Vanoli ha riabbracciato Nikola Vlasic. Dopo un periodo di stop causa infortunio, il croato è tornato e vuole concludere bene la sua stagione
Nikola Vlasic is one of Torino’s most quality players. The Croatian, amid ups and downs, has helped the team bring home important results. Chief among them was the Grande Torino derby, with the eurogoal that sealed the final tie against Juventus.
It is no secret that Toro, at the beginning of the season, aspired to much more than 10th place. Now, however, it is important to finish the championship at least in the top 10 of Serie A, and Vlasic, back after injury, could be Vanoli’s trump card.
Il croato insegue i suoi record in granata
In a boat that at times appeared to be sinking, Vlasic floated. The Croatian neither convinced nor disappointed, having a sufficient season. The former West Ham man, aided by a number of injuries, did not express his best soccer.
The numbers, however, are good. Vlasic is chasing his own records under goals and assists in a Toro shirt. The season high achieved by the number 10 in granata is 5 goals and 6 assists. Both records were achieved in the 2022/23 season. Currently, Vlasic is stuck at 4 goals and 4 assists, not far from his personal peak. With 4 games left, the Croatian will try to surpass his own records.
Gli infortuni
Injuries have complicated Nikola Vlasic’s season. The Croatian missed 7 games due to muscle problems. The 1997 class’ season started 5 days late precisely because of a muscle injury that forced him into the pits in the summer.
His return to the field has been important. In his first 3 matches of the season, Vlasic netted a goal and 2 assists against Lazio, Inter Milan and Cagliari. The former Everton and CSKA Moscow man went off in the middle part of the season, reigniting in 2025. The Croatian missed the past matches against Como and Udinese due to injury and returned to the field in the defeat against Napoli. Vanoli hopes to be able to count on the player in this important season finale.
Paolo Vanoli, head coach of Torino FC, speaks with Nikola Vlasic of Torino FC during the Serie A football match between Torino FC and Cagliari Calcio.
