ANGEL DI MARIA NEWS

MATCHDAY: PSG without Messi, Klopp back in Liverpool dugout

Runaway French league leader Paris Saint-Germain will be without Lionel Messi and several other players who had the coronavirus for the trip to face Lyon

JANUARY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

COVID outbreak at French club Troyes forces postponement

Rising numbers of COVID-19 cases have forced the postponement of a second game this weekend in France

JANUARY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

PSG relying on Mbappe's scoring ahead of Lyon game

Paris Saint-Germain’s reliance on Kylian Mbappe keeps growing as he keeps scoring

JANUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Tests positive for COVID-19 Di Maria has tested positive for COVID-19, PSG announced Thursday.

Impact Di Maria will likely miss Sunday's clash against Lyon while he isolates, but he will hope to be able to return by the Brest game the following weekend.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PSG's 13-point mid-season lead masks alarming shortcomings

Paris Saint-Germain’s 13-point lead midway through the season is far less comfortable than it appears

JANUARY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Sends 15 crosses in draw to Lorient Di Maria tallied five shots (one on target), three chances created, 15 crosses (two accurate), three dribbles and five corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw to Lorient.

Impact Di Maria was very active here and delivered one of his best displays in some time. He set up his season-high in crosses, with 15 and has now mounted 32 of those over his past six matches. He's also had one goal and one assist over the same period.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leader PSG scrapes late 1-1 draw heading into winter break

Runaway leader Paris Saint-Germain is heading into the winter break after narrowly avoiding a humiliating defeat

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Quiet in win over Monaco Di Maria had one shot (off target), two dribbles, two fouls drawn and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 win over Monaco.

Impact Di Maria had a surprisingly quiet outing here and colled off a bit after a terrific run of one goal, one assist, 10 shots, 11 chances created and 16 crosses from his previous four matches alone. Neymar is still far away from a return and the former will likely finish the season as a starter.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappé scores his 100th goal for PSG

Kylian Mbappé has scored his 100th goal for Paris Saint-Germain

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Assists in 4-1 romp Di Maria tallied one assist, two chances created, three shots (two on target), three crosses (none accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Club Brugge.

Impact Di Maria grabbed his first major contribution in last three matches and first in the Champions League this season after only taking part in three appearances though. He's also added three goals and three assists in league play thus far.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappe, Messi power PSG to 4-1 win over Brugge in CL

Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi have both scored twice to lead Paris Saint-Germain past Brugge 4-1 in their final Champions League group game

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Takes two shots versus Lens Di Maria had two shots (one on target), two chances created, three crosses (two accurate), two dribbles and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Lens.

Impact Di Maria has been in a good form of late scoring once in his last three starts on seven shots (three on target). The winger has also added nine chances created and 13 crosses in that period but has mostly been productive in peripheral stats lately with just two goals and one assist over his past eight appearances. With Neymar out for a while though the former's playing time will remain very consistent.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: EPL's top 3 playing; Dortmund-Bayern in Bundesliga

The English Premier League's top three are in action, with only two points separating them

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Creates five chances in draw Di Maria had four shots (one on target), five chances created, five crosses (one accurate), two corners and a yellow card in Wednesday's 0-0 draw to Nice.

Impact Di Maria was pretty active here and turned in a terrific stat line in terms of peripheral numbers while totaling one goal on five shots along with seven chances created and 10 crosses over his past two starts alone. The winger should continue seeing consistent playing time for the time being with Neymar missing for several more weeks.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in 3-1 victory Di Maria scored on his lone shot and hauled in two chances created, five crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 win over St. Etienne.

Impact Di Maria finally drew a start after three consecutive outings on the bench and delivered the goods in this one with his third score of the season. A potential injury to Neymar could cement the starting role of Di Maria for the duration of the former's absence.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays off bench in UCL defeat Di Maria played 23 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Manchester City.

Impact With the other three big names all fully available of late Di Maria has now taken a back seat after failing to start in third consecutive match. Injury troubles in midfield though could see the talented winger get a role in central midfield and he'll have a solid chance to get his first start in nearly a month on Sunday versus St. Etienne.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes unused in win over Nantes Di Maria was an unused sub in Saturday's 3-1 win over Nantes.

Impact Di Maria has likely just returned late from international duty and may have been just rested here. He could be back in the lineup for next week's UCL clash versus Man City. The winger has one goal on seven shots (four on target) and one assist on six chances created and 15 crosses over his past two starts alone and has been in great form when on the pitch.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Di Maria scores world-class goal vs. Uruguay Angel Di Maria is a man who knows all about scoring big-time goals for his country. Di Maria scored the game-winner in the Copa America Fina...

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • 12UP.COM

Goes unused versus Bordeaux Di Maria was an unused sub in Saturday's 3-2 win over Bordeaux.

Impact Di Maria was surprisingly shelved here with Julian Draxler drawing the start on the right wing. The former has been in great form of late but may have been rested in this one with the international break in mind as he'll have a tough trip to South America. That would also be the reason he'll likely miss the Parisians' first game after the break as he has after each of the previous two breaks.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two corners in UCL draw Di Maria had one shot (off target), three crosses (one accurate), two dribbles, two fouls drawn and two corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw to RB Leipzig.

Impact After his big game over the weekend Di Maria cooled off a bit here with a little more limited stat line. He's been very impressive of late though grabbing one goal and two assists over his previous four starts and has been a lot more productive while also getting back on set pieces partially.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Wednesday Di Maria (undisclosed) will be in the starting XI for Wednesday's UCL matchup with RB Leipzig.

Impact Di Maria will be making his third straight appearance in the starting XI thanks to an injury to Lionel Messi (leg). Despite playing in just eight matches this year, including six starts, Di Maria has tallied two goals on 16 shots (eight on target), three assists, 43 crosses (seven accurate) and 14 corners. With Neymar and Kylian Mbappe both playing Wednesday, Di Maria could slide under the radar in fantasy contests.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Leipzig Di Maria (undisclosed) is available Wednesday, against RB Leipzig.

Impact Di Maria looks set to play Wednesday, a crucial development for PSG with Lionel Messi surprisingly inactive. Di Maria will likely start and take a larger load of the attack on his shoulders.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE