Diego Mascardi
TOR
Allows two against Sassuolo
Mascardi made five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Sassuolo.
Analysis: Mascardi did well to stop five shots Saturday but was unable to will his club to a win, with the goalie still allowing two goals in the loss. This is now two goals conceded in back-to-back games to open the season for the keeper, making seven saves between the two appearances. He will now face Fiorentina on Sept. 5 in their next contest, likely to be another challenging contest.
Makes two saves against Milan
Mascardi made two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss against AC Milan.
Analysis: Mascardi denied two close-range shots and added three clearances, but it wasn't enough for his side to avoid defeat during his Serie A debut. The goalkeeper, who excelled in a few of his second-division appearances for Spezia last season, has now made consecutive appearances with his new club across league and cup action. He'll hope to face a more favorable test next Saturday against a Sassuolo side that found the net once in the opening week.
Completes Torino move
Mascardi has completed a permanent transfer from Spezia to Torino, his new club announced Thursday.
Analysis: Mascardi is a signing for the future, as the 19-year-old is a raw prospect who's not ready to play in Serie A yet. He's coming from the Serie C, so he'll need more seasoning to be a reliable first-team option for Torino. He's a strong candidate to leave the team on loan during the summer transfer window. Otherwise, he'll back up either Alberto Paleari or a potential new starter between the sticks.
Select Player
Search and select a player to compare