Vanoli’s bombs weren’t spectacular but powerful: Camporesi’s own goal a few seconds later made the task easier, and at the end of the match the Colombian doubled his lead. We like the Scot who came on in the second half. Empoli through to the second round
The first match cannot become a mirror of the season, but it does reflect the summer constructive work of the team. However, if the opponent scores an own goal as a tribute after 36 seconds, it can at least be considered a good omen. Then Zapata takes over to remove all fears at the end and the first official version of Torino led by Paolo Vanoli, although not brilliant, at least gains confidence, in addition to qualifying for the round of 32 of the Italian Cup where they will find Empoli. By confidence we also mean the positive signals from the bench: when Adams and Dembélé come on, they create a double movement and Cosenza surrenders, more than generously. The Scot was expected and immediately proved his importance in the economy of the match and perhaps also in the future. On Saturday, Torino will be at San Siro against Milan in their first match of the championship: the task of this match was also to find the collective harmony so as not to be unprepared at the start. However, there are several aspects that need to be fixed, especially in the attacking phase. Vanoli’s launch in front of the bench shows how everything is still working at Toro, but qualification was necessary and it arrived.
Torino, the defensive base
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In the analysis of the divisions, the strengths and weaknesses of the Taurus in August can be noted. At the moment when the three-goal block chosen by Vanoli is fixed, the division will be expanded before the end of the transfer window: however, Vojvoda on the right also has the order to follow his opponent in the far midfield. The newcomer Coco in the middle tries to always stay alert, avoiding risks as much as possible and trying to direct him to the other area as soon as he takes the initiative. Masina stays on the left and also looks over his shoulder at throw-ins. The defensive base inside the area proves its strength once again, the third game in a row without conceding a goal, but in the first half Cosenza shot on goal four times (against zero) but always from long range, due to the excess freedom in goal. Areas outside the area . Milinkovic did well on Fumagalli’s shot.
New bull, keys
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The imagination and perception department is not in operation for long: at the Torino stadium in August, after the quickfire goal, you see Toro who does not feel like picking up the pace to try to double the lead immediately, he seems almost lazy, he settles in his own half to control the dribbling of others and then starts again with the striker who meets the ball and directs the return almost always to the right. Bellanova has a less intense process but still lacks the precise combination in the cross. Then the outside takes its breath. The right pass from his other teammates in the attacking midfield is also often missing when the granata spreads. In the middle, Linetti is still the dominant radar in front of the defense, but he cannot be the one to approach everyone. Ricci and Ilicic are placed on the same line inside but they also try to diversify. The former, who is among the players with the most possession, succeeds while the Serb hears some whistles. Ricci also has two good chances to score, one in each half, and it is his runs that try to surprise in the crowded attacking midfield, in the short touch or in the expansion of the play on Bellanova or Lazaro, who is responsible for the lateral supplies. For Zapata or Sanabria, but few arrive. And when Cosenza pressed forward, Toro had no choice but to play Milinkovic’s long pass to the strikers.
Scottish from Turin
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Torino’s style is 3-5-2 which still involves alternating between the forwards close to each other (who have the ball) or vertically: most of the time it is Sanabria who places himself in the attacking midfield, when the opponent has the ball. The Paraguayan knows that he is playing for his place with Che Adams, and tries to give more precision but fails: when the Scot enters, he accelerates some movements and generates the second goal, the only shot on target for the Granata. Cosenza are still in very good shape due to injuries or waiting for signings. They also have a new coach, Massimiliano Alfini, who has a generous personality, does not give up after Camporesi’s goal deficit and always tries to play.
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