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Torino Mull Bombastic Signing After Losing Zapata

October 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Duvan Zapata has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and two ruptured menisci after getting hurt late in the recent clash with Inter. He’s likely to miss the rest of the season. The veteran had almost played every minute of every game so far.

Despite the presence of a release clause in his contract, Inter don't have particular worries about Thuram staying put at this stage.

Inter Player Ratings vs Torino: French Gunslinger Puts Bulls Down

October 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino Leave a comment

Inter humbled 10-man Torino 3-1 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in their last Serie A outing before October's international break. Easier than expected, Simone Inzaghi's team made it six consecutive home league wins against the Granata.

Roma came close to signing Duvan Zapata midway through last summer, but Atalanta never signed off on the deal, and he eventually joined Torino.

Zapata’s Milestone Moment – Torino Striker Matches Dybala’s Serie A Record

September 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino Leave a comment

Torino striker Duvan Zapata drew level with Paulo Dybala as the joint-best goalscorer in Serie A over the past ten years with Friday night's strike against Hellas Verona. The 33-year-old goal-getter was on the scoresheet as Paolo Vanoli's team grabbed a dramatic 3-2 victory at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi.

It won’t be long before Milan formally appoints Paulo Fonseca, and the new coach should slightly tweak the tactics compared to recent years.

Fonseca Slams ‘Passive’ Milan After Clutch Draw Against Torino

August 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino

New Milan manager Paulo Fonseca delivered a brutal assessment of his side's performance in a nerve-wracking 2-2 draw against Torino. The Portuguese boss was on the brink of relinquishing Rossoneri's 39-year unbeaten home run against the Turin team in Serie A.

Milan will have to wait a few more days to learn whether Alvaro Morata will join since Spain punched their ticket to the Euro 2024 final.

Milan Player Ratings vs Torino: Substitutes Save Fonseca on His Debut

August 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino One comment

Paulo Fonseca's touchline debut at San Siro had all the makings of a nightmare, but Milan fought back to hold Torino to a 2-2 draw. Last season's Serie A runners-up were 2-0 down going into second-half stoppages and still avoided defeat.

Milan Player Ratings vs Torino: Pioli’s Mixed Lineup Brushed Aside

May 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Stefano Pioli's tactical experiment came crashing down epically as Torino humbled Milan 3-1 in the penultimate Serie A round. A humiliating performance at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino saw Rossoneri wave goodbye to their hopes of reaching an 80-point landmark.

Preview: Torino vs Juventus – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

April 12, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

The latest chapter of the storied Derby della Mole pits Torino and Juventus against each other at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino on Saturday. The 208th edition of this famous Serie A fixture comes at an opportune moment for the visitors while the hosts seek redemption for last weekend's failure.

Atalanta Blocked Zapata Move to Roma Due to Formula

December 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market One comment

Roma came close to signing Duvan Zapata midway through last summer, but Atalanta never signed off on the deal, and he eventually joined Torino. He’s coming off his best performance of the season, as he took down his former side with a brace.

Torino vs Inter: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

October 20, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Serie A title-bidders Inter take a daunting-looking trip to Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino to face out-of-sorts Torino on Saturday evening. Let’s look at our match preview for this contest.

Juventus vs Torino: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

October 6, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

The latest edition of the famous Derby della Mole pits eternal rivals Juventus and Torino against each other at the Allianz Stadium this Saturday. Let’s look at our match preview for this contest.

José Mourinho didn’t state he would keep coaching Roma after the Europa League final, but he reiterated that he wasn’t in talks with any other outfit.

Roma Boss Mourinho Furious with Pitch Condition After Torino Draw

September 25, 2023 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Roma boss Jose Mourinho has congratulated Torino for their steely performance in an eagerly-contested 1-1 draw against his Giallorossi side on Sunday night. However, the Special One has had to maintain his public image as a villain as he aimed a dig at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino pitch.

Torino Delighted for Having Duvan Zapata Insists Juric

September 25, 2023 Marko Vrakela Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Torino coach Ivan Juric has waxed lyrical about Atalanta loanee Duvan Zapata following the Colombian's late equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Roma. The 32-year-old striker got off the mark in the Granata shirt after back-to-back scoring blanks against Salernitana and Genoa to rescue a point for his new side.

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