ANGEL DI MARIA NEWS

World Cup 2022 Group C Team Guides: Argentina

Argentina aren't just the favorites to win Group C; they're also among the favorites to win the World Cup because of Lionel Messi.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Swings in two crosses against Juventus Di Maria won two duels, had one successful take-on, and sent in two inaccurate crosses and one corner kick in 26 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Di Maria didn't do much in the final tune-up before the World Cup and has been carefully handled after his latest thigh injury. He has posted one goal, four assists, nine shots (two on target), and 17 crosses (five accurate) in ten appearances (five starts) in the first half of the campaign. Juventus will face Cremonese away on January 4.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Verona Di Maria created one scoring chance and had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), and one corner in 21 minutes in Thursday's 1-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Di Maria got more minutes and did a little more than in his first game after the injury, but his playing time is unlikely to grow by much in Sunday's home game versus Lazio. He's up to one goal, four assists, nine shots (two on target), and then chances in the season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins one duel versus Inter Di Maria (thigh) had one tackle (zero won) and 13 touches in nine minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win over Inter Milan.

Impact Di Maria looked okay in his return from the latest thigh problem, but he didn't get much action. His minutes will likely continue to be monitored to avoid physical problems before the World Cup. He has scored once and assisted four times so far, logging seven shots (two on target) and nine chances created in eight appearances. Juventus will face Verona away Thursday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Inter Di Maria (hamstring) is in Juventus' match day squad for Sunday's Derby d'Italia against Inter Milan.

Impact Di Maria has been dealing with a thigh injury for the last few weeks but he is fit enough Sunday to be in the match day squad for the first time since Oct. 11 and could see some playing time off the bench against Inter.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Inter clash Di Maria (thigh) is expected to return in Sunday's game versus Inter, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Di Maria has been in and out of the infirmary in the last couple of months, but he had already resumed training regularly prior to Wednesday's game versus PSG. He will likely be eased into action considering his repeated injuries, but Juventus are currently very short-handed offensively. He has logged one goal, four assists, seven shots (two on target), and nine chances created in seven appearances.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23, 2022

Will miss three weeks Di Maria has suffered a biceps femoris strain in the right thigh and will need 20 days to recover, Juventus announced.

Impact Di Maria will be out until the end of the month and will sit out multiple fixtures considering the packed schedule. Arkadiusz Milik will likely be the main beneficiary from the absence, as it happened in previous instances when he was sidelined. Juan Cuadrado, Weston McKennie, and Matias Soule will man the right flank while Di Maria recovers.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off holding hamstring Di Maria (hamstring) came off with an apparent hamstring injury during the 24th minute of Tuesday's clash with Maccabi Haifa.

Impact Di Maria pulled up after a short sprint and was unable to carry on coming off in tears holding his right hamstring. The forward has dealt with a plethora of muscular injuries previously and his reaction doesn't bode well. Arkadiusz Milik was brought on to replace Di Maria, and would figure to get more playing time up top if Di Maria misses any stretch of time. Di Maria is a heavy doubt for Saturday's trip to Torino.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears domestic suspension Di Maria completed his Serie A suspension in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Di Maria had to sit out two games because he elbowed an opponent in the chest. He's coming off his best showing since the opener, as he tallied three assists versus Maccabi Haifa midweek. While he's poised to be a linchpin of the formation, which will likely impact Arkadiusz Milik and Juan Cuadrado's playing time, he'll have to be managed occasionally since he has already suffered two separate thigh injuries. He has recorded one goal, four helpers, seven chances created, and 12 crosses (four accurate) in six matches. Juventus will visit Maccabi Haifa in Champions League Tuesday and then Torino Saturday.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides three assists against Maccabi Haifa Di Maria created six scoring chances and assisted thrice to go with three shots (zero on goal) and five crosses (two accurate) in Wednesday's 3-1 win versus Maccabi Haifa.

