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Tests positive for COVID-19 Locatelli has tested positive for COVID-19 following the Villarreal game, Juventus announced.

Impact Locatelli will sit out Sunday's match versus Salernitana and return after the break. Juventus are very thin in the midfield, but Federico Bernardeschi and Paulo Dybala recently shook off their injuries, so one of the two could get the start on the flank, pushing Adrien Rabiot to a more central role.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Sampdoria game Locatelli sent in two crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances, won four duels and picked up an assist in Saturday's 3-1win over Sampdoria.

Impact Locatelli provided his second straight assist, and the fourth in the season, by teeing up Alvaro Morata with a soft cross late in the game. He also paced his team in chances, registering a new season high. He has logged three shots, five chances, four crosses and five tackles in the last five matches. Juventus will host Villarreal in Champions League Wednesday and then Salernitana next Sunday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan takes 5-point lead at top of Serie A

AC Milan took another significant step toward its first Serie A title since 2011 by grinding out a 1-0 win at home to midtable Empoli

MARCH 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Records assist against Spezia Locatelli assisted a goal and won one of three tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Spezia. He also made a block and a clearance in the match.

Impact Locatelli set up Alvaro Morata's winning goal on Sunday for his third assist of the season. Juventus are undefeated in 14 Serie A games since late November, and next weekend he will face 15th-placed Sampdoria.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giroud helps Milan beat title rival Napoli 1-0 in Serie A

AC Milan took what could prove to be a crucial step toward a first Serie A title for more than a decade as it won 1-0 at rival Napoli

MARCH 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Wins eight duels in Torino game Locatelli had two blocks and one clearance, won eight duels and created one scoring chance in Friday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Locatelli provided precious help to the defense in this one, but he did not do a lot in the final third. He has tallied three shots, two chances, five tackles and seven clearances in the last five matches. Juventus will face Villarreal away in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Empoli in Serie A play next Saturday.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back against Atalanta Locatelli cleared his one-game suspension in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona.

Impact Locatelli had to sit one out due to yellow-card accumulation. He will be back in the XI for Sunday's road game versus Atalanta replacing either Arthur or Adrien Rabiot in the XI. He has notched one goal, four shots, four tackles and seven interceptions in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 7, 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

Suspended for next game Locatelli took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance and had one block and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Milan and will miss one match due to yellow-card ac...

Impact Locatelli put together a low-end line picking up a small amount of stats at both ends. He was booked for the fifth time in the season and will have to sit out February 6th's match versus Verona. Arthur will likely fill in for him in the midfield after the break.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus, Lazio advance to Italian Cup quarterfinals

Defending champion Juventus has reached the quarterfinals of the Italian Cup by beating Sampdoria 4-1

JANUARY 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores against Roma Locatelli took one shot on target, had one block, drew two fouls and won three duels in Sunday's 4-3 win over Roma.

Impact Locatelli was not all too busy offensively, as usual, but he netted a pivotal goal as he kick-started Juventus' second-half comeback with a header from point-blank range on a strong cut. He had not hit the net since October. He has logged three shots, two chances, five tackles and five interceptions in the last five matches. Juventus will host Udinese Saturday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

More frustration for Mourinho as Roma wastes lead over Juve

Juventus came back from two goals down for a 4-3 win at Roma in the Italian league

JANUARY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Busy defensively against Napoli Locatelli took two shots, had four interceptions, won two of two tackles and created one scoring chance in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Locatelli picked up stats especially in the back, and his contribution to the offense is generally spotty. He has tallied two goals, two assists, 15 chances and 39 tackles in 25 games. Juventus will face Roma away Sunday.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Bologna Locatelli (illness) has been included in Juventus' squad list to face Bologna Saturday.

Impact Locatelli is fit enough to be called up despite dealing with a stomach bug earlier in the week. He logged some limited practices afterward, but he remains likely to start, otherwise the coach will probably pick Adrien Rabiot and Rodrigo Bentancur together. He has posted 11 chances created, 14 shots, 25 tackles and 19 clearances in 17 Serie A matches so far.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses training with illness Locatelli did not participate in training with Juventus on Wednesday as he has caught a mild illness, according to Goal Italia's Romeo Agresti.

Impact Locatelli has a few days to recover before Saturday's clash against Bologna, but Rodrigo Bentancur or perhaps the returning Weston McKennie (knee) could fill in for him in midfield if necessary.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Passable versus Atalanta Locatelli created one scoring chance, won two of two tackles and six duels and had three successful take-ons in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Locatelli chipped in on both ends and has strung together a series of solid performances, but his role is rather limiting on offense. He has registered two goals, two assists, 17 shots and ten chances created in 19 games. Juventus will visit Salernitana Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles versus Chelsea Locatelli had two blocks and one interception and won two of four tackles and six duels in Tuesday's 0-4 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Locatelli was decent in the passive phase but again did not a whole lot on offense. He has posted two goals, nine chance created, 31 tackles and 16 interceptions in 18 games. Juventus will face Atalanta at home Saturday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four interceptions versus Lazio Locatelli had one block, four interceptions and one clearance and won three duels in Saturday's 2-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Locatelli shined defensively but did not contribute in the final third, also because Juventus had a very offensive formation once Danilo subbed off. It could be the case in the next matches as well. He was coming off his second assist of the season, while he has scored twice, created eight chances and won 27 tackles in 17 games. Juventus will visit Chelsea in Champions League Tuesday and then host Atalanta Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Prince Boateng back at hometown club Hertha: 'I'm the boss'

Prince Boateng is back at his hometown club Hertha Berlin for possibly the final chapter in a colorful career

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Provides assist against Fiorentina Locatelli created two scoring chances, won one of two tackles, had one interception and picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Locatelli put together another paltry stat-line, but he slipped it to Juan Cuadrado in the box ahead of the deciding goal. He is now up to two goals, two assists, 17 shots and 25 tackles in 16 games. Juventus will face Lazio away after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini calls up Pobega for decisive World Cup qualifiers

Torino midfielder Tommaso Pobega has been called up to Italy’s squad for the first time for decisive World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Northern Ireland

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Modest versus Sassuolo Locatelli took two shots (zero on target), sent in one inaccurate cross and won to of three tackles and four duels in Wednesday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Locatelli assembled a low-end line in the date with his former team and looked gassed at times. He might the day off in Sunday's road game versus Verona, with Arthur making his first start of the season. He has posted two goals, one assist, 16 shots and 22 tackles in 13 matches.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four duels against Inter Locatelli created one scoring chance, won one of two tackles and four duels and had one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Locatelli mostly focused on defending in this one due to the nature of the contest. He has been a fantasy asset only in easier games. He has tallied two goals, one assist, 14 shots and 19 tackles in 12 matches so far. Juventus will host Sassuolo Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two shots versus Zenit Locatelli took two off-target shots, sent in one inaccurate cross and had one block and one interception in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Zenit.

Impact Locatelli put together a modest line but managed to pick up stats on both ends. He has posted two goals, one assist, 14 shots and 17 tackles in 11 matches. Juventus will face Inter away Sunday.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The world is now Manuel Locatelli's oyster Marco Verratti was supposed to be a big miss for Italy - Manuel Locatelli has stepped up so well that he faces a fight to get back in team

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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