TORINO NEWS

Pietro Pellegri - Called up for Juventus match Pellegri (thigh) is available for Saturday's clash with Juventus, Torino announced.

Impact Pellegrini has recovered from a minor muscular problem and is back in the squad after a short absence. He has appeared six times off the bench so far, taking three off-target shots and making two tackles. Duvan Zapata and Antonuo Sanabria are both healthy.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Vojvoda - Unlikely for Juventus game Vojvoda (knock) is doubtful for Sunday's match versus Juventus, coach Ivan Juric implied.

Impact Vojvoda is nursing a bruise, and while the gaffer didn't announce directly he stay out, he stated that all the players dealing with injuries were unlikely to recover. Even if available, Valentino Lazaro would most likely draw the start on the left wing.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saba Sazonov - 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

Brandon Soppy - Will miss considerable time Soppy has been diagnosed with a grade-two hamstring lesion, Torino announced.

Impact Soppy got hurt in his first start and will have to be out for six-to-eight weeks as the problem is more severe than a standard one. Raoul Bellanova and Valentino Lazaro will man the right flank while he's out.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Zima - Doesn't play against Verona Zima (knee) didn't feature in Monday's 0-0 versus Verona.

Impact Zima wasn't even an emergency option, as the coach fielded Adrien Tameze out of position when Saba Sazonov went down with an injury. The coach hinted that he didn't do much in practice, so he might not get minutes against Juventus either.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Logs interception as substitute Linetty had one interception in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Verona.

Impact Monday's game marked Linetty's first appearance since mid-September, having gone multiple games without playing him. The midfielder continues to be operated as a substitute, which he has been four times across his five appearances of the 2023-24 Serie A.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Soppy - Starts, suffers injury Soppy was subbed out in the 81st minute of Monday's 0-0 draw against Verona. He recorded one tackle (one won) before exiting the match with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Monday marked Soppy's first start of the 2023-24 Serie A. However, the occasion was marked by an injury that prevented him from playing all of Torino's latest game. Ideally for Soppy, he can recover in time before the team plays at Juventus on Saturday.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Two-save clean sheet Milinkovic-Savic made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw against Verona.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic saved a shot each from both Valentino Lazaro and Demba Seck. By doing so, the goalkeeper logged his fourth clean sheet (across seven appearances) of the 2023-24 Serie A. To begin October, Milinkovic-Savic is at his best form again after failing to record a clean sheet during each of his last two appearances across September.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saba Sazonov - 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

Pietro Pellegri - Out against Verona Pellegri will miss Monday's game versus Verona due to a right adductor soreness, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Pellegri hasn't been called up, leaving Duvan Zapata, Antonio Sanabria, and Demba Seck as the only strikers at the coach's disposal. He has yet to start but appeared six times off the bench so far.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Zima - Available versus Verona Zima (knee) has been called up for Monday's clash with Verona, Torino announced.

Impact Zima has recovered from lingering knee soreness that sidelined him for the past three matches. He has played in just 15 minutes so far, tallying one interception and two clearances. He'll provide previous depth given the absences of Alessandro Buongiorno and Koffi Djidji.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Vojvoda - Ruled out for Verona clash Vojvoda will miss Monday's match against Verona due to a knock, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Vojvoda is back on the mend after recently skipping two contests with a thigh problem and not featuring in his return to the squad list. Valentino Lazaro and Brandon Soppy will once again be the options on the left wing.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Diagnosed with strain Buongiorno suffered a first-degree lesion of the right adductor against Lazio, Torino announced.

Impact Buongiorno will miss the next two matches against Verona and Juventus and will attempt during the international break. Saba Sazonov is the only other healthy center-back in the squad since David Zima (knee) and Koffi Djidji (groin) are hurt as well. The former could be rushed back given the emergency.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Vojvoda - Doesn't play against Lazio Vojvoda (thigh) didn't come off the bench in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Vojvoda was back in the squad after a two-match absence, but Valentino Lazaro and Brandon Soppy handled the flank in this one. He had started in all three games before the injury, but he'll have to show well when given the opportunity to hold onto the job.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perr Schuurs - Decent day in defense Schuurs recorded three tackles (three won), one clearance and three interceptions in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th minute.

Impact Schuurs was the one bright spot in Torino's defensive performance on Wednesday, notching three tackles won, three interceptions and a clearance in the loss. The defender hasn't been terrible this season, registering eight interceptions, 12 clearances and 13 tackles (nine won) through six matches this season. He has been a normal starter this season, making the starting XI in all six matches, and should continue in that role this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Whips in four crosses Bellanova registered three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd minute.

Impact Bellanova registered another lackluster performance on Wednesday, registering only one chance created, two tackles won and three crosses. This is his second quiet performance in a row, accumulating only one shot, two chances created, three tackles won and eight crosses over the last two games. He will have a good chance to turn things around in Torino's next match against a struggling Verona.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Allows two against Lazio Milinkovic-Savic recorded one save and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic had one of his poorest performances of the season on Wednesday, allowing two goals while only making one save in the loss. The goalie had started the year with three clean sheets in four games but is starting to skid after only registering one in his last three games. He will have a good chance to rebound in his next match when he takes on a Verona team that has only scored four goals in six matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Leaves Lazio game in first half Buongiorno was subbed off due to a groin/thigh injury in the 27th minute of Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Lazio, Gianluca Di Marzio informs, after recording one tackle (zero won) an...

Impact Buongiorno couldn't continue after overstretching his leg while trying to latch onto the ball and signaled some discomfort on his upper thigh. Saba Sazonov came off the bench to replace him.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Vojvoda - Available against Lazio Vojvoda (thigh) has been called up for Wednesday's match versus Lazio, Torino announced.

Impact Vojvoda sat out two games with a peculiar thigh injury but managed to recover pretty quickly. He was starting over Valentino Lazaro before getting hurt. The teammate has been solid in relief. He has posted two chances created, nine crosses (zero accurate), and three clearances in three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Five crosses in draw Bellanova recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Bellanova had one of his quietest games of the season thus far on Sunday, only notching one shot and a chance created to go along with his five crosses. The winger has gained most of his contribution off the crosses he makes, struggling to gain goal contributions with only one this whole season. He has started all five matches and looks to remain in that spot, but he will have to pick up his production if he doesn't want to start to fight for minutes.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Five crosses against Roma Lazaro generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Lazaro once again accumulated a decent amount of crosses, whipping in five in Sunday's draw. This was the midfielder's second successive match in the starting XI and might be the new starter on the flank after only being used as a rotational player last season. He has been decent in his two starts, registering one shot, four chances created, five corners and 11 crosses.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Assist in return Ilic assisted once to go with five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Ilic was a massive part in Torino earning the draw on Sunday, assisting on Duvan Zapata's equalizer in the 85th minute. This was Ilic's second assist of the season and his second straight match in the Serie A with an assist. He had missed the last match due to a calf issue but should return to his normal starting spot after making the starting XI on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Scores first goal with Torino Zapata scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Zapata earned the draw for Torino late into Sunday's match, scoring in the 85th minute off of an Ivan Ilic assist to equalize the game. This was the Columbian's first goal with his new club after only registering three shots and zero goals in his first two starts. He will be a normal starter for Torino this season and will attempt to get back to the top of the Serie A scoring charts with his new club.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Allows one against Roma Milinkovic-Savic had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic wasn't too active in Sunday's draw, only making two saves while giving up one goal. The Serbian has been very solid up to this point in the season, registering three clean sheets and five goals allowed through five matches. He will look to pick up a clean sheet in his next match when he faces a Lazio team that has scored five goals in five matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE