RODRIGO BENTANCUR NEWS

Wins three tackles against Genoa Bentancur won eight duels and three of four tackles, had two interceptions and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 2-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Bentancur was not a big factor on offense, but he piled up stats in the passive phase. He is getting some run with Weston McKennie currently hurt, and he appears to have surpassed Adrien Rabiot in the pecking order in the midfield. He has logged three shots, three chances created, four tackles and four interceptions in the past three starts. Juventus will face Malmo at home in Champions League Wednesday and then visit Venezia Saturday.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in win Bentancur took a shot and created a chance in Tuesday's 2-0 victory against Salernitana. He also made two interceptions, a clearance and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Bentancur was back in the XI on Tuesday and looked solid as his side took care of Salernitana. He has a chance to make an impression on manager Massimiliano Allegri in midfield while Weston McKennie is out with a knee injury, and he will want to make his mark Sunday against 18th-placed Genoa.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Features against Bolivia Bentancur (knee) played the full 90 minutes in Tuesday's game versus Bolivia.

Impact Bentancur suffered a knee injury in the previous match, but he managed to shake it off in a hurry. He will be available for Saturday's clash against Lazio, although Weston McKennie surpassed him in the pecking order in the midfield in recent matches. He has posted three assists, ten chances created, 20 tackles and 16 interceptions in 12 appearances (ten starts).

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury with national team Bentancur subbed in the second half of the match against Argentina due to a blow to the knee, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Bentancur came up limping after a tackle and will take some tests to assess whether he sustained any structural damage and determine if he will report back to his side early.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in lone goal versus Roma Bentancur took one off-target shot, had one interception, created one scoring chance and picked up an assist in Sunday's 1-0 win over Roma.

Impact Bentancur collected a point as Moise Kean successfully deflected home his header, which he meant to direct toward the goal from close range. It is his third assist of the season, while he has added five shots, eight chances created, 15 tackles and 14 interceptions in eight games. Juventus will face Zenit away in Champions League Wednesday and then Inter next Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

8 for 8: Napoli extends perfect start with Osimhen's header

Victor Osimhen soared in for a towering header nine minutes from time and Napoli extended its perfect start to Serie A with a 1-0 win over Torino

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Brazil vs Colombia, Argentina vs Uruguay in WCup qualifying

Brazil takes on Colombia on Sunday while rivals Argentina host Uruguay in South American World Cup qualifying

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Provides assist against Malmo Bentancur sent in two inaccurate crosses, created two scoring chances, won three of three tackles and picked up an assist in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Malmo.

Impact Bentancur collected his second assist of the season by rerouting with his head a cross by Juan Cuadrado. He has added three shots, five chances created, eight tackles and eight interceptions in three appearances. Juventus will host Milan Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus beats Malmo 3-0 for 1st win since Ronaldo's exit

Juventus claimed its first win of the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era by beating Malmo 3-0 in the Champions League after a flurry of first-half goals

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

No Ronaldo, no wins for Juventus after losing at Napoli 2-1

No Cristiano Ronaldo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Napoli game Bentancur will miss Saturday's match versus Napoli as all the other Juventus South Americans, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Bentancur played his last game with Uruguay Friday morning and would have arrived to Italy very late. The coach will lean on Manuel Locatelli, Weston McKennie and Adrien Rabiot in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Empoli game Bentancur created two scoring chances, had two interceptions, won four duels and took one off-target shot in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Bentancur was not particularly impressive but he managed to pick up stats in multiple categories and contributed in both phases. He had an assist in the opener. Juventus will face Napoli away in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo starts on bench as Juventus wastes 2-goal lead

Massimiliano Allegri’s return to Juventus got off to a disappointing start as two mistakes from goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny saw his side relinquish an early two-goal lead to draw...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Juve beats Inter to keep alive CL bid, Atalanta qualifies

Juventus kept alive its Champions League qualification hopes by winning at Serie A champion Inter Milan 3-2

MAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Sent off versus Inter Bentancur had one interception and was booked twice in 55 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 win over Inter.

Impact Bentancur had an underwhelming performance and was sent off early in the second half on a harsh call by the referee. He closes his Serie A campaign with four assists, 29 created chances and 63 tackles in 33 appearances (27 starts). Arthur or Weston McKennie will take his place in the midfield next Sunday versus Bologna.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter beats Sassuolo 2-1 to go 11 points clear atop Serie A

Romelu Lukaku scored one goal and set up another as Inter Milan moved a step closer to its first Serie A title in more than a decade with a 2-1 win over Sassuolo

APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Inter moves 8 points clear at top as Milan, Juve drop points

Inter Milan’s title hopes have been given a boost as the league leader won and rivals AC Milan and Juventus both dropped points

APRIL 3, 2021 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Juventus, Dortmund injury fears ease ahead of CL

Juventus' injury problems are easing heading into the Champions League playoff against a beleaguered Porto

MARCH 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Barça has deficit to overcome to recover in Champions League

Barcelona seems like a different team to the one which lost 4-1 in the Champions League at home to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the round of 16

MARCH 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Bentancur tests positive for Covid-19 as Juventus midfield worries grow ahead of Porto last-16 match Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has tested positive for Covid-19, the club announced on Thursday.

MARCH 5, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Morata returns to set Juventus on way to 3-0 win over Spezia

Álvaro Morata has made a scoring return to help Juventus to a 3-0 win over Spezia and boost its faltering title defense

MARCH 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Fast start sees Porto stun Juventus 2-1 in Champions League

Porto scored at the start of each half to stun Juventus and beat the Italian side 2-1 in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Club-less Cavani out of Uruguay for World Cup qualifiers

Striker Edinson Cavani is the most notable absentee in Uruguay’s squad for the two opening rounds of World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Ecuador

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Ronaldo nets 2 but Juventus knocked out of CL by Lyon

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice but could not prevent Juventus from going out of the Champions League despite a 2-1 victory over Lyon in its rearranged second-leg match

AUGUST 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Suspended for Cagliari game Rabiot took two shots (one on target), had four interceptions and two successful take-ons and won seven duels in Sunday's 2-0 win over Sampdoria but will miss one due to yellow-car...

Impact Rabiot is in a pretty good run of form but will be forced to sit out Wednesday's road game versus Cagliari. He will likely be replaced by Rodrigo Bentancur, with Miralem Pjanic staying in the XI, otherwise they could turn to Aaron Ramsey.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE