lone start last weekend and that likely is playing a role in his status Friday. Ola Aina gets the call on the left flank and it appears those two will fight for playing time all season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Sassuolo Ansaldi has not had lingering problems in practice and will be good to go for Friday's match versus Sassuolo, Torino coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Ansaldi left the game a little early, but the problem was not serious. He shined in his lone start, sending in ten crosses and picking up two assists. He should be picked Ola Aina again.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two assists in win Ansaldi logged two assists from three chances created and left with an injury during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Ansaldi also logged 10 crosses in this game but may have picked up an unfortunate knock. Should he be unavailable for Friday's trip to Sassuolo, Ola Aina could take his place in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench versus Fiorentina Ansaldi (thigh) had five passes in nine minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Ansaldi made a just brief cameo upon recovering from some muscle fatigue that had cost him the opener. He commences the season behind Ola Aina on the left flank and will have to make up some ground to play as much as last season. Torino will host Salernitana in two weeks.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Fiorentina Ansaldi (thigh) has recovered, but Ola Aina will continue starting on the left wing, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Ansaldi has shaken off his minor muscular issue, but the coach prefers to have a more energetic player in the position. Ansaldi will try to take advantage of his limited minutes to change the initial hierarchy. He posted one goal and six assists last season.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for opener Ansaldi will miss Saturday's game versus Atalanta due to lingering thigh problems, Torino announced.

Impact Ansaldi has been unable to practice fully in recent days and will be held out of the first game. Ola Aina is the frontrunner to take his place on the left wing.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Torino Ansaldi has agreed to one-year extension with Torino, the club announced, staying on the roster for the 2021/2022 season.

Impact Ansaldi was previously set to become a free agent. He has logged good numbers of the last two years, although he often had to deal with physical problems. He posted five goals and ten assists in 58 matches in the last two seasons. He is set to remain a second-tier fantasy option under new coach Ivan Juric, who puts an emphasis on the flank game.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers 3 crosses in draw Ansaldi delivered three crosses, won four tackles, made one interception and two clearances in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Ansaldi was not able to make it on the scoresheet Tuesday but managed to rack up defensive stats, including a clean sheet. The wingback has now registered two assists in his last five appearances, along with producing three shots, four chances created and 27 crosses in the same time span. He will look to end the season on a strong note Sunday against Benevento.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bologna earns first win since November in Serie A

Bologna has ended its winless run by beating Hellas Verona 1-0 in Serie A

JANUARY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Ageless Ibrahimović scores 2 as AC Milan wins 3-1 at Napoli

Zlatan Ibrahimović remains unstoppable and AC Milan remains unbeaten atop Serie A

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

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