As Torino and Parma prepare to face off, both teams are grappling with significant injury concerns that could shape the outcome of their upcoming match.
Torino’s squad is missing two key players due to long-term injuries. The absence of Perr Schuurs in defense and Duvan Zapata in attack has left a noticeable void in the team’s lineup. Che Adams, currently the team’s top scorer with five goals, has been tasked with filling Zapata’s shoes but has found it challenging to replicate the Colombian’s impact.
In the striking department, Antonio Sanabria’s goal drought, which extends back to October, may open the door for former Parma player Yann Karamoh to partner with Adams up front. Meanwhile, the midfield will be anchored by Samuele Ricci, fresh off signing a contract extension until 2028, following his crucial equalizer in last week’s match.
Parma, however, face an even more daunting injury crisis. The team’s captain and defensive lynchpin, Enrico Del Prato, has recently joined a growing list of sidelined players. Coach Fabio Pecchia will have to navigate the match without several key players, including Adrian Bernabe, Mateusz Kowalski, Gabriel Charpentier, Alessandro Circati, and Yordan Osorio. Adding to Parma’s woes, Hernani is doubtful for the weekend after sustaining a minor muscular strain in the recent game against Monza.
Despite these setbacks, Parma’s attack remains potent. The team is expected to rely on their joint-top scorers, Dennis Man and Ange-Yoan Bonny, to lead the offensive charge. However, Pecchia has other options at his disposal, with Matteo Cancellieri, Pontus Almqvist, and Valentin Mihaila all vying for starting positions in the forward line.
Torino (3-4-1-2): Milinkovic-Savic; Vojvoda, Coco, Masina; Pedersen, Ricci, Gineitis, Sosa; Vlasic; Karamoh, Adams
Parma (4-2-3-1): Suzuki; Coulibaly, Valenti, Balogh, Valeri; Keita, Sohm; Man, Hernani, Mihaila; Bonny