Impact Di Maria dominated the game, springing Adrien Rabiot and Dusan Vlahovic loose with great through balls on the first two goals, and then finding the Frenchman with a corner kick to seal the game. He's now up to one goal and four assists in the season. He will finish up serving his suspension in Saturday's clash against Milan.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Manchester derby in EPL; Benzema back for Madrid

Manchester United heads to local rival Manchester City on a four-match winning run and needing a plan to stop the irrepressible Erling Haaland

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended for two matches Di Maria has been banned for two games for hitting an opponent in the chest with an elbow, the League announced.

Impact Di Maria will have to skip the matches against Bologna and Milan barring a successful appeal, which is unlikely in these cases. In the meantime, he will feature in the Champions League tilts against Maccabi Haifa. Juan Cuadrado and Arkadiusz Milik will replace him domestically.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets sent off Sunday Di Maria was sent off after 40 minutes of Sunday's match against Monza.

Impact Di Maria has only started on a few occasions this season due to some muscular issues but was dismissed before the end of the first half. While he's out for at least one game, Juan Cuadrado should return to the starting lineup on the right wing from his own suspension.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in well versus Benfica Di Maria (thigh) had one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-2 defeat against Benfica.

Impact Di Maria was used as a sub as anticipated and tried to engineer a late comeback, but it fell short. If fit enough, he will be back in the XI in Sunday's away game versus Monza, especially given Arkadiusz Milik and Juan Cuadrado's suspensions. He has tallied one goal, one assist, five crosses (one accurate), and three shots (two accurate).

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PSG offloads many players but misses out on signing Skriniar

French champion Paris Saint-Germain offloaded several players on a busy last day of the transfer window but missed out on signing Inter Milan’s central defender Milan Skriniar

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Man United, Liverpool meet in heavyweight EPL game

Manchester United hosts Liverpool for what is historically the biggest game in English soccer

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angel Di Maria's Juventus debut: Goal, assist, rabona, injury Angel di Maria had an eventful debut for Juventus but had to be withdrawn after an hour with a twinge in his adductor

AUGUST 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Diagnosed with strain Di Maria suffered a low-grade adductor longus strain in the Sassuolo game and will be re-evaluated in ten days, Juventus announced.

Impact Di Maria is poised to miss at least the next four matches and will try to come back before the September break. Filip Kostic will be first in line to fill in for him, while Juan Cuadrado will man the right flank after covering a few different roles in the opener. Also Moise Kean could get some extra minutes depending on the scheme.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shines but subs off against Sassuolo Di Maria scored a goal, provided an assist, took two shots (one on target) and created one chance before leaving Monday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo at the 66th minute due to an adducto...

Impact Di Maria broke the deadlock in the first half with a slightly scuffed volley that became uncatchable for Andrea Consigli and assisted Dusan Vlahovic with a square ball in the second half. On the other hand, he pulled up after a sprint and asked to come out clutching the upper part of his thigh. He's headed for some tests in short order, the coach informed. Juventus will face Sampdoria away next Monday. If Di Maria couldn't go, Filip Kostic would likely make the XI, with Juan Cuadrado manning the right flank.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Juventus Di Maria has agreed to a one-year contract with Juventus, the team announced.

Impact Di Maria left PSG at the end of his previous deal. He registered five goals, eight assists, 55 chances and 129 crosses (36 accurate) in 36 appearances (22 starts) last season, proving to still have plenty of gas in the tank. He has a clear pathway to major minutes since Paulo Dybala, Federico Bernardeschi and Alvaro Morata have all left the club.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PSG hires Galtier as new coach after sacking Pochettino

Christophe Galtier became Paris Saint-Germain’s seventh coach in 11 years under the club’s ambitious Qatari-backed ownership on Tuesday, with Mauricio Pochettino becoming the fourt...

JULY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi inspires Argentina to 3-0 Finalissima win over Italy

Argentina collected the first Finalissima trophy on Wednesday by beating Italy 3-0, with Lionel Messi tallying two assists.

JUNE 1, 2022