GIOVANI LO CELSO NEWS

Scaloni: The inexperienced coach who broke Argentina's curse

Experienced coaches over a 28-year period all failed to lead Argentina to a major trophy

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off injured against Bilbao Lo Celso was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Athletic Club in the 25th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took a shot in the match before being taken off.

Impact Lo Celso just returned to the pitch Sunday after missing Villarreal's previous three matches due to fatigue, and he picked up a new potential injury within half an hour. He will just hope it's not serious enough to put his World Cup hopes with Argentina in doubt, but Manu Trigueros replaced him in midfield against Bilbao.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi key as always for Argentina at World Cup

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina in his fifth World Cup

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes bench Sunday Lo Celso is fit and in the match day squad to face Almeria on Sunday.

Impact Lo Celso returns from a muscle strain that has kept him out of Villarreal's previous two matches. The midfielder had made seven starts prior to the injury but begins Sunday's match from the bench.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Barcelona Lo Celso (strain) is not in Villarreal's match day squad for Thursday's clash against Barcelona.

Impact Lo Celso is missing a second consecutive game Thursday due to fatigue. He will hope to be available next time out against Almeria on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Monday's win Lo Celso missed Monday's 2-0 win over Osasuna due to fatigue, according to manager Unai Emery. He is also considered questionable for Thursday's trip to Barcelona.

Impact Lo Celso had started in seven straight games before his absence Monday. During any length of absence, Nicolas Jackson, Yeremi Pino and Alex Baena can help fill out the attack alongside Arnaut Danjuma. In seven starts, Lo Celso has scored one goal and made 20 tackles.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes yellow card in loss Lo Celso conceded a yellow card and won two-of-two tackles during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Lo Celso did more work defensively than in the attack despite starting as a forward. This has as much to do with his own lack of involvement as with a defensive game plan, though neither results in great fantasy value for a solid player. In seven league starts so far, he's taken 12 shots and made 20 tackles.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta's Thiago Almada in Argentina squad for friendlies

Atlanta United forward Thiago Almada has been included in Argentina’s 28-man squad for two World Cup warm-up matches to be played in the United States this month

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona looks to rebound quickly after early setback

The expectations were high for Barcelona coming into the new season

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Villarreal seals return of Argentina midfielder Lo Celso

Giovani Lo Celso is returning to Villarreal on another loan from Tottenham

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to Villarreal on-loan Lo Celso has joined Villarreal on another season-long loan from Tottenham, the club announced Sunday.

Impact Lo Celso tallied a goal and an assist in 16 La Liga appearances (11 starts) while on-loan with Villarreal during the second half of last season, and he started in all six of the club's Champions League knockout games as well. The 26-year-old is now returning to the Spanish club on another loan, where he should continue to have a major role whether up front, on the right wing or in attacking midfield.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saturday's transfer news Welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of today's transfer news.With the end of the summer transfer window approaching ever closer, there i...

AUGUST 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lo Celso set for Villarreal medical ahead of loan Giovani Lo Celso is heading to Villarreal to undergo a medical ahead of a move from Tottenham, The Athletic understands. It is understood th...

AUGUST 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Has quiet game in win Lo Celso completed 26 passes from the front two in last weekend's 2-0 victory against Barcelona.

Impact Lo Celso tallied a goal and an assist in 16 La Liga appearances (11 starts) since joining Villarreal on-loan from Tottenham in January, and he also started six Champions League knockout games. The 26-year-old looks revitalized playing in Spain, whether it be on the right wing or in a false nine role, and it would be a surprise to see him stay with Spurs after the loan stint he's just had.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala in, Paredes out for Argentina friendly against Italy

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni included striker Paulo Dybala in his squad on Friday for his team's friendly against Italy on June 1st, but left recovering Leandro Paredes out

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in draw Lo Celso scored a goal off three shots (two on target), created two chances, suffered seven fouls and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Lo Celso was once again Villarreal's most dangerous playmaker and opposing defenders had to make use of fouls to stop him most of the times. But in the 86th minute he was left unmarked inside the box and made most of the space after a half-hearted clearance to send the ball home to give his side what looked to be a definitive lead. This was Lo Celso's first league goal since joining Villarreal in January and he'll try to keep it up during Thursday's visit to Rayo Vallecano.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist off bench n loss Lo Celso made an assist, had one off-target shot, created four chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and drew six fouls during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Alaves.

Impact Lo Celso was part of a double substitution at halftime and did much more than most of his teammates who played the full 90 minutes. He needed just one minute to assist Samuel Chukwueze for his side's lone goal and then used his dribbling and playmaking skills to give his teammates a lot of opportunities to score the equalizer. The midfielder will probably be back in the starting XI for Tuesday's decisive UCL match against Liverpool.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Lo Celso took two shots (one on goal) and created one chance during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Lo Celso also won two-of-three tackles in the match despite playing as the central-attacking midfielder. He's alternated starts and appearances off the bench in six straight games and this doesn't combine well with a lack of assists in his stat line. Up next should still be an interesting contest against Liverpool after he performed excellently in the recent UCL ties against Bayern Munich.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giovani Lo Celso: From Tottenham outcast to starring role in Villarreal's stunning Champions League run Lo Celso's last game for Tottenham came against Morecambe - now he is central to Villareal beating likes of Juventus and Bayern Munich

APRIL 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wins three tackles against Juventus Lo Celso took two shots (zero on target), created one scoring chance, drew two fouls and won three of three tackles in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Lo Celso was not super impactful in the final third but put together a respectable outing overall considering also his defensive contribution. He might feature in a more defensive role given the return of Gerard Moreno. He has tallied six shots, five chances, two crosses and ten tackles in the last five games. Villarreal will face Cadiz away Sunday.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Argentina hints at post-Messi era in youthful squad

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has picked his squad for the two final rounds of South American World Cup qualifying

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates two chances in loss Lo Celso created two chances and put one shot off target during 77 minutes of Saturday's 1-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Lo Celso has had to play as a second forward in five straight starts and has created eight chances in that time. That's not enough to make a notable difference, as there hasn't been enough scoring to see some assists on Lo Celso's record as well. Until Gerard Moreno (calf) returns, Lo Celso should still get plenty of playing time in this spot and that should continue in the next match against Celta Vigo.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins eight duels against Juventus Lo Celso took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance and won eight duels and three of three tackles in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Lo Celso played in a very offensive role in this one, but he mostly contributed to the passive phase by pressing the opposing playmakers and was not a big factor in the final third. He has tallied five shots, five chances, four crosses and two interceptions in the last four appearances. Villarreal will host Espanyol Sunday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Lo Celso created two chances and put one shot on target during Saturday's 4-1 win over Granada.

Impact Lo Celso has started as a second forward in two of his three matches since joining the Yellow Submarine. With four chances created and four shots taken in that time, he's played consistently but still has a higher ceiling. With a tough match coming in the UCL against Juventus, it may take until Sunday's match against Espanyol to see his potential grow.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fines, bans from FIFA: Brazil, Argentina told to play again

FIFA has handed out fines and suspensions while ordering Brazil and Argentina to replay the World Cup qualifier that was abandoned after health officials stormed the field to quest...

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS