HOUSSEM AOUAR NEWS

Nets goal in loss Aouar scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Empoli.

Impact Aouar made his first appearance in six games Sunday, scoring the club's lone goal of the match after finding the back of the net in the 45th minute off of an Angelino assist. This concludes a disappointing season for the midfielder who was once thought of as a rising talent, only seeing nine starts in his 16 league appearances while notching four goals on 12 shots to go along with 10 chances created, 10 crosses and 16 tackles in his 756 minutes of play.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returns off bench Aouar came off the bench for the final minute of Thursday's 1-0 win over Milan.

Impact Aouar was back in the squad as expected, coming off the bench for the final minute of the match. The midfielder missed a single match with a flu but is now back available once more. Aouar has largely been a bench option, and should continue to be a bench option moving forward.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option versus Milan Aoaur (illness) will be called up for Thursday's Europa League game against Milan, ReteSport relayed.

Impact Aouar has been spotted in training after missing the Lazio tilt due to the flu. He has generally started only while they were shorthanded in the midfield, which won't be the case in this one. He has scored once and added three shots (two on target), four tackles (two won) and one key pass in his last four appearances.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailalable for derby Aouar was a late scratch for Saturday's game versus Lazio due to the flu, ReteSport informed.

Impact Aouar didn't make the bench as he came down with an illness overnight. He'll look to recover for Thursday's Europa League fixture against Milan. He's usually a rotational piece in the midfield.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in rare start Aouar scored one goal off two shots (one on target) and suffered two fouls during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Aouar had his first start since December, with many starters being rested for midweeks Europa League game, and made most of the chance as he scored his team's first goal with a powerful close-range header in the 58th minute. This was the first goal in five months for the playmaker, who will hope to finally leave behind all performance issues and injuries that have slowed him down during his first year with Roma.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in cameo versus Salernitana Aouar (international duty) had five touches in 19 minutes in Monday's 2-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Aouar got some minutes right after returning from AFCON but didn't do much. He replaced Paulo Dybala, so he's set to play in a more offensive role following a coaching change than under Jose Mourinho, and Roma aren't particularly deep there. He has tallied two goals, seven shots (four on target), and eight key passes in 10 Serie A appearances (five starts).

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Salernitana Aouar (not injury-related) is on the bench for Monday's contest against Salernitana.

Impact Aouar is back on the team sheet Monday for the first time in six league matches, having missed time due to an injury in his adductor before being absent again due to competing in AFCON 2024 with Algeria. He has held more of a rotational role when an option this season, so expect him to maintain that role moving forward, as he has started in 11 of the 15 matches he has been available for this campaign. He may return to the starting XI next match against Cagliari on Monday after getting integrated back into the team this week.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Rome Aoaur made an immediate return to full practice after Algeria were eliminated from AFCON in the group stage, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Aouar will be available against Salernitana on Monday after missing two matches due to the international competition and three more prior to it due to a thigh injury. He'll look to win over the new coach, and he might have more opportunities in a more aggressive scheme. He has generally started only while they were very depleted so far. He has notched four crosses (two accurate), four corners, two chances created, and five tackles (two won) in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Algeria squad Aouar has left Roma to join Algeria's retreat ahead of AFCON,

Impact Aouar has healed up enough from his thigh strain to be an option and won't be able to play for his club for at least four fixtures. He didn't have a big role beforehand, starting just twice in six matches before going down with an injury. Edoardo Bove and Lorenzo Pellegrini have soaked up his minutes next to Bryan Cristante and Leandro Paredes in the midfield.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Set for multi-week absence Aouar suffered a right adductor lesion against Sheriff Tiraspol, SportMediaset informed.

Impact Aouar will spend three or four weeks on the mend because of the injury. Lorenzo Pellegrini, Bryan Cristante, and Leandro Paredes have started consistently in the midfield as of late, with Edoardo Bove and Renato Sanches as the top backups.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in Europa League Aoaur "picked up a muscular problem and won't be available against Bologna," Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Aouar bowed out at the interval after sustaining a thigh injury late in the first half. He'll soon take some tests to assess the severity of the problem. He hasn't played much in Serie A as of late, especially with Luca Pellegrini and Renato Sanches now healthy after some injuries.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable versus Monza Aouar won two of three tackles and registered two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Monza.

Impact Aouar did a little bit of everything but wasn't overly impactful offensively while filling in for Lorenzo Pellegrini and Renato Sanches. He has scored once and posted five shots (two on target), four chances created, and five tackles in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener against Cagliari Aouar scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Cagliari. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32nd minute.

Impact Aouar scored the opener in the 19th minute assisted by Leonardo Spinazzola. He completed a dribble and also made a tackle. He has appeared in six games (three starts) and has scored twice. His first goal of the season came against Verona in August.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Sheriff Aoaur (thigh) won two of two tackles, had 16 passes, and committed two fouls in 61 minutes in Thursday's 2-1 win over Sheriff Tiraspol.

Impact Aouar returned to the XI after missing the previous game with a thigh problem but didn't look very explosive, and Jose Mourinho pointed it out too. The Roma staff is trying to get him into shape. Renato Sanches and Lorenzo Pellegrini's thigh problems open up minutes in the midfield. He has notched one goal, three key passes, five crosses (four accurate), and six tackles in four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Europa League match Aouar (thigh) was named to the starting XI against Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday.

Impact Aouar returns after missing just one match due to his thigh problem. In his three appearances this season, including two starts, the midfielder has registered one goal on two shots (one on target), five crosses (four accurate) and five corners. With Aouar back in the squad, he should have a role on corners and freekicks where he figures to provide solid fantasy production.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine for EL game Aouar (thigh) traveled with the team for Thursday's game versus Sheriff Tiraspol, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Aouar trained fully in the lead-up to the game after being a late scratch for the previous one and could get minutes following a thigh injury. He has posted five crosses (four accurate), four tackles, and three chances created in three appearances so far.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Empoli game Aouar (thigh) will miss Sunday's clash with Empoli: "We had the surprise that he wouldn't be fit this morning," Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Aouar was in contention to start following the break, but he hasn't fully overcome a minor thigh injury and is questionable also for the next matches. Renato Sanches and Leandro Paredes are starting since Lorenzo Pellegrini is out too.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Empoli Aouar (thigh) will be an option against Empoli, Il Gazzettino informs.

Impact Aouar took advantage of the break to recuperate and will be in contention to start since Lorenzo Pellegrini (thigh) is questionable and Renato Sanches (thigh) isn't 100 percent either. He has scored once and posted three chances created, five crosses (four accurate), and four tackles in three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids major problems Aouar (thigh) escaped without a strain, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Aouar bowed out early against Milan but stopped in time. Roma are trying to prevent him from traveling to Algeria for international duties. Either way, he should be fine once Serie A resumes in two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off against Milan Aouar registered one interception in 31 minutes before leaving Friday's game against Roma due to a thigh injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact Aouar wasn't impactful during his time on the pitch and couldn't continue after indicating some muscular discomfort. He's headed for some tests. He was replaced by Lorenzo Pellegrini, who had unusually begun on the bench in this one.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores from the bench Aouar scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Verona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact After starting the previous match, Aouar was a halftime substitute as Roma were two goals down. He answered the bell with a goal 11 minutes after coming on and has made a strong contribution to Roma's attack thus far after his summer switch from Lyon.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Roma debut Aouar registered four crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Aouar made his Roma debut Sunday and made an immediate impact. He created three chances, recorded four crosses (three accurate) and took four corners. He also won three tackles and made one interception in his 89 minutes of playing time. With an impressive first showing, it's only a matter of time before he records his first Serie A goal contribution.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Roma Aouar has agreed to a contract until 2028 with Roma, leaving Olympique Lyonnais on a free move, the team announced.

Impact Aouar is coming off a subpar campaign as he wasn't a regular due to a few injuries and his contractual situation. He tallied one goal, one assist, 14 shots (six on target), and six chances created in 16 appearances (six starts). He will feature in a few roles at Roma and could succeed Georginio Wijnaldum, who might not be retained following a disappointing loan spell from PSG.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lyon condemns online racist abuse aimed at Houssem Aouar

French soccer club Lyon has condemned the online racist abuse suffered by midfielder Houssem Aouar after he chose to represent Algeria despite previously playing for France's natio...

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lens beats wasteful Marseille to take 2nd place; Lyon wins

Lens punished Marseille for its wasteful finishing by winning 1-0 with a deflected late shot to move up to second place in the French league

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS