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Workmanlike versus Cagliari Locatelli had one cross (zero accurate) and three tackles (two won), two interceptions and three clerances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Locatelli almost exclusively contributed defensively after showing well in the final third midfield. He didn't have a shot for the first time in eight matches. He has notched at least one tackle in the last eight games, totaling 18 (14 won) and logging eight key passes, 12 interceptions and 17 clearances over that span.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances versus Bodo/Glimt Locatelli generated one shot (one on goal), three blocks, three key passes and two corners in Tuesday's 3-2 victory versus Glimt.

Impact Locatelli was a minor factor in the final third and matched his season high in chances created, although with no end product. He has recorded at least one shot and one tackle in seven straight matches, accumulating 14 (five on target) and 15 (13 won), respectively, notching eight key passes and 10 interceptions over that span.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts three shots Locatelli registered three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Locatelli updated his season high in shots. In terms of the midfielder's accuracy, it has picked up, with all but one of his last five appearances including at least one shot on goal.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable in Lazio game Locatelli won two of two tackles and had two shots (one on goal), three interceptions and two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Locatelli was passable on both ends and put together a well-rounded stat line. He has tallied one or more interceptions in his last five starts, totaling 11 and logging five shots (one on target), three chances created and 11 tackles (five won).

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three interceptions against Como Locatelli had one shot (zero on goal), two tackles (one won), three interceptions and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Como.

Impact Locatelli put up a small amount of stats on both ends, as he normally does, and set a new season high in interceptions. He has recorded one or more tackles in seven straight appearances, amassing 21 (11 won) and notching four key passes, six shots (zero on target) and 11 interceptions.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in draw Locatelli generated one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus AC Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Impact Locatelli took a shot and created a pair of chances, but couldn't do enough to break the deadlock Saturday. He had chances to put in a really dangerous ball but just missed the mark at times. It was a frustrating draw, but the volume against a top opponent is encouraging for Locatelli coming out of the international break.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cambiaghi and Nicolussi Caviglia given 1st call-ups for under-pressure Italy in World Cup qualifying

Bologna left winger Nicolò Cambiaghi and Fiorentina midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia have been called up by Italy for the first time as the under-pressure Azzurri prepare to face...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Both Thuram brothers score but only one celebrates as Juventus beats Inter 4-3

The Thuram brothers scored for opposing teams on Saturday in a thrilling Derby d’Italia

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Liverpool 18-year-old Leoni called up by Italy for World Cup qualifiers

The 18-year-old Liverpool center back Giovanni Leoni is one of three players given their first national team call-up by new Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Sends Juventus to the UCL Locatelli scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), three tackles (two won) and one block in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Venezia.

Impact Locatelli decided the game with a rare PK, keeping his aplomb from the spot in the final portion of the game for his second goal of the season. He was a stalwart all year long and mostly contributed defensively, tallying 99 tackles, 94 clearances and 28 blocks, assisting twice and creating 38 scoring chances.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus secures Champions League berth with wild win at relegated Venezia

Juventus won 3-2 at Venezia in the final round of Serie A to finish fourth and take the final Champions League spot

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Creates five chances Sunday Locatelli had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and five chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Udinese.

Impact Locatelli created five chances in Sunday's win, easily his most in a match this season. He also took one off-target shot and recorded two crosses on the attack. He helped keep a clean sheet too, but the only statistic he recorded was a single blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in four crosses against Lazio Locatelli recorded four crosses (one accurate), six clerances, one key pass and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Locatelli paced his team in two categories on opposite ends thanks to a few set pieces and his activity in the back, as he filled in as a defender for a few minutes after Pierre Kalulu's red card. He might have to do that from the start versus Udinese. He has notched three or more clearances in six of the last seven matches, totaling 25 and posting seven shots (three on target), six chances created and seven crosses (two accurate). He failed to record multiple tackles after doing so in the previous six tilts, accumulating 25 (17 won).

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One shot Sunday Locatelli had one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.

Impact Locatelli had a pretty quiet match Sunday, not seeing much work but a mere one shot that wouldn't find the target. His defensive effort was slightly better, registering four tackles won and five clearances. He remains a regular starter but has still only seen three goal contributions from his midfielder spot.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in 1-1 draw Locatelli scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Locatelli opened the scoring in the first half against Roma. This was his first goal of the season and came from his only shot. He also won two of his three tackles and completed 71 of his 79 passes in the game. He also made one interception and three clearances.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta at risk of falling out of top 4 after loss to Lazio

Atalanta’s title chances have already effectively slipped away and now it could be at risk of dropping out of the top four of Serie A

APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Works hard in Empoli game Locatelli had five tackles (four won), three clearances and two key passes in Sunday's 4-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Locatelli did his job on both ends in the romp, helping his side defensively in particular when the result was still hanging in the balance. He has posted three chances created, three crosses (zero accurate), 12 tackles (eight won) and 10 clearances in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears disqualification Locatelli served a one-game suspension in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Locatelli will be back versus Atalanta on Tuesday and likely start over either Douglas Luiz or Khephren Thuram in the midfield. He has assisted twice and posted six key passes, five crosses (one accurate), 11 tackles (seven won) and 10 clearances in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, receives fifth yellow card Locatelli provided an assist but picked a one-game suspension after being shown his fifth yellow card of the season in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Locatelli put in a strong display which included an assist for his team's opening goal in the draw. Unfortunately for him, he'll be unavailable for the upcoming derby against Torino due to card accumulation, leaving his squad without an element that had been essential in ball recovery and distribution. He'll subsequently return to contention for the Jan. 14 trip to Atalanta. Weston McKennie, who has recently been deployed at left-back, could fill in for Locatelli, though both Nicolo Fagioli and Douglas Luiz are other viable candidates.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Locatelli assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Monza.

Impact Locatelli notched his first assist of the season as he received the ball in the box and his control landed right in front of Nicolas Gonzalez, who then scored. It marked the first goal contribution of the season for Locatelli, who had five last season.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid all around shift Locatelli generated two shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Locatelli was all over the pitch for Juventus against Lecce. In 90 minutes, he created three chances, made eight accurate long ball passes from 10 attempts, and made a match-high 18 passes into the final third. For reference, the next closest player completed just 11. Locatelli does not have an assist yet this Serie A season, but has generated 0.91 expected assists per 90 minutes. Hopefully his great underlying metrics will translate into production when Juventus take on Bologna this Saturday.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gritty in Udinese contest Locatelli recorded four tackles (four won), four clearances, two blocks and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Locatelli didn't do anything offensively but put up strong numbers on the other end, and his side didn't concede. He made the XI in four of the last five fixtures, tallying three shots (one on target), five chances created, 18 tackles (12 won) and nine clearances.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles in Bologna match Locatelli generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created and won two of three tackles in Monday's 3-3 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Locatelli didn't put up great stats but did a little bit of everything, as he does routinely. He has recorded 14 tackles (11 won), six chances created and six clearances in the last five rounds.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists late equalizer Locatelli assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Salernitana.

Impact Locatelli assisted Adrien Rabiot's goal in the 91st minute Sunday, a goal which tied the match at 1-1 and secured the draw. It marked his fourth assist of the season and his first since Feb. 17 where he coincidentally assisted a Rabiot goal. He created a season-high three chances and added one tackle in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Works hard in Milan tilt Locatelli recorded one shot (zero on goal), five tackles (all won), two blocks, and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Locatelli did a little bit of everything in the stalemate, coming away with a sound stat line especially as far as the defensive stats are concerned. He has logged 14 tackels (nine won), nine clearances and three key passes in the last five rounds.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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