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Maya Yoshida - Earns clean sheet versus France Yoshida had a clean sheet, three clearances and four dispossessions in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Japan.

Impact Yoshida and the Japan back line keep making the headlines at the Olympics holding second clean sheet in three matches while allowing merely one goal thus far. The skipper though offers very little in peripheral stats with clearances being the only category that he offers some steady numbers and he'll need to keep racking up shutouts in order to hold his fantasy value.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Depaoli - Recovered from injury Depaoli (shoulder) participated in Saturday's friendly against Castiglione, Sampdoria informed.

Impact Depaoli missed the final part of the last campaign because of a collarbone fracture, but he managed to heal during the off-season. He would have better chances to see regular playing time if he moved elsewhere, while he would be a back-up at Sampdoria.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maya Yoshida - Three clearances vs. South Africa Yoshida made three clearances and one interception during Wednesday's 1-0 win over South Africa.

Impact Yoshida was excellent to open the Olympics, shutting down South Africa and keeping the ball well away from his 18 yard box. The defender looked flawless throughout the match and is likely to have a spot in the starting XI Sunday, against Mexico.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Murru - Returns to Sampdoria Murru is back at Sampdoria after a loan spell at Torino.

Impact Murru had limited playing time in the past season, registering five shots, 21 crosses, 17 clearances and 12 interceptions in 14 appearances (seven starts). He will either leave or stay as a backup under the new coach.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jeison Murillo - Back at Sampdoria Murillo has returned to Sampdoria as Celta Vigo did not retain him after the loan spell.

Impact Murillo was a regular over the last season and a half, but the club did not pick their option to sign him permanently. He could be back later in the summer at a different fee. In any case, he is unlikely to stay at Sampdoria.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Heads back to Sampdoria Chabot has returned to Sampdoria after the loan spell at Spezia.

Impact Chabot has had a solit season, tallying 48 tackles, 37 interceptions and 42 clearances in 25 appearances (19 starts). He stated that he would like to stay at Sampdoria, which changed their coach compared to the last off-season.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Returns to Sampdoria Bonazzoli is back at Sampdoria after a six-month spell at Torino.

Impact Bonazzoli had his moments with Torino, notching two goals and two assists in 20 appearances (four starts). However, the management did not pick their option to sign him. New coach Roberto D'Aversa will decide whether or not keeping him at Sampdoria.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Fires in opener in loss to England Damsgaard scored on two shots (one on target) and added one chance created and three interceptions in Wednesday's 2-1 extra time defeat to England.

Impact Damsgaard fired in a sensational free kick to break the deadlock early and put his team ahead against the run of play. The youngster had a few good plays early in the match but quickly faded away leading to his eventual substitution. He flashed some enormous potential with a few brilliant displays and will end the campaign with two goals and one assist in five starts.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pickford's positioning at fault for Denmark's clever free-kick and wall routine? It's not that simple... Goalkeeping Matt Pyzdrowski analyses if there was anything Pickford could have done to prevent Mikkel Damsgaard's free-kick goal for Denmark

JULY 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mikkel Damsgaard scores epic goal against England Talk about an absolute stunner of a goal for Denmark going up against England in the first half of Wednesday's semifinal game. On a free kic...

JULY 7, 2021 • 12UP.COM

Mikkel Damsgaard - Takes two shots versus Czech Republic Damsgaard took two shots (both on target) and added two fouls drawn, two tackles (one won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win over Czech Republic.

Impact The Danes played mostly on the back foot here protecting their early lead and Damsgaard couldn't really shine this time around as he was a bit isolated at times. The playmaker though had magnificent goal and assist in his previous two matches and has a ton of upside in most formats. England however are still to concede a goal this tournament and will be a very tough match up for any offensive player from the Denmark squad.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Provides assist against Wales Damsgaard provided an assist, created three scoring chances, and put in one cross (one accurate) during Saturday's 4-0 win over Wales.

