OCTOBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MIRALEM PJANIC MIDFIELDER - NO TEAM
MIDFIELDER - NO TEAM
Miralem Pjanic insists it was his decision to leave Barcelona Bosnian midfielder Miralem Pjanic insists it was his choice to leave Barcelona in September.
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
To stay with Barca Pjanic will stay with Barcelona to start the season, according to manager Xavi Hernandez via Alfredo Martinez of Onda Cero.
Impact Pjanic spent last season on loan at Besiktas but despite his backstory as an expensive signing when the squad didn't need one, he's still proven he deserves a chance. Whether this results in substantial minutes is a different story, but he should at least be able to rotate with Gavi and Franck Kessie in midfield.
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Creates three chances in loss Pjanic had one off-target shot, created three chances, sent in three crosses (two accurate) and drew four fouls during Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Ajax.
Impact Pjanic showed his usual class in the middle of the park, being Besiktas' main initiator on the offensive end and racking up a team-high three chances created. With his side already eliminated from European competition this year, the midfielder will finish his campaign during Dec. 7 visit to Borussia Dortmund.
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Active in league action Pjanic started and played 46 minutes during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Alanyaspor.
Impact Pjanic has been back in the starting XI in the Super Lig, and should be fully fit for Wednesday's clash with Ajax. Pjanic will be crucial as he looks to breakout against a dominant Ajax side. This is the hardest match of the group stage for Pjanic, but he should be fully fit for it.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Sporting Pjanic (undisclosed) will be out for Wednesday's clash with Sporting, after failing to make the preliminary squad.
Impact Pjanic will be out Wednesday though it's not clear what the injury is. The star midfielder will hope to return to league action before a Nov. 24 clash with Ajax. Pjanic will likely be replaced in midfield by the returning Atiba Hutchinson.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist against Sporting Pjanic took a shot and assisted a goal in Tuesday's 4-1 Champions League defeat against Sporting Lisbon. He created three chances overall in the match.
Impact Pjanic grabbed his second Champions League assist of the season on Tuesday from a corner kick, but it wasn't enough to earn a result. With three defeats so far through three Champions League games, he faces an uphill battle to qualify for the next round. Next up is the return fixture in Lisbon on Nov. 3.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Sporting Pjanic (strain) will be in the starting XI to face Sporting CP on Tuesday, per UEFA.com.
Impact Pjanic missed Beskitas' previous UCL clash but is back fit following his muscular injury. In the opening match of the Group Stage, the midfielder recorded one assist, five crosses (three accurate) and three corners and should provide top-half fantasy value Tuesday.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 4, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Out of initial squad list Pjanic (muscle) failed to make the preliminary squad for Tuesday's clash with Ajax.
Impact Pjanic won't travel to Amsterdam with the rest of the team, failing to make the preliminary squad with a muscle injury. The midfielder is the clear leader in the squad and will be a huge loss. He will hope to return before the Oct. 19 clash at home against Sporting.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up assist Wednesday Pjanic registered one assist, five crosses (four accurate) and three corners against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.
Impact Pjanic was second in crosses for the club and took all but one of the team's corners. The midfielder should continue to serve as the primary corner taker heading into the next Group Stage clash with Ajax on Sept. 28, making him a top-half fantasy target.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Loaned to Besiktas Pjanic has joined Besiktas on a season-long loan from Barcelona, the club announced Friday.
Impact Pjanic barely made an impact in his first year at Barcelona, making just 12 starts combined in La Liga and the Champions League. He now moves to Turkey on-loan with Besiktas for this season.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of team Pjanic didn't make the team sheet for Saturday's match at Athletic Club.
Impact Pjanic has been cited as the recent example of bad transfer business for a player who doesn't want to be at this club, and now he isn't getting selected as he's likely to transfer away from Barca or not play at all. As one of a few in this situation, it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 24, 2020 • BEINSPORTS.COM
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OCTOBER 24, 2020 • GOAL.COM
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