TORINO NEWS

Yann Karamoh - Sends in three crosses in Atalanta match Karamoh had one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Karamoh didn't log huge numbers but was one of the peppiest men for his side in a game where Torino didn't produce much offense. He might have to compete with Elijf Elmas going forward. He has assisted once and added nine shots (three on target), one chance created and nine crosses (zero accurate) in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Picks up assist versus Atalanta Lazaro assisted once to go with one tackle (zero won), one clearance and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Lazaro had a paltry output considering some of his previous appearances but made the stat sheet by finding Guillermo Maripan with a precise free kick to set up the lone goal for his side. It's his fifth assist of the season. He hadn't had one in a couple of months. He has started in five straight after losing minutes, registering eight chances created, 34 crosses (seven accurate), 14 corners and six tackles (four won).

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Maripan - Scores against Atalanta Maripan scored one goal to go with four interceptions, seven clearances and one tackle (zero won) Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Maripan was solid in the back against a vaunted frontline and tied the game with a header on a set piece for his first goal of the season. He took advantage of Sebastian Walukiewicz's injury and a tactical switch to start in seven consecutive matches, logging 13 tackles, eight interceptions, 32 clearances and three blocks and contributing to two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Saves PK in Atalanta game Milinkovic-Savic recorded nine saves, denied a penalty and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic tallied a new season high in saves and denied Mateo Retegui from the spot to preserve the result in the second half, producing his best display of the season. He has kept two clean sheets, given up three goals and made 27 saves in the last five rounds. Torino will host Genoa on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta drops points again because of Torino goalie Milinkovic-Savic

Atalanta will be forgiven for blaming Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic if its title bid falters in Serie A

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Eljif Elmas - Moves to Torino Elmas has transferred to Torino on loan with an option to buy from RB Leipzig, the team confirmed.

Impact Elmas was on his way out after having a limited role throughout the season, featuring just five times off the bench, also because of a significant muscular injury. He has posted two shots (one on target), one key pass, four tackles and two clearances. He notched six goals and three assists in his best campaign with Napoli despite not being a full-time starter. He'll be able to play in several offensive roles in Torino's scheme, backing up especially Nikola Vlasic and Yann Karamoh at first.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ali Dembele - Clears suspension Dembele completed a one-game ban in Friday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Dembele will return against Atalanta next Saturday and, since Marcus Pedersen has overcome some minor physical problems, he'll serve as the deputy until Mergim Vojvoda (calf) returns. He has played nine times (one start) this season, notching one chance created, four tackles, two crosses and four clearances.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Shows well against Cagliari Sosa (lower leg) had five crosses (two accurate), three clearances and one tackle (one won) and two chances created in Friday's 2-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Sosa wasn't affected by a recent knock and was convincing on both ends in the win. He has taken over the left flank in recent tilts and has recorded five key passes, 18 crosses (six accurate), seven tackles (four won) and three blocks in the last five.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Maripan - Posts two clearances in Cagliari game Maripan had two chances created, two interceptions, four clearances and one off-target shot in Friday's 2-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Maripan was strong in the back in a match where the Torino defense didn't face many threats and was a presence in the opposing box on set pieces. He has started over Sebastian Walukiewicz and other options in the last six tilts, totaling 12 tackles (six won), 25 clearances and four interceptions and contributing to two clean sheets.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Creates three chances versus Cagliari Vlasic recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), one interception and three chances created in Friday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Vlasic was a big offensive catalyst, leading his team in key passes and recording a new season high in that respect. He has looked good in a more offensive role. He has scored once and logged four shots (two on target), eight chances created and four crosses (two accurate) in the last five fixtures.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Effective in Cagliari match Lazaro had one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate), two key passes and four corners in Friday's 2-0 win against Cagliari.

Impact Lazaro drew his fourth consecutive start as an offensive winger and had his way on the flank, leading his team in deliveries and creating more than a few problems for the opponents even though he wasn't directly involved in the two goals. He has tallied three shots (zero on target), seven key passes, 37 crosses (seven accurate) and 14 corners in the last five bouts.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Tameze - Takes four shots versus Cagliari Tameze recorded four shots (one on goal), two tackles (zero won) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Tameze stayed in the XI despite the return of Karol Linetty from suspension and Gvidas Gineitis scoring last week and was more active than usual in the final third. The hierarchy at the position is fluid. He has tallied five shots (two on target), one key pass and two clearances in the last four rounds.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Karamoh - Lively in Cagliari tilt Karamoh drew one foul and generated four shots (two on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Karamoh co-paced his team in attempts and came very close to hitting the net at least a couple of times. He has been playing more regularly thanks to a recent tactical change but has yet to find the target. He has assisted once and posted 12 shots (three on goal), two key passes and seven crosses (zero accurate) in the last five matches.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Provides assist in Cagliari match Ricci assisted once to go with one tackle (zero won), four drawn fouls and two chances created in Friday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Ricci didn't put up a lot of stats but was instrumental in the win as he set up Che Adams with a precise feed after sprinting down the right wing. It's his first assist of the season. He has scored once and posted four shots, six crosses (zero accurate), four corners and seven tackles (four won) in the last five fixtures.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Che Adams - Strikes twice versus Cagliari Adams drew two fouls and scored two goals to go with four shots (two on target) and two chances created in Friday's 2-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Adams propelled his side to victory with two clinical finishes from inside the box, bagging his first brace since moving to Serie A. He hadn't scored in three games. He's up to seven goals in the season. He has logged an assist, 11 shots (six on target), eight key passes and three crosses (zero accurate) in the last five matches.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Keeps clean sheet versus Cagliari Milinkovic-Savic recorded one save and didn't concede in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic had an easy day at the office since his side controlled the game. Torino lead the league in clean sheets at home. He has kept two in the last five rounds, making 19 saves and allowing four goals. Next up on the schedule is an away match versus Atalanta next Saturday.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Double from Scotland striker Adams gets Torino back to winning ways over Cagliari

Scotland striker Che Adams has scored in each half for Torino to win over Cagliari 2-0 in Serie A

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Borna Sosa - Starting vs. Cagliari Sosa (lower leg) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Cagliari.

Impact Sosa was deemed fit for this match, so it's not surprising to see him remain in the left side of the defense. This will be his seventh straight start for the Croatian.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Fit for Cagliari fixture Sosa (lower leg) "picked up just a knock and is fine for Friday," coach Paolo Vanoli announced.

Impact Sosa won't miss time after leaving early last week, but it remains to be determined whether he'll stay in the XI since he didn't have a clean week of training. Adam Masina is the alternative at the left-back position. He has started in six straight, notching eight key passes, 26 crosses (eight accurate), 12 tackles (eight won) and 10 clearances, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Out versus Cagliari Ilic (thigh is unavailable for Friday's match against Cagliari, coach Paolo Vanoli announced.

Impact Ilic will sit out his third consecutive contest due to a lingering thigh injury and could be at risk also for the next ones. Gvidas Gineitis, Karol Linetty and Adrien Tamez will soak up his minutes in the midfield.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE