JORDAN VERETOUT NEWS

Creates two chances versus Torino Veretout took one shot on target, sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and drew one foul in Friday's 3-0 win over Torino.

Impact Veretout finished the season with a complete showing and started four matches in a row after ceding the job in previous months. He closes with four goals, eight assists, 55 chances and 102 crosses (35 accurate) in 36 appearances (26 starts).

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws three fouls in Fiorentina match Veretout took two off-target shots, had one block and one interception and won two of two tackles in Monday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Veretout got the second start in a row, but he was not as effective as in the previous one. He has tallied three shots (zero on target), five chances, 13 crosses (four accurate) and four tackles (three won) in the last five appearances. Roma will host Venezia Saturday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in ten crosses in Bologna game Veretout sent in ten crosses (three accurate), created two scoring chances, took one off-target shot and took one off-target shot in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Veretout took care of set pieces since Lorenzo Pellegrini and Sergio Oliveira were not in the XI and had his most productive showing in a while. He should have a more consistent role with Henrikh Mkhitaryan set to spend some time on the mend. He has logged one assist, one off-target shot, four chances and 13 crosses (five accurate) in the last four appearances. Roma will visit Fiorentina next Monday.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Salernitana Veretout (COVID-19) created one scoring chance, sent in one cross and picked up an assist in 16 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Veretout returned after missing one game with the viral infection and set up Chris Smalling with a sharp free-kick late in the game. He has started in just one in the last five games where he was available, recording three shots, five chances and six crosses. Roma will visit Napoli Monday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears protocol Veretout (COVID-19) returned to practice Friday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Veretout sat out the previous game due to the viral infection, but he shook it off and is expected to be an option for Sunday's home game versus Salernitana. He could get a shot to start if the coach decided to rest one of the starters. He logged four shots, four chances, 11 crosses and three tackles in the last five appearances (one start).

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rumored to have COVID-19 Veretout did not practice Monday after Roma announced an unnamed COVID-19 case, Il Messaggero informs.

Impact Veretout and his family faced criticism over the break because his wife threw a birthday party despite having tested positive for COVID-19. She hinted that he contracted it as well with a cryptic Instagram post. Veretout might miss Sunday's away game versus Sampdoria, but he has mostly been a bench option in the last few Serie A games.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist off bench in draw Veretout made an assist, created two chances and sent in four crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Veretout came off the bench for the third consecutive match as part of a double substitution in the 77th minute but had time to make some big plays, including a corner-kick cross that was headed home by Bryan Cristante deep into stoppage time for the game-tying goal. The midfielder is trying to regain the form displayed at the start of the season and this performances can help him getting more playing time during Saturday's home match against Verona.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in win Veretout took a shot on target and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Cagliari. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Veretout was a last-minute addition to the starting lineup against Cagliari as Lorenzo Pellegrini (undisclosed) suffered an injury during warmups. He has started in all but one of Roma's Serie A matches this season, so he is likely to be back next weekend against 11th-placed Empoli, even with the addition of Sergio Oliveira to the midfield from Porto this week.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist against Juventus Veretout sent in four crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances, won one duel and provided an assist in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Veretout led his team in chances and teed up Tammy Abraham in the early going with a precise corner kick. It is his sixth assist of the season and the four in the last five matches, where he has added four shots, 13 shots and 25 crosses. Roma will host Cagliari Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers seven crosses in draw Veretout took one shot off target, created three chances, delivered seven crosses and made one interception in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Sampdoria.

Impact Veretout was not able to find the back of the net but he still managed to be active on the offensive end due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now registered three assists in his last three appearances, along with racking up four shots, nine chances created and 17 crosses in the same time span.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Produces two assists in win Veretout provided two assists, took two shots off target, created two chanes, delivered one cross, won one tackle, made one clearance and drew one foul in Saturday's 4-1 win versus...

Impact Veretout had a great offensive outing as he registered two assists to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has now collected three assists in his last two appearances, along with racking up three shots, six chances created and 10 crosses due to his role on set pieces.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Abraham nets 2 as Roma wins at title-chasing Atalanta 4-1

Tammy Abraham scores twice as Roma claims its first win against one of the top Serie A teams by 4-1 at Atalanta

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist against Spezia Veretout sent in nine crosses (three accurate), created four scoring chances, picked up an assist and a secondary one in Monday's 2-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Veretout had great volume since he took care of all set pieces with Lorenzo Pellegrini on the shelf. He paced his team in crosses and chances and teed up Roger Ibanez with a corner kick in the second half. It is his first assist since September and his third in the season. He has logged four goals, 16 shots, 31 chances created and 47 crosses in 16 games. Roma will face Atalanta away Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Torino match Veretout created two scoring chances, sent in three crosses (two accurate), won three of three tackles and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Veretout had a strong all-around performance and filled the stat-sheet, but he will be forced to miss one game due to yellow card accumulation. Unless Bryan Cristante clears the COVID protocol in a hurry, Ebrima Darboe or Nicolo Zaniolo will replace him in the XI.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Pogba to miss France's World Cup qualifiers

Paul Pogba will miss France’s World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Finland because of a right thigh injury

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defender Zouma called up for France's World Cup qualifiers

With Raphael Varane out injured for a few weeks France coach Didier Deschamps recalled Kurt Zouma for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active against Milan Veretout took two shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and had two clearances in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Veretout had a pretty complete game and put up numbers in most offensive categories. He has not been able to collect point in the past five games, where he has recorded four shots, nine chances created, 14 crosses and six clearances. Roma will face Venezia away Sunday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Napoli Veretout sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created three scoring chances, had three interceptions and won three duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Napoli.

Impact Veretout had a pretty complete game, picking up a good amount of stats at both ends and co-leading his team in chances. However, he could not take a shot in this one. He has recorded four goals, two assists, 18 chances created and 14 crosses in nine games. Roma will face Cagliari away Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses PK against Juventus Veretout took two shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, won three duels and missed a penalty kick in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Veretout picked up a few stats on the offensive end, but he was denied by Wojciech Szczesny from the penalty spot. He had converted his previous 13 attempts. Despite the error, he is off to a strong start with four goals, two assists, 15 chances created and 11 crosses in eight games. Roma will face Napoli at home next Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

8 for 8: Napoli extends perfect start with Osimhen's header

Victor Osimhen soared in for a towering header nine minutes from time and Napoli extended its perfect start to Serie A with a 1-0 win over Torino

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Old rivals: Mourinho meets Allegri in Serie A throwback

There’s never been any love lost between Jose Mourinho and Massimiliano Allegri

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

France coach Deschamps again leaves out Giroud from squad

France coach Didier Deschamps again has left out veteran striker Olivier Giroud for the Nations League semifinal match against Belgium next week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Involved in both goals Veretout had an assist and scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing seven times (five accurate) and creating five chances during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Veretout set up Roger Ibanez in the 41st minute before converting a penalty in the 69th to play a role in both Roma goals. The goal was the fourth of the season for the midfielder while his assist was number two on the year. Veretout paced Roma in crosses and chances created in the loss.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala off injured as Juventus labors to 3-2 win over Samp

Paulo Dybala left the field in tears shortly after scoring to set Juventus on the way to a 3-2 victory over Sampdoria in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes three tackles in loss Veretout created one chance, made three tackles (two won) and two interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 3-2 loss at Verona.

Impact Veretout co-led his side in interceptions and made the second-most tackles, but it wasn't enough to avoid the disappointing loss -- after conceding three times. The midfielder has two goals and two assists in the season, and also registered his first yellow card. They will now host Udinese on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE