MARCO VERRATTI NEWS

Nets own goal versus Strasbourg Verratti netted an own goal but hauled in one shot (off target), two crosses (none accurate), two tackles (one won) and three fouls drawn in Friday's 3-3 draw to Strasbourg.

Impact Verratti was credited with an own goal for a slight deflection and it likely won't affect him even a bit with his fantasy owners taking the worst of that statistical adjustment. He's been in a great form of late with one assist on six chances created along with six tackles and six fouls drawn over his past three starts alone.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New champ PSG blows 2-goal lead in draw with Strasbourg

Kylian Mbappe notches two goals and an assist but Paris Saint-Germain still feels the hangover from a record-tying 10th French league title as it blows a two-goal lead to draw with...

APRIL 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Creates three chances versus Lens Verratti (knee) had three chances created, three dribbles, two tackles (one won), team-high 103 passes completed and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Lens.

Impact Verratti returned from his issue in full swing and delivered a fantastic display in the middle of the park proving he's fully shaken off his problem. HE's now had one assist, eight chances created, eight tackles and six fouls drawn over his past four starts alone.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable against Lens Verratti (knee) has returned to full training and will be available for Saturday's match versus Lens, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Verratti is quickly back after sitting out midweek with a minor issue and should be starting here with Parisians wanting to secure the title quickly. The midfielder has one assist on five chances created along with six tackles and five fouls drawn over his past three starts.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Title-chasing Man City, Real Madrid, PSG in action

The defense of the Premier League title is still in Manchester City’s hands as the champions host Brighton, vying with Liverpool for the trophy

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

PSG can seal record-equaling 10th title but morale is low

Although Paris Saint-Germain can seal a record-equaling 10th French league crown on Wednesday, the fans are in no mood for celebration and a tense atmosphere hangs over the club

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out against Angers Verratti is dealing with a knock and swelling in his left knee and is ruled out for Wednesday's match versus Angers, according to PSG's medical report.

Impact Verratti is still receiving treatment for his issue and will be reevaluated in the next 48 hours for further clarification of the extent of his problem. With Leandro Paredes and Ander Herrera also still out Georginio Wijnaldum should slot in midfield.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Le Classique victory Verratti tallied one assist, two chances created, two fouls drawn, two tackles (one won) and a yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 win over Marseille.

Impact Verratti delivered a brilliant cross to find Neymar's run behind the Marseille back line for the opener. He also had a couple of more great plays here and overall had a very solid night. That was the midfielder's first major contribution in over two months but not for lack of effort after mounting 15 chances created in eight affairs over that period.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PSG beats Marseille 2-1 to close in on title; Nice wins

Runaway leader Paris Saint-Germain took a step closer to reclaiming the French title after beating rival Marseille in a game featuring two controversial decisions that went PSG’s w...

APRIL 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes three tackles in win Verratti made three tackles (all won), one interception, one clearance and one block in Saturday's 6-1 win at Clermont Foot.

Impact Verratti made the second-most tackles for his side, as they dominated the game and cruised for an easy road win. The midfielder subbed off in the 85th minute and did not log any relevant stats on offense. He will now face a tougher matchup against Marseille on Sunday.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Clermont Verratti (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Clermont Foot.

Impact Verratti is back in the XI Saturday after missing just one match with a hamstring issue. The hope is that he's 100-percent healthy because hamstring injuries can come up at any moment. Of note, he's gone a full 90 in each of his prior seven starts.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Verratti is dealing with a hamstring injury and is ruled out for Sunday's match versus Lorient.

Impact Verratti is already running so the issue won't likely keep him away for long and he's expected to return to full training next week barring a set back. Ander Herrera is also still out so Danilo and Leandro Paredes will continue starting in the middle of the park.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini to stay as Italy coach despite World Cup failure

Roberto Mancini says he will stay on as Italy coach despite the team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup again

MARCH 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Prior playoff failure on minds as Italy hunts World Cup spot

With Italy’s worst soccer moment on many people’s minds coach Roberto Mancini is not thinking about the unthinkable but about winning the World Cup in Qatar

MARCH 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Logs six dribbles versus Monaco Verratti had one shot (off target), three chances created, six dribbles, team-high 87 passes completed and three fouls drawn in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Monaco.

Impact Despite a rough outing here Verratti still delivered an elite performance in the middle of the park with production in mutliple categories on both sides of the ball. He's now without a major contribution in six straight starts but usually finds ways to deliver the good in formats with peripheral stats.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Balotelli left off Italy's squad for World Cup playoffs

Mario Balotelli has been left off Italy’s squad for the World Cup playoffs

MARCH 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Available for Monaco clash Verratti (suspension) is available for Sunday's match versus Monaco.

Impact Verratti's return will be a massive boost for Parisians in the nick of time for the vital clash. The midfielder has two goals and one assist already in 2022 and has racked up nine chances created, 15 tackles and 14 fouls drawn over his past four starts alone.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Bordeaux game Verratti is unavailable for Sunday's game versus Bordeaux due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Verratti picked up his tenth yellow card of the season in the previous game and will have to sit out this one. Leandro Paredes, Danilo Pereira and Georginio Wijnaldum are starting in the midfield.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PSG's glitzy recruitment drive backfires on coach Pochettino

Paris Saint-Germain’s glitzy offseason recruitment drive was hailed as the best in European soccer and designed to lead PSG to Champions League glory

MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Wins four tackles in loss to Nice Verratti had two chances created, seven tackles (four won), five fouls drawn and team-high 102 passes completed in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Nice.

Impact Verratti was yet again very useful in the middle of the park and lately he's been very creative to find some serious statistical production one way or another when it comes to peripheral stats. He's notched two goals and one assist on 17 chances created over his eight starts since the turn of the year.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Nice clash Verratti (suspension) is available for Saturday's match versus Nice.

Impact Verratti is back in the nick of time for the vital clash with Nice. He's been a creative force of late after racking up two goals and one assist along with three shots, 10 chances created, 12 tackles and 13 fouls drawn over his past five matches alone.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended versus St. Etienne Verratti is suspended for Saturday's match versus St. Etienne.

Impact With Leandro Paredes and Ander Herrera also out of the game Danilo drew a start in midfield but Verratti should be back next week.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven dribbles versus Nantes Verratti had seven dribbles, five fouls drawn, two tackles (one won), team-high 106 passes completed, three dispossessions and a yellow card in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Nantes.

Impact Verratti continues to be very active in the middle of the park and finds his way to deliver in fantasy. After getting two goals and one assist in back to back matches than he had a game with six chances created and now his seven dribbles sure help his owners a lot. All these things amongst many others came only within the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

League leader PSG slips to 3-1 loss at Nantes; Lyon held 1-1

Runaway leader Paris Saint-Germain slipped to only its second French league defeat of the season after losing 3-1 at an inspired Nantes

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • Associated Press