FEDERICO BERNARDESCHI NEWS

Mancini calls up Pobega for decisive World Cup qualifiers

Torino midfielder Tommaso Pobega has been called up to Italy’s squad for the first time for decisive World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Northern Ireland

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Second UCL assist Bernardeschi had an assist while taking three shots (all on goal), crossing ten times (five accurate) and creating seven chances during Tuesday's 4-2 win over Zenit.

Impact Bernardeschi set up Federico Chiesa in the 73rd minute assisting Juve's third goal. The assist was the second in the Champions League for the attacker while he led Juve in both crosses and chances created in the win.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers two crosses against Verona Bernardeschi (shoulder) took one off-target shot, sent in two crosses (two accurate), created one scoring chance and was dispossessed once in 21 minutes in Saturday's 1-2 loss to V...

Impact Bernardeschi returned on the pitch after a small shoulder injury and had a decent performance considering the limited minutes. He will challenge Adrien Rabiot and Juan Cuadrado in the upcoming matches. He has tallied one assist, eight shots, six chances created and 20 crosses in 11 games. Juventus will host Zenit in Champions League Tuesday and then Fiorentina Saturday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Verona match Bernardeschi (shoulder) has been named in Juventus' squad list to face Verona Saturday.

Impact Bernardeschi hurt his shoulder over the last week, but the injury was not severe and he was able to return to full practice quickly. He will be in contention primarily with Adrien Rabiot to get the start. He has tallied one assist, seven shots, five chances created and 18 crosses in ten matches (eight starts). He saw an extended run with Rabito and Paulo Dybala on the mend, but they are both available now.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sassuolo game Bernardeschi (shoulder) will miss Wednesday's match against Sassuolo, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Bernardeschi avoided an extended absence, but he will miss time anyway because of a shoulder sprain. Federico Chiesa and Adrien Rabiot are the primary candidates to replace him on the left wing. The former has been announced as a starter, although he can feature also in other positions.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids major injuries Bernardeschi suffered a shoulder sprain in Sunday's match with Inter, but the tests ruled our further damage to the join, Juventus announced.

Impact Bernardeschi is likely to miss some time, but he escaped significant injury that would have knocked him out for long. Adrien Rabiot and Paulo Dybala will pick up the slack, with some adjustments across the formation.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Inter Bernardeschi was subbed out of Sunday's 1-1 draw against Inter in the 18th minute after suffering a shoulder injury. He created a chance and made two clearances in the match before...

Impact Bernardeschi was replaced by Rodrigo Bentancur on Sunday, but it remains to be seen whether he will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kulusevski scores late as perfect Juventus beats Zenit 1-0

Substitute Dejan Kulusevski scored late as Juventus won 1-0 at Zenit St. Petersburg to preserve its perfect start to the Champions League

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Italy's record run ended by 2-1 Nations League loss to Spain

Spain has ended Italy’s record unbeaten run of 37 matches by beating the European champion 2-1 in the Nations League semifinals after Roberto Mancini’s team was reduced to 10 men

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers three crosses against Torino Bernardeschi took one off-target shot, sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance and won three duels in

Impact Bernardeschi had an okay game but he was not particularly accurate. His minutes are set to decrease once Paulo Dybala (thigh) returns. He has posted one assist, five shots, two chances created and 14 crosses in seven matches (five starts). Juventus will host Roma in two weeks.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini keeps Italy's Euro 2020 winners for Nations League

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad for the Nations League semifinal against Spain next week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist against Chelsea Bernardeschi took two off-target shots, sent in one inaccurate cross, created two scoring chances and picked up an assist in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Bernardeschi saw his role increase with Alvaro Morata and Paulo Dybala both sidelined. He threaded the needle to find Federico Chiesa in the box on the lone goal of the game. It is his first assist of the season, while he has taken four shots, created three chances and sent in 11 crosses. Juventus will face Torino away Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus beats defending champion Chelsea 1-0 in CL

Italy forwards Federico Chiesa and Federico Bernardeschi ran consistently through the heart of Chelsea’s defense and Juventus convincingly beat the injury-depleted trophy defender...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up for Milan game Bernardeschi (knee) has been included in Juventus' squad list to face Milan Sunday.

Impact Bernardeschi was fully expected to return as he has been practicing for a while after missing one game with a bruised knee. He is unlikely to start though. He posted two shots, one chance, seven crosses and three tackles in three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes practicing Bernardeschi (knee) trained regularly with his teammates Thursday, Tuttosport reports.

Impact Bernardeschi sat out the midweek Champions League game because of knee bruise. He is likely to return to the squad list for Sunday's match versus Milan. His role is set to decrease with Juan Cuadrado and Federico Chiesa now available.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knock Bernardeschi was hit on the knee in the last game and could not kick properly in the last training sessions, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Bernardeschi was a late scratch for the Malmo game, but his injury does not appear to be anything serious. He has good chances to be back for the Milan clash Sunday. However, he will have to compete with minutes with Juan Cuadrado, Dejan Kulusevski and potentially Federico Chiesa.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Malmo game Bernardeschi (undisclosed) did not make Juventus' squad list to face Malmoe Tuesday.

Impact Bernardeschi will miss his first game of the season for unknown reasons. Juventus will be short-handed on the flanks since Federico Chiesa and Juan Cuadrado are also sidelined. Dejan Kulusevski is likely to get the start barring a schematic change.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Napoli Bernardeschi had five successful take-ons, won seven duels, took one shot on target and had two blocks in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Bernardeschi had a key role with Juan Cuadrado and Federico Chiesa sidelined and glided through defenders at will, although it did not lead to a great output in the key categories. He should have a backup role once the regulars will be back. Juventus will face Malmoe away in Champions League Tuesday and then host Milan next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Italy beats Lithuania 5-0; Swiss draw in Northern Ireland

Italy’s new-look attacking lineup has fired the Azzurri to a 5-0 win over Lithuania in World Cup qualifying and a first victory since winning the European Championship

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off the bench well versus Empoli Bernardeschi sent in five crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, drew one foul and won five duels in Saturday's in 35 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Bernardeschi put together the second decent showing in a row and seems rather rejuvenated after a positive summer with Italy. He will likely have a more consistent role compared to last season if Juventus did not add another piece in the midfield. They will face Napoli away in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus loses at home to Empoli in 1st game after Ronaldo

Juventus has slumped to a 1-0 loss at home to promoted Empoli in its first match without Cristiano Ronaldo

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini keeps faith in Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad while Nicolò Zaniolo returns from a lengthy injury layoff

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates two chances versus England Bernardeschi took one shot on target, created two scoring chances, had two successful take-ons and won four duels in 34 minutes in Sunday's 4-3 win over England on PKs.

Impact Bernardeschi had a decent run as Federico Chiesa limped off and was the most dangerous Italy attacker during extra time. He also buried his PK during the shoot-out. He has had more success with Italy than with Juventus in the past year. He had four shots, four chances created and nine crosses in four Euro appearances (one start). His future hangs in the balance since his deal is up in 2022 and he has been a clear back-up over the last two campaigns.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays few minutes versus Spain Bernardeschi did not log any relevant stat in 13 minutes but scored one of the deciding penalties in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Spain.

Impact Bernardeschi came in for a gassed Federico Chiesa in the second overtime and did not have time to do much. He buried the penultimate PK during the shoot-out. He has posted three shots, two chances created and eight crosses in 93 minutes across three appearances in the Euro (one start). Italy will face either England or Denmark in the final Sunday.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lively in Wales match Bernardeschi took three shots (one on target), sent in five crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-0 win over Wales.

Impact Bernardeschi drew a spot start as few starters were rested in this one. While he had high usage, he was not very precise in his attempts and deliveries. Domenico Berardi is set to return to the starting lineup in the Round of 16.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE