MATTEO GUENDOUZI NEWS

Contributes defensively Guendouzi made two interceptions and three clearances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Milan.

Impact Gunedouzi contributed defensively by finishing with the second most interceptions on the team and tying for the team-high with three clearances. The midfielder has a goal involvement to go along with five shots, two chances created and seven clearances in his last three appearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in 2-0 win Guendouzi scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Lecce. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minut...

Impact Guendouzi scored his second goal of the season as he helped his side to a 2-0 victory over Lecce. He took four shots in the game, which is the most he has taken in any game this year. He also put three shots on target which was his first time putting more than one on target this season.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Guendouzi had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately and blocking two shots during Monday's 2-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Guendouzi set up Gustav Isaksen in the 65th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Lazio in blocks. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder as he's combined for two shots, five chances created and four crosses over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Paltry in Pisa meeting Guendouzi registered one cross (zero accurate), one interception and one chance created in Thursday's 0-0 draw versus Pisa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 75th minu...

Impact Guendouzi picked up a small amount of stats on both ends but wasn't as impactful as in some of the previous tilts. He's routinely a two-way contributor and has recorded three shots (zero on target), six chances created, five tackles (two won) and five interceptions in his last five showings, with no goal contributions.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances versus Juventus. Guendouzi had two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate), one clearance and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Juventus.

Impact Guendouzi showed up offensively, setting a new season high in key passes, but his teammates didn't cash in. He has registered three shots (zero accurate), five chances created, six crosses (three accurate) and four tackles (two won) in his last four displays, with no goal contributions. He failed to record an interception after logging three in his three previous displays.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala scores his 1st league goal since February to help lift Roma to Serie A summit

Paulo Dybala shows he has fully recovered from his latest injury with a stunning goal to give Roma a 1-0 win at Sassuolo that sends the Giallorossi to the top of Serie A with Napol...

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Serves suspension Guendouzi completed a two-game ban in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Torino.

Impact Guendouzi will return versus Atalanta on October 19 and will replace either Toma Basic or Boulaye Dia in the XI, as the coach could go back to a more defensive-minded scheme. He has scored once and posted four shots (two on target), four key passes, four crosses (one accurate) and six tackles (two won) in four appearances.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for two matches Guendouzi has been hit with a two-man suspension for insulting the official at the end of the Roma clash, the League announced.

Impact Guendouzi will be sidelined for the games against Genoa and Torino. Lazio are expected to reintegrate Toma Basic and perhaps change their scheme since they are dealing with several absences in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Homegrown Pellegrini scores derby winner after being stripped of Roma's captaincy

Stripped of the captaincy

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Sent off after Roma game Guendouzi recorded two crosses (zero accurate), one interception and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma and was expelled after the final whistle for arguing with the r...

Impact Guendouzi didn't have a particularly impactful showing on either end and protested too much after the end of the tilt. He risks a multi-game suspension depending on what he said to the officials. Lazio will be hoping that at least one between Nicolo Rovella (groin) and Fisayo-Bashiru recovers for Monday's away game versus Genoa, or they'll be severely depleted in the midfield since Reda Belahayne was red-carded as well.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in Verona tilt Guendouzi scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), three tackles (one won) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win against Verona.

Impact Guendouzi broke the deadlock very early, slotting it home at the end of a great channel run. He hit the net just once in the entire last season, adding three assists. He has registered four shots (two on target), two key passes and four tackles (one won) so far.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic sweeps aside transfer speculation with another goal for Juventus

Dusan Vlahovic scored for the second consecutive game and Juventus won 1-0 at Genoa in Serie A

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Lands a shot Guendouzi generated one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Como. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 75th minute.

Impact Guendouzi was not able to break through but landed his squad's only shot on target of the match. Meanwhile, he recorded a shot on target in only nine of his 37 league appearances last season. On the other hand, he had just 22 completed passes in the loss, a mark that he surpassed in all but two league games last year.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Guendouzi in demand! Newcastle and Aston Villa do battle over ex-Arsenal midfielder with €50m release clause | Goal.com US Newcastle and Aston Villa are both interested in signing Matteo Guendouzi from Lazio this summer, per a new report.

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