Marco Baroni, the head coach of Torino, recently discussed an emotional gesture from Giovanni Simeone ahead of their Serie A match against AC Milan. The match is scheduled for 19:45 GMT at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.
Simeone’s Gesture and Team Impact
Simeone made an unusual request to Baroni, expressing his desire to support the team despite not being fit to play. Baroni mentioned this request was a “good sign” for the rest of the squad, indicating strong team spirit and unity.
Baroni remarked, “I feel very confident. We need to play at the maximum level, both as individuals and as a team.” The request illustrates the commitment of both Simeone and goalkeeper Alberto Paleari, who will also be on the bench but sidelined for the match.
Tactical Adjustments
- Bench Changes: Giovanni Simeone and Alberto Paleari will not be available for the match, although both are named on the bench.
- Starting Lineup: Tino Anjorin will start in place of Cesare Casadei. This marks Anjorin’s first start of the season.
Baroni expressed his faith in Anjorin, stating, “I saw him improving more and more over the past few weeks.” This change also aims to provide rest for players who have seen significant game time recently.
Current Team Form
Torino enters this match struggling, having not won in five Serie A games. They have drawn their last three matches and faced defeats against Como and Lecce. The recent home fixture against Como ended in a disheartening 5-1 loss, leading to fans expressing their dissatisfaction.
Historically, Torino holds an advantage against AC Milan in their recent encounters. Milan has not won against Torino away since May 2021, registering one draw and three consecutive losses at this venue.
Upcoming Fixtures
Fans can follow the build-up and live coverage of the match on El-Balad live blog.
Overall, Baroni’s tactical adjustments and the team’s resolve are crucial as they aim to turn their fortunes around against a challenging opponent like AC Milan.
