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On bench as expected Veretout (rest) is on the bench for Thursday's clash with Toulouse.
Impact Veretout is on the bench Thursday as he continues to rest after the World Cup. The midfielder could see playing time off the bench and will be targeting a return to the starting XI for a Monday trip to Montpellier.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not expected to start Thursday Veretout will be available for Thursday's match versus Toulouse but is not expected to start, L'Equipe reports.
Impact Veretout isn't apparently quite at optimal fitness after his return from the World Cup and will hope only for a limited appearance off the bench which will limit his fantasy upside as well. Matteo Guendouzi and Amine Harit are injured which will likely see Cengiz Under, Dimitri Payet and Pape Gueye with starts here.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from World Cup Veretout has resumed full training Monday after returning from the World Cup and could be able to feature in Thursday's match versus Toulouse, L'Equipe reports.
Impact Veretout is back in Marseille but as with everyone that has taken part in the final weekend of the World Cup that won't guarantee a starting role from the very first game and decision on his status may easily come down to the final moments ahead of the game. If he's unable to put up a big shift Pape Gueye could slot in central midfield.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts in loss Veretout made the start and produced only two tackles during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Tunisia.
Impact Veretout made his first appearance and start during Wednesday's loss, but that was clearly as a rotation option. In the knockout stage Veretout would be little more than an option off the bench if France are chasing a goal.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in win over Monaco Veretout scored a goal off three shots (one on target) during Sunday's 3-2 win over Monaco.
Impact Veretout couldn't rack up defensive numbers as he usually does but once again had a huge contribution on the attacking end, stepping into the opposition's box to draw things level at 2-2 in the 83rd minute. This was the third consecutive match with an appearance on the scoresheet for the midfielder, who was coming from assisting in each of the previous two contests. He'll hope to keep up with this recent offensive production after defending France during the upcoming World Cup.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Probable for Monaco clash Veretout (knock) has returned to training and should be available for Sunday's match versus Monaco, according to coach Igor Tudor.
Impact Eric Bailly, Samuel Gigot, Pape Gueye and Veretout are all arriving this weekend with problems but everyone appears to be back in training according to Tudor. Veretout only suffered the issue last weekend and his quick return here will likely see him straight back in the XI. He's been in a brilliant form with back to back affairs with assists on a total of four chances created and seven crosses.
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Assists and leaves with injury Veretout tallied one assist but had to leave in the 85th minute of Sunday's 1-0 win over Lyon with a suspected injury.
Impact Veretout was having a terrific game grabbing his second straight assist and also adding two crosses (one accurate), three corners and five tackles (four won) but his status for the final game before the World Cup next week is under threat. If he's forced to miss that game or at least sit on the bench Matteo Guendouzi should slot in the middle of the park.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Assists opener in 2-1 UCL loss Veretout tallied one assist, one shot (on target), three chances created, five crosses (three accurate), one corner and two tackles (both won) in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Tottenham Ho...
Impact Veretout delivered a fantastic cross to find the ruthless header of Chancel Mbemba for the opener in the first half. The midfielder turned in a very fruitful tally and will finish his European quest with one assist on eight chances created and 15 chances created while adding 16 tackles after starting in all six UCL affairs.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes four corners in UCL defeat Veretout had four crosses (none accurate), one chance created and four crosses in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Impact Veretout was fairly quiet here and outside of set pieces he barely produced anything in terms of stats. He's been better lately though with five shots, three chances created and nine crosses over his previous three matches while corners give him a decent floor most of the time.
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in defeat Veretout had two shots (off target), three crosses (none accurate), three corners and three tackles (all won) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lens.
Impact Veretout had plenty of chances upfront but failed to make an impact here and remains with just one assist and no goals on the season. He's been active however producing five shots, three chances created, nine crosses and 12 tackles over his past three matches alone.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances in Le Classique Veretout had one shot (off target), two chances created, four crosses (none accurate), three corners and four tackles (three won) in Sunday's 1-0 loss to PSG.
Impact Veretout turned in a solid all around display here versus the champions and delivered a decent stat line for his owners. He's now mounted three shots, three chances created, six crosses and seven tackles over his past two matches alone.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots versus Sporting Veretout had two shots (one on target), two crosses (none accurate), five tackles (three won), two aerials won and two corners in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Sporting CP.
Impact Veretout took his first shots in last six matches but he's still offered some creative side after racking up one assist on four chances created and eight crosses over the same span and keeps delivering solid defensive numbers too.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets booked in UCL victory Veretout had two tackles (one won), 28 passes completed and a yellow card in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Sporting.
Impact Veretout certainly had a day to forget about as quickly as possible. He's been lively since the start of the campaign though racking up some creative numbers too and should return to form soon.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs three interceptions in win Veretout had three interceptions, one tackle won and 43 passes completed in Friday's 3-0 win over Angers.
Impact Veretout remains a key cog in midfield but could be quiet in terms of fantasy at times. The midfielder still tallied his first assist of the season after racking up five crosses in his previous game and the upside is clearly there.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Dishes first assist of season Veretout tallied one assist, five crosses (one accurate), six corners, two fouls drawn and two clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Rennes.
Impact Veretout was very active yet again and a creative force to reckon with finally earning his first major contribution of the season. The midfielder has now racked up seven chances created and 15 crosses in his six starts and set pieces also boost his numbers additionally.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Wins two aerials versus Eintracht Veretout had one chance created, four tackles (two won) and two aerials won in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Impact It was a bad day at the office for Marseille and that also limited Veretout's offensive production. With five chances created and 10 crosses over his previous four starts though he'll be posing a decent upside when the Olympians return to domestic action where they've been much stronger this season.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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