Idrissa Touré
MON
Available against Torino
Toure (knee) has been named in Monza's squad list to face Torino on Friday.
Analysis: Toure will be an option for the first time this season after a late move and enduring an injury to his previously surgically repaired knee shortly thereafter. He could get minutes either on the wing or as a central midfielder, but he'll likely be eased into action. He scored once and added 29 shots (eight on target), 43 tackles and 66 crosses (11 accurate) in 32 matches (26 starts) with Pisa last year. His availability could impact Samuele Birindelli, Foe Ondoa, Michael Folorunsho and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro.
Making some progress
Toure (knee) "might resume training with us next week, but he hasn't played in months," coach Ivan Juric announced.
Analysis: Toure is close to being cleared from a knee injury, but he could sit out additional matches to improve his conditioning. He got hurt before making his debut with Monza in Serie A after a late move from Pisa.
Won't return against Lazio
Toure (knee) has been omitted from Monza's squad list for Sunday's game versus Lazio.
Analysis: Toure continues to recover from a contusion in a delicate area and is reportedly still week-to-week, so he could miss further matches. He had yet to be integrated into the squad after joining from Pisa late in the summer window.
Expected to miss more time
Toure "took a blow on his surgically repaired knee, and he'll likely be out for a while," coach Ivan Juric relayed.
Analysis: Toure recently returned from knee surgery but is experiencing problems in the same area and could be given time until after the first extra-long international break to heal fully. Samuele Birindelli and Adam Bakoune will keep playing on the right wing until he's a full go.
Unavailable versus Parma
Toure will skip Sunday's fixture against Parma because of a contusion, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Toure returned from a knee injury midweek but suffered a different and less severe kind of problem in practice and will miss at least one game because of it. He had yet to debut in Serie A, so the rotation isn't affected by his absence for now.
Appears in cup game
Toure (knee) played a few minutes off the bench in Tuesday's Coppa Italia match versus Torino.
Analysis: Toure missed the first two Serie A rounds but recovered more quickly than anticipated and debuted with Monza midweek. He'll compete with Samuele Birindelli, Michael Folorunsho, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro and Foe Ondoa thanks to his versatility.
Won't be available right away
Toure (knee) "will need some time to be an option due to an injury and poor conditioning," coach Ivan Juric announced.
Analysis: Toure passed the medicals but won't be ready for at least a couple of matches, plus he wasn't training regularly at Pisa because he was on his way out. The gaffer added that, while he played mostly on the wing last year, they plan to use him as a central midfielder, competing with Leonardo Colombo (back) and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (illness), who are both out for the opener.
Transfers to Monza
Toure has joined Monza as part of a trade with Andrea Petagna.
Analysis: Toure will stay in Serie A despite Pisa's relegation. Even though he didn't score or assist a lot, he was a standout for most of the past campaign up until a late coaching change and an injury. He recorded 66 crosses (11 accurate), 43 tackles and 29 shots (eight on target) in 32 showings (26 starts). He might quickly unseat Samuele Birindelli on the right flank.
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