Impact Damsgaard linked up with Kasper Dolgberg for Denmark's first goal by hitting a short pass to Dolberg, which he was able to curl into the back of the net. Damsgaard scored in the last match and has become influential for a Denmark side that are hitting the right stride heading into a quarterfinal matchup against either Netherlands or Czech Republic.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard provides assist for Denmark's opener against Wales Mikkel Damsgaard provided the assist for Denmark's opening goal against Wales – and has starred throughout the first-half in Amsterdam.The w...

JUNE 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jakub Jankto - Rested in second half Tuesday Jankto was taken off at the break of Tuesday's match against England after producing two chances with two crosses.

Impact Jankto wasn't risked in the second half Tuesday with Czech Republic already guaranteed a spot in the knockout rounds. That said, he's yet to play more than 74 minutes in a match, which limits his overall fantasy value. Still, with a split role on set pieces, he's been active on the wing, producing seven chances and 16 crosses in three matches.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Curls home gem versus Russia Damsgaard scored on his lone shot and added three crosses (none accurate) and one dribble in Monday's 4-1 win over Russia.

Impact Damsgaard curled in a terrific shot to break the deadlock in the first half. The youngster has been solid in relief of Christian Eriksen mounting four shots, two chances created and four crosses already in just two starts along with his goal and will surely continue to hold the creative reins for the Danes in the elimination stages.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Russia 1-4 Denmark Mikkel Damsgaard scores a stunner in the first half for Denmark to give his country the 1-0 lead. Moments later, Yussuf Poulsen finds the ne...

JUNE 22, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Bartosz Bereszynski - Busy in draw Bereszynski logged five tackles (one won) and made five interceptions during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Spain in Group E.

Impact Bereszynski and Jan Bednarek as two of the three center-backs were integral in holding a dominant Spain team to another frustrating result. In Bereszynski's case, his seven tackles and eight interceptions through two matches won't bean much without clean sheets and wins, of which neither has been earned by the Polish just yet. The group stage finishes out against group leaders Sweden.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Jankto - Sends seven crosses in draw Friday Jankto had one shot (off target), two chances created, seven crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-1 draw to Croatia.

Impact Jankto remains very active for his team through two matches and delivered another solid stat haul. He's taken a shot in each affair while mounting five chances created and whopping 14 crosses already and set pieces also help him increase his numbers.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship

Squads for the European Championship

JUNE 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Fabio Quagliarella - Re-ups with Sampdoria Quagliarella has agreed to a one-year extension with Sampdoria, the club announced.

Impact Quagliarella was on an expiring contract but decide to continue with the team that has been his home since 2016. The 38-year-old striker was still productive in 2020/21, tallying 13 goals and one assist in 33 games (25 starts).

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaston Ramirez - Does not feature versus Parma Ramirez (ankle) was an unused sub in Saturday's 3-0 win over Parma.

Impact Ramirez was available following a short absence, but the coach did not field him. His playing time has been spotty in 2020/2021, where he concluded with four assists, 55 crosses and 22 chances created in 25 appearances (ten starts).

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Silva - Returns versus Parma Silva (knee) committed one foul in 17 minutes in Saturday's 3-0 win over Parma.

Impact Silva worked his way back after missing two matches, but he did not see a lot of minutes. He was a regular in his first year in Italy, recording 49 tackles, 30 interceptions and ten chances created in 24 matches (18 starts).

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Colley - Scores vs. Parma Colley recorded one goal on his lone shot in a 3-0 win Saturday versus Parma.

Impact Colley will finish the 2020-21 Serie A season with two goals across 29 games. Obviously, this is not a highly bad tally considering his role. Colley recorded 68 interceptions and 29 blocks as one of Sampdoria's primary center-backs.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Gabbiadini - Scores in finale Gabbiadini recorded one goal on three shots (one on goal) in a 3-0 win Saturday versus Parma.

Impact Gabbiadini finished this calendar year with three goals and two assists across 13 games. Unfortunately for him, those are not promising tallies heading into his age-30 campaign next season.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Quagliarella - Scores again Quagliarella scored one goal on three shots (one on goal) in a 3-0 win Saturday versus Parma.

Impact Quagliarella has scored in back-to-back games. The forward will finish this campaign with 13 goals, an improvement of his goal tally he recorded last season (11). Quagliarella showed no major decline at 38 years old.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE