SABA SAZONOV NEWS

Cut from Serie A list Sazonov (knee) hasn't been inserted in Torino's seasonal list, TuttoSport informed.

Impact Sazonov has recovered from two separate knee problems and didn't leave as the team hoped following a loan spell at Empoli and he won't be available unless the list is modified, which generally happens only in case of extended absences. Ardian Ismajli, Saul Coco, Guillermo Maripan and Adam Masic will be the center-backs for the next few months.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing different injury Sazonov returned on the pitch with Georgia U-21 but suffered a meniscus tear in his second appearance and hasn't played in the friendlies, TuttoSport relayed.

Impact Sazonov recovered from an ACL tear but sustained a different and less severe type of problem in the same team, and Torino have been cautious since. The hiccup complicated the club's plan to sell him after loaning him to Empoli last season.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Sazonov had his right ACL surgically repaired, Empoli announced.

Impact Sazonov seemed to have initially escaped a tear, but further tests revealed that he necessitated to go under the knife and will miss months. He had played just two minutes beforehand. Saba Goglichidze, Mattia De Sciglio and Luca Marianucci will alternate in the spot next to centerpieces Mattia Viti and Ardian Ismajli going forward.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Sazonov picked up a right ACL sprain in training, Empoli announced.

Impact Sazonov will consult with a specialist in the coming days as he didn't suffer a standard tear, so he might avoid a long-term absence, but it'll depend on the amount of possible damage to the ligament. He'll be on the mend until the situation is fully sorted. Saba Goglichidze and Mattia De Sciglio will complete the defense in the meantime.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Empoli Sazonov has joined Empoli on loan with an option to buy from Torino, the team announced.

Impact Sazonov failed to obtain a consistent role in his maiden Serie A season, tallying nine tackles, three interceptions and 20 clearances in 12 appearances (two starts). He'll have a chance to play more at Empoli, as he's coming in as part of the deal for former starter Sebastian Walukiewicz. He'll compete with Mattia De Sciglio, Petar Stojanovic and a few youngsters.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub in Verona clash Sazonov (undisclosed) didn't come off the bench in Sunday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Sazonov was mostly an emergency option after sitting out three weeks and wasn't needed. He has had a secondary role throughout the season, starting just twice in his 12 appearances.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Verona game Sazonov (undisclosed) "had his first full training session Friday after being sidelined for four weeks. We'll see whether he could help up during the match," coach Ivan Juric infor...

Impact Sazonov is primed to be a bench option after sitting out a month due to an unspecified injury. He had a limited role also before getting hurt. He has logged five tackles (three won), two interceptions and five clearances in his last five appearances.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remais on the mend versus Inter Sazonov (undisclosed) won't be available Saturday against Inter, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Sazonov will be absent for the second straight week while dealing with an injury, He's only a deep option in their back, and most of their other defenders are currently available.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Frosinone Sazonov missed Sunday's 0-0 draw with Frosinone due to a tendon injury, coach Ivan Juric told Sky Italy.

Impact Sazonov was a late scratch and will attempt to return for Saturday's match against Inter as the issue is believed to be minor. On the other hand, he has been an unused sub for three straight matches and played very little off the bench in three games before that.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play against Atalanta Sazonov (nose) was an unused sub in Monday's 3-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Sazonovic was fit after a nose fracture, but he'll have to wait for his turn since the gaffer is preferring other options in the back three at the month. He has appeared three times, tallying three tackles, one interception, seven clearances, and two blocks, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Given bench role Sazonov (nose) is on the bench for Monday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Sazanov is finally returning after having surgery on his nose, ending a four-match absence. The defender will most likely remain in a bench role, as he only started in one match this season and has only been selected to play in three matches this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Atalanta Sazonov (nose) has been named in Torino's squad list to face Atalanta on Monday.

Impact Sazonov has been fitted with a mask and will be an option, but he didn't play in the three games before the injury, with the coach going with Adrien Tameze or David Zima over him in the back next to their regular starters.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Bologna game Sazonov underwent surgery to reduce a nasal fracture and will resume training next week, Torino announced.

Impact Sazonov will play with a mask after getting cleared, but he was an unused sub in four of the last five matches even though Torino have had some issues in the back.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Juventus game Sazonov (lower leg) didn't play in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Sazonovic was an option even though he wasn't 100 percent, but the coach went with Adrien Tameze in the back as anticipated. He'd get more opportunities if Alessandro Buongiorno (thigh) doesn't recover during the break.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad list for derby Sazonov (lower leg) has been called up for Saturday's clash with Juventus.

Impact Sazonovic will most likely be a substitute option after suffering a knock in the previous game. The gaffer stated that Adrien Tameze would join Perr Schuurs and Ricardo Rodriguez in the back in the pre-game presser.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Juventus clash Sazonov avoided major injuries but is likely to miss Saturday's game versus Juventus, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Sazonov took some tests that excluded an ankle fracture but is nursing a major hematoma as a result of a contusion. He'll be a late call, but the gaffer already announced that Adrien Tameze will play as a defender because he and David Zima aren't close to 100 percent.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early versus Verona Sazonov left Monday's match in the first half after tallying two clearances, one interception, and one tackle (one won) due to a lower leg injury, Gianluca Di Marzio informs.

Impact Sazonov got busy early but couldn't continue after a collision with an opponent. It wasn't immediately clear whether the problem was traumatic or muscular. The coach decided to adapt Adrien Tameze to the defense since David Zima just returned from an injury and their other options are unavailable.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Torino Sazonov has transferred to Torino on a permanent deal, the team announced.

Impact Sazonov recorded 44 appearances, scoring once, with Dynamo Moscow in the last season and a half after debuting in the pros with Zenit. He'll provide depth behind the starters at first.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE