Torino coach Marco Giampaolo explains his decision to drop star men against Roma. ‘I wanted players who had clear heads and not the debris of previous matches.’
The Granata are bottom of the table with just six points from 12 rounds, conceding 30 goals, and were beaten 3-1 by Roma.
However, the situation was made infinitely worse by seeing Wilfried Singo harshly sent off just 14 minutes in.
Torino director of sport Davide Vagnati continues to back coach Marco Giampaolo after he dropped several star players against Roma.
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Marco Giampaolo confirms he is ready to transform Torino against Roma, possibly including goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu. ‘We have to stand with Toro.’
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“What I expect of the team is unity, a sense of belonging and pride,” said the coach in his press conference.
Torino fans have attacked Salvatore Sirigu on social media as the goalkeeper was caught smiling on the pitch after the Granata’s 3-2 home defeat against Udinese.
Torino are involved in the survival race as they only managed six points in 11 Serie A games so far.
They are only one point above last-placed Crotone who won the first game of the season against Spezia yesterday.
Salvatore Sirigu has said it was an honour to captain Italy in the Azzurri’s 4-0 win against Estonia.
“It doesn’t happen many time, I am enjoying it, I am happy for my family and for Torino,” the former PSG goalkeeper told Rai Sport.
“This is a nice group, without a solid group newcomers can’t settle in well. We try to welcome everyone trying to make them feel at ease.”
Torino goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu said the Granata are ‘working hard’ to improve their season. ‘We are aware we must go through difficult times’.
Marco Giampaolo took over at the Grande Torino ahead of the new season and the Granata have picked up five points from their first seven games.
With Torino sitting one place above the relegation zone, Sirigu said the team are still under construction and that they are likely to overcome the tough start.
Salvatore Sirigu claims he understands clubs ‘afraid’ of the international break but insists playing for Italy makes him proud.
The Torino goalkeeper spoke at an Italy press conference ahead of Wednesday’s friendly against Estonia.
"Wearing the national team jersey makes everyone proud, who is part of this group is honoured regardless the importance of the game,” Sirigu said.
“Playing for Italy is the most important thing for a professional.”
Napoli are reportedly not interested in swapping Alex Meret for Torino goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu, amid rumours of a proposal from the Granata.
Reports regarding a possible exchange deal between Napoli and Torino emerged today, but Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims the Partenopei have been quick to quash the rumours.
Torino, who have hired Marco Giampaolo ahead of the 2020-21 season, have a close connection with Meret through sporting director Davide Vagnati.
Watch the highlights from when Andrea Belotti secured three vital points for Torino, who secured their first win in nine games against Udinese.
Moreno Longo finally picked up three points after having replaced Walter Mazzarri at the Grande Torino but was helped by a solid performance from Salvatore Sirigu between the sticks.
Milan have allegedly targeted Torino goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu as the ideal replacement for Gianluigi Donnarumma at San Siro.
Tuttosport writes that the Granata keeper could be one of the keys to unfold a series of big changes between the goal posts in Serie A this summer, as the future of Donnarumma remains uncertain at San Siro.
The Milan No1 will start negotiating a renewal with the Rossoneri and Sirigu’s fate could be linked with that of the Italy international.
