ARTHUR MELO NEWS

Converts PK versus Cagliari Arthur scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in 34 minutes in Thursday's 3-2 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Arthur didn't play much but decided the game at the buzzer by keeping his aplomb from the penalty spot, making no mistake in his first attempt of the season and tallying his second goal overall. He has assisted twice and posted six shots (three on target), six key passes and five crosses (one accurate) in his last six appearances.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target in Monza tilt Arthur scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 victory over Monza.

Impact Arthur drew the start for the second time in the last eight rounds and scored a very rare goal with a surgical low-driven shot from distance. He had last hit the net in 2020. He has split time with Maxime Lopez and Giacomo Bonaventura (ankle) in recent fixtures. He has logged two assists, four shots (two on target), six key passes and five crosses (one accurate) in his last four appearances.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of assists Sunday Arthur assisted twice to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 5-1 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Arthur came into Sunday's match with one assist in 29 matches and left the match with a pair of assists. He set up Riccardo Sottil's opener in the 17th minute, then assisted Lucas Martinez Quarta's header in the 54th minute to take the 2-0 lead. He also won two tackles, intercepted one pass and made one clearance before he was subbed off in the 80th minute for Maxime Lopez.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one minute versus Roma Arthur (ankle) subbed in late in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Roma.

Impact Arthur didn't play enough to pick up stats after dealing with an ankle injury. He has a big role whenever fully fit but has been often banged up in recent weeks.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will start on bench Arthur (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's match versus Roma.

Impact Arthur was downgraded to the bench after starting three of the last five matches, totaling three crosses (two accurate) and three interceptions in that span.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Roma game Arthur (ankle) has been named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Roma on Sunday.

Impact Arthur missed the midweek Conference League due to a knock but recovered quickly. It remains to be seen whether he's fit enough to start. Maxime Lopez, Alfred Duncan, Rolando Mandragora and Giacomo Bonaventura have seen minutes at the position in recent games. He has tallied two key passes, three interceptions and three crosses (two accurate) in the last five matches.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle injury Arthur will miss Thursday's game versus Maccabi Haifa in the Conference League due to a right ankle sprain, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Arthur suffered the problem versus Torino and lelft at half time. He has been able to practice Wednesday after skipping a pair of sessions. He has a shot to avoid missing time in Serie A, but he'll need to pass a fitness test to be available against Roma on Sunday. Maxime Lopez and Rolando Mandragora usually fill in when he's absent.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late in Frosinone tilt Arthur (thigh) recorded one tackle (zero won), one duel and one interception in 17 minutes in Sunday's 5-1 victory versus Frosinone.

Impact Arthur got some minutes in his legs even though the game was in hand, which might bode well ahead of Wednesday's match versus Bologna. He has posted two key passes, three crosses (two accurate) and four tackles (one won) in his last five appearances, never going the full 90 minutes.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option versus Frosinone Arthur (thigh) will begin as a substitute in Sunday's home game against Frosinone.

Impact Arthur is available, but his minutes are being monitored since he has been nursing a minor problem for a while. Rolando Mandragora and Alfred Duncan are teaming up in the midfield from the start.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Frosinone tilt Arthur (thigh) has been selected for Sunday's match versus Frosinone, Fiorentina relayed.

Impact Arthur has recovered enough to be an option after missing the last game due to a thigh problem, but he might continue to be managed to avoid bigger issues. He'll compete with Maxime Lopez and Rolando Mandragora to make the XI. He has notched five crosses (three accurate), four tackles (two won), and five interceptions in his last five showings.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Lecce contest Arthur hasn't been called up for Friday's game versus Lecce.

Impact Arthur has been playing through an unspecified muscular problem in the last few weeks and isn't well enough to contribute in this one. Maxime Lopez or Rolando Mandragora will replace him in the XI.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three crosses Arthur recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and six chances created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Arthur has been able to get more playing time during his first season in Fiorentina, making nine starts in 11 appearances. In that span, the midfielder has logged in an assist with 17 tackles (14 won) and 12 chances created.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Arthur assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Lecce.

Impact It took only two games for Arthur to log his first assist as a Fiorentina player and of the 2023-24 Serie A. He logged the assist to Fiorentina's second goal, scored by Alfred Duncan. Arthur also broke a dry spell he had across domestic-league games, having not logged a domestic-league assist since the 2019-20 La Liga, when he was with Barcelona.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles in Viola debut Arthur made four tackles (all won), one clearance and one interception and drew three fouls during Saturday's 4-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Arthur had a convincing performance on his first Serie A match since joining Fiorentina. He played as a deep-lying playmaker, dictating the tempo and distributing the ball with accuracy and vision, while also showing hustle to help Viola retaining possession. The midfielder has another opportunity to show his talent consistently in Europe and, despite not being known for scoring or assisting that much, there's some untapped fantasy upside due to the role he's envisioned to have in his new team.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Fiorentina Arthur has joined Fiorentina on loan with option to buy from Juventus, the two teams announced.

Impact Arthur will look to bounce back at his new club after failing to log a single appearance with Liverpool in 2022/2023 since he spent most of the campaign on the shelf due to two big injuries. He'll have better chances of being a regular if Sofyan Amrabat departs. He tallied nine chances, 29 tackles, 11 interceptions, and four off-target shots in 26 appearances (13 starts) the year before.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Did not make appearances with team Arthur failed to make an appearances with the team since joining on loan from Juventus in September. He returned to Juventus where his contracted is expected to be terminated by mu...

Impact Arthur could end up being without a team as Liverpool chose not to pick up his contract while Juventus plan to terminate his contract after lack of playing time this season. He had spent two seasons with Barcelona before he joined Juventus in 2020, where he totaled 30 starts in 55 appearances, generating a goal with 53 tackles (31 won) and 31 interceptions during two campaigns with the club.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bench option versus Bournemouth Arthur (thigh) is available for Saturday's game against Bournemouth.

Impact Arthur is good to go after missing almost the entirety of the season due to multiple thigh problems. He has played just 13 minutes since joining, posting one off-target shot and one tackle.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Ramsay and Arthur Melo to be left out of Liverpool Champions League squad Jurgen Klopp has taken a difficult decision regarding the composition of his squad for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Calvin Ramsay and Arthur Melo to be left out of Liverpool Champions League squad Jurgen Klopp has taken a difficult decision regarding the composition of his squad for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Edging closer to return Arthur (thigh) is "two or three" weeks away from team training, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Impact Arthur has been injured almost all season and doesn't figure to see time with the team anyways once healthy. He was an odd addition for Liverpool and nothing has gone right for him since the summer loan. There's a chance he ends the season with zero minutes in league play for Liverpool.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out for another month Arthur (thigh) joined his teammates for a winter camp in Dubai but isn't expected to be fit until mid-January, according to Neil Jones of Goal.

Impact Arthur has practically been relegated to the reserve team all season so getting his fitness back will be imperative to ever getting a good chance to play.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Travels for training camp Arthur (strain) traveled with Liverpool to Abu Dhabi to train individually and with the team, Liverpool announced.

Impact Arthur was named as part of the traveling squad for the warm weather training camp during the World Cup. The midfielder is racing for fitness to try and return to the first team for a boxing day clash with Aston Villa.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool lose Melo to muscle injury as Jones returns to training Liverpool have lost Arthur Melo to a muscle injury – but fellow midfielder Curtis Jones has returned to full training ahead of Sunday’s Prem...

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM