MATTEO GUENDOUZI NEWS

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JULY 3 • GOAL.COM

Features on bench Thursday Guendouzi (ankle) featured on the bench in Thursday's 5-4 defeat in the semi final of the Nations League against Spain, confirming his injury was only minor.

Impact Guendouzi was dealing with an ankle injury earlier this week which needed treatment by the medical staff of the French national team on Tuesday, but that injury revealed to be minor since he was available on the bench for Thursday's game. His next chance to feature on the pitch will come against Germany on Sunday for the Petite Final of the Nations League.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle pain Guendouzi (ankle) is dealing with some pain and received treatment on Tuesday, the French team posted.

Impact Guendouzi felt ankle pain after Monday's training with the French team ahead of the Final Four starting on Thursday against Spain. He received treatment on his ankle Tuesday with the hope to be fit for the semifinal against La Roja. Guendouzi has started two of the last three games for France, so if he can't start the game, a change will have to be made with Adrien Rabiot likely replacing him in midfield.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well in Juventus match Guendouzi registered one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), two tackles (one won) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Guendouzi had a well-rounded display, as he often does, and was one of the main creators for his side. He has logged multiple tackles in his seven of his last five displays, totaling 16 (nine won) and posting 12 key passes, seven shots (three on target) and five crosses (one accurate) during such a stretch, with one helper.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances versus Roma Guendouzi had one shot (one on goal), two tackles (one won), one clearance and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Guendouzi was okay on both ends in a match that didn't have a lot of offense and put together a well-rounded stat line. He has registered six crosses (one accurate), five key passes, eight tackles (three won) and six interceptions in his last five outings.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Serves disqualification Guendouzi completed a one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Guendouzi will be back against Roma on Sunday and get the nod over Reda Belhayane in the midfield. He has assisted once and added four key passes, seven tackles (five won), four interceptions and 13 clearances in his last five showings.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Atalanta clash Guendouzi won one of two tackles and had two interceptions, three clearances and three blocks and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's

Impact Guendouzi had a fine defensive performance, but it didn't suffice to completely stop the opponents. He'll miss the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Matias Vecino or Reda Belahyane will replace him in the midfield against Atalanta on Sunday.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Cagliari game Guendouzi (illness) had one cross (one on target), one corner, one interception and one clearance in Monday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Guendouzi wasn't affected by a recent bout with the flu but didn't fill it up on either end. He has assisted twice and tallied eight chances created, nine crosses (two accurate), thee tackles and five interceptions in his last five displays.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Guendouzi (illness) is in the starting Xi for Monday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Guendouzi has cleared his illness ahead of Monday's match, with the midfielder fit enough to see the start. He should continue in a starting role now that he is fit, starting in 26 of his 27 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Cagliari game Guendouzi (illness) was spotted in training following the Braga game and is set to return versus Cagliari on Monday, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Guendouzi has recuperated from an illness that sidelined him midweek and will most likely re-form the midfield pair with Nicolo Rovella. He has totaled two assists, 11 key passes, nine crosses and four interceptions in his last five displays.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for UEL tilt Guendouzi won't be available Thursday due to a fever, coach Marco Baroni announced.

Impact Guendouzi won't make the trip because he's under the weather and will look to recuperate for Monday's away game versus Cagliari. The boss implied Mario Gila could adapt to the midfield since Nicolo Rovella is suspended.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss Braga match Guendouzi wasn't spotted in training Wednesday and is unlikely to be selected for Thursday's match versus Braga, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Guendouzi is poised to get a breather in a meaningless game for his side, which has already secured a top-eight finish. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will take his spot in the midfield.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate against Como Guendouzi assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), three interceptions and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Guendouzi recorded his second assist of the season by picking out Boulaye Dia in the box, and his teammate did the rest with a fancy move and shot. He has posted four attempts (one on target), eight key passes, three tackles (one won) and six interceptions in the last five rounds.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Genoa game Guendouzi (toe) created one scoring chance, won one of two tackles and had one interception and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Guendouzi logged full minutes after being rested midweek, and while he didn't put up many stats, he was pretty well-rounded. He has recorded five key passes, five clearances, eight tackels (four won) and three shots (two on target) in his last five appearances, scoring once.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting after missing mid week Guendouzi (toe) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Genoa.

Impact Guendouzi returns as expected from a toe injury which kept him out of mid week action in the Europa League. The midfielder has started every Serie A match this season scoring once as a defensive minded option in the middle of the pitch.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning against Genoa Guendouzi (toe) will be available and likely start versus Genoa on Sunday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Guendouzi was spared midweek due to a knock but mostly out of precaution than because he aggravated his injury versus Juventus. He'll probably draw the nod over Matias Vecino. He has notched one goal, three shots (two on target), four key passes, six tackles (three won) and five clearances in his last five starts.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Twente game Guendouzi (toe) won't be involved midweek to allow him to heal fully, coach Marco Baroni announced.

Impact Guendouzi played through a toe issue over the weekend and will be load managed a few days later to avoid setback and be ready for the following Serie A tilts. Matias Vecino will likely replace him in the midfield.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Juventus Guendouzi (toe) had two shots (one on goal), one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Guendouzi got the nod and played 67 minutes after getting hurt with France but had a low-wattage performance perhaps due to the effects of the knock. He has tallied four key passes, three shots (two on target) and six tackles (three won) in his last four appearances, scoring once.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Guendouzi (toe) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Juventus.

Impact Guendouzi is back with the team after having a slight injury while with France, lining up in the starting XI Saturday. He has now started in all but one match since joining the club and should continue in that role moving forward now that he is fit.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Juventus tilt Guendouzi (toe) skipped only half a practice after getting hurt and was tested among the starters Friday, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Guendouzi avoided a fracture and shouldn't be limited in any fashion after getting dinged up in a France game. He has scored once and added eight key passes, four crosses (one accurate) and nine tackles (four won) in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knock Guendouzi will take need some tests due to a potential toe injury, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Impact Guendouzi suffered the issue playing with France and is considered at risk for Saturday's clash with Juventus, although only the upcoming exams will better clarify the situation. Matias Vecino (thigh) could take his place in that event.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Torino Guendouzi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Torino.

Impact Guendouzi had his usual energetic and well-rounded showing and broke the deadlock early with a surgical finish while trailing the action on a feed by Nuno Tavares, opening his seasonal account. He has tallied seven shots (two on target), five key passes and seven tackels (four won) in his last five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots in loss Guendouzi registered five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Fiorentina. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...

Impact Guendouzi exploded with five shots Sunday after recording just one across his first four starts. Similarly, he created three chances after recording one during his first four starts. While that production did not result in any goal contributions, it was still a very productive match for the midfielder.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three interceptions agaisnt Milan Guendouzi generated one tackle (one won), two clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-2 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Guendouzi had to play a more conservative role than usual since the coach opted for a very aggressive formation in this one. He hasn't done much in the final third so far, tallying one off-target shot, two inaccurate crosses, three tackles and six clearances in three contests.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads line defensively Guendouzi recorded one tackle (one won) and four clearances in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Venezia.

Impact Guendouzi led the Lazio backline with four clearances Sunday as they were able to keep the Venezia attack largely at bay during their 3 - 1 victory. Guendouzi is looking to build on his successful first season with Lazio in which he made 33 appearances (27 starts), scored twice, supplied three assists and contributed to six clean sheet efforts.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE