TORINO NEWS

Simone Verdi - Diagnosed with strain Verdi took some tests on his right thigh which revealed a biceps femoris strain, Torino announced.

Impact Verdi missed time with a similar problem in late September, but he was on the bench, although unused, in the past three games. He will miss a few matches as the schedule will be pretty packed after the second break, but his minutes have significantly dropped after the coaching change and the arrivals of Josip Brekalo and Marko Pjaca.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Zima - Holds up against Juventus Zima took two off-target shots, had three interceptions and two clearances and won four duels in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Zima filled in for Koffi Djidji and had a pretty good display against a strong frontline. He will have to compete also with Armando Izzo after the break. He has notched six tackles four interceptions and six clearances in three appearances. Torino will face Napoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Productive against Juventus Rodriguez sent in five crosses (two accurate), created one scoring chance, drew one foul and won two duels in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Rodriguez amassed all of his offensive output out of corner kicks as Torino were missing a few takers. He has registered five chances created, 14 crosses, 13 interceptions and eight clearances in seven performances. Torino will face Napoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Aina - Decent in Juventus clash Aina won three of four tackles and eight duels and had two interceptions and two clearances in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Aina had a pretty physical display, but he did not contribute much to the offense. He is sharing time with Cristian Ansaldi on the left wing. He has tallied three shots, seven chances created nine crosses and 11 interceptions. Torino will face Napoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Posts six interceptions against Juventus Bremer had six interceptions and five clearances and won five duels and one tackle in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Bremer had another lock-down performance, but the opponents found a late game-winner with a quick combination. He has recorded five shots, nine tackles, 24 interceptions and 21 clearances in six games, with two clean sheets. Torino will face Napoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Koffi Djidji - Eligible to face Napoli Djidji has served his suspension in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Djidji was sent off in the previous game. He will compete for the starting job with David Zima and Armando Izzo after the break. He has tallied 11 interceptions, 16 clearances and eight tackles in five matches. Torino will face Napoli away in two weeks.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Stephane Singo - Decent against Juventus Singo took two off-target shots, sent in two inaccurate crosses, won two of two tackles and four duels in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Singo had a serviceable performance, but he was not as effective as in other instances. He has picked up two assists, taken 11 shots, created three chances and sent in 23 crosses in seven matches. Torino will face Napoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Quiet again in Juventus match Sanabria took one off-target shot, drew one foul, won six duels and had one interception in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Sanabria was again unable to exploit the major minutes he is seeing due to the extended absence of Andrea Belotti and was never dangerous in this one. He has scored once in seven matches, tallying 20 shots and seven chances created. Torino will face Napoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Brekalo - Delivers seven crosses against Juventus Brekalo took one off-target shot, sent in seven crosses (two accurate), created four scoring chances and drew two fouls in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Brekalo was the most active man for Torino in the final third and led his side in crosses and chances created, but they did not manage to break through. He has scored once and added nine shots, seven chances created and ten crosses in four games. Torino will face Napoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Wins six duels versus Juventus Mandragora took two shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, created one scoring chance and won six duels in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Mandragora did not have a particularly impressive performance, but he managed to pick up stats in multiple categories in both phases. He has posted one assist, nine chances created, nine crosses and eight tackles in seven games. Torino will face Napoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Ansaldi - Appears off bench against Juventus Ansaldi (knee) won one of three tackles and three duels and had one clearance in 25 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Ansaldi managed to log a few minutes despite being hampered by a knee issue, but he did not manage to provide the usual offensive punch. He will continue to divvy up minutes with Ola Aina. He has tallied two assists, seven chances created, 22 crosses and five tackles in six appearances (two starts). Torino will face Napoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Unused versus Juventus izzo (back) did not play in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Izzo was available for the first time in a month but, as expected, the coach went with David Zima in this one and he did not sub in. He will compete also with Koffi Djidji after the break. He recorded 30 tackles, 53 interceptions, 61 clearances and nine blocks in 25 matches last season. Torino will face Napoli away in two weeks.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Allows one goal versus Juventus Milinkovic-Savic had two saves, one clearance and one punch and conceded once in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic had a pair of solid saves, but the could not catch a sharp low-driven shot by Manuel Locatelli in the final minutes. He has surrendered seven goals, made 11 saves and kept two cleans sheets in seven matches. Torino will face Napoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late Locatelli goal sees Juventus beat Torino 1-0 MILAN (AP) — Manuel Locatelli scored late as Juventus managed a narrow 1-0 win over Torino in their Serie A derby on Saturday.Locatelli scor...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Late Locatelli goal sees Juventus beat Torino 1-0 in derby

Manuel Locatelli scored a late winner as Juventus managed a narrow 1-0 win over Torino in their Serie A derby

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Cristian Ansaldi - Makes bench Saturday Ansaldi (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Juventus.

Impact Ansaldi recovered from a bruised knee to make the bench Saturday, but Ola Aina gets the call in the XI. When both are healthy, it looks like they'll battle for starts throughout the season with Ansaldi currently on just two starts on the left wing.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Called up for Derby Izzo (back) has been named in Torino's squad list to face Juventus Saturday.

Impact Izzo is available after sitting out a few matches due to a pair of physical problems. Koffi Djidji is missing in this one, but the coach announced that David Zima will fill in, therefore Izzo should begin on the bench.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Koeman under pressure as Barcelona visits Atlético

Ronald Koeman could be facing his last game in charge of Barcelona when it faces a challenging trip to defending champion Atlético Madrid

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Cristian Ansaldi - Questionable for Juventus clash Ansaldi has been limited in practice throughout the week due to a bruised knee, but he logged a full session Friday, Torino informed.

Impact Ansaldi has a shot to be called up, although his limit could be capped due to the situation. Ola Aina is the frontrunner to get the start on the left wing.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Zaza - Not ready to play Zaza (knee) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game agaisnt Juventus, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Zaza has yet to appear this season after damaging a ligament in his right knee before the opener. With Andrea Belotti also the mend, Antonio Sanabria is currently the only striker available for Torino.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Praet - Unavailable against Juventus Praet (thigh) will not return in Saturday's derby with Juventus, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Praet has been out for a couple of weeks because of a pull and needs more time to recuperate. Karol Linetty has been the main beneficiary of his absence, but he has not been a major fantasy asset. Simone Verdi should also see some minutes given their absences.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Will miss Derby Belotti (lower leg) has resumed practicing in limited fashion, but he will not return in Saturday's game versus Juventus, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Belotti will skip the fifth game in a row due to a significant lower leg bruise that caused also a muscular problem. He appears on track to be back after the break. Torino will continue to lean on primarily Antonio Sanabria and Josip Brekalo Saturday.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Aina - Re-joins team Aina (personal) resumed practicing Thursday, Torino announced.

Impact Aina missed one game to tend to a personal matter. He will be back with the team for Saturday's derby with Juventus. As usual, he will be in contention with Cristian Ansaldi to start on the left flank. He has tallied three shots, eight crosses, six chances created and nine interceptions in five games.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Concedes once versus Venezia Milinkovic-Savic had one clearance and gave up one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic was barely called into action in this one and for the second match in a row was beaten from the penalty spot. He has made nine saves, surrendered six goals and kept two clean sheets in six games. Torino will host Juventus Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Impressive again in Venezia game Bremer had six interceptions and two clearances and won five duels and one tackle in Monday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Bremer put together another dominant display in the back, but Torino still conceded due to a PK. He has registered one goal, eight tackles, 18 interceptions and 16 clearances in five games, contributing to two clean sheets. Torino will host Juventus Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE