Ardian Ismajli
TOR
Stout performance in Parma game
Ismajli had seven clearances, one block and two interceptions in Monday's 3-0 win over Parma.
Analysis: Ismajli returned to the XI after one game and was rock-solid in the back, contributing to his side's maiden clean sheet. The good showing could help him stay ahead of Ricardo Rodriguez and Eray Comert in the pecking order. He has notched three or more clearances in all six appearances, totaling 35 and adding two tackles (one won) and three blocks. Furthermore, this marked his third match in a row with one or more interceptions (five total).
Gets the call against Bologna
Ismajli recorded two tackles (one won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.
Analysis: Ismajli returned to the XI after a month, as he had last started in the opener when Saul Coco was suspended and played over Pietro Comuzzo. He was busy and on point in the back, setting a new season high in clearances. He has recorded at least five in all his four displays, amassing 24 and also registering six interceptions and two blocks, with no clean sheets, in that stretch.
Logs four clearances versus Juventus
Ismajli (thigh) recorded two tackles (one won), four clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Juventus.
Analysis: Ismajli got the nod and played the whole in his return from a three-game absence, holding his own in the back, but he didn't amass stats as much as usual, and his side allowed two goals. He has tallied at least one clearance in his last nine showings, totaling 77. He's been excellent when healthy, contributing to six clean sheets in 25 appearances (21 starts) and putting up 33 tackles, 34 interceptions and 18 blocks.
Finds starting XI
Ismajli (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Juventus.
Analysis: Ismajli was likely to be an option Sunday and is back in contention, as the defender resides in the starting XI immediately. After three games out, it is a good sign to see him finishing the season on the field, earning six clean sheets in 24 appearances (20 starts) this season.
Set to return versus Juventus
Ismajli (thigh) has logged multiple full training sessions this week, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Analysis: Ismajli could make an immediate return to the starting XI despite missing the previous three contests, as Guillermo Maripan is suspended and Luca Marianucci is iffy because of a knee problem. He's been the top option at the position when available and has registered at least one interception, amassing 14, and one clearance, totaling 73, in his last eight appearances, contributing to two clean sheets and notching eight tackles (four won) and seven blocks over that span.
Likely to skip multiple fixtures
Ismajli suffered a partial biceps femoris strain in his right thigh, Torino announced.
Analysis: Ismajli is likely headed for a multi-week absence, as his problem is substantial. Guillermo Maripan and Luca Marianucci will pick up the slack next to Saul Coco and Enzo Ebosse in the back.
Doubtful for Udinese bout
Ismajli "is unlikely to be available for Saturday's game," coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.
Analysis: Ismajli got hurt in training and isn't expected to shake off his physical problem in the short time remaining before the match. Guillermo Maripan replaced him in the back the last time he was unavailable, while Luca Marianucci saw some action off the bench.
Serves suspension
Ismajli completed a one-game ban in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Cremonese.
Analysis: Ismajli will be an option against Inter on Sunday and likely get the nod over Guillermo Maripan in the back. He has registered at least eight clearances in his last six showings, contributing to two clean sheets and posting six tackles (two won), 12 interceptions and five blocks over that span.
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