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Torino under Abate: coaching debut, transfers, and Monza cup

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In mid-August 2026, Ignazio Abate’s tenure began with a Coppa Italia victory against Carrarese. The match, decided by a Giovanni Simeone goal assisted by Norwegian winger Marcus Pedersen, served as Abate’s managerial debut. While the win was positive, Abate warned that the team’s tactical solidity was insufficient for upcoming Serie A fixtures. Off the pitch, Sporting Director Gianluca Petrachi is under pressure to balance the club’s finances. The club aims to generate approximately €20 million through player sales, including ongoing negotiations to sell Njie to Red Bull Salzburg, to fund an estimated six to seven new signings. Abate’s Serie A debut resulted in a 1-2 defeat against AC Milan. He critiqued the team’s performance, describing them as “too renunciatory” and overly cautious during the first half. Although he noted improvements in the second half as the team played with more intent, the conceded goal proved decisive. Despite the loss, Abate highlighted a positive connection with the fans, though observers noted that rebuilding the team’s mentality remains difficult given the current state of club management. By late August, Torino’s league form struggled following consecutive losses to AC Milan and Sassuolo. The club’s attempt to recover momentum in the Coppa Italia ended in disappointment as Monza defeated Torino 1-0 in the 1/16 finals. The decisive goal was scored by Dany Mota in the final minutes of the first half, resulting in Monza advancing to face Milan. This defeat marked Torino’s third consecutive loss under Abate and featured a notable reunion for Monza manager Ivan Juric, who previously coached Torino for three seasons. Amidst these competitive setbacks, Torino has moved to bolster its defensive options by officially announcing the permanent signing of 24-year-old Scottish international defender Nathan Patterson from Everton.

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