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Saba Sazonov - Unused in Sassuolo fixture Sazonov (knee) didn't play in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Sazonov made the squad for the first time in the season after a major knee injury and being excluded from the season list, but stayed on the bench. He'll be a deep option in the back while Saul Coco and Adam Masina participate in AFCON 2025.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Tameze - Defensive wall Tameze had five tackles (four won), one clearance and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Tameze returned to the starting XI on Sunday against Sassuolo after missing the previous match with a foot issue and delivered an excellent defensive performance, recording a season-high five tackles and three interceptions. The versatile defender has started just eight of his 15 Serie A appearances this season but should see increased minutes at the back with Saul Coco away at AFCON.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Pedersen - Solid performance Pedersen recorded six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Pedersen turned in a solid performance in Sunday's win over Sassuolo, contributing at both ends of the pitch. He pushed forward consistently, delivering six crosses, while also doing his defensive work with two tackles and a season-high two interceptions. The Norwegian has now started 11 straight matches after initially competing with Cristiano Biraghi for a spot earlier in the season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Scores from spot Vlasic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Vlasic opened the scoring from the penalty spot in Sunday's win over Sassuolo, finding the net for a third straight match and the fourth time in his last five outings. The Croatian was active at both ends of the pitch, contributing defensively with three tackles and two clearances while remaining a constant attacking threat. After beginning the season with 11 straight matches without a goal contribution, he has now produced four goals and two assists over his last five Serie A appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Paleari - Secures clean sheet Paleari had one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Paleari made one save in Sunday's win over Sassuolo, securing a second consecutive clean sheet. The goalkeeper, who has now started back-to-back matches ahead of Franco Israel, appears to have gained a slight edge in the battle for the No. 1 spot moving forward. He has started seven of his team's last nine Serie A matches after beginning the season as a substitute and will look to continue his strong run against Cagliari on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Saba Sazonov - Picked for bench Sazonov (not injury related) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Sassuolo.

Impact Sazonov is with the team Sunday after he was added to the squad following some departures for AFCON, earning his first appearance on the team sheet all season. He is set for more of a depth role and is unlikely to find much time, if any at all, mainly an emergency option in the defense until the players return from AFCON.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sassuolo vs Torino Prediction and Betting Tips | December 21st 2025 The action continues in round 16 of the Italian Serie A as Sassuolo and Torino go head-to-head on Sunday.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Saba Sazonov - Reinstated ahead of Sassuolo tilt Sazonov (knee) "is fit and has been inserted in the list following Saul Coco and Adam Masina's departures for AFCON," coach Marco Baroni announced.

Impact Sazonov was excluded during the summer as he injured his knee while he was on the way out, but he'll be a deep option while Torino are short-handed at the position. He played 12 times (two starts) in 2023/2024, notching nient ackles, 20 clearances and five blocks, with no clean sheets.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adam Masina - Departs for international duties Masina has been included in Morocco's squad for AFCON 2025.

Impact Masina will be unavailable for at least the next three Serie A rounds. He hasn't been a regular, as he has featured in five contests (two starts), but Torino will be depleted defensively for a while without him and starter Saul Coco. Ardian Ismajli, Adrien Tameze and Ali Dembele will pick up the slack next to Guillermo Maripan.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Attempts six crosses Lazaro recorded six crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Lazaro has attempted at least three crosses in three-fourths of his last eight appearances. However, he is without an accurate cross since Nov. 24 and logged only one assist during the eight-game span. Though there can definitely be improvement on Lazaro's part, him quantitatively excelling with crosses is at least an adequate start.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kristjan Asllani - Solid playmaking effort Asllani generated two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Asllani doubled his previous season-high in chances created with four logged Saturday. He also updated his season-high in accurate crosses and recorded multiple corners for the third time across his last four appearances. Overall, Asllani's last four games include 13 corners, five chances created and four accurate crosses.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Che Adams - Five shots, two on goal Adams recorded five shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Cremonese.

Impact Adams updated his season high in shots. In three of his five appearances, he logged multiple shots on goal. Unfortunately for Adams, Saturday marked the only one of the three games this season in which he did not score.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Assist in start Zapata assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Cremonese.

Impact Zapata has either scored or assisted in both of his last two appearances. They ensure that he will finish this Serie A season with at least one goal and one assist. Zapata logged them in four appearances, with three starts, a run of form that indicates why Torino's team has recently maximized his services.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Logs another goal Vlasic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Cremonese.

Impact Vlasic's latest goal marks the third across his last four appearances. In said span, the midfielder also logged two assists, meaning he has a total of five G/A and is averaging over one G/A. Vlasic's form has never been higher this season and is a welcome development after he went nearly three months without any goals or assists.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Paleari - Clean sheet in spot start Paleari recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Despite being healthy, Paleari sat out Torino's previous two games and only returned to replace Franco Israel on Saturday. The former has alternated between good and bad performances, with a clean sheet followed by multiple goals conceded. In Saturday's case, Paleari logged a clean sheet, the goalkeeper's third across his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scamacca scores twice for Atalanta to claim just its fourth Serie A win of the season

Gianluca Scamacca has scored twice for Atalanta to cap a memorable week with a 2-1 win over Cagliari in Serie A

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

TORINO-CREMONESE 1-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Vlasic ends Torino's victory drought | SERIE A 2025/26

DECEMBER 13 • YOUTUBE

Adrien Tameze - Returns to bench Tameze (foot) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Cremonese.

Impact Tameze went through a late fitness test and was cleared to be included in the matchday squad, though he is returning to the bench for Saturday's clash against Cremonese. The versatile midfielder will likely feature later in the game if called upon since he has been a regular starter for Torino this season.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Simeone - Makes bench Saturday Simeone (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Cremonese.

Impact Simeone trained regularly after not being ready to play in the previous match, but he is likely to be eased back in since he returns to the bench for Saturday's clash against Cremonese. The forward will still get a chance to feature later in the game if called upon given his quality as he has scored three goals across his last six appearances, adding 13 shots, five on target, and five chances created when available.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Option off bench Saturday Ilic (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Cremonese.

Impact Ilic was sidelined with a knee sprain, though tests confirmed no ligament or meniscus damage that would have led to a prolonged absence. While he has recently alternated with Kristjan Asllani, his recovery appears to have advanced to the point where he could feature off the bench Saturday.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Tameze - Available on Saturday Tameze (foot) has been called up for Saturday's fixture versus Cremonese.

Impact Tameze seemed poised to miss at least one contest, but he improved late in the week and passed the final fitness test. The one in better shape between him and Ardian Ismajli (thigh) will complete the defense next to Saul Coco and Guillermo Maripan. Tameze has gotten the nod in the last three rounds while his teammate was hurting, posting nine clearances, three blocks, two interceptions and three off-target shots, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Good to go for Cremonese match Ilic (knee) has been included in Torino's squad list to face Cremonese on Sunday.

Impact Ilic is returning from a three-game absence and will resume vying for minutes primarily with Kristjan Asllani. He had started three in a row before getting hurt, tallying five chances created, one cross (one accurate), two tackles (two won) and four interceptions.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Tameze - Doubtful for Cremonese clash Tameze (foot) has been rehabbing and practicing very little during the week, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Tameze will go through a late fitness test but is more likely to be held out altogether than to be selected. Ardian Ismajli (thigh) is ready to return and could reclaim the starting job right away, getting the call over Adam Masina.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Simeone - Likely for Cremonese meeting Simeone (thigh) has recuperated from the injury and should get some minutes versus Cremonese on Saturday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Simeone made a token appearance on the bench even though he wasn't ready to play in the previous tilt, but he has trained regularly since. He'll re-join Che Adams, Duvan Zapata and Cyril Ngonge among the attacking options. He's been a staple when healthy, but he could be handled carefully for a game or two. He has scored three goals in his last six displays, posting 13 shots (five on target) and five chances created.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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Scamacca scores twice for Atalanta to claim just its fourth Serie A win of the season