MATIAS VECINO NEWS

Scores winning goal Vecino scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 win over Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 84th minute.

Impact Vecino entered the match in the 55th minute and came up as the hero, scoring the game-winning goal on shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner, in the 83rd minute. The goal marks the second of the season for Vecino, who is well on pace to surpass his career high of three goals in a season.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rare goal Vecino scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Celtic.

Impact Vecino found the back of the net in the 29th minute, scoring to level the match at a goal a piece. The goal was the midfielder's first in the Champions League and second in all competitions with Vecino starting both Champions League matches for Lazio thus far despite making just one start in Serie A.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets opener Vecino scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Vecino broke the stalemate in Wednesday's match by scoring in the 56th minute to give Lazio the first goal and the lead. It was the midfielder's first goal contribution of the season, only attempting five shots before his first goal. He has played a rotational role this season but might be in contention for more minutes after a great performance against Torino.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable in Empoli game Vecino took two shots (zero on target), created two scoring chances, and had one tackle (zero won) and three clearances in Round 38's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Vecino contributed on both ends in his third straight start to end the season. His role was a bit seesawing, but he was at worst the fourth option in a three-man midfield and starred a lot more relative to his time at Inter. He scored four times, dished one assist, and added 34 shots (11 on target), and 50 tackles in 38 appearances (19 starts).

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins one tackle against Udinese Vecino (thigh) had one clearance, one block, two tackles (one won), and one off-target shot in Sunday's 1-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Vecino got the nod as expected since his competitors are out of commission, but he didn't fill it up on either end. He has posted five tackles (four won), four clearances, two blocks, and two key passes in his last five appearances.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Vecino (thigh) is in Lazio's starting lineup to face Udinese on Sunday.

Impact Vecino has recovered from a thigh injury that sidelined him for the last two matches, and he returns straight back into the XI in midfield against Udinese.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Udinese match Vecino (thigh) had a clean week of practice and is in contention to start versus Udinese, Il Messaggero reports.

Impact Vecino had resumed training before the previous game and didn't experience any setbacks. He could make the XI because Danilo Cataldi (calf) is out and Marcos Antonio isn't 100 percent. He has posted three tackles (all won), three clearances, one block, and two chances created in his last five appearances.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Lecce Vecino (thigh) hasn't been selected for Friday's contest versus Lecce.

Impact Vecino resumed training in the lead-up to the game, but he will be given another week to heal from a thigh strain. Since Danilo Cataldi (calf) is out again, Marcos Antonio or Toma Basic will start in the midfield.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return versus Lecce Vecino (thigh) re-joined his teammates in practice Thursday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Vecino could end up missing just one game due to a thigh injury if he confirmed the progress on game-day and be back on the bend. He has posted two chances created, three tackles (all won), three clearances, and one block in his last five appearances.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up strain Vecino will miss at least a pair of weeks due to a minor thigh lesion, Il Messaggero reports.

Impact Vecino will sit the next matches and will attempt to return for the final fixtures of the season. Marcos Antonio will hold down the fort until he and Danilo Cataldi (calf) return. The latter isn't nursing a serious problem.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in Sassuolo game Vecino generated one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created before leaving Wednesday's match versus Sassuolo late in the first half with an apparent right thigh injury, Sky It...

Impact Vecino had a promising start and was involved in the offense, but he pulled up right before the interval and was quickly substituted by Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who had begun on the bench for rest purposes.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Silent against Torino Vecino (knee) had 26 passes and no other meaningful stat in 54 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Torino.

Impact Vecino got the start coming off a minor knee injury, but he didn't too anything and was taken out early in the second half. Danilo Cataldi will be back from suspension and should supplant him versus Inter, although he might be in better shape in a week's time. He has tallied nine tackles (five won), two interceptions, nine clearances, and five blocks in his last five appearances.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Torino Vecino (knee) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Torino.

Impact Vecino trained almost at full capacity during the week and avoided major damage in his knee, so he will play in the defensive midfielder role behind Luis Alberto and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The Uruguay international has made 12 starts out of 26 appearances in league play this season.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to be back against Torino Vecino (knee) avoided substantial injuries and has been able to train almost regularly after a check-up in Spain, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Vecino visited with a specialist since he had major problems in the joint in the past, but he was dealing just with an inflammation, and he was able to ramp up afterward. Since Danilo Cataldi is suspended for the Torino game, either he or Marcos Antonio will start in the midfield. He has scored once and added three shots (two on target), ten tackles (five won), 11 clearances, and four interceptions in his past five appearances.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Spezia match Vecino "has a sore knee and will rest for a few days before being re-evaluated," coach Maurizio Sarri announced.

Impact Vecino couldn't practice in the last couple of days and will undergo some treatments to let the inflammation subside. Danilo Cataldi is poised to join Luis Alberto and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the midfield Friday, while Toma Basic and Marcos Antonio will back up the starters.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Klinsmann still awaits first win as Uruguay beats SKorea 2-1

Jurgen Klinsmann is still waiting for his first win as head coach of South Korea after Uruguay triumphed 2-1 in a friendly played at the Seoul World Cup Stadium

MARCH 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Eligible for Monza game Vecino completed a one-game in Sunday's 1-0 win over Roma.

Impact Vecino will be an option against Monza and has played over Danilo Cataldi in the midfield in recent fixtures. He has scored once and added five shots (two on target), one cross, and 15 tackles (nine won) in his last five appearances.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Bologna Vecino took a shot and won three of six tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bologna. He also made three blocks, three clearances, and two interceptions in the match and picked u...

Impact Vecino put in an excellent defensive shift from midfield against Bologna on Saturday. He has started three of Lazio's last four Serie A games, and all three have been clean sheets for his side. However, he'll have to miss Sunday's derby with Roma due to yellow-card accumulation. Danilo Cataldi is set to return to the starting lineup in his place.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downs Lazio Vecino scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), two blocks, and five clearances in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Napoli.

Impact Vecino got a rare start over Danilo Cataldi and decided the game with a jaw-dropping volley from way outside the box for his fourth goal of the season and the second in Serie A play. He has notched four shots (two on target), nine tackles (six won), three interceptions, and nine clearances in the last five matches (two starts).

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Runaway Serie A leader Napoli loses for only second time

Runaway Serie A leader Napoli has fallen to only its second loss in the league when it was beaten 1-0 by Lazio

MARCH 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Makes four clearances in win Vecino registered one off-target shot, one chance created, two tackles (one won), four clearances and a yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 win over Roma.

Impact Vecino had a good defensive outing to help them keep the clean sheet and earn three points in the derby. The midfielder made the second-most clearances and tackles for his side during the match. He also received his second yellow card in the proccess, though.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three tackles won during start Vecino won three tackles across 90 minutes during a draw against Udinese on Sunday.

Impact Vecino won all his tackles to help Lazio maintain another clean sheet. Currently, the team prefers using a trio of central midfielders. The qualified Vecino is competing against Luis Alberto to log playing time alongside Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Danilo Cataldi.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds net as part of XI Vecino scored a goal on two shots on target, made one interception, attempted two tackles and logged two clearances during Monday's 4-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Vecino signed on with Lazio only a few months ago and hasn't wasted very much time validating the decision to bring him into the squad. His 11th minute header goal off a Mattia Zaccagni cross opened the scoring in this match and gave his side a lead they ultimately wouldn't relinquish. If he continues putting up efforts like this, he should be rather fantasy useful when he finds the XI.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Lazio Vecino has officially agreed to a three-year contract with Lazio.

Impact Vecino left Inter as a free agent as his former club decided to move on from him. He battled a pair of injuries last year and collected 21 appearances (three starts), posting seven shots (two on target), five chances, six crosses (one accurate) and nine tackles. He will compete for back-up minutes in the midfield primarily with Toma Basic and Danilo Cataldi.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE