Torino Coach Abate: We Could Play Without a Centre-Forward
Torino manager Ignazio Abate hints at playing without a striker against Roma due to injury concerns for Che Adams and Giovanni Simeone.
TL;DR Torino head coach Ignazio Abate has indicated the team might field no traditional centre-forward in their upcoming Serie A clash against Roma.
Key Points - Abate cited injury concerns for forwards Che Adams and Giovanni Simeone. - The match is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. - Torino enters this game on the back of a 2-1 win over Fiorentina. - The Granata have lost their first two league matches to Milan and Sassuolo.
What We Know According to Football Italia, Abate stated, "We could play without a centre-forward," suggesting a tactical shift or an absence of fit strikers. The report notes that Torino had a poor start to the season, including a Coppa Italia exit to Monza and league losses, before finding form against Fiorentina.
Why It Matters This potential formation change highlights Torino's squad depth issues and tactical flexibility under Abate. Facing in-form Roma, the absence of a classic number nine forces the manager to adapt, potentially relying on width or an attacking midfielder to lead the line.
What Happens Next The next confirmed step is the match itself on Monday at 17.30 UK time. It is speculation that Abate will name a specific formation in the pre-game press conference, but the source does not confirm the final lineup.
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