DANILO NEWS

Features in friendly Danilo (foot) got the start in Friday's friendly against Deportivo Guadalajara.

Impact Danilo ended last season early due to an unspecified foot problem, but it did not hinder him in the pre-season as he was able to play in the first game. His role should not change much compared to 2021/2022, where he recorded 14 chances, 65 clearances, 43 interceptions and 46 tackles in 27 appearances, as he missed plenty of time with a thigh injury.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Done for the season Danilo will not play in the final two matches, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Danilo subbed off in the first half in the midweek Coppa Italia final, but the gaffer did not specify whether it was because of a pre-existing foot issue or other reasons. Mattia De Sciglio and Juan Cuadrado will divvy up the minutes at right-back against Lazio and Fiorentina. He closes the season with one goal, two assists, 18 chances and 66 clearances in 27 appearances.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns but subs off in cup final Danilo (foot) got the start in Wednesday's Coppa Italia final against Inter, but he left the game in the first half due to an injury, TuttoSport informs.

Impact Danilo was rested over the weekend, as he is nursing plantar fasciitis. It is unclear whether he bowed out because the same issue flared up again, or if he picked up a muscular injury. It is possible he will be shut down for the final two matches, with Juan Cuadrado and Mattia De Sciglio filling in at right-back.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil friendly match against rival Argentina canceled

Brazil’s friendly match against rival Argentina scheduled for June in Australia has been canceled

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss Genoa game Danilo will be rested against Genoa as he is nursing plantar fasciitis, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Danilo has been playing through the problem lately, but he will be spared in this one as Juventus clinched a Champions League berth and have a cup final coming up next Wednesday. Mattia De Sciglio and Juan Cuadrado are available after missing time with minor problems and could divvy up the minutes at right-back. Youngster Koni De Winter is also an option.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four blocks against Sassuolo Danilo had four blocks, one interception and two clearances and won three duels in Monday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Danilo was used in the midfield in this one, but he mostly contributed to the defensive phase anyway. He is reportedly playing through plantar fasciitis, so he could get some time off when Juventus recover some pieces. He has tallied five chances, five crosses (two accurate), 11 tackles (eight won) and seven interceptions in the last five games. Juventus will host Venezia Sunday.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays strong defense against Salernitana Danilo had three blocks and three interceptions and won three of four tackles and six duels in Sunday's 2-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Danilo moved to the midfield considering the absences of Manuel Locatelli and Denis Zakaria and filled the stat-sheet with an impressive outing in the passive phase. He has logged eight tackles, 16 interceptions, 13 clearances and four blocks in the last six appearances. Juventus will face Inter at home after the break.

MARCH 21, 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

Wins two tackles against Empoli Danilo had two interceptions and three clearances and won six duels and two of three tackles in Saturday's 3-2 win over Empoli.

Impact Danilo had his hands full in the back in this one and filled the stat-sheet in that regard, which prevented him from contributing much to the offense. He logged one goal, one assist, four chances and seven tackles in the last four appearances. Juventus will host Spezia next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Villarreal game Danilo had four interceptions and one clearance, won five duels and picked up an assist in Tuesday's 1-1d draw with Villarreal.

Impact Danilo sprung Dusan Vlahovic loose in space with a pinpoint long ball ahead of the very early goal and then had a solid outing in the back, co-pacing his team in interceptions. He has been a decent factor on often since coming back from injury. He has scored once and tallied three chances, four crosses, eight tackles and 11 interceptions in the last three matches. Juventus will face Empoli away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Danilo served his one-game suspension in Friday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Danilo is likely to get the start as a center-back both Tuesday against Villarreal and Saturday versus Empoli considering the multiple absences in the role, which will limit his offensive output. He has posted 23 tackles, 22 interceptions, 45 clearances and six blocks in 16 matches, with six clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Juventus hosts Torino for the Derby della Mole

Juventus hosts Torino for the Turin Derby after Danilo’s injury-time equalizer at Atalanta on Sunday stretched Juve’s unbeaten run in the league to 11 games

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Levels Atalanta game late Danilo had two blocks and three interceptions, won four duels and scored on his only shot in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta and will miss one game due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Danilo had a pretty good all-around display and capped it off with a late equalizer with a great header on a corner kick. He also picked up his fifth yellow card of the season, though. He will sit out Friday's home game versus Torino, where either Juan Cuadrado or Mattia De Sciglio will start as right-back.

FEBRUARY 14, 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

Plays well against Verona Danilo sent in two crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, had four interceptions and won three of four tackles in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona.

Impact Danilo drew his first start in months after missing time with a major thigh strain, and he put together a complete line, contributing to both phases in a meaningful fashion. He is set to alternate with Juan Cuadrado and Mattia De Sciglio at right-back. He has registered eight chances, 23 tackles, 44 clearances and 11 crosses in 15 appearances so far. Juventus will visit Atalanta Sunday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in Coppa Italia Danilo (thigh) played an hour in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Sampdoria in Coppa Italia.

Impact Danilo appeared close to coming back on a pair of occasions and he is now indeed healthy enough to play. He will be in the mix for both fullback spots. His return should lead to fewer minutes for Mattia De Sciglio, Alex Sandro and Luca Pellegrini. He has posted 13 tackles, 11 interceptions and 29 clearances in 11 Serie A games, with one assist and three clean sheets.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Udinese Danilo (thigh) is not fully ready and will not be an option against Udinese, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Danilo was an unused sub midweek, but he needs more time to shake off his injury. He will be assessed again ahead of next week's game versus Milan. Either Juan Cuadrado or Mattia De Sciglio will play at right-back Saturday.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Supercoppa Danilo (thigh) was a bench option in Wednesday's Supercoppa versus Inter.

Impact Danilo made his return to the squad list after a couple of months even though the coach suggested he was not ready yet in the pre-game presser. He will likely be eased into action and will probably not start right away. With him back, Juan Cuadrado could move to a more offensive role more frequently to contribute to replacing the injured Federico Chiesa. He has logged one assist, six chances, 18 tackles and 42 clearances in 14 matches so far.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on mend Danilo (thigh) has progressed, but he will not return in the first half of January, Tuttosport reports.

Impact Danilo will skip the next two or three matches while he completes the rehab from a significant thigh injury. Juan Cuadrado and Mattia De Sciglio have manned the right-back position while he was sidelined, with the former offering more fantasy upside.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss two months Danilo has been diagnosed with a medium-grade strain of the adductor longus in the right thigh and will be out for eight weeks, Juventus announced.

Impact Danilo will return in 2022, sitting out several fixtures. Juan Cuadrado and Mattia De Sciglio (thigh) are next in line to play as center-back. It is possible Juventus will use three center-backs together more often with Danilo on the mend.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahimovic record goals can't stop Milan's 1st league loss

Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the oldest player to score multiple goals in a Serie A game but his brace still wasn’t enough for AC Milan to win

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stretchered off in Lazio match Danilo had one interception and one clearance in 15 minutes before being carted off in Saturday's game versus Lazio.

Impact Danilo banged knees with an opponent in a tackle, but he was clutching his thigh afterward. He will be assessed shortly. He was replaced by Dejan Kulusevski, as Juventus went with a more aggressive lineup.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well in Fiorentina game Danilo won two of three tackles and four duels and had four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Danilo had a tidy display in the back shutting down his direct opponent and significantly contributing to keeping the clean sheet. He has notched one assist, 18 tackles, 14 interceptions and 41 clearances in 13 games. Juventus will face Lazio away after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Verona Danilo won five duels, created one scoring chance, had one interceptions and picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Verona.

Impact Danilo set up Weston McKennie with a pinpoint pass through the middle while Juventus were laying siege in the second half. It is his first helper of the season, while he has recorded three chances created, 14 tackles, 12 interceptions and 33 clearances, contributing to four clean sheets in 11 games. Juventus will host Zenit in Champions League Tuesday and then Fiorentina Saturday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil brings Coutinho, Firmino back for WCup qualifiers

Philippe Coutinho is back in Brazil’s national team after being called up by coach Tite for two World Cup qualifiers in November

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS