TORINO NEWS

Cristiano Biraghi - Sends in eight crosses Biraghi recorded eight crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 win against Monza.

Impact Biraghi was active again Sunday, delivering eight crosses from his left-back position. He has started the last two matches after joining Torino at the beginning of last month. Against Monza, he registered four corners and drew three fouls, both season highs with his new club. He also created two chances, bringing his total to five in four appearances.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Provides assist in victory Lazaro assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Monza.

Impact Lazaro set up Eljif Elmas for the opening goal just before halftime. He now has six assists in 26 Serie A appearances this season. His next chance to add to that tally comes Saturday on the road against Parma.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Eljif Elmas - Finds back of the net in win Elmas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Monza.

Impact Elmas scored the opening goal in the 41st minute of Sunday's match against Monza after being set up by Valentino Lazaro. The midfielder has started back-to-back games since joining Torino in the transfer window and has recorded two goals and five chances created in three appearances. He will look to maintain that form against Parma on Saturday.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cesare Casadei - Scores in victory Casadei scored one goal to go with six shots (four on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 win against Monza.

Impact Casadei started for the third straight match and scored his first goal of the season in the 66th minute against Monza. He played a key role in midfield and was active in attack with a season-high six shots, an impressive mark for a defensive midfielder. He will look to contribute again Saturday against Parma.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Keeps clean sheet in victory Milinkovic-Savic made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Monza.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic had a quiet outing Sunday against Monza with just two saves but still secured his eighth clean sheet of the season. He also registered a clearance, bringing his total to nine in the last five games. Another favorable matchup awaits him on Saturday against Parma.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Will return versus Monza Ilic (thigh) "has returned well from his injury and his transfer market saga and will have to fight for a spot going forward," coach Paolo Vanoli relayed.

Impact Ilic hasn't played since early January, first due to a thigh problem and then because he was close to Spartak Moscow, but the transfer fell through. He'll compete with Cesare Casadei, Adrien Tameze (thigh), Karol Linetty and Gvidas Gineitis for a spot next to Samuele Ricci in the midfield. He has tallied one chance created, four crosses, seven crosses (zero accurate) and three clearances in his last five outings (two starts).

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Available versus Monza Sosa has shaken off his ilness and will be an option against Monza on Sunday, coach Paolo Vanoli stated.

Impact Sosa will return after missing one game and will attempt to reclaim the starting job over Cristiano Biraghi, who fared well in the previous tilt. He has registered 11 crosses (four accurate), 10 tackles (seven won), four blocks and two chances created in his last five showings.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Plays twenty minutes against Milan Walukiewicz (hip) had one clearance and one touch in 20 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Milan.

Impact Walukiewicz avoided missing time despite a hip issue but ceded the stating job to Marcus Pedersen and didn't put up stats after subbing in. The two have alternated at the position in recent contests, also based on the match, as he's more defensive-minded.

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Che Adams - DNP versus Milan Adams (thigh) didn't sub in during Saturday's 2-1 victory over Milan.

Impact Adams made the bench despite a thigh ailment, but the coach erred on the side of caution, also considering the result and the fact that Antonio Sanabria had a nice performance. He'll look to return to the XI versus Monza on Sunday.

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Adam Masina - Eligible for Monza match Masina completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Milan.

Impact Masina will be available against Monza next Sunday but has been a clear backup since Guillermo Maripan took over the role next to Saul Coco. He has come off the bench in his last four displays, registering three tackles (all won), two crosses (one accurate) and five clearances.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Records seven crosses Biraghi registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over AC Milan.

Impact Biraghi stood strong in his left-back spot Saturday, getting it done on both sides of the ball. He would notch a shot, one chance created and seven crosses in the attack to go along with one interception and six clearances in the defense. This was his first start of the season since joining Torino, appearing three times with the club.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Notches assist Sanabria assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against AC Milan.

Impact Sanabria saw his first start in some time Saturday, seeing a full 90 minutes of play after last starting Dec. 21. He would bag a critical assist, finding Gvidas Gineitis in the 76th minute for the game-winning goal. He now has three goal contributions in 20 appearances (14 starts) this season, with two being goals and one assist.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Gvidas Gineitis - Nets winning goal Gineitis scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against AC Milan.

Impact Gineitis was only a substitute Saturday but made a major difference in the match, with his 76th-minute goal taking the lead and eventual win for Torino. This marks his second goal of the season, with his last coming five games ago. However, he hasn't earned a start in the club's last six games since returning from an absence, hoping to see the start again after another goal.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Allows one, saves penalty shot Milinkovic-Savic made seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against AC Milan.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic had a great day, much likely leading to the club's win, as he would only allow one goal while saving seven shots, with one being critical after saving a penalty kick in the 33rd minute. However, it was his fourth straight match without a clean sheet, with seven in 25 appearances this season. He will have a decent chance of picking up his eighth when facing Monza on March. 3 in their next contest.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Che Adams - Called up for Milan game Adams (thigh) made Torino's squad list to face Milan on Saturday.

Impact Adams will at least be an option after being touch-and-go due to a muscular ailment. Depending on his fitness, he'll duel with Antonio Sanabria to keep his spot in the XI. He has had a brace and an assist and notched eight shots (four on target) and five chances created in the last five rounds.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Che Adams - Questionable for Milan fixture Adams "is in doubt for Saturday due to muscle fatigue. We hope he'll be available, but we'll see how he feels. Antonio Sanabria will start if he can't," coach Paolo Vanoli stated.

Impact Adams will be assessed on game day, but the staff could be cautious even if he's cleared to play, giving the nod to his deputy.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Ruled out for Milan tilt Sosa won't be involved Saturday due to an illness, coach Paolo Vanoli announced.

Impact Sosa came down with the flu late in the week and will look to recuperate for the next game. Cristiano Biraghi is highly likely to draw his first start since joining the team.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Fit for Milan clash Walukiewicz (hip) "has returned to full training after a couple of days and will be available Saturday," coach Paolo Vanoli announced.

Impact Walukiewicz got away with a knock and won't miss time but might cede the starting job to Marcus Pedersen since he's not 100 percent. He has logged four crosses (zero accurate), four tackles (one won), three interceptions and nine clearances in the last four matches.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Completes suspension Ricci cleared a one-game ban in Friday's 3-2 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Ricci will replace either Cesare Casadei or Karol Linetty in the lineup against Milan next Saturday. He has assisted once and added three chances created, eight tackles (five won), four interceptions and seven clearances in his last five outings.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE