DUVAN ZAPATA NEWS

Retuns from major injury Zapata (knee) logged a few minutes in Saturday's friendly against Valencia.

Impact Zapata saw some action for the first time since tearing his knee last October. He'll likely be handled carefully to start the season, but he's technically healthy. He'll split duties with Che Adams and Giovanni Simeone up front and occasionally team up with one of them. He posted 12 goals and four assists in 35 games in his last healthy season, adding 99 shots (38 on target), 27 key passes and 50 crosses (five accurate).

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ACL tear Zapata ruptured the ACL and two menisci in his left knee, Torino announced.

Impact Zapata is headed for surgery and a very long rehab, which could potentially last until the end of the season depending on how it goes. Antonio Sanabria and Che Adams will start consistently in the coming fixtures, with Nikola Vlasic and Yann Karamoh also chipping in offensively.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and stretchered off against Inter Zapata scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) but suffered a left knee injury late in Saturday's clash with Inter, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Zapata scored his third goal of the season with a quality finish after escaping past the offside trap but had an unnatural torsion of the knee on a change of direction and crumpled to the ground in a great deal of pain. He'll take the exams in short order. Antonio Sanabria replaced him off the bench.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Lazio game Zapata won two of two tackles and had one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Zapata couldn't follow up last week's goal as the Lazio defense contained him well in this one. He has hit the net once and posted 15 shots (seven on target), eight key passes and two crosses (two accurate) in the last five fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lazaro cross results in goal Zapata scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 3-2 win over Verona.

Impact For the second time this season, a cross from Valentino Lazaro found its way to Zapata, who scored using his teammate's help. The two's chemistry continues to help Zapata remain significantly relevant, as his goal-scoring rate has been weak otherwise.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outing in draw Zapata had two off-target shots and suffered three fouls during Sunday's scoreless draw against Lecce.

Impact Zapata had arguably his worst performance of this start of campaign as he was mostly dominated by opposing defenders and couldn't find the target in neither of the shots he managed to attempt. This outing still looks like an outlier for the striker as he's been mostly very productive since joining Torino last season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots against Atalanta Zapata registered five shots (four on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Zapata was rather unlikely as he did more than enough to score, pacing his team in attempts, but Marco Carnesecchi put his hands in all his efforts, although one led to a Che Adams tap-in. He has scored once and added nine shots (six on target), three key passes and one accurate cross in two rounds.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Milan Zapata scored a goal off four shots (two on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Milan.

Impact Zapata began the new campaign in style as he appeared unmarked in front of the goalkeeper to head home a cross from the left and give his team a 2-0 lead midway through the second frame. After being back to double-digit scoring in his first year with Torino, the striker will try to do even better now after his move from Atalanta became permanent.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Staying at Torino permanently Zapata has inked a contract until 2026 as the conditions to trigger Torino's obligation to buy were met, TuttoSport informed.

Impact Zapata resumed having a starring role after switching sides and had a bounce-back season, recording 12 goals, four assists, 99 shots (38 on target) and 27 chances created in 35 appearances.

JUNE 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target in Milan clash Zapata scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), seven clearances and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus AC Milan.

Impact Zapata looked healthier than last week and found room between defenders to bag a relatively easy header to open the scoring and end a six-game dry spell. He also tracked back a lot later on. He has totaled 13 shots (four on target), one key pass and five crosses (zero accurate) in the last five rounds.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Verona Zapata (hip/ribs) drew four fouls and had one off-target shot, one clearance and one block in 54 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Zapata managed to stay in the XI even though he was clearly banged up but didn't do much on the pitch and required medical attention after subbing off. He appears to be nursing a knock, so he could be closer to 100 percent in Saturday's home game against Milan. He hasn't scored in the past five rounds, totaling 11 shots (two on target), two key passes, four crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles (one won).

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Zapata (hip) is in the starting XI for Sunday's trip to Verona.

Impact Zapata was a doubt in the buildup to the match, but is fit to lead the line for Torino on Sunday. The forward has started every match since November, but hasn't scored in over a month.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for Verona tilt Zapata "has some pain in his hip, and it'll be difficult for him to be there Sunday," coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Zapata will be further addressed in the time remaining before the game but might miss out altogether. Two among Antonio Sanabria, David Okereke and Pietro Pellegri would start in that case.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fairly active against Bologna Zapata drew two fouls and registered three shots (zero on goal), two tackles (one won) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Zapata led his team in attempts as he often does but was dangerous just once, just missing the mark from a pretty good position. He hasn't scored in four rounds, where he has logged 10 shots (two on target), two chances created and four crosses (zero accurate).

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots in Inter match Zapata drew one foul and registered three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Zapata paced his team in attempts but was a little dangerous just once with a header that didn't go too wide. He has had a brace in the last five rounds, adding 17 shots (seven on target), five key passes and seven crosses (zero accurate).

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wasteful against Frosinone Zapata drew one foul and generated four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Frosinone.

Impact Zapata led his team in attempts as usual but wasn't as clutch as in other instances. He has tallied three goals, one assist, 19 shots (eight on target) and seven chances created in the last five rounds.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in derby with Juventus Zapata had one key pass, won four duels, drew two fouls and was dispossessed twice in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Juventus.

Impact Zapata was a non-factor as the Juventus defense keyed in on him. He failed to take a shot for the first time since late October. He has scored three goals and added one assist, 15 attempts (seven on target) and six chances created in the last four rounds.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags brace versus Cagliari Zapata scored two goals to go with seven shots (four on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Empoli.

Impact Zapata had a tremendous display, paced his team in attempts and hit the net twice with crafty headers, first muscling through defenders on a corner kick and then finding the open room in the box on a Raoul Bellanova cross. He's now up to 11 goals in the season. He has netted three in the last five matches, adding 21 shots (eight on target), six chances created and seven inaccurate crosses.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Generates three shots in win Zapata generated three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Monza.

Impact Zapata continues to be a pest on the attack, registering at least three shots for the third consecutive game, as he is now up to a total of 12 shots and four shots on target in that span. He also accounted for a chance created for a third straight game. On the other hand, Zapata is now at nine crosses over seven games, without recording one accurate cross.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two goal contributions in win Zapata scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Zapata opened the scoring in the 10th minute of play with a header from the center of the box. He continued to influence the attack and set up Nikola Vlasic for a shot from the right side of the box to make it 2-0 in the 53rd minute of play. The goal marked the fifth in the last nine outings for Zapata, while the assist marked his fourth of the season. Additionally, this marked the first game of the campaign where he tallied a goal and an assist in the same match.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fires four shots in Napoli game Zapata won seven duels and generated four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Zapata had decent volume and led his team in attempts but couldn't find the target in this one, as Alex Meret brilliantly denied his best effort, a quick and potent shot from outside the box. He has scored three goals in the last six matches, adding 22 shots (seven on target), four chances created and 10 crosses (one accurate).

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in defeat Zapata scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-2 defeat to Roma.

Impact Zapata scored his eighth Serie A goal of the campaign during Monday's 3-2 loss to Roma. Zapata has found his shooting boots recently, having scored in four of Torino's previous six Serie A matches. Zapata's return to form should provoke optimism for a forward who scored double-digit goals in five consecutive Serie A campaigns (2016-2021), including 23 goals over the 2018-2019 campaign, before scoring just twice last season. The veteran forward has also contributed three assist this campaign.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late insurance goal Zapata scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Friday's 2-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Zapata found the back of the net in the 81st minute adding a second goal during Friday's win. The forward has three goals across his last four Serie A starts while taking 15 shots and creating three chances.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE