ANGEL DI MARIA NEWS

Will start versus Lecce Di Maria (ankle) will be in the starting XI against Lecce on Wednesday.

Impact Prior to his one-match absence, Di Maria had been in and out of the starting XI, featuring in just three of his previous eight contests including being an unused substitute twice. Perhaps unsurprisingly given his lack of starts, Di Maria is currently mired in a six-match goal drought with his last tally coming March 9 in Europa League action versus SC Freiburg.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Lecce game Di Maria "is fine and his ankle has healed," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact DI Maria will return after missing the past game with a knock and could be back in the XI if in good enough shape. He has notched eight shots (four on target), eight key passes, 24 crosses (six crosses), and eight corners in his last five matches, without contributing to a goal.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Bologna game Di Maria hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Bologna due to an ankle contusion, Goal reports.

Impact Di Maria won't travel with the team and will be re-assessed ahead of the midweek round. Dusan Vlahovic (ankle), Arkadiusz Milik, Federico Chiesa, and Matias Soule will be the offensive weapons at the disposal of the coach Sunday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Used as a sub versus Napoli Di Maria won three duels and registered one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in 29 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Di Maria was partially rested in between key cup fixtures, but he was very lively and had scored on a great solo counter, but it was waved off due to an early foul by a teammate. He hasn't contributed to a goal in the five fixtures, posting nine shots (two on target), nine chances created, 25 crosses (six accurate), and eight corners. Juventus will visit Bologna Sunday.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in nine crosses in Lazio game Di Maria created one scoring chance and registered one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (three accurate), and two corners in Saturday's 1-2 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Di Mario had multiple classy plays in the final third and paced his team in deliveries, but he didn't manage to break through, especially as they laid siege late. He has recorded one goal, one assist, eight shots (three on target), and 11 chances created in his last five appearances. Juventus will host Sporting CP in Europa League Thursday and then face Sassuolo away next Sunday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in Verona tilt Di Maria drew one foul and recorded one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in 30 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Di Maria was used as a sub after international duties and wasn't great during his time on the pitch. He'll be back in the XI sooner rather than later. He has scored and assisted once in the past four appearances, tallying seven shots (three on target), 12 chances created, and 20 crosses (nine accurate). Juventus will visit Lazio Saturday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Inter clash Di Maria was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-0 win over Inter.

Impact Di Maria didn't play for the third game in a row as he was still dealing with a thigh problem, even though he was technically available for the most recent two. Coach Massimiliano Allegri stated that he wasn't fielded "to avoid losing him for a month." He'll likely continue to be carefully managed the rest of the way. He has logged eight goals, seven assists, 42 shots, and 44 key passes in 22 appearances so far. Juventus will host Verona on April 1.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spared in Europa League Di Maria (thigh) didn't play in Thursday's 2-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Di Maria wasn't needed as Juventus built a commanding lead on aggregate thanks to a PK and a red card against the opponents in the first half. The coach stated that he was healthy and simply preserved given the situation. Whoever is in better shape between him and Federico Chiesa will likely get the nod next to Dusan Vlahovic versus Inter.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Freiburg match Di Maria (thigh) has been named in Juventus' squad list to face Freiburg Thursday.

Impact Di Maria has reportedly remained limited in training early in the week after missing the past one, so he might have to go through a late fitness test and isn't a lock to start. He has logged five goals in the past five matches thanks to a hat-trick, adding one assist, 15 shots (ten on target), and 14 chances created.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Sampdoria game Di Maria will be rested Sunday due to a minor thigh problem in order to be available Thursday in Europa League, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Di Maria took some tests after experiencing some discomfort late in the first Freiburg match. While they revealed no major issues, he'll be load managed in this one. Fabio Miretti or Matias Soule will play in the hole since Juventus have run out of healthy attackers.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active against Roma Di Maria recorded three shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate), two chances created, and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Di Maria had a strong showing even though his team didn't manage to score and ultimately lost in this one, pacing it in crosses and key passes. He has logged four goals, one assist, 17 shots (12 on target), and nine chances created in the last five matches. Juventus will host Freiburg in Europa League Thursday and then Sampdoria Sunday.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Tuesday Di Maria assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Torino.

Impact Di Maria kept his red-hot form going, assisting to move to five goal contributions in his last three matches. The winger has been on fire in Serie A with eight goal contributions in just 10 starts, while also finding some major form in the second half of the season. Di Maria will continue to drive play with Juventus including a major role on set-pieces.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores against Spezia Di Maria scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), two crosses (one accurate), and two corners in 34 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win against Spezia.

Impact Di Maria was partially rested as the game was sandwiched between Europa League bouts, but he delivered off the bench with a great cross-shot from distance midway through the second half. He has posted one goal, one assist, 11 shots (six on target), and ten chances created in the last five games. Juventus will visit Nantes Thursday and then host Torino next Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Fiorentina clash Di Maria assisted once to go with one shot (zero on target), four crosses (zero accurate), and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Fiorentina.

Impact Di Maria kept up his good form with a gorgeous feed to set up Adrien Rabiot in the box on the lone goal of the game. He has recorded two goals, two assists, 11 shots (six on target), and 14 chances created in the last five matches, his most productive stretch with Juventus so far. They will face Nantes at home in Europa League Thursday and then visit Spezia Sunday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Di Maria took a shot and created two chances in Tuesday's 3-0 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Di Maria remained his active self in Juve's front-two against Salernitana, and he's now created multiple chances in five consecutive Serie A matches, although Tuesday was the first time in that span that he didn't record multiple shots as well.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances in loss Di Maria took three shots (two on target), created five chances and had 13 crosses (eight accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Monza.

Impact Di Maria was the team's most productive attacker yet again Sunday, as he created five chances and had two shots on target. He also had 13 crosses (eight accurate), both of which are by far his season bests. Di Maria took five corners for the second straight match as well. He has been in great form since winning the World Cup with Argentina, as he's created multiple chances, had multiple shots and multiple accurate crosses in each of his four appearances since the international break. Assuming he stays fit, there is no reason to believe Di Maria will not continue producing at an elite level.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Atalanta Di Maria scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and four chances created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Di Maria continues to be on a roll after the World Cup, as he his team in all offensive categories, converted a PK and was credited with an assist on an indirect free kick smashed home by Danilo. He had never started three Serie A matches in a row before the ongoing stretch, posting two goals, one assist, nine shots (four on target), and 11 chances created. Juventus will host Monza Sunday.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Juventus Di Maria (calf) scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate), and two chances created in Friday's 1-5 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Di Maria bagged what turned out to be just a consolation goal by picking his way through defenders and slotting it home from the middle of the box. He's been hot in the past two matches, as he has logged six shots (one on target), seven chances created, and ten crosses (five accurate) in the last two matches. Napoli will face Salernitana away next Saturday.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Di Maria (calf) was named to the starting XI against Napoli on Friday.

Impact Di Maria will start back-to-back Serie A contests for the first time this season, having come in and out of the squad throughout the season due to various maladies. Given his attacking role, Di Maria should be capable of producing plenty of crosses and corners when he does feature in the starting XI.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Napoli clash Di Maria (calf) hasn't been limited in practice this week and will be in contention to start Friday versus Napoli, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Di Maria didn't require further attention after leaving the past game a little early due to fatigue. He'll compete for the starting job with Moise Kean and Federico Chiesa. He's coming off his most productive game with Juventus in a while.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five scoring chances against Udinese Di Maria (ankle) created five scoring chances and had three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Di Maria had his best showing with Juventus in a while and paced his team in key passes by far. He asked to come out midway through the second half, but coach Massimiliano Allegri downplayed the situation, saying he was simply cramping up. He has about a week to get ready for Friday's away clash with Napoli.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting during Udinese clash Di Maria is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Udinese.

Impact Di Maria returns from an ankle injury suffered at the World Cup which kept him out of Juventus' previous match. The attacker has a goal and an assist in seven appearances for Juve since joining in the Summer from PSG.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Udinese game Di Maria (ankle) is available for Saturday's match versus Udinese, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Di Maria missed a game after the World Cup due to lack of practice and an ankle contusion. He returned to full training afterward, and the gaffer mentioned him as an option for the XI. He'll compete with Fabio Miretti and Moise Kean. He has posted one goal, four assists, ten chances created, and 17 crosses (five accurate) in ten appearances with Juventus.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE