Torino v Roma: 3 opposition players to watch out for

Torino sit six points behind the Giallorossi but having won their last two games against Atalanta and Bologna respectively, they are sure to pose Rudi Garcia’s team a strong challenge. Wayne Girard picks out three players to watch...

Daniele Baselli

A rising star, the Italian midfielder has been in scintillating form following his transfer from Atalanta - scoring four goals and assisting two. Playing as an advanced midfielder in Giampiero Ventura’s 3-5-2 formation, Baselli has a 79% pass completion rate and loves to drift out to occupy space on the wing or cut in towards goal.

Fabio Quagliarella

Back to where his career began, Quagliarella is certainly well travelled, having featured for Sampdoria, Udinese, Napoli, Juventus, and now Torino once again. A centre-forward capable of the most audacious maneuvers, Quagliarella can strike the ball from any angle. Still only 32 years old, he has started 13 matches for Torino this campaign, averaging over three shots per match and scoring four goals total.

Bruno Peres

Fast becoming one of the most dominant wingbacks in Serie A, Peres hit the headlines in Italy with his wonder goal in last year’s in derby. With great pace and vision, 25-year-old Peres has two assists this season, an average of more than three successful dribbles a game and a pass completion rate of over 87%. Defensively, he averages almost two tackles per match and at least one interception. He adds another dimension to his game with almost four successful long balls per match, showcasing his unpredictability in style.