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Ricardo Rodriguez - Fares well against Sassuolo Rodriguez sent in two crosses (both accurate), created two scoring chances, won three duels and had two clearances in Friday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Rodriguez managed to contribute in both phases in this one, helping his side secure their second clean sheet of the season. He has posted five tackles, seven interceptions and five clearances thus far. Torino will host Lazio Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Brekalo - Gets buy in Sassuolo match Brekalo took four shots (zero on target), created three scoring chances and was dispossessed once in Friday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Brekalo was not precise when finishing, but he paced his side in chances and had a very peppy display overall. The injury to Dennis Praet will open up more minutes for all the attackers. Torino will host Lazio Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Praet - Picks up injury in Sassuolo game Praet sent in four crosses (one accurate), took one shot on target, created two scoring chances, won one of two tackles and subbed off with a thigh injury in Friday's 1-0 win over...

Impact Praet fared decently in his first start to Torino, but he was forced to bow out in the second half due to a muscular problem, as confirmed by coach Ivan Juric. He will undergo some tests shortly. He has split time with Karol Linetty thus far. Torino will host Lazio Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Fires four shots against Sassuolo Sanabria took four shots (three on target), created one scoring chance, won six duels and had two blocks in Friday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Sanabria had multiple attempts on goal, but he did not manage to put one in the net. One of them was cleared on the goal-line by a defender. He is seeing regular minutes with Andrea Belotti on the mend and he cashed in last week with his first goal. He has added 13 shots, five chances created and one cross. Torino will host Lazio Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Provides assist against Sassuolo Mandragora took two shots (zero on target), created one scoring chance and picked up an assist in 13 minutes in Friday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Mandragora played limited minutes in this one, but he still managed to contribute to the win with a lovely interplay with Marko Pjaca. He will likely be in the XI in Thursday's home game versus Lazio. He has posted five shots, eight chances created, 16 crosses and five tackles thus far.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Stephane Singo - Quiet against Sassuolo Singo won one of two tackles, drew two fouls, won six duels and sent in one inaccurate cross in Friday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Singo had a physical display but did not get much going in the final third in this one. He has tallied seven shots, 11 crosses and five tackles in four matches thus far. Torino will host Lazio Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Ansaldi - Delivers four crosses against Torino Ansaldi (undisclosed) sent in four crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances, took one off-target shot and won one tackle in 38 minutes in Friday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Ansaldi came off the bench in this one, but he still managed to put up good stats. He has to be managed a little given his injury history, and therefore he will continue to alternate with Ola Aina, even though he has more upside. He has tallied two assists, five chances created and 14 crosses in three matches. Torino will host Lazio Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pjaca's goal lifts Torino to 1-0 win at Sassuolo in Serie A

Marko Pjaca scored a late goal and Torino won 1-0 at Sassuolo in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Cristian Ansaldi - On bench Friday Ansaldi (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's match against Sassuolo.

Impact Ansaldi was forced out of the match early in his lone start last weekend and that likely is playing a role in his status Friday. Ola Aina gets the call on the left flank and it appears those two will fight for playing time all season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Zaza - Remains on mend Zaza is having trouble returning to full health following a MCL sprain in the right knee, Tuttosport reports.

Impact Zaza has already missed a month because of the injury and has yet to resume practicing, so he will likely sit out at least a couple more matches. The arrival of Antonio Sanabria made him a third-stringer up front, but he would have probably picked up some minutes with Andrea Belotti currently sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Newcastle, Leeds aim for 1st win; Hertha seeks 2nd

Newcastle and Leeds are languishing near the foot of the Premier League as they meet at St. James’ Park with both seeking a first win of the campaign

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Simone Verdi - Will not return agaisnt Sassuolo Verdi (thigh) is unavailable for Friday's match against Sassuolo, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Verdi will skip the second straight match because of a thigh pull. The coach stated that two among Karol Linetty, Dennis Praet, Josip Brekalo and Marko Pjaca will get the start as attacking midfielders Friday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Ansaldi - Available versus Sassuolo Ansaldi has not had lingering problems in practice and will be good to go for Friday's match versus Sassuolo, Torino coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Ansaldi left the game a little early, but the problem was not serious. He shined in his lone start, sending in ten crosses and picking up two assists. He should be picked Ola Aina again.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Unavailable versus Sassuolo Izzo (calf) is having trouble absorbing a bruise he picked up a week ago, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Izzo will miss another one and will try to come back in the next Thursday's match versus Lazio. Lucas Zima fared well in his debut and has good chances to be confirmed. The alternative would be Koffi Djidji.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Keeps clean sheet in win Milinkovic-Savic kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Sunday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic had conceded four goals over the first two games of the season in back-to-back losses before a better effort in Sunday's game. He'll next face another solid opponent in Sassuolo, which are tied for the third-most shots on goal and tied for second in shots taken.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Logs assist off bench Buongiorno logged one assist from one chance created in 15 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Buongiorno has come off the bench twice in two games and set up Sasa Lukic for the final goal of the night. With the lineup mostly laid out, Buongiorno will need to improve even more in Friday's trip to Sassuolo in order to increase his value.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Lukic - Scores in win Lukic scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Lukic has scored one goal and provided one assist over his last two games. If he can continue to add to the score sheet while cutting back on his fouling, Lukic would be another solid option from a team with plenty of midfield pieces. Up next is a trip to Sassuolo.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Pobega - Scores off bench in win Pobega scored one goal in 16 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Pobega collected a late score in his debut for Torino after joining on loan from AC Milan late in the transfer window. If he can build on this goal and compete for a place in the attacking section of the midfield, Pobega could be an excellent find after scoring six goals from 20 appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Ansaldi - Logs two assists in win Ansaldi logged two assists from three chances created and left with an injury during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Ansaldi also logged 10 crosses in this game but may have picked up an unfortunate knock. Should he be unavailable for Friday's trip to Sassuolo, Ola Aina could take his place in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Gets goal in win Sanabria scored one goal from two shots (two on goal) during 85 minutes of Sunday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Sanabria has taken nine shots in three games and put five on goal, which is a solid record to eventually start finding the net as well. With Andrea Belotti (lower leg) out for a few games, look to Sanabria to continue as the starting striker in Friday's trip to Sassuolo.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Scores in win Bremer scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) and kept the clean sheet during Sunday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Bremer returned from an ankle injury to lead the defense and collect a goal of his own. With five tackles, four interceptions and 10 clearances made in two games as well, he's off to a good start. Up next is a trip to Sassuolo, which rank tied for second in shots taken but have only scored four goals in three games.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Zaza - Not ready to return Zaza (knee) did not make Torino's squad list to face Salernitana Sunday.

Impact Zaza tweaked his knee before the opener and will miss his third straight match. With Andrea Belotti (lower leg) also sidelined, Torino are down to Antonio Sanabria and Magnus Warming as the loan available strikers.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Will miss Salernitana game Izzo will sit out Sunday's match versus Salernitana with a bruised calf, Torino informed.

Impact Izzo picked up the injury in Friday's practice and might miss multiple matches. He will likely be replaced by Koffi Djidji, as the two have split time in the back to open the season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Available versus Salernitana Bremer (ankle) has been included in Torino's squad list to face Salernitana Sunday.

Impact Bremer has been training fully for a few days after missing the last match with an ankle injury. He will likely get the nod in the back. He has posted five tackles, two interceptions and three clearances in his lone appearance.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Ruled out for Salernitana game Verdi will miss Sunday's game versus Salernitana due to a thigh pull, Torino informed.

Impact Verdi suffered the problem late in the week and is at risk to miss also the following game versus Salernitana. The new addition pushed him to a more limited role. Marko Pjaca, Josip Brekalo, Dennis Praet and Karol Linetty will pick up the slack.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE