BRYAN CRISTANTE NEWS

Sees red after final whistle Cristante won three of three tackles, had three clearances, and was sent off after Sunday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Cristante couldn't attack much since Roma played in ten men for most of the contest and was expelled after the end of the game as he got into a shoving contest with Adam Marusic. Nemanja Matic and Georginio Wijnaldum will likely team up in the midfield versus Sampdoria, with Edoardo Bove and Benjamin Tahirovic providing depth.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Cristante served a one-game suspension in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Cristante had to miss one due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll be back in the XI versus Real Sociedad and Lazio, replacing either a fellow midfielder or an attacker. He has provided one assist and posted three shots (two on target), three chances created, and 16 tackels (nine won) in the last five games.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Juventus Cristante assisted once to go with three tackles (one won), one clearance, and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Juventus and will miss one game due to yellow-card...

Impact Cristante fed Gianluca Mancini in the final third before the teammate rifled it home and provided his usual gritty contribution to the midfield. However, he'll have to sit Sunday's home game against Sassuolo after getting booked for the fifth time in league play. Georginio Wijnaldum might drop back to the midfield in the next game, with Tammy Abraham or Andrea Belotti leading the frontline. Edoardo Bove is also a candidate for the position if they rotate their men.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes nine tackles versus Verona Cristante created one chance and made nine tackles (five won), two clearances and one block during Sunday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Cristante bossed the middle of the park with his tenacity and good positioning and the nine tackles he made were a season high. The offensive impact, on the other end, keeps getting more and more limited, which limits Cristante's ceiling as a fantasy performer.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five tackles Cristante generated six tackles (five won) and two clearances in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Fiorentina.

Impact Cristante was a fiend in the midfield, winning five out of six tackles attempted on Sunday. He currently leads the league with 60 tackles (29 won) while averaging three (1.4 won) on the campaign. The 27-year-old is just 20 tackles away for his career high in a season in what has been an upstanding year for him thus far.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins ten duels versus Sampdoria Cristante won ten duels and one of three tackles and had four clearances and one chance created in Monday's 1-0 win against Sampdoria.

Impact Cristante was significantly busier in the back than in the final third, and that tends to be the case when he doesn't play next to Nemanja Matic in the midfield. He has recorded five shots (two on target), four chances created, 14 tackles (two won), and seven interceptions in the last five appearances. Roma will host Napoli Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swift return for Dybala as he travels to Juventus with Roma

When former Juventus player Paulo Dybala joined Roma last month he knew his return to Turin would be swift

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores versus Salernitana Cristante took one shot on target, won ten duels and two of five duels and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Cristante mostly took care of the dirty work in the midfield, but he also decided the game with a surgical shot from the edge of the box in the first half. He played over Nemanja Matic and Georginio Wijnaldum in the opener. He logged two goals, 40 shots, 79 tackles and 40 interceptions last season,

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins one tackle against Torino Cristante had one clearance, committed two fouls and won one of two tackles in 32 minutes in last Friday's 3-0 win over Torino.

Impact Cristante played less than usual to rest ahead of the European Conference League final. He has posted two goals, 40 shots (five on target), 79 tackles, 24 chances and 43 clearances in 34 appearances this season.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates six chances versus Venezia Cristante took three shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (two accurate), created six scoring chances and had two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.

Impact Cristante co-led his team in chances alongside Lorenzo Pellegrini and Stephan El Shaarawy, setting his new season high, and threatened the opposing goalie twice with solid efforts from distance. He has logged seven shots (one on target), eight chances, 12 tackles (four won) and nine interceptions in the last five appearances. Roma will face Torino away next week in the last Serie A round.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against Leicester City Cristante (back) played full minutes in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Leicester City in European Conference League.

Impact Cristante quickly shook off a back problem that sidelined him in the previous Serie A game. He has good chances to get the nod in Sunday's home game versus Bologna considering that Sergio Oliveira is suspended and Henrikh Mkhitaryan might have picked up an injury midweek. He has tallied three chances, ten tackles (five won), eight interceptions and 11 clearances in the last five appearances.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back issue Cristante is nursing a minor back problem, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Cristante was spared also because of the upcoming Conference League semi-final against Leicester City, the publication added, and he might be able to recover for the midweek game.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Inter clash Cristante did not travel with the rest of the team to Milan for Saturday's game versus Inter, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Cristante is a late scratch for unknown reasons, as he might have picked up an injury in the final practice or be dealing with an illness. Jordan Veretout will likely fill in for him in the midfield. Eduardo Bove should be the top backup since the coach has not trusted Amadou Diawara and Ebrima Darboe much in recent months.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eriksen scores on Parken Stadium return; Italy, England win

Christian Eriksen has marked his emotional return to Parken Stadium with a brilliant goal as the playmaker captained Denmark to a 3-0 win over Serbia on the same ground in Copenhag...

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Balotelli left off Italy's squad for World Cup playoffs

Mario Balotelli has been left off Italy’s squad for the World Cup playoffs

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chips in at both ends against Atalanta Cristante took three off-target shots, had two interceptions, won two of four tackles and won four duels in Saturday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Cristante co-led his team in shots but could not hit the target in of them, plus he contributed defensively as usual. He seems to have entrenched himself as a starter despite the competition coming from Jordan Veretout and Sergio Oliveira. He has logged one goal, ten shots, nine tackles and six interceptions in the last five appearances. Roma will visit Udinese next Sunday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles in draw Cristante had one off-target shot, created one chance and made four tackles (three won) and three interceptions during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Verona.

Impact Cristante was back in the starting XI after scoring a dramatic equalizer on the previous game. But this time he was more active on the defensive side of the ball, showing a much-needed hustle in the middle of the park. This is what he can expect from the Italian international when he plays and he'll try to keep filling the stat sheet during Feb. 27 visit to Spezia.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late equalizer versus Sassuolo Cristante scored a goal off his lone shot and made two tackles after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Cristante was brought in the 69th minute as part of a double substitution and ended up as the hero for Roma as he headed home a corner kick from the left to draw things level at 2-2 deep into stoppage time. This was only the second goal of the season for the midfielder, who's usually a starter, and he'll probably be back in the lineup for Saturday's home match against Verona.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Leão's early strike moves AC Milan top of Serie A

AC Milan has surged to the top of Serie A with a 1-0 victory over Sampdoria

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Balotelli back in Italy squad after 3-year absence

Mario Balotelli is back in the Italy squad more than three years after his last appearance in an Azzurri shirt

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available versus Empoli Cristante served his one-game ban in Sunday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Cristante missed one game after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. His playing time might dip given the recent addition of Sergio Oliveira, but Lorenzo Pellegrini will likely be sidelined for this one. He has notched four shots, three tackles and five clearances in the last five matches.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins eight duels against Juventus Cristante took three shots (one on target), won one of four tackles and eight duels and had two clearances in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus and picked up his fifth yellow card of t...

Impact Cristante was used as a defensive midfielder in this one and a provided his contribution to both phases. He will miss next Sunday's home game versus Cagliari due to yellow-card accumulation, where Roma could go back to using a three-man defense and one fewer midfielder.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal against Atalanta Cristante scored an own goal, won one tackle and made one clearance in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Cristante was unfortunate to score an own goal late in the first half. The midfielder holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations. He has registered one goal in 16 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Abraham nets 2 as Roma wins at title-chasing Atalanta 4-1

Tammy Abraham scores twice as Roma claims its first win against one of the top Serie A teams by 4-1 at Atalanta

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off bench versus Bologna Cristante (COVID) created one scoring chance, had two clearances and won one tackle in 26 minutes in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Cristante returned after two matches on the shelf due to Coronavirus. He will likely be back in the XI in Saturday's game versus Inter, replacing either Amadou Diawara or one of the suspended players. He has recorded 19 shots, ten chances created and 24 tackles in 13 games, scoring once.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE