ANGEL DI MARIA NEWS

Takes three shots off bench Di Maria had three shots (two on target) and one dribble in 45 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 3-1 win over St. Etienne.

Impact Di Maria had some good chances off the bench but it seems clear he's out form at the moment after missing from positions he would usually score. The winger has now started just once in last four matches and will likely remain mostly limited for the time being with everyone up front healthy.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns caution off bench Sunday Di Maria received a yellow card in 16 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Nantes.

Impact Di Maria hasn't been in his best form of late and the return of Neymar could see him in a reserve role more and more often moving forward.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in UCL victory Di Maria had three shots (off target), one chance created and four fouls committed in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Di Maria was surprisingly quiet here despite a dominant performance for Parisians. The winger has been significantly behind his other two counterparts up front lately in both performances and production and the return of Neymar could start eating up of Di Maria's playing time a lot. The winger is now without a goal or an assist in seven straight appearances since early December.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappe saves PSG with late goal in 1-0 win over Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe has saved his team again with a brilliant solo goal deep into injury time as Paris Saint-Germain beat Real Madrid 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-...

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns off bench in win Di Maria played 24 minutes off the bench in Friday's 1-0 win over Rennes.

Impact Di Maria wasn't apparently healthy enough for a start here but he was likely preserved mostly for the next week's UCL clash with Real and should be full go for that outing. The winger has been productive in peripheral stats but has merely tallied one assist with no goals over his past eight matches.2

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Rennes clash Di Maria (knock) wasn't included in the medical report and should be available for Friday's match versus Rennes.

Impact Di Maria has apparently suffered just a minor knock and with Neymar still out the former should slot on the wing without missing more time. He's only notched one goal and one assist since October but has racked up seven shots, 11 chances created and 33 crosses over his past three full matches and has been knocking on the door for a big one.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off with knock Di Maria was brought off the pitch holding his right calf/ankle during Sunday's 5-1 win over Lille.

Impact Di Maria came off holding his calf/ankle, but after the match manager Mauricio Pochettino said it was just a "leg knock." While that's reassuring his manager went on to mention that he was uncertain how much time Di Maria could miss. If Di Maria can make a full return to training he should be right back in the starting XI against Rennes on Friday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Messi scores as leader PSG wins 5-1 at defending champ Lille

Lionel Messi had one of his best games for Paris Saint-Germain as the runaway leader profited from bad goalkeeping to win 5-1 at defending champion Lille and move 13 points clear i...

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates four chances in 4-0 rout Di Maria had one shot (off target), four chances created, eight crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 4-0 win over Reims.

Impact Di Maria is now without a goal or an assist in four straight matches but has kept busy in that period after racking up eight shots, 11 chances created and 34 crosses. Even with the return of Lionel Messi Di Maria should keep starting on regular basis with Neymar still sidelined.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gouiri delivers for Nice; Messi back as PSG routs Reims

Amine Gouiri scored with a Panenka penalty kick and delivered an assist for Nice to beat Metz 2-0 and return to second place in the French league

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sends 10 crosses versus Brest Di Maria had one shot (off target), four chances created, 10 crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over Brest.

Impact With Neymar and Lionel Messi both missing Angel Di Maria immediately slotted in the starting XI in his return. The winger has just one assist with no goals over his past six starts but has been productive in peripheral stats over that period.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham irked as Arsenal gets EPL derby match called off

Tottenham has called for “clarity and consistency” from the Premier League after Arsenal’s request to call off the north London derby because of a lack of senior players available...

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Probable against Brest Di Maria (COVID-19) wasn't mentioned in the injury report and could be available for Saturday's match versus Brest.

Impact None of Bitumazala, Angel Di Maria, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Julian Draxler, Danilo, Layvin Kurzawa and Sergio Rico were added to the report and must be back in training and available for selection. The winger could be slotted in the lineup right away if healthy enough given the absences of Neymar and Lionel Messi though Parisians are loaded on every position and could afford to ease him off the bench here which would allow Mauro Icardi another start up front.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PSG calls off trip to Qatar, Saudi Arabia because of COVID

Paris Saint-Germain has called off its upcoming trip to the Persian Gulf region because of coronavirus concerns

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG grabs late 1-1 draw at Lyon, second-place Nice wins 3-0

French league leader Paris Saint-Germain needed a late equalizer from substitute Thilo Kehrer to grab a 1-1 draw at an inspired Lyon in the French league

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Substitute Said hits late winner as Lens beats Rennes 1-0

Striker Wesley Said came off the bench to score a late winner as Lens beat Rennes 1-0 in the French league

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: PSG without Messi, Klopp back in Liverpool dugout

Runaway French league leader Paris Saint-Germain will be without Lionel Messi and several other players who had the coronavirus for the trip to face Lyon

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

COVID outbreak at French club Troyes forces postponement

Rising numbers of COVID-19 cases have forced the postponement of a second game this weekend in France

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG relying on Mbappe's scoring ahead of Lyon game

Paris Saint-Germain’s reliance on Kylian Mbappe keeps growing as he keeps scoring

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Di Maria has tested positive for COVID-19, PSG announced Thursday.

Impact Di Maria will likely miss Sunday's clash against Lyon while he isolates, but he will hope to be able to return by the Brest game the following weekend.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PSG's 13-point mid-season lead masks alarming shortcomings

Paris Saint-Germain’s 13-point lead midway through the season is far less comfortable than it appears

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sends 15 crosses in draw to Lorient Di Maria tallied five shots (one on target), three chances created, 15 crosses (two accurate), three dribbles and five corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw to Lorient.

Impact Di Maria was very active here and delivered one of his best displays in some time. He set up his season-high in crosses, with 15 and has now mounted 32 of those over his past six matches. He's also had one goal and one assist over the same period.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leader PSG scrapes late 1-1 draw heading into winter break

Runaway leader Paris Saint-Germain is heading into the winter break after narrowly avoiding a humiliating defeat

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet in win over Monaco Di Maria had one shot (off target), two dribbles, two fouls drawn and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 win over Monaco.

Impact Di Maria had a surprisingly quiet outing here and colled off a bit after a terrific run of one goal, one assist, 10 shots, 11 chances created and 16 crosses from his previous four matches alone. Neymar is still far away from a return and the former will likely finish the season as a starter.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappé scores his 100th goal for PSG

Kylian Mbappé has scored his 100th goal for Paris Saint-Germain

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS