JUNE 15, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM
TORINO 4-5-6 · 13TH IN SERIE A
4-5-6 · 13TH IN SERIE A
Poland 1-2 Slovakia Slovakia’s Robert Mak was absolutely flying in the first half, nutmegging a Poland defender in a play that culminated in a Wojciech Szczesny...
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Extends contract with Torino Milinkovic-Savic has penned a three-year contract with Torino, officially committing to the club until 2024.
Impact Milinkovic-Savic is rumored to be getting a promotion in the summer as Torino may move on from long-time starter Salvatore Sirigu. He hallowed six goals, made 14 saves and kept one clean sheet in five appearances in 2020/2021.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Karol Linetty - Scores goal for Poland Linetty scored one goal with three shots (two on goal) during a 2-1 loss Monday against Slovakia.
Impact Though he recorded 177 minutes with Torino since February, Linetty has logged many starts before and is worth considering if Poland will continue playing him in the midfield.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ricardo Rodriguez - Provides 10 crosses during draw Rodriguez provided 10 crosses (six accurate) and made one clearance during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Wales.
Impact Rodriguez shared set-piece duty with Xherdan Shaqiri as both players took six corners. He's highly involved from an attacking persepctive despite operating as a left wing-back. Switzerland and Rodriguez will have a tough test against Italy when they face off on Wednesday.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ola Aina - Returns at Torino Aina will not stay at Fulham following the relegation, the club announced.
Impact Aina had a solid campaign in his Premier League return, tallying two goals, one assist and 52 crosses in 31 appearances. Fulham did not pick up the option to buy and he will be evaluated by new coach Ivan Juric at Torino.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Belotti - Another average season Belotti scored 13 goals and provided six assists in 35 appearances during the 2020/21 season.
Impact Belotti hasn't scored more than 16 goals since the 2016/17 season and his tally from the most recent campaign saw him rank fourth among Italians in goals scored. Since the three above him were all called up, Belotti's minutes at the Euros are more likely to be determined by the experience required in a situation instead of his place in the lineup, where Ciro Immobile is expected to be the first-choice. By still sitting sixth in Serie A in shots taken, Belotti should continue to offer good fantasy value even if he doesn't lead the league in scoring.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship
Squads for the European ChampionshipJUNE 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Uncapped Raspadori included in Italy squad for Euro 2020
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has included uncapped Sassuolo forward Giacomo Raspadori in his 26-man squad for the upcoming European ChampionshipJUNE 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Mancini drops Kean, 6 others from Italy squad ahead of Euros
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has cut Paris Saint-Germain forward Moise Kean and six other players from his provisional squad for the upcoming European ChampionshipMAY 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Jurić replaces Nicola as coach at Torino
Ivan Jurić is the new coach of TorinoMAY 28, 2021 • Associated Press
Simone Zaza - Takes three shots in draw Zaza took three shots (two on target), delivered two crosses, created two chances, won one tackle and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Benevento.
Impact Zaza was not able to find the back of the net Sunday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats. The striker's playing time this season has been limited as he registered only 15 starts. He ended the season with six goals and zero assists in 29 appearances.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Simone Verdi - Provides assist versus Benevento Verdi provided one assist, created three chances and delivered six crosses in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Benevento.
Impact Verdi had a good offensive outing Sunday as he registered an assist in the first half. The striker's playing time this season was limited as he started in only 17 games. He ended the season collecting one goal and five assists in 33 appearances.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bremer - Scores in draw Bremer scored one goal on one shot on target, won two tackles and made two interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Benevento.
Impact Bremer opened the scoring in the first half Sunday versus Benevento, but it was not enough to help his side take home all three points. The center back holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations. He ended the season with five goals in 33 appearances.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Samir Ujkani - Makes two saves in draw Ujkani made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Benevento.
Impact Ujkani did not have a particularly positive season debut between the sticks Sunday as he conceded one goal, which cost his side to tie the game. This was the keeper's first appearance this season.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Daniele Baselli - Ruled out versus Benevento Baselli (thigh) did not make Torino's squad list to face Benevento Sunday.
Impact Baselli is nursing some muscle fatigue that will not allow him to play Sunday. Tomas Rincon, Rolando Mandragora, Simone Verdi and Karon Linetty will be the top options in the midfield since Sasa Lukic and Amer Gojak are also sidelined. Baselli closes the season with nine crated chances, 14 crosses and 12 tackles in 15 appearances (three starts):
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Daniele Baselli - Doubtful for Benevento game Baselli has not practiced fully in the last two days because of muscle fatigue, Torino announced.
Impact Baselli is trending towards being unavailable for Sunday's season finale versus Benevento. Sasa Lukic is also hurt, so Simone Verdi and Karol Linetty are set to see an uptick of minutes.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nicola Murru - Unavailable versus Benevento Murru (thigh) will miss Sunday's match against Benevento, Torino announced.
Impact Murru was called up for the deciding midweek bout, but he ended up on the stands as he has not recovered from a thigh strain. He closes his season with 21 crosses, 12 interceptions and 17 clearances in 14 appearances (seven starts). Cristian Ansaldi will play on the right flank versus Benevento.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sasa Lukic - Undergoes thigh surgery Lukic went under the knife in Much because of an adductor tendon pull in the left thigh, Torino announced.
Impact Lukic underwent a couple of check-ups in recent weeks, but opted to play through the injury up until today. He will look to complete his rehab during the summer. He has posted three goals, 23 chances created and 35 crosses in 32 games (24 starts) this season. Simone Verdi will likely take his place in the season finale.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Ansaldi - Delivers 3 crosses in draw Ansaldi delivered three crosses, won four tackles, made one interception and two clearances in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Lazio.
Impact Ansaldi was not able to make it on the scoresheet Tuesday but managed to rack up defensive stats, including a clean sheet. The wingback has now registered two assists in his last five appearances, along with producing three shots, four chances created and 27 crosses in the same time span. He will look to end the season on a strong note Sunday against Benevento.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Belotti - Quiet versus Lazio Belotti created one chance, made one interception and one clearance in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Lazio.
Impact Belotti had a quiet offensive outing Tuesday as he failed to attempt a single shot in 90 minutes. The striker has now scored once in his last three appearances, along with producing two shots and one chance created. He will look to bounce back Sunday against Benevento.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Salvatore Sirigu - Makes seven saves in draw Sirigu made seven saves and kept a clean sheet in Tuesday's 0-0 versus Torino.
Impact Sirigu had an excellent outing Tuesday versus Lazio as he made seven saves to help his side take home a point. This was the keeper's first clean sheet in his last four appearances, along with producing 17 saves and allowing 13 goals in the same time span. He will look to end the season on a strong note Sunday versus Benevento.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Torino’s draw at Lazio earns vital point to avoid relegation Torino has ensured it will remain in Serie A next season after playing Lazio to a 0-0 draw that also confirmed Benevento’s relegation.
MAY 18, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Torino's draw at Lazio earns vital point to avoid relegation
Torino has ensured it will remain in Serie A next season after playing Lazio to a 0-0 draw that also confirmed Benevento’s relegationMAY 18, 2021 • Associated Press
Nicola Murru - Called up for Torino match Murru (thigh) has been named in Torino's squad list to face Lazio Tuesday.
Impact Murro has not resumed practice and was limited to some rehab work in the last few days, but the coach called up the whole team for this one. He is highly unlikely to be ready to play. Either Cristian Ansaldi or Ricardo Rodriguez will man the left flank Tuesday.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Armando Izzo - Returns in Spezia match Izzo (thight) had one clearance and one block and drew one foul in Saturday's 1-4 loss to Spezia.
Impact Izzo worked his way back after missing two matches with a thigh injury but struggled like the rest of the back-line. He has recorded 28 tackles, 52 interceptions and 48 clearances in 23 games, contributing to five clean sheets. Torino will face Lazio away Tuesday.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
