Parma, 29 December 2020 – The new year begins at home for Parma: Torino will be the visitors to the Tardini on the 3 January. We take a closer look at the Crociati’s opponents in this week’s Opposition in Focus.

THE SEASON SO FAR FOR THE GRANATA
Torino currently have eight points (three at home, five away), following one win, five draws and eight defeats. They have scored 22 goals and have conceded 32.

TEAM STATS
Torino have taken 136 shots so far this season, with 71 of those having been on target, coming at the end of 450 total. They have taken 47 corners and committed 199 fouls.

PLAYER STATS
Andrea Belotti is the Granata’s top scorer with nine goals under his belt, followed by Sasa Lukic on three. Leading the ranks in assists are a group of players consisting of Mergim Vojvoda, Belotti, Simone Verdi, and Federico Bonazzoli, all tied on two. Karol Linetty is the most used player with 1293 minutes played, followed by Tomas Rincon on 1281 minutes.

LAST MATCH
In their last league fixture, Torino drew 1-1 away at Napoli, lining up like this: Sirigu; Izzo, Buongiorno, Bremer; Singo, Lukic (89′ Meite), Rincon, Linetty (94′ Segre), Rodriguez (88′ Vojvoda); Verdi, Belotti (89′ Zaza). Substitutes: Celesia, Edera, Gojak, Meite, Milinkovic, N’Koulou, Rosati, Vianni, Vojvoda, Zaza. Coach: Giampaolo.