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Leaves Torino game at half-time Pellegrini had two clearances, created one scoring chance and drew three fouls in Friday's 1-1 draw Torino and subbed off after 45 minutes due to a knee contusion, coach Massimilia...

Impact Pellegrini was a late insertion in the XI and held his one in the duel with Wilfried Singo, but he did not pick up a lot of stats. He was replaced by Mattia De Sciglio. He will likely take some tests before Tuesday's Champions League game against Villarreal.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Balotelli back in Italy squad after 3-year absence

Mario Balotelli is back in the Italy squad more than three years after his last appearance in an Azzurri shirt

JANUARY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Unused against Roma Pellegrini (flu) did not play in Sunday's 4-3 win over Roma.

Impact Pellegrini was an option, but he was not in peak conditions after dealing with the illness. He has good chances to return to the XI in Saturday's home game versus Udinese, especially with Alex Sandro currently banged up. He has tallied one assist, five chances, ten tackles and eight clearances in eight matches.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Pellegrini (flu) re-joined the rest of the team in training Friday, Juventus announced.

Impact Pellegrini missed one game with a non-COVID-19 illness and shook it off. He will resume competing for the starting job with Alex Sandro in Sunday's road game versus Roma. The teammate appeared to get a little banged up in the Napoli clash. He had started in four of the previous six matches, logging one assist, three chances 23 crsses and five tackles.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Pellegrini (flu) was not included in Juventus' squad list to face Napoli Thursday.

Impact Pellegrini has been dealing with the flu in recent days and will not be available for this one. Alex Sandro will start at left-back, with Mattia De Sciglio as his reserve.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for Napoli game Pellegrini has not been able to train in regular fashion lately because he is under the weather, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Pellegrini is dealing with a non-COVID illness and could still be cleared in time for Thursday's game. He has gotten some run over Alex Sandro lately, but the teammate will likely get the nod in this one even if Pellegrini gets past the ailment.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Cagliari Pellegrini (calf) did not play in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Pellegrini was an option, but the coach predictably spared in light of the recent hiccup. He will continue challenging Alex Sandro moving forward. He has tallied five chances, 30 crosses, ten tackles and eight clearances in eight appearances so far. Juventus will host Napoli on January 6th.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Cagliari Pellegrini (calf) has been included in Juventus' squad list to face Cagliari Tuesday.

Impact Pellegrini avoided significant issue after leaving the last game early. While he will be an option, it is likely that Alex Sandro will get the start in this one given the short turnaround and his recent ailment.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Bologna Pellegrini took one off-target shot, sent in three inaccurate crosses, had two clearances and won two duels in Saturday's 2-0 win over Bologna and left early due to a calf issue, G...

Impact Pellegrini was once again picked over Alex Sandro, but did not have a particularly strong game and bowed out early because of a muscular problem. The teammate will likely get the start Tuesday versus Cagliari regardless of the severity of the injury.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Venezia Pellegrini created three scoring chances, sent in ten crosses (two accurate), had one block and picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Pellegrini was picked over Alex Sandro for the third time in a row in a row in domestic play and had his best outing of the season, as he set up Alvaro Morata's goal with a great cross. It was his first assist, while he has tallied five chances created, 27 crosses and nine tackles in seven matches. Juventus will face Bologna away Saturday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juve's domestic woes continue in 1-1 draw at Venezia

Juventus’ domestic problems have continued after it was held at relegation-threatened Venezia to 1-1 in Serie A

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Delivers three crosses in Lazio game Pellegrini drew four fouls, won six duels, had two successful take-ons and sent in three crosses (three accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Pellegrini filled in for Alex Sandro after international duties and had a respectable performance, co-pacing his team in crosses and defending diligently. He could see minutes for as long as Mattia De Sciglio is sidelined. He is ineligible to play in Champions League though. His next opportunity to feature will come in Saturday's home game versus Atalanta. He has posted two chances created, seven crosses and four tackles in four matches.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Excluded from Champions League list Pellegrini was not named in Juventus' 23-man squad list for the group stage of the Champions League.

Impact Pellegrini ended up staying in Turin in a backup role after two straight loan spells. However, he will not be available in Europe as the club had to leave out some players. Danilo and Mattia De Sciglio would play as left-back if the starter Alex Sandro were unavailable.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could stay at Juventus Pellegrini is back at Juventus following the loan spell at Genoa and might stay as Alex Sandro's backup on the left flank, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Pellegrini had trouble staying healthy in the past campaign and finished with just 11 appearances (7 starts). He registered eight chances created, one assist, 29 crosses and nine tackles. Juventus only have youngster Gianluca Frabotta behind the starter and could decide to have a more experienced reserve in the role after struggling with depth in 2020/2021.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for season finale Pellegrini (thigh) will miss Saturday's match versus Cagliari.

Impact Pellegrini has not featured since February 20th because of a major thigh strain. He has played in just 11 games this season due to multiple injuries. He will probably return to Juventus in the summer.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini names 41-man Italy squad amid virus concerns

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has named a 41-man squad for the Azzurri’s upcoming matches as there are question marks over a number of players due to coronavirus concerns

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Jorginho, Tonali need virus tests before joining Italy

Midfielders Jorginho and Sandro Tonali have been provisionally included in the Italy squad while they complete isolation procedures after potential exposure to the coronavirus

AUGUST 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Pellegrini gets 1st Italy call, Kean and Zaniolo dropped

AUGUST 30, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

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