MATT DOHERTY NEWS

Reportedly out for season Doherty will miss the rest of the season after damaging his MCL over the weekend, reports football.london.

Impact It's a tough injury for Doherty, who only recently was getting playing time for Tottenham and playing his best football. He was on his seventh-straight start when he went down early in Saturday's match against Villa. He'll finish the campaign with two goals and four assists from 15 appearances (nine starts).

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Villa Doherty was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Aston Villa in the 21st minute after suffering an apparent knee injury. He took a shot and made a clearance in the match before...

Impact More information about Doherty's injury will likely emerge after Saturday's game, but he was replaced at left wing back by Sergio Reguilon.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Newcastle Doherty scored a goal and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 5-1 victory against Newcastle United. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Doherty scored his second goal of the season on Sunday, and he should have been credited with his fifth assist with a cross for Emerson that his fellow full back slotted home. He will want to have a similar impact next weekend against Aston Villa, which are 10th in the Premier League and have lost three games in a row.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records two assists Doherty garnered two assists, one shot (on target) and three crosses (zero accurate) versus Everton on Monday.

Impact After making just one start over the first six months of the season, Doherty has now featured in three of Spurs' last five contests. In those appearances, the defender generated one goal on three shots (three on target), three assists and eight crosses (two accurate). If he can maintain his place in the starting XI, Doherty should be a solid fantasy option moving forward.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring Saturday Doherty scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 4-0 win over Leeds.

Impact Doherty found the back of the net after ten minutes opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the wingback as he finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team in the win.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Doherty had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once accurately and creating four chances during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Leicester City.

Impact Doherty entered the match at halftime and set up Steven Bergwijn in the 95th to assists Spurs' second goal. The assist was the first of the season for the wingback while his four chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench in draw Doherty had four shots (one on target), created three chances and sent in three crosses (one accurate) during Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Southampton.

Impact Doherty replaced Sergio Reguilon at halftime and had his best performance of the season so far, putting up some impressive numbers on the offensive end from the left flank. This was only the fourth appearance of the season for Doherty and the first one where he played 45 minutes. He'll hope this showing helps him to keep getting playing time during Saturday's visit to Watford.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool loses for 2nd time in EPL, big blow to title hopes

Liverpool has lost 1-0 to Leicester in a big blow to the team's chances of winning the Premier League title

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Returns for cup match Doherty (undisclosed) made the bench for Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with Burnley.

Impact Doherty made the bench for Wednesday's match, and should likely be an option Saturday against Manchester United. The defender isn't likely to be a major part of the starting XI even when fully fit.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Doherty (undisclosed) won't be in the squad versus West Ham United on Sunday but should resume training soon after manager Nuno Espirito Santo told reporters, "Matt Doherty probabl...

Impact Considering Doherty has been an unused substitute five times this season, with just one appearance off the bench, his absence likely won't impact the majority of fantasy players. Even once cleared to play, the defender may be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Doherty picked up an injury over the international break and doesn't have a timeline to return, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

Impact Doherty has played just seven minutes this season, so his injury doesn't mean much for Tottenham. It's an unfortunate situation for him after being a regular at successful Wolves teams in prior seasons under Santo. At this point, it wouldn't be surprising if he was sent elsewhere in the transfer window.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 17 apps in first Spurs season Doherty recorded two assists in 17 appearances (13 starts) during the 2020/21 EPL season.

Impact Doherty arrived from Wolves before the season began, but it soon became clear he would spent most of the year alternating with Serge Aurier for starts at right-back. While both offer decent fantasy production, Aurier's value on both ends of the pitch was much higher, though both would benefit if they could lock down the starting spot for more than half of a season.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Man United, Spurs win big in relocated Europa League games

Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United took a big step toward the last 16 of the Europa League with a 4-0 “away” win over Spanish team Real Sociedad in Italy

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Matt Doherty to miss Tottenham vs Manchester City after positive COVID-19 test Matt Doherty will miss Tottenham's game with Manchester City after a positive COVID-19 test, reports Charlie Eccleshare. The right-back test...

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Handball rule draws widespread ire in penalty-dominated EPL

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho stormed down the tunnel after seeing his team concede a late equalizer from the penalty spot in a 1-1 draw against Newcastle

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Wolves sign Semedo from Barca, add to Portuguese connection

Wolverhampton demonstrated its new-found pull by signing Portugal defender Nelson Semedo from Barcelona in a deal worth up to 40 million euros ($46 million)

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

PREMIER LEAGUE 20-21: Guide to the 20 teams, key signings

The new Premier League season starts on Saturday with Liverpool beginning its title defense against Leeds, which was promoted as winners of the second-tier Championship

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

Doherty's arrival shouldn't be the end for Aurier at Spurs | Goal.com Matt Doherty joined from Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday but his arrival at Tottenham Hotspur doesn’t mean Serge Aurier has to depart.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • GOAL.COM

Defender Doherty joins Tottenham from Wolves for £15 million

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Matt Doherty from Premier League rivals Wolves on Sunday

AUGUST 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Report: Spurs strike £15M deal to sign Wolves right-back Doherty Tottenham Hotspur reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday to sign Irish right-back Matt Doherty for £15 million, accordi...

AUGUST 28, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

A decade of Doherty - the £75k bargain second only to Alexander-Arnold in stats Matt Doherty’s life changed aged 18 following a friendly against Wolves - despite, according to his father, having a ‘poor’ game

AUGUST 5, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Records assist against Palace Doherty took a shot and assisted a goal in Monday's 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace. He also made two clearances and won four of four tackles in the match.

Impact Doherty was excellent on Monday as he set up Daniel Podence's opening goal and kept his 12th clean sheet of the Premier League season. On Sunday, he will face third-placed Chelsea as Wolves try to cement a place in next season's Europa League.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE