MARCO VERRATTI NEWS

Gets third UCL booking Verratti had two aerials won, three tackles (two won), two fouls drawn, a yellow card and team-high 109 passes completed in Tuesday's 1-1 draw to Benfica.

Impact Verratti had a decent defensive effort in the middle of the park but his booking was already his third in this edition of the Champions League and he'll have to miss the home clash with Maccabi Haifa in fortnight time.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores as PSG held 1-1 by Benfica in Champions League

Kylian Mbappé has scored his 31st Champions League goal with Paris Saint-Germain to become the club's record scorer in the competition

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Earns caution in draw Verratti had two blocked shots, 43 passes completed and a yellow card in 45 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Reims.

Impact Verratti was having a rough going in the first half and a caution may have been where the line was drawn for him as he gave way to Vitinha. The former should be back in the lineup midweek though.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Benfica Verratti (suspension) is available after serving his one-match domestic suspension.

Impact Verratti will be well rested for the midweek clash with Benfica and should slot right into the XI. He had his first assist of the season in last two matches and has finally produced some offensive numbers over the past few matches.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

English clubs underwhelming early in Champions League

The highly anticipated English domination of this season's Champions League isn't quite happening

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: North London derby in EPL; PSG welcomes Nice

The north London derby kicks off a seven-game lineup in the English Premier League on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Suspended for Nice clash Verratti is suspended for the game versus Nice on Saturday Oct 1.

Impact Verratti is already dealing with an injury that may have sidelined him for that clash and this will now certainly see him out for that clash which would give him a few more days to recover before the midweek UCL tie. Vitinha will return in midfield with Fabian Ruiz getting the nod again alongside him.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

England's concerns mount as Nations League relegation looms

The imminent prospect of relegation from the Nations League’s elite is unlikely to worry Gareth Southgate

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Italy searching for goals in final Nations League matches

Italy is still in shock from failing to qualify for the World Cup again and has problems up front heading into its final two Nations League group matches

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Suffers calf injury Verratti won one tackle, drew one foul, and had one interception in 64 minutes before leaving Saturday's game versus Olympique Lyonnais due to a calf problem, coach Christophe Galt...

Impact Verratti was hit on the muscle and will not be available for international duties, Italy boss Roberto Mancini confirmed. There's some concern he might miss further time past the break, but that will be clearer once he completes some tests.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Messi scores early for PSG; Todibo sent off after 9 seconds

Lionel Messi and Neymar took only five minutes to combine for Paris Saint-Germain’s goal in a 1-0 win at Lyon as leader PSG moved two points clear of second-place Marseille in the...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Tallies first assist of season Verratti tallied one assist, two chances created, two dribbles and team-high 75 passes completed in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Maccabi Haifa.

Impact Verratti delivered a terrific through ball to find the run of Neymar for the third and decisive goal for PSG. That was finally his first major contribution of the season and has now mounted three chances created in as many matches. His role however thus far has been mostly defensive and it's hard to trust him to make a run of goals and assists.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappe, Messi, Neymar rescue PSG after Maccabi early shock

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe set each other up and Neymar added a late goal to gloss over an otherwise disappointing performance as Paris Saint-Germain won 3-1 at Maccabi Haifa i...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Imperious Mbappé scores twice as PSG beats Juventus 2-1

Kylian Mbappé has scored two superb goals to give PSG a 2-1 win against Juventus in their Champions League opener

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Messi sets up 2 as leader PSG wins 3-0; Lens, Marseille win

Lionel Messi’s vision was too much for Toulouse as he set up goals for Neymar and Kylian Mbappé in French league leader Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-0 win at Toulouse

AUGUST 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Wins two tackles in romp Verratti had three tackles (two won) and 52 passes completed in Sunday's 7-1 win over Lille.

Impact Verratti was a bit quiet in this scoring blizzard with plenty of creative force for Parisians to steal the highlights. The midfielder has been very limited offensively thus far this season but has had his merits with 11 tackles, five fouls drawn and more than 200 passes completed already.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three dribbles in drubbing win Verratti had three dribbles, four tackles (one won), two interceptions, two fouls drawn and team-high 88 passes completed in Saturday's 5-2 win over Montpellier.

Impact Verratti delivered another great all around performance and even without any major contributions he's been very productive after mounting totals of six dribbles, eight tackles and 176 completed passes.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Learning from past failures, PSG decides to look local

Paris Saint-Germain is known for splashing the cash on superstars in its unsuccessful attempt so far to win the Champions League

AUGUST 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Logs three dribbles in thumping win Verratti had three dribbles, four tackles, team-high 88 passes completed and two fouls drawn in Saturday's 5-0 win over Clermont Foot.

Impact Verratti had a solid day in the middle of the park but with plenty of creative cogs around him he offered little that was fantasy worthy. The midfielder had two goals and two assists last term though and still offers a decent upside.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 78 minutes in super cup win Verratti (ankle) started and played 78 minutes in Sunday's Trophee des Champions 4-0 win over Nantes.

Impact Verratti was only replaced after PSG scored the fourth of the match and left the pitch unscathed. He's been looking great in preseason and could be forming a formidable pair with Vitinha in the middle of the park which could lift each player's fantasy value this term.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 61 minutes in friendly Verratti (ankle) started and played 61 minutes in Monday's 6-2 win over Gamba Osaka.

Impact Verratti missed international duty in June with his issue but appears to have shaken it off by now. His solid 61-minute stint could see him play part in Sunday's Trophee des Champions clash with Nantes but he should be full go for the season opener versus Clermont Foot next week.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PSG signs midfielder Vitinha from Porto on 5-year deal

French champion Paris Saint-Germain has made its first signing of the offseason by bringing in midfielder Vitinha from Portuguese side Porto

JUNE 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Withdraws from international duty Verratti has withdrawn from international duty with Italy due to an ankle injury but is expected back by July's preseason start with PSG, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Verratti suffered the blow to his ankle in training and was immediately ruled out for Italy's clash with Argentina. His issue turned out to be a bit more serious however and he's left the Italians' camp completely. Coach Roberto Mancini though sounded confident that the player should be back within a month and should be ready for the start of Parisians' preseason preparation.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in romp Verratti had two chances created, two tackles (both won) and three fouls drawn in Saturday's season finale 5-0 win over Metz.

Impact Verratti will finish another impressive campaign for Parisians after scoring his first league goals in last five years. He fired in two of those and added two assists as well but he's been far more productive in peripheral stats with chances created and tackles being his best categories.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in draw to Troyes Verratti had one chance created, three tackles and team-high 71 passes completed in Sunday's 2-2 draw to Troyes.

Impact Verratti was mostly spreading the ball around here and had little creative role which would certainly offer very little to most of his fantasy owners in terms of fantasy production. The midfielder has one assist on seven chances created over his past four starts but that was his only major contribution in over three months.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE