Abate: ‘Torino won a very tough game, now we want to spark the magic with our fans’

Ignazio Abate hailed Torino’s spirit after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Udinese, and thanked the…

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Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Torino head coach Ignazio Abate praised his squad's determination following a 2-1 victory over Udinese.
Substitute Sandro Kulenovic scored the decisive goal three minutes after replacing forward Che Adams.
Abate named Giovanni Simeone as his man of the match, commending his leadership on the pitch.

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Torino manager Ignazio Abate praised his team's spirit and the supporters following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Udinese on Monday night. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Abate highlighted the importance of winning at home and credited his players for matching their opponents' intensity in a very challenging contest.

Substitute Sandro Kulenovic scored the winning goal just three minutes after replacing Che Adams in the second half. Abate singled out forward Giovanni Simeone as his man of the match for his leadership, while also confirming that midfielder Emirhan Ilkhan was forced off due to an adductor issue.

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Abate: ‘Torino won a very tough game, now we want to spark the magic with our fans’

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