Cesare Casadei
TOR
DNP in Udinese contest
Casadei (thigh) didn't feature in Monday's 2-1 win over Udinese.
Analysis: Casadei was cleared after sitting out four contests because of a muscular injury but didn't get minutes right away. He's trailing Daniel Braganca, Nikola Vlasic, Kian Fitz-Jim and Gaetano Pio Oristanio in a few spots in the midfield at the moment.
Good to go for Udinese clash
Casadei (thigh) has been training regularly during the break, Mediaset reported.
Analysis: Casadei will be back in the fold after missing four matches, as anticipated by the coach before the international break. He had started in the opener, logging one inaccurate cross, two tackles (two won) and one clearance, but Torino have added Rolando Mandragora and Daniel Braganca to the midfield in the meantime.
Ruled out for Bologna match
Casadei (thigh) hasn't been selected for Saturday's match versus Bologna.
Analysis: Casadei had a shot to be back in this one, but the staff ultimately decided to give him the break to make a full recovery, and he'll skip the fourth contest on the trot. Daniel Braganca, Gvidas Gineitis and Emirhan Ilkhan will continue to benefit from his absence.
Traveling with squad Saturday
Casadei (thigh) is traveling with the squad for Saturday's clash against Bologna, returning to the matchday roster after his injury, though he will start on the bench and only be fully available after the international break, according to coach Ignazio Abate, per La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Analysis: Casadei had been expected to miss a couple more weeks after his muscular problem proved more severe than simple fatigue, an absence that already cost him the last three games. His return to the squad now marks a positive step forward, even if his full reintegration into the starting lineup will need to wait until after the upcoming international break.
Will stay on the shelf
Casadei (undisclosed) could miss a couple more weeks, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported.
Analysis: Casadei won't return against Fiorentina on Saturday and is also at risk for the next fixture, as his muscular problem is more severe than simple fatigue. Rolando Mandragora, Gaetano Pio Oristanio and Che Adams will pick up the slack, depending on how aggressive the coach wants to be.
Absent against Sassuolo
Casadei (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Saturday's game versus Sassuolo.
Analysis: Casadei hasn't recovered from muscle fatigue and will be re-evaluated next week ahead of Saturday's away clash with Fiorentina. Alieu Njie currently has an edge over Che Adams and Gaetano Pio Oristanio to replace him in the hole, although all three could get some minutes.
Questionable for Sassuolo tilt
Casadei "is dealing with muscle fatigue, and we have to further evaluate him," coach Ignazio Abate announced.
Analysis: Casadei got the nod over a few different options against Milan but is at risk for the second round and will need to pass a late fitness test to be available. Alieu Njie, Gaetano Pio Oristanio and Che Adams would fill in if needed, depending on how aggressive the gaffer wants to be.
Strikes in Juventus meeting
Casadei scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) and one chance created and drew one foul in 45 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Juventus.
Analysis: Casadei started his team's comeback with a quality header on a set piece, bagging his sixth goal. He's rarely been a full-time starter despite his prowess in the final third, registering 36 tackles, 39 clearances and 35 shots (17 on target) in 33 appearances (19 starts).
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