Marseille and Monaco seal Champions League spots and PSG thrashes Montpellier
Marseille and Monaco have sealed spots in next season’s Champions LeagueMAY 10 • Associated Press
DENIS ZAKARIA
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Monaco moves closer to a Champions League spot after beating Marseille
Monaco moved closer to a Champions League spot for next season after downing struggling Ligue 1 rival Marseille 3-0 at homeAPRIL 12 • Associated Press
No longer suspended Zakaria is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.
Impact Zakaria has completed his one-match ban in the Champions League and is now fully available for the club. He should get back directly to the starting squad in the defensive midfield on Saturday against Lille.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended Tuesday Zakaria is suspended for Tuesday's match against Benfica due to yellow card accumulation.
Impact Zakaria will sit out the second leg of Tuesday's UCL matchup with Benfica, as the midfielder saw his third yellow card of the competition last outing. This is a tough loss for the club, as he is a regular starter when fit. That said, they will likely witness a formation change, with Breel Embolo joining the call in his place as they switch to a 4-4-2.
FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal Friday Zakaria scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 4-1 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.
Impact Zakaria scored his third Ligue 1 goal of the season on Friday against Paris and set a new season high with three shot attempts. He is now one goal away from matching his season best of four with Monaco. His next opportunity to contribute comes Tuesday against Benfica in the Champions League knockout phase.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
One shot during loss Zakaria had one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Inter Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 3rd minute.
Impact Zakaria had an awful match Wednesday to say the least, starting early after he was given a yellow before the five-minute mark. However, he would go on to play the full 90 minutes despite the rough start. It didn't get much better though, with only one shot in the attack to go along with two interceptions and five clearances in the defense.
JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Starts following illness Zakaria (illness) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Aston Villa.
Impact Zakaria is returning as expected Tuesday, immediately finding the starting XI after fending off an illness. He should remain in the starting XI moving forward if he can remain fit, starting in 15 of his 16 appearances this campaign.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Set for return Zakaria (illness) is set to return for Tuesday's clash with Aston Villa.
Impact Zakaria missed a Friday clash with Montpellier due to illness, but is now back fit, and is an option to return Tuesday. Zakaria is a crucial option in holding midfield, and if back to full fitness he could be thrown straight back into the starting XI for Tuesday's showdown.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up illness Zakaria (illness) won't be able to feature against Montpellier on Friday due to an illness, the club announced.
Impact Zakaria will miss Friday's game due to illness, which is a setback after recently returning from a calf injury. This is especially concerning with Monaco's important UCL match against Aston Villa on Tuesday. Aleksandr Golovin or Christian Mawissa Elebi could replace him in the midfield against Montpellier.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Starts and plays 90 Zakaria (calf) started and played 90 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 Super Cup final loss to PSG.
Impact Zakaria made his way back to the field after a three match absence, immediately starting in his return. He would end up playing the full 90 minutes, looking to be unaffected in the loss. He should remain in the starting XI moving forward, as he has started in 13 of his 14 appearances this campaign.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Out for PSG game Zakaria has been ruled out of the squad for the PSG match on Wednesday, according to his club.
Impact Zakaria has not fully recovered from his injury (calf) and will miss Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash against Paris. The Swiss midfielder is a key player for Monaco and his absence will be significant, especially given PSG's strong midfield. Soungoutou Magassa or Aleksandr Golovin are expected to step in as the second midfielder in front of the defense.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Zakaria (calf) isn't an option for Saturday's trip to Reims, according to Luke Entwistle.
Impact Zakaria isn't set to play during Saturday's trip to Reims, but could return for a Wednesday clash with PSG. The midfielder is a crucial part of the team in holding midfield, and would likely be given starting minutes when fit. He may not return until after the Christmas break if he's not back to full fitness Wednesday.
DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with calf injury Zakaria is out for Wednesday's match against Arsenal due to a calf injury, his club confirmed.
Impact Zakaria has had his injury diagnosed after being a late scratch from the club's most recent match, as the midfielder suffered an injury to his calf. This is a brutal turn for the midfielder, as he is a regular starter when fit and just returned from a four-match absence due to injury three games ago. That said, this will force a change, with Eliot Matazo as a possible replacement.
DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch against Toulouse Zakaria is out for Saturday's match against Toulouse, according to his club.
Impact Zakaria was ruled out just ahead of game time Saturday, with the midfielder appearing to pick up an issue in warmups. This is a tough break for the club, as he is a regular starter, having only missed one start this season when fit. He was replaced by Elior Matazo, who will likely remain in his spot if he misses more time.
DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in loss Zakaria delivered an assist to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Marseille.
Impact Zakaria provided a key assist to Aleksandr Golovin for the opening goal just before halftime. The midfielder faced challenges adapting to Marseille's experienced midfield trio, which limited Monaco's possession and impacted his usual role. Zakaria is likely to have more opportunities to influence play against Toulouse on Dec. 7, a team less inclined to control possession.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back with team Zakaria (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Brest.
Impact Zakaria is back with the team after a four-match absence, earning a spot in the starting XI in his return. He has only missed one start when available this season, so he should continue in the starting XI moving forward.
NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Named to squad list Zakaria (undisclosed) is on the squad list for Friday's match against Brest.
Impact Zakaria looks to be an option after missing the club's past few matches, as he has been taken off the injury list and is on the squad list for Friday's outing. The midfielder will look to reclaim his starting spot immediately, as he did start in the five matches leading up to his injury.
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't face Strasbourg Zakaria (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Strasbourg on Saturday.
Impact Zakaria has been a regular starter when fit, but he'll have to wait until after the international break to return to action. Lamine Camara and Aleksandr Golovin are expected to start in central midfielder with Zakaria sidelined.
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back in training Zakaria (undisclosed) is back in training ahead of Saturday's trip to Strasbourg, per manager Adi Hutter.
Impact Zakaria is doing well to overcome his injury and is nearing a return for Saturday's match against Strasbourg. The midfielder is a consistent starter when fit, but has missed three matches in a row with this issue. Zakaria may not have the fitness to start straight away on his return to the first team.
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Zakaria (undisclosed) is not an option for Friday's match against Angers, according to manager Adi Hutter. "He felt uncomfortable during the warm-up in Nice, the medical staff dire...
Impact Zakaria will not be an option after being a late scratch from Sunday's match against Nice, with the club taking the cautious route and sitting him against Angers as well. This will force a change, with Soungoutou Magassa likely taking his spot. Zakaria will hope to be available for mid-week action against Bologna on Tuesday.
OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched in warm ups Zakaria was scratched in the warm up to Sunday's match against Nice.
Impact Zakaria was in the initial XI, but was replaced by Soungoutou Magassa in the warmup. The extent of Zakaria's injury should be determined ahead of next week's clash with Angers.
OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Plays hero in draw Zakaria scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Dinamo Zagreb.
Impact Zakaria was able to make an impact defensively in midfield, as he recorded four tackles and five interceptions, but he also scored the equalizer in the 89th minute with a penalty. Zakaria is not known for his scoring ability, but he can make an impact on both ends of the pitch with his play, which should give him a strong floor in most matches.
OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Efficient against Auxerre Zakaria scored a goal with his lone shot and had an assist with his lone chance created during Saturday's 3-0 win over Auxerre.
Impact Zakaria set up Vanderson in the 25th minute before scoring himself in the 89th to play a role in two of Monaco's three goals. The assist was the first of the season for Zakaria while he's now scored in back-to-back fixtures, starting each of Monaco's four Ligue 1 matches to begin the season.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not used much this season Zakaria will end the season making five Premier League starts in seven appearances, recording nine tackles (five won) and eight clearances.
Impact Zakaria was brought to the club on loan from Juventus, but was mainly an unused substitute for most of the season. Chelsea are not expected to purchase his option and will likely return to Juventus, where his future will be decided.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unused in UCL loss Zakaria remained on the bench in Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League defeat against Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Zakaria was back in Chelsea's squad Wednesday after recovering from a quad injury he suffered in mid-January, but Enzo Fernandez and Ruben Loftus-Cheek got the starts in defensive midfield against Dortmund.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
