McTominay's brace lifts Napoli atop Serie A after Roma beats Inter
Scott McTominay scored twice and Napoli beat Torino 2-0 to move three points clear of Inter Milan atop Serie A with four rounds remainingAPRIL 27 • Associated Press
TORINO 4-5-6 · 13TH IN SERIE A
4-5-6 · 13TH IN SERIE A
Samuele Ricci - Removed from XI for Napoli match Ricci (knee) was pulled from the starting lineup after not feeling comfortable enough warming up, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Impact Ricci wasn't fully fit coming into the game but was still supposed to get the nod, although his lingering physical problem eventually relegated him to be bench, and it's uncertain whether he'll be able to contribute in any capacity. Adrien Tameze is taking his place in the midfield.
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Valentino Lazaro - Might return against Napoli Lazaro (calf) was spotted in practice with the rest of the group ahead of Sunday's game versus Napoli, Goal reported.
Impact Lazaro is progressing in his rehab from a calf issue, but it remains to be seen whether the coach will call him up right away or give him another week after sitting out the past three fixtures. If available, he'd be the top option on the right flank, and Torino had to tweak their scheme to replace him.
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Ivan Ilic - Progressing ahead of Napoli tilt Ilic (foot) logged a full practice ahead of Sunday's clash with Napoli, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Impact Ilic sat out midweek due to a bruised toe but has a shot to be available a few days later, as the problem isn't overly concerning. If in good enough shape, he'd have a better chance at getting robust minutes than usual since Gvidas Gineitis is suspended and Samuele Ricci (knee) isn't fully fit. He hasn't recorded meaningful stats in his last three cameos.
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Borna Sosa - Dealing with ankle injury Sosa was unavailable against Udinese due to an ankle sprain and won't be involved versus Napoli either, Sky Italy reported.
Impact Sosa was a late scratch midweek after getting hurt in training and will sit out at least one further fixture due to his injury. He hadn't played in the previous six matches despite being an option, as Cristiano Biraghi continues to get the bulk of the work at left-back.
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Samuele Ricci - Good to go for Napoli clash Ricci is nursing some knee soreness and muscle fatigue but has good chances of getting the nod Sunday versus Napoli, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Impact Ricci is dealing with a pair of ailments but isn't expected to miss time and might retain his usual prominent role in the midfield. Since Gvidas Gineitis is suspended, Adrien Tameze and Yann Karamoh would be the alternative options if he were spared. He has launched at least one cross in his past four displays, adding two corners, three tackles (two won) and six clearances.
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Nikola Vlasic - Likely to return against Napoli Vlasic (calf) reprised training with the group Saturday and is in contention to start versus Napoli, Mediaset reported.
Impact Vlasic is in better shape after being shelved for two matches and might be back into the initial formation right away if he feels good enough on game day. He could fill in for Gvidas Gineitis (suspension), with Karol Linetty staying in the XI. He has scored and assisted once in his last five outings, averaging one key pass and one cross per game.
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Adam Masina - Probable for Napoli meeting Masina subbed off midweek due to cramps, which won't affect his availability for Sunday's game against Napoli, Corriere dello Sport informed.
Impact Masina was fatigued as he hadn't played a full game in a while. He'll likely head back to the bench with Saul Coco eligible to play following a one-game ban. He has tallied three crosses (one accurate), six tackles (four won) and 21 clearances in his last seven displays (one start).
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Finding a date for a Serie A title playoff could be near impossible
Italian league officials might be second-guessing their decision to install a one-match playoff to determine the Serie A championAPRIL 24 • Associated Press
Gvidas Gineitis - Suspended for Napoli clash Gineitis had two shots (zero on target), four tackles (two won) and two clearances and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Gineitis mostly contributed defensively while filling in for Valentino Lazaro (calf) on the wing. If the starter and Nikola Vlasic (calf) don't return Sunday, and Samuele Ricci (knee) can't go, Yann Karamoh, Karol Linetty and Adrien Tameze would enjoy an uptick in minutes.
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AC Milan ruins Inter's treble bid with derby win to reach Italian Cup final
AC Milan ruined Inter Milan’s bid for a treble and advanced to the Italian Cup final with a 3-0 derby win courtesy of two goals from Luka JovicAPRIL 23 • Associated Press
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Keeps clean sheet Milinkovic-Savic kept a clean sheet in Torino's 2-0 win over Udinese on Wednesday.
Impact The goalkeeper made six saves, with most of them coming in the second half due to a late Udinese push. Milinkovic-Savic has plenty of confidence going into a tough matchup Sunday against Napoli, a team which has put in 52 goals in league play.
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Cristiano Biraghi - Service machine Biraghi logged 12 crosses and six corner kicks in Torino's 2-0 win over Udinese on Wednesday.
Impact The midfielder created just two chances off his service, and only two of his crosses were considered accurate. Biraghi will need to be better if Torino want to break through Sunday against a Napoli defense which has only allowed 25 goals this season.
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Ali Dembele - Goal off the bench Dembele provided a late insurance goal for Torino in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Dembele came off the bench and delivered a nice insurance goal, converting his only shot of the game. He's likely to remain an option off the bench against Napoli Sunday.
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Che Adams - Scores in win Adams logged a goal in Torino's 2-0 win over Udinese Wednesday.
Impact The striker got the first goal of the match, snapping a streak of four scoreless matches. Adams has a tough matchup with a quick turnaround Sunday against Napoli, as the side has only conceded 25 goals in league play.
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Adam Masina - Bows out against Udinese Masina had two tackles (one won), nine clearances and three interceptions in 76 minutes before exiting Wednesday's 2-0 win over Udinese due to a leg injury, Gianluca Di Marzio repo...
Impact Masina had a strong display while filling in for Saul Coco (suspension), putting together his busiest display of the season but was forced off in the final portion of the game. He'll be evaluated ahead of Sunday's clash with Napoli, where the starter will return from his ban.
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Samuele Ricci - Exists Udinese game early Ricci registered one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in 64 minutes in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Udinese before leaving due to a possible knee issue,...
Impact Ricci had an okay display and did a little bit of everything as usual but was subbed off midway through the second half and was spotted icing his knee on the bench. He'll have only a few days to recover for Sunday's home game against Napoli. Yann Karamoh, Karol Linetty and Adrian Tameze would soak up his minutes eventually.
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Ivan Ilic - Unavailable against Udinese Ilic (foot) hasn't been selected for Wednesday's match versus Udinese.
Impact Ilic suffered a contusion a few days ago and hasn't shaken it off. He's generally one of the top deputies in the midfield. Karol Linetty and Adrien Tameze will absorb his playing time.
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Nikola Vlasic - Will miss Udinese bout Vlasic (calf) has been omitted from Torino's squad list to face Udinese on Wednesday.
Impact Vlasic hasn't been able to recuperate despite having three extra days at his disposal thanks to a postponement. Yann Karamoh, Antonio Sanabria or Karol Linetty will take his place in the XI depending on how aggressive the coach wants to be.
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Ivan Ilic - In doubt for Udinese match Ilic "picked up a knock in training, and we'll have to evaluate for Sunday's clash with Udinese," coach Paolo Vanoli announced.
Impact Ilic would have likely started if fully fit since Valentino Lazaro (calf) is absent and Nikola Vlasic (calf) is banged up but suffered a minor injury in training and will be a late call. Yann Karamoh, Karol Linetty and Antonio Sanabria could benefit from the situation depending on which formation the gaffer decides to deploy.
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Nikola Vlasic - Late call for Udinese game Vlasic (calf) "has an edema in his muscle, and we'll try to recover him until the last moment," coach Paolo Vanoli announced.
Impact Vlasic is nursing a calf contusion following a blow in training, avoiding more serious issues, but he risks sitting out the second consecutive game as he has trained on the side this week, although the coach left the door open for a possible return since there are a couple more practices before the game.
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Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Six saves in loss Milinkovic-Savic made six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Como.
Impact Milinkovic-Savic made at least five saves for a second time in three outings and a 12th time this season. This was also the third consecutive game where he conceded one goal, and he has not conceded more than one goal in four outings. Up next for Torino is a meeting with Udinese on Monday.
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Eljif Elmas - Three shots on target in defeat Elmas registered four shots (three on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Como.
Impact Elmas fired at least three shots for a second consecutive game and set a season high with three shots on target. This also marked his second straight outing accounting for an accurate cross. Additionally, he set a high with two tackles won in the match.
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Gvidas Gineitis - Picks up another start Gineitis recorded two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Como. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.
Impact Gineitis picked up his third start in four matches and delivered a solid effort with at least 15 completed passes for the third consecutive start. This also marked the second time in four outings that he accounted for two shots and a shot on target. On the other hand, Gineitis has not played a full 90 minutes since December 7, 2024.
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