Duván Zapata
TOR
Fit for Sassuolo contest
Zapata (thigh) "will be part of the squad for Friday," coach Roberto D'Aversa relayed.
Analysis: Zapeta will be available after sitting out the previous game, and four of the last five, because of muscular problems. He'll likely begin on the bench. He has recorded at least one shot in nine consecutive showings (four starts), totaling 17 attempts (nine on target), scoring twice and adding five key passes and one cross (zero accurate) over that span.
Dealing with a thigh problem
Zapata has been diagnosed with a left adductor issue, Torino relayed.
Analysis: Zapata will be re-evaluated next week and could be able to make a quick return, as he's not nursing a lesion or other serious muscular injuries. Alieu Njie and Sandro Kulenovic will replace him and Che Adams (thigh) next to Giovanni Simeone.
Iffy for Udinese fixture
Zapata (undisclosed) "is likely to miss Saturday's clash with Udinese," coach Roberto D'Aversa informed.
Analysis: Zapata suffered an unspecified physical problem in training and isn't expected to recover in time for the next match. Che Adams (undisclosed) is also in doubt in the same role. Alieu Njie or Sandro Kulenovic would pick up the slack if the other two strikers were unavailable.
Subs in well against Inter
Zapata (thigh) had three shots (zero on target) and one cross (zero accurate) and drew one foul in 23 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Inter.
Analysis: Zapata was busy and impactful off the bench, even though he wasn't directly involved in the two goals. He has taken at least one shot in nine consecutive appearances (three starts), racking up 17 attempts (nine on target), scoring twice and creating five chances over that span. He'll resume competing with Che Adams.
Probable for Inter meeting
Zapata (thigh) "has trained with the rest of the group this week and will be called up for Sunday, barring a late setback," coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.
Analysis: Zapata is likely to return from a three-game absence and will resume splitting minutes with Che Adams, Sandro Kulenovic and Giovanni Simeone in a two-man attack. He had started three of four tilts before a thigh injury. He has fired at least one shot in eight appearances in a row, amassing 14 attempts (nine on target), scoring twice and adding five chances created, two tackles (both won) and six clearances over that span.
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