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Solid against Bologna De Ligt had one block, one interception and two clearances and won four duels in Saturday's 2-0 win over Bologna.

Impact De Ligt contributed to the clean sheet with another tidy performance in the back and completely blanketed Marko Arnautovic. He has posted 19 tackles, 18 interceptions, nine blocks and 64 clearances in 19 matches, with eight clean sheets. Juventus will host Cagliari Tuesday.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Venezia De Ligt had two interceptions and six clearances, won six duels and created three scoring chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact De Ligt had a good performance in the back even though Juventus' streak of clean sheets came to an end and he was a menace on set pieces in the opposing box, easily setting a new season-high in chances. He has recorded 17 tackles, 17 interceptions and 72 clearances in 18 matches, with seven clean sheets. Juventus will face Bologna away Saturday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots against Genoa De Ligt took three shots (all on target), had one interception and one clearance and won three duels in Sunday's 2-0 win over Genoa.

Impact De Ligt was busier in the opposite box than in his own, but Salvatore Sirigu denied a pair of his well-taken headers. He has scored once and logged 17 tackles, 15 interceptions and 46 clearances in 17 matches, with seven clean sheets. Juventus will face Malmo at home in Champions League Wednesday and then visit Venezia Saturday.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stout versus Lazio De Ligt had six clearances, two blocks and one interception and won two duels in Saturday's 2-0 win over Lazio.

Impact De Ligt contributed to the victory and to the clean sheet with an ordinate display in the back, as Lazio failed to create many clear-cut chances. He is poised for a run of starts with Giorgio Chiellini on the mend. He has logged 13 tackles, 13 interceptions and 43 clearances in 14 matches, with five clean sheets. Juventus will visit Chelsea in Champions League Tuesday and then host Atalanta Saturday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Commanding against Fiorentina De Ligt won nine duels, had five clearances and one interception and took two off-target shots in Saturday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact De Ligt led the backline with both Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini not in the XI and did a nice job on Dusan Vlahovic. He has posted one goal, 13 tackles, 12 interceptions and 37 clearances in 11 matches, with four clean sheets. Juventus will face Lazio away after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Zenit De Ligt (thigh) won eight duels, had four clearances, drew one foul and sent in one inaccurate cross in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Zenit.

Impact De Ligt was not hampered by a thigh problem that cost him one game and put up his usual numbers in the back, contributing to keeping the opponents in check and to the clean sheet. He has posted 10 tackles, seven interceptions, 27 cleraances and three blocks in nine games. Juventus will face Inter away Sunday.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will start against Zenit De Ligt is fully fit and will get the start in Wednesday's game versus Zenit, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact De Ligt missed the previous game but his thigh injury was not severe. He will relieve Giorgio Chiellini, who has trouble dealing with the short turnaround. The coach added that Daniele Rugani would have started if De Ligt was not available. The Dutchman has scored once and added ten tackles, seven interceptions and 23 clearances, contributing to two clean sheets in eight games.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injuries De Ligt took some tests today, which ruled out a thigh strain, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact De Ligt is questionable for the midweek game versus Zenit, but he should not be out for long. Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini should start again in the Champions League bout.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Roma clash De Ligt will miss Sunday's match versus Roma due to a thigh injury that will be evaluated in the next couple of days, Sky Sport reports.

Impact De Light is also considered in doubt for Wednesday's match versus Zenit. Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci will pair up in the back with De Ligt sidelined.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Old rivals: Mourinho meets Allegri in Serie A throwback

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OCTOBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Wins eight duels versus Torino De Ligt created one scoring chance, drew two fouls, won eight duels and had three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact De Ligt had a stout performance in the back, contributing the first clean sheet for Juventus in domestic play. He has logged ten tackles, seven interceptions, 23 clearances and three blocks in eight matches. Juventus will host Roma in two weeks.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy versus Sampdoria De Ligt had five clearances and three interceptions, won three duels and took one shot on target in Sunday's 3-2 win over Sampdoria.

Impact De Ligt had a pretty good display in the back, but Juventus continues to concede, limiting the appeal of their defenders. He has tallied six tackles, six interceptions, 16 clearances and two blocks in six games thus far, with no clean sheets. Juventus will host Chelsea in Champions League Wednesday and then visit Torino next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Spezia De Ligt took two shots (one on target), won two of two tackles and nine duels and scored a goal in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Spezia.

Impact De Ligt capped off the Juventus comeback in the second half by pouncing on a ball in the box on a corner kick. It is his first goal for the season. He had scored just once in the entire previous campaign. He has posted six tackles, three interceptions and 11 clearances in five matches. He will continue to alternate with Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini in the back. Juventus will host Sampdoria Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus gets 1st victory of Serie A season, AC Milan wins

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Puts up stats against Empoli De Ligt took two off-target shots, had six clearances and one block and won six duels in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact De Ligt had a decent performance in the back and thwarted few dangerous actions with timely interventions. However, Juventus were unable to keep a clean sheet for the second match in a row. They will visit Napoli in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike against Udinese De Ligt had two blocks, two clearances and one interception and won three duels in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Udinese.

Impact De Ligt had a tidy performance picking up stats in most defensive categories and had no role on the two goals allowed, which came on two blunders by Wojciech Szczesny. Juventus will host Empoli Saturday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off for DOGSO De Ligt was sent off in the 55th minute of Sunday's match against the Czech Republic for Denial of a Goal Scoring Opportunity (DOGSO).

Impact De Ligt will miss Netherlands' next match in international competition after batting a ball before the onrushing attacker could move into the box. It's a big blow for the Dutch to effectively lose their top defender for half the match and it resulted in the team's exit in a surprising loss to Czech Republic.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Depay, Dumfries score, Netherlands tops Austria at Euro 2020

Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries scored a goal each to give the Netherlands a 2-0 victory over Austria and a spot in the round of 16 at the European Championship

JUNE 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Leads Holland in clearances De Ligt took one shot (on goal),blocked a shot, made two tackles (winning one) and three clearances during Thursday's 2-0 win over Austria.

Impact De Ligt helped the Netherlands keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back three. The center back finished with the second highest amount of tackles on the team, while leading Holland in tackles and blocks in the win.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Thursday De Ligt (groin) will start Thursday's match against Austria, confirmed manager Frank de Boer.

Impact De Ligt missed the opener with a lingering groin issue, but it looks like he's good to go and will be in the XI Thursday. Netherlands don't have the most consistent defense and that was seen against Ukraine, and Austria will be similarly difficult to lock down.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad Sunday De Ligt (groin) is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Ukraine.

Impact De Ligt was expected to be ready for Sunday's match after returning to training earlier in the week, but he may have suffered a setback with his groin issue. In his place, youngster Jurrien Timber is getting a start in a three-man back line.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Athletic's 10 Euro stars: Matthijs de Ligt - he's not your ordinary footballer Matthijs de Ligt does not fit the stereotype of a prodigious footballer - but without Virgil van Dijk his country needs him more than ever

JUNE 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back in training De Ligt (groin) returned to training Tuesday ahead of the June 13 Euro match against Ukraine.

Impact It's a good sign for De Ligt, who gets another five days to build up his strength and return to full fitness. It's not guaranteed he'll be 100 percent healthy, but if he's training in some part already, he should be ready to start against Ukraine in the first group match.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses friendly De Ligt isn't available for Sunday's friendly against Georgia due to a groin issue suffered Saturday, manager Frank de Boer told the media.

Impact De Ligt is as close to a lock among the defensive starters for the Dutch team at the Euros, but even a low-grade strain could limit his availability for the entire group stage and longer. Daley Blind has been given the first chance to fill the gap left by De Ligt at center-back, though Joel Veltman is another option as well.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EURO 2020: Phil Foden leads continent's young stars

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JUNE 2, 2021 • Associated Press

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