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Assists for draw Saibari assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Saibari set up Noa Lang for the only PSV goal during Tuesday's clash, creating a pair of chances. It was always going to be one of the toughest matches on the schedule for PSV, but Saibari did well, and earned his assist. He will have more room to operate in the coming weeks against less dominant Champions League sides.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench versus Juventus Saibari scored a goal off four shots (all on target) and drew one foul after coming off the bench during Tuesday's 3-1 UCL loss against Juventus.

Impact Saibari was brought as part of a double substitution just past the hour mark with PSV already down by three goals and still found his way to be his team's most impactful player up front, with his reward coming during stoppage time in the form of a consolation goal. The playmaker will hope this performance helps him in the fight for a spot in the lineup for upcoming games.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Dortmund Saibari (undisclosed) wasn't included in the traveling squad for Wednesday's trip to Dortmund.

Impact Saibari wasn't called up for Wednesday's clash as he continues to work on his recovery in Eindhoven. The midfielder could return if PSV advance to the quarterfinals, though there's no exact timeline on his return from the undisclosed injury.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to face Dortmund Saibari is in heavy doubt for Wednesday's match against Dortmund due to an undisclosed issue, ad.nl reported Monday.

Impact Saibari has yet to play since the first leg of their UCL tilt with Dortmund, having been sidelined due to an undisclosed issue during that span. He is just one of the many midfielders in doubt for Wednesday's contest, as PSV now enters the match with their top three players in the department questionable, as Noa Lang (hamstring) and Joey Veerman (illness) also carry injuries. He will now await testing ahead of the match, with his status for the contest most likely being revealed in the pre-match press conference Tuesday.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in comeback win Saibari scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Sevilla.

Impact Saibari scored a crucial goal Wednesday, a strike in the 68th minute -- just two minutes after Lucas Ocampos received a red card -- which cut the deficit to 2-1 and sparked his side's comeback win. It marked his first goal contribution of the competition as he took five shots (three on target) in 32 minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns off bench Saibari came off the bench for the final 25 minutes of Wednesday's 1-0 win over Lens.

Impact Saibari was always expected to return from the eye injury and he did just that, coming off the bench and putting together a passable performance. When fit Saibari will likely return to a major role in the starting XI for the final two matches of the group stage.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench nod Saibari (eye) is on the bench for Wednesday's match in the Champions League against Lens.

Impact Saibari will only be a bench option for PSV on Wednesday after recovering from a knock he took to his eye in their last league match. The midfielder has appeared in every UCL match for the club so far this campaign, so he should be expected to see some time late into the contest against Lens.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should play despite eye injury Saibari looks to be an option for Wednesday's match against Lens after picking up an eye injury in their last league match, as reported by Voetbal Prime.

Impact Saibari's status for Wednesday's match does not seem to be in jeopardy after he posted to social media that he was "doing well" and that his "eye is quite thick." He picked up the injury after being poked in the eye during the match, leaving minutes after the incident due to being dizzy. The midfielder hasn't started in the UCL since their first match in the competition, so he can be expected to be handed a bench role if he does play.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE