TORINO NEWS

Emirhan Ilkhan - Set to be option versus Bologna Ilkhan (thigh) is good to go for Sunday's match against Bologna, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Ilkhan has shaken off the fatigue that sidelined him last week. He has featured just three times so far (one start), logging one chance, two off-target shots, two interceptions, and two clearances in 87 total minutes, as he has a few options ahead of him in the pecking order.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Available against Bologna Berisha was out with an elbow and will be called up for Sunday's game versus Bologna, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Berisha sat out a couple of matches due to the problem. He will resume deputizing starting goalie Vanja Milinkovic-Savic Sunday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Allows one goal versus Milan Milinkovic-Savic had two accurate keeper-sweepers and one clearance and conceded once in Sunday's 2-1 win over Milan.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic didn't have to make any save, but he was partly at fault on the goal, as he came out too aggressively and a miscue with a defender, allowing Junior Messias to score in the empty net from outside the box. He has surrendered seven goals and made 15 saves in the last five matches. He last kept a clean sheet in early September. Torino will face Bologna away Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Suspended for next game Linetty won one tackle and one duel and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus AC Milan.

Impact Linetty will sit out Sunday's away game versus Bologna due to yellow-card accumulation. He came off the bench in the last two matches once Samuele Ricci returned from injury.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perr Schuurs - Pretty good versus Milan Schuurs won two of two tackles and four duels and had two interceptions in Sunday's 2-1 victory against AC Milan.

Impact Schuurs turned in another shift as Torino contained a potent offense, even though they didn't manage to keep the clean sheet. He has registered eight tackles (five won), three interceptions, and nine clearances in the last four starts.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Takes two shots versus Milan Pellegri drew two fouls, won five duels, and had two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 victory over AC Milan.

Impact Pellegri wasn't as effective in the previous game, but he's getting consistent minutes with Antonio Sanabria hindered by a calf problem. He has scored once and added three shots (two on target), two scoring chances, and three inaccurate crosses in the last four matches.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koffi Djidji - Finds target versus Milan Djidji had one block and two interceptions and scored one goal to go with one shot in Sunday's 2-1 win against AC Milan.

Impact Djidji opened the scoring with a sneaky header and held his own in the back. It's his first goal of the season. He has logged eight crosses (three accurate), five tackles (two won), seven interceptions, and two clearances in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Sets up teammate in Roma clash Lazaro created three scoring chances and assisted once to go with seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus AC Milan.

Impact Lazaro extended his productive run by pacing his team in both chances and crosses and finding Koffi Djidji ahead of the opener with a precise set piece, recording his first assist of the season. He has tallied five shots (two on target), ten chances created, and 28 crosses (11 accurate) in the last five appearances.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksey Miranchuk - Scores versus Milan Miranchuk won one duel and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 victory against AC Milan.

Impact Miranchuk didn't have many touches, but he made them count by beating the goalkeeper with a cross-shot from the middle of the box in the first half and de facto deciding the game. It's his second goal of the season and the first since the opener. He has logged one assist, seven shots (three on target), nine chances created, and three crosses (two accurate) in the last five games. Torino will face Bologna away Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Provides assist versus Milan Vlasic drew three fouls and assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against AC Milan.

Impact Vlasic didn't have a particularly superb showing, but he found Aleksey Miranchuk in the box before the teammate hit the net with a skillful shot. After a hot start, he hadn't picked up points in the past six matches. He has recorded 13 shots (four on target), 12 chances created, and 11 crosses (two accurate) in the last five games. Torino will face Bologna away Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan falls to shock loss at Torino; Atalanta beats Empoli

Defending champion AC Milan fell to a surprise second loss of the season in Serie A with a 2-1 defeat at Torino

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Arsenal tries to stay top; Madrid hosts Girona

Arsenal tries to reclaim top spot in the English Premier League with a win over last-placed Nottingham Forest at home, having fallen a point behind overnight leader Manchester City

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Emirhan Ilkhan - Will skip Milan tilt Ilkhan won't be an option versus Milan due to muscle fatigue, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Ilkhan picked up an ailment late in the week and won't be involved in this one. He has featured just three times so far, as Sasa Lukic, Karol Linetty, and Samuele Ricci have been way ahead of him in the pecking order.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Ruled out for Milan clash Sanabria (calf) will miss Sunday's game versus Milan, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Sanabria is back on the mend with a calf problem that cost him one game two weeks ago. Pietro Pellegri will continue to lead the attack and will look to build on his recent performances. Yann Karamoh and Demba Seck will be the top backups.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Aina - Diagnosed with strain Aina suffered a myotendinous lesion of the biceps femoris in the left thigh, Torino announced.

Impact Aina is set to miss three-to-four weeks and therefore highly unlikely to be involved in the final matches before the World Cup break. Valentino Lazaro, Wilfried Singo, and Mergim Vojvoda will be the top choices on the flanks while he recovers.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Aina - Suffers injury in training Aina left training early on Wednesday after picking up a hamstring injury that will have to be evaluated ahead of Sunday's clash against AC Milan.

Impact Aina has started in seven of Torino's nine Serie A matches this season, and he just scored a goal in the win over Udinese last weekend, but he will be questionable for the Milan match on Sunday due to this injury. Wilfried Singo could replace him at right wing-back if necessary, or Valentino Lazaro could slide over from the left side as well.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Doesn't play versus Udinese Sanabria (calf) didn't feature in Saturday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Sanabria was fit following a calf injury but didn't get minutes. The coach will likely give some continuity to Pietro Pellegri, who bagged two straight goals between Serie A and Coppa Italia, so he might have lost the starting job for a while. He has scored once and added ten shots (three on target) and four chances created in the last five appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perr Schuurs - Active defensively versus Udinese Schuurs made three tackles (one won) and five clearances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Schuurs had one of his best Serie A performances so far, imposing his will against forwards most of the times and racking up some nice numbers. For the first time since joining Torino, the center-back started three consecutive matches and it doesn't look like the streak will end anytime soon.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Concedes one versus Udinese Milinkovic-Savic made three saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic committed a huge mistake with his feet that resulted on the lone goal scored by the opposition but still was one of the heroes for Torino as he made some huge saves, especially during the second half, when the opposition intensified pressure in search of another goal. With 10 saves over his last two starts, the goalkeeper will have a huge challenge next Sunday as his side hosts reigning champs AC Milan.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Radonjic - Assists off bench against Udinese Radonjic made an assist and had two off-target shots after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Radonjic was brought in the 61st minute as part of a double substitution and made an impact eight minutes later, assisting Pietro Pellegri for what ended up being the game-winning goal for Udinese. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet in almost two months for the attacker and he'll hope this helps him to get more playing time during upcoming matches.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Scores winner against Udinese Pellegri scored a goal off his lone shot, created two chances and drew four fouls during Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Pellegri mas just his second start of the campaign and ended up as the hero for Torino here as he fired a one-timed strike to send the ball home off a pass from the right flank in the 69th minute. This was the first goal of the season for the forward and he'll hope this helps him to remain in the lineup for the upcoming games.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksey Miranchuk - Provides assists against Udinese Miranchuk made an assist and had one shot on goal during Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Miranchuk assisted Ola Aina for his side's first goal but then couldn't provide any other noteworthy contribution while he was on the pitch, ultimately being subbed off just after the hour mark. On the other hand, the playmaker could have his first appearance on the scoresheet since joining Torino. One of the club's biggest signings for this season, Miranchuk should be an undisputed starter for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE