Idrissa Touré
MON
Making some progress
Toure (knee) "might resume training with us next week, but he hasn't played in months," coach Ivan Juric announced.
Analysis: Toure is close to being cleared from a knee injury, but he could sit out additional matches to improve his conditioning. He got hurt before making his debut with Monza in Serie A after a late move from Pisa.
Won't be available right away
Toure (knee) "will need some time to be an option due to an injury and poor conditioning," coach Ivan Juric announced.
Analysis: Toure passed the medicals but won't be ready for at least a couple of matches, plus he wasn't training regularly at Pisa because he was on his way out. The gaffer added that, while he played mostly on the wing last year, they plan to use him as a central midfielder, competing with Leonardo Colombo (back) and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (illness), who are both out for the opener.
Transfers to Monza
Toure has joined Monza as part of a trade with Andrea Petagna.
Analysis: Toure will stay in Serie A despite Pisa's relegation. Even though he didn't score or assist a lot, he was a standout for most of the past campaign up until a late coaching change and an injury. He recorded 66 crosses (11 accurate), 43 tackles and 29 shots (eight on target) in 32 showings (26 starts). He might quickly unseat Samuele Birindelli on the right flank.
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