Verso il derby della Mole Torino-Juventus. Karol Linetty, dopo due panchine di fila, scalpita per tornare titolare
Countdown to the most anticipated match for Torino fans. The derby della Mole: Torino-Juventus. First day of the return leg of Serie A. A match that, in the Cairo era, is bewitched for Toro. Heading into the derby, Karol Linetty is champing at the bit to start. In the last two games, against Udinese and Parma, he started from the bench. Polish number 77 wants to return to play from the start. So far he has played 17 games. 1 goal (against Cagliari away) and 4 yellow cards (he is on caution). After Zapata’s injury, he became Torino’s captain. Then behind him, as captains, are Masina and Ricci. His chances of playing from the start on Saturday increase.
La situazione a centrocampo
Vanoli against Udinese fielded a 3-5-2. The 3 in midfield were Vlasic, Ricci and Gineitis. Then against Parma instead 4-2-3-1. Ricci and Ilic in the middle, with Vlasic more advanced. Gineitis is now out, however. Ricci is not injured, but is at risk. So Linetty’s chances of playing as a starter increase. He could in fact replace Ricci, whom Vanoli anyway will try until the last to recover. Or he could take the place of Ilic, who did not convince against Parma. Vanoli will best assess the situation, seeing the players up close at the Filadelfia. Linetty in any case is ready, even to take over. But he is pawing.
Ultimo derby?
This could be the last derby della Mole for Karol Linetty at Torino. In fact, his contract expires in June 2025. He had signed on September 1, 2020 until 2024. Then on January 3, 2024, he extended by 1 year. At the time, the Pole, who was also on the national team roster, was worth 10 million. A pupil of Giampaolo, Toro paid him 7.5 million. Now he is worth 3.5 on the market. Overall, at Sampdoria he had had a different kind of performance. But here in Turin he has always proved himself ready. A true warrior willing to give everything for the jersey. He always had his space, even with Juric before Vanoli.
Karol Linetty of Torino FC in action during the Serie A football match between Torino FC and Parma Calcio.
