MARCO VERRATTI NEWS

Creates six chances in UCL win Verratti had six chances created, three dribbles, two fouls drawn, three tackles (two won), four dispossessions and a yellow card in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Verratti has been a creative force to reckon with lately and confirmed that trend here with season-high six chances created and has now racked up two goals on three shots and one assist on 10 chances created over his past four matches alone.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends three crosses versus Rennes Verratti had three crosses (one accurate), two dribbles, two fouls drawn, two corners, two tackles (one won), three blocked shots and a yellow card in Friday's 1-0 win over Rennes...

Impact Verratti remains active offensively and continues to offer decent numbers in different categories. The midfielder has now racked up two goals and one assist over his past three matches while adding three shots, three crosses and four chances created.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in drubbing win Verratti tallied one assist, one shot (off target), three dribbles, two fouls drawn and four tackles (three won) in Sunday's 5-1 win over Lille.

Impact Verratti has now suddenly found his offensive groove and has racked up two goals and one assist over his past two matches alone after having no major contributions all season long before that. He's also mounted four shots and six chances created in his last three matches and has offered a ton of fantasy value in all formats.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nice knocks holder PSG out of French Cup on penalty kicks

Nice coach Christophe Galtier outwitted Paris Saint-Germain as his side won a tense penalty shootout 6-5 to reach the quarterfinals of the French Cup following a 0-0 away draw

JANUARY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Stars with brace in 4-0 rout Verratti scored twice on two shots and added two chances created and two fouls drawn in Sunday's 4-0 win over Reims.

Impact When it rains, it pours. Verratti suddenly found his scoring shoes here and after finally getting his first goal of the season he even doubled his tally almost immediately. He mounted a total of three shots from his past two matches but after having none up until those two affairs it'll be hard to trust him he can sustain that run for long. He's also tallied seven chances created from his past three matches and is far more productive in that category.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gouiri delivers for Nice; Messi back as PSG routs Reims

Amine Gouiri scored with a Panenka penalty kick and delivered an assist for Nice to beat Metz 2-0 and return to second place in the French league

JANUARY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Creates three chances in win Verratti had one shot (off target), three chances created, two dribbles, two corners, two tackles (both won) and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 win over Brest.

Impact Verratti remains without a goal or assist this season but has been fairly productive in peripheral stats after mounting seven chances created, 11 tackles, six interceptions and nine fouls drawn over his past four starts alone.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappe scores for leader PSG, last-place Saint-Etienne loses

Kylian Mbappe scored his 10th goal of the French league to help leader Paris Saint-Germain overcome a sloppy start to beat Brest 2-0 and stay 11 points ahead of second-placed Nice

JANUARY 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Creates two chances versus Lyon Verratti had two chances created, five fouls drawn, five tackles (three won) and a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Lyon.

Impact Verratti had a great all around performance here in his return from suspension with some crucial plays on both sides of the ball. The central midfielder has regular numbers in chances created but is still without a goal or an assist all season and his fantasy impact has been mostly in formats with peripheral stats.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PSG relying on Mbappe's scoring ahead of Lyon game

Paris Saint-Germain’s reliance on Kylian Mbappe keeps growing as he keeps scoring

JANUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Available against Lyon Verratti (suspension) is available for Sunday's match versus Lyon.

Impact Verratti has mounted four chances created, six tackles, seven interceptions and six fouls drawn over his past three starts. The midfielder may have a major role in the coming weeks with plenty of cogs missing for Parisians at the moment.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappe hat trick as PSG beats Vannes 4-0 in French Cup

Kylian Mbappe has scored a second-half hat trick as French Cup holder Paris Saint-Germain won at fourth-tier Vannes 4-0 to reach the last 16

JANUARY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

PSG's 13-point mid-season lead masks alarming shortcomings

Paris Saint-Germain’s 13-point lead midway through the season is far less comfortable than it appears

JANUARY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Suspended for Lorient match Verratti is suspended for Wednesday's match versus Lorient.

Impact Verratti will be replaced by Leandro Paredes as the number one candidate while Ander Herrera would also hope for playing time.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: League Cup QFs in England; Real Madrid at Bilbao

Spanish leader Real Madrid visits Athletic Bilbao with both teams missing several players with coronavirus infections

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Logs three dribbles in win Verratti had one chance created, three dribbles, two fouls drawn, three interceptions, four dispossessions and a yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 win over Monaco.

Impact Verratti turned in a decent all around performance here adding numbers in multiple peripheral categories. He remains without goals or assists this season but has mounted four chances created, six fouls drawn, six tackles and seven interceptions over his past three starts alone.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in UCL victory Verratti had four tackles (three won), two interceptions, team-high 79 passes completed and three dispossessions in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Club Brugge.

Impact Verratti remains without a major contribution this season but has mounted nine chances created over his past seven appearances (six starts) so he's knocking on the door for an assist already. He continues to provide solid numbers in tackles and interceptions.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappe, Messi power PSG to 4-1 win over Brugge in CL

Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi have both scored twice to lead Paris Saint-Germain past Brugge 4-1 in their final Champions League group game

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Creates two chances versus Lens Verratti had two chances created, three fouls drawn, two tackles (one won), two interceptions and and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Lens.

Impact Verratti got his first start in last four matches and even finished the full 90 unscathed which sets him up nicely for another start midweek in the UCL group stage finale. The midfielder has mounted seven chances created over his past five starts but is still looking for his first major contribution this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench midweek Verratti (quad) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Nice.

Impact Verratti makes a quick recovery after missing the match over the weekend with a muscle injury. It's unclear where he's at fitness wise given his injuries this season, but he'll try to get some minutes ahead of next week's Champions League match at Brugge.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Verratti (quadriceps) returned to training with PSG on Monday, the club has announced.

Impact Verratti injured his quad in training last week, but the injury may have been less serious than initially expected as he is back in training ahead of Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash against Nice.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Chelsea hosts slumping Man U, Madrid vs Sevilla

For what could be his final game in temporary charge of Manchester United, Michael Carrick takes his team to English Premier League leader Chelsea in the headline match of the 13th...

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Ruled out for at least three weeks Verratti has suffered a lesion to his quad and is ruled out for about three weeks, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Verratti has suffered the problem during training Tuesday and already missed the clash with City. He'll need some full rest period before even returning to individual training and might even miss the remainder of 2021. Rafinha, Julian Draxler and Ander Herrera are also out for longer periods and that could mean more playing time for Danilo over the next few weeks. Angel Di Maria could also see more playing time in central midfield.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE