ARTHUR MELO NEWS

Suffers muscle injury Arthur will miss an extended period with a muscle injury, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "In the last session before the Rangers game, in a normal situation he just injured a m...

Impact Arthur doesn't exactly have a role in the side, so this injury doesn't change anything for Liverpool. It hasn't been the great first month for him and constant injuries aren't going to help playing time. At this point, it's hard to see him having a role for the Reds this season.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool signs Arthur Melo on loan to bolster midfield

Liverpool bolstered its midfield by adding Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus for the rest of the season in the final hours of the summer transfer window

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arthur Melo solution emerges as Liverpool wait to see how damaging midfield inaction could be Liverpool have settled on Arthur Melo as their midfield solution after showing more weakness in that area in beating Newcastle United.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

English soccer flaunts financial power in $2.2 billion spree

A record spending spree by Premier League clubs in the summer transfer market passed the $2.2 billion mark before the window closed with Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpo...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gianluca Di Marzio: Liverpool's loan deal for Arthur Melo agreed with Juventus Sky Italy reporter Gianluca Di Marzio says Liverpool and Juventus have agreed Arthur Melo's loan move and the player is travelling to Mersey...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • SKY.COM

Arthur Melo: Liverpool in loan talks for Juventus midfielder on Transfer Deadline Day Arthur Melo is expected to fly to England on Thursday; Jurgen Klopp admitted last week that Liverpool do need midfield reinforcements; The t...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • SKY.COM

Remains unavailable Arthur (ankle) will miss Monday's game versus Sassuolo, also due to transfer market-related matters, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Arthur is still nursing an ankle injury and is also in talks to leave the club, although his departure doesn't seem imminent. His status might not change until the end of the window, but Juventus have a few options to lean on in the midfield.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss pre-season trip Arthur will not partake in the upcoming series of friendlies in the United States to rehab his ankle injury, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Arthur was limited to just 26 appearances last season due to problems in the same area and has not fully gotten over them yet. It remains to be seen whether he will stay at Juventus during the summer.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Closes season on the mend Arthur (ankle) was unavailable for Saturday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Arthur sat out four of the final six matches due to an unspecified ankle problem. He turned in the second underwhelming season in a row with Juventus, tallying nine chances, 29 tackles, 11 interceptions and four off-target shots in 26 appearances (13 starts).

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss final two games Arthur is unavailable for Monday's match against Lazio and likely for the Fiorentina one too, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Arthur is likely dealing again with the ankle issue that cost him time lately since the manager did not specify his physical problem. Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot and Fabio Miretti will be the top options in the midfield down the stretch.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late versus Venezia Arthur (ankle) won one tackle and drew one foul in Sunday's 2-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Arthur shook off an ankle sprain, but he saw limited action in his return. He will split time with Denis Zakaria, Adrien Rabiot and Fabio Miretti in the remaining fixtures. He has logged one chance, five tackles (four won) and two interceptions in the last five appearances. Juventus will face Genoa away Friday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Venezia Arthur (ankle) has been cleared for Sunday's match against Venezia, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Arthur has recovered from a minor ankle problem that cost him the past two matches. He has some chances to start right away since Danilo will be required to move to right-back with Mattia De Sciglio and Juan Cuadrado on the mend, although the coach could also opt to move Adrien Rabiot to the midfield and go with an aggressive lineup. He has recorded two chances, six tackles (five won) and three interceptions in the last six appearances.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle problem Arthur injured his right ankle in practice, but the ensuing tests ruled out significant damage, Juventus announced.

Impact Arthur has been labeled as day-to-day by the team, but he will most likely miss Saturday's game versus Bologna given the short amout of time to heal. Manuel Locatelli is out, therefore Juventus will be depleted in the midfield. Denis Zakaria and Adrien Rabiot are set to get the start, and the return of Alvaro Morata from suspension will allow the coach to field a more offensive formation. Danilo will serve as an emergency option in the role.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martinelli named in Brazil World Cup squad for first time

Brazil coach Tite has called up uncapped Arsenal striker Gabriel Martinelli for the first time for the last two World Cup qualifying matches at the end of the month

MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unused versus Napoli Arthur (return from COVID-19) did not feature in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Arthur cleared the protocol with one day to go, but he trained too little to play after the holidays. He will look to re-join the rotation in the midfield starting from Sunday's road game versus Roma. He has not been a fantasy option thus far.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Napoli Arthur (COVID-19) has been included in Juventus' squad list for Thursday's match versus Napoli.

Impact Arthur tested positive after returning from the holidays, but the coach called him up anyway despite the lack of practice. He will add depth to the midfield. He has posted six chances, eight tackles and four clearances in ten appearances so far.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears COVID-19 protocol Arthur has tested negative and has re-joined the team, Juventus announced.

Impact Arthur contacted Coronavirus during the holidays and will be assessed on game-day to see whether he could be a bench option right away. Manuel Locatelli is set to return to the XI after resting for two games.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contracts Coronavirus Arhtur has tested positive for COVID-19 after the winter vacations, Juventus announced.

Impact Arthur got the virus while away for the team and will have to wait until he shakes it off before practicing, which puts his availability in question for January 6th's match against Juventus. He has started over Manuel Locatelli in the past two games.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable against Cagliari Arthur created one scoring chance, won three of four tackles and five duels and had one clearance in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Arthur started two matches in a row after the coach disciplined him for tardiness, as Manuel Locatelli was given some extended rest. The teammate is set to remain the primary option in the role. He has tallied six chances, eight tackles, four clearances and two crosses in ten games. Juventus will host Napoli on January 6th.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Excluded by coach for Venezia game Arthur will not be called up for Saturday's match against Venezia because of was late to practice, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Arthur will be punished for tardiness, but the coach announced that it will be a one-off thing and that he will resume being available next week. Juventus will be shot-handed in the midfield since Weston McKennie and Aaron Ramsey are also unavailable.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins six duels in Malmo game Arthur sent in two inaccurate crosses, created two scoring chances, drew three fouls and won six duels in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Malmo.

Impact Arthur drew his second start of the season as the coach rotated his team and chipped in across the board. He will compete with Adrien Rabiot and Rodrigo Bentancur to partner Manuel Locatelli in the midfield until Weston McKennie returns. He has posted four chances acted, two crosses, four tackles and two clearances in eight games (two starts). Juventus will visit Venezia Saturday.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Draws six fouls versus Verona Arthur won nine duels and two of two tackles, drew six fouls and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Verona.

Impact Arthur drew the first start of the season, but he did not exactly shine and had a costly turnover that led to the early goal by Verona. He has featured just five times so far due to an early absence. His role will likely grow over time. Juventus will host Zenit in Champions League Tuesday and then Fiorentina Saturday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Torino Arthur (lower leg) did not play in Saturday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Arthur was available for the first time in the season, but the coach did not insert him, also considering that the game hung in the balance up until the final minutes. He will work on his conditioning during the break. He posted 17 chances, 17 tackles and 18 interceptions in 22 games (13 starts) last season. Juventus will host Roma in two weeks.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Arthur (lower leg) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Torino.

Impact Arthur makes his first squad of the season Saturday and will hope for a few minutes off the bench. He'll still likely need a week or two of full training to get back to full fitness and even then, he managed just 13 league starts last season.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Might return against Torino Arthur (lower leg) has logged two full practices in a row and could be available for Saturday's game versus Torino, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Arthur has been on the shelf since mid-July as he underwent surgery to solve a lower leg ossification that hampered him for a few months. Given the lengthy absence, he is set to be eased into action. He has posted one goal, 17 chances created, 17 tackles and 158 interceptions in 22 games (13 starts) last year.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE