Milan, Juventus return to San Siro after recent losses
Both AC Milan and Juventus have recent bad memories of San Siro ahead of their eagerly-anticipated Serie A match at the iconic stadium on SundayJANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Subs in well versus Spezia Messias took three off-target shots, sent in five crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and won three duels in 33 minutes in Monday's 1-2 loss to Spezia.
Impact Messias provided a spark while replacing Alexis Saelemaekers in the second half and would have scored late if the referee had let an action continue rather than interrupt it for a foul in Milan's favor. He has hit the net once and added 15 shots, three chances and 16 crosses in the last five games. Milan will host Juventus Sunday.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ref apologizes for apparent error in AC Milan loss to Spezia
Little went AC Milan’s way in a dispiriting 2-1 home loss to Spezia as the Rossoneri wasted a chance to move back atop Serie AJANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores Thursday Messias scored once on four shots (one on goal) during Thursday's 3-1 win over Roma.
Impact Messias scored his third goal of the season, and first since Dec. 1 with a smooth finish Thursday. The winger has struggled for form, but has recently return to the starting XI and put in some consistent showings. He will look to keep this form going Sunday, away against Venezia.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Four crosses in win Messias sent in four inaccurate crosses on two corners during Wednesday's 4-2 win over Empoli.
Impact Messias had a surprising role on set-pieces during Wednesday's win. The forward isn't much of a fantasy option and hasn't registered a goal or assist in his last five matches. Messias will hope to find some form after the international break.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Produces against Napoli Messias took three shots (one on target), sent in five crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and had three successful take-ons in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Napoli.
Impact Messias paced his team his shots and crosses, but Milan did not manage to score in his one and he was not particularly accurate. He has scored twice in the last six games, adding ten shots, six chances created and 15 crosses. Milan will visit Empoli Wednesday.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Busy in defeat Messias sent in four crosses, creating two chances during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Livepool.
Impact Messias was busy on both sides of the ball Tuesday, doing well to make four tackles while adding two chances created. He played the full 90, something he's done twice in the last three matches. As his role continues to grow Messias has become an interesting fantasy play.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores brace against Genoa Messias scored two goals and created a chance in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Genoa. He also won three of four tackles in the match.
Impact Messias got his first start for Milan on Wednesday and he made the most of it, scoring two goals that put the game out of reach for his opponents. He could be in the lineup again on Saturday versus bottom-of-the-table Salernitana, which have conceded 31 times in 15 Serie A matches this season.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores as substitute Messias scored a goal with his lone shot during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid.
Impact Messias entered the match in the 65th minute and scored the game's lone goal in the 87th. The goal was the first in the Champions League for the forward as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shakes off thigh problem Messias (thigh) re-joined his teammates in practice Friday, Tuttomercatoweb reports.
Impact Messias sat out the past six matches due to a thigh strain and has logged just one appearance so far as he lacked conditioning in the early going. He will reprise his backup role on multiple offensive positions after the third break. He tallied nine goals, four assists, 98 shots and 32 chances created in 36 games with Crotone last season, but he had much larger responsibilities.
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers thigh injury Messias has picked up a rectus femoris strain in the left thigh, Sky Italy informs.
Impact Messias had just made his debut after missing the early part of the season due to lack of conditioning. He will probably sit out the whole upcoming busy stretch of games and return after the third international break. Daniel Maldini will back up Brahim Diaz in the short term.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wins three duels versus Atalanta Messias drew one foul, had one clearance, won three duels and had one successful take-on in 16 minutes in Sunday's 3-2 win over Atalanta.
Impact Messias made his Milan debut in this one after being sidelined for lack of conditioning to open the season. He did not have a great impact as he caused a PK with an inadvertent handball. He will back up Brahim Diaz and Alexis Saelemaekers going forward. Milan will host Verona in two weeks.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available versus Atalanta Messias (conditioning) has practiced fully in the last couple of days and will be a bench option for Sunday's game against Atalanta, coach Stefano Pioli announced.
Impact Messias joined the team late in the window after skipping the preseason for his previous team, and he missed time to get into shape. He figures to be a backup in multiple offensive positions. His role will be less meaningful compared to his Crotone days, where he tallied nine goals, four assists, 32 chances created and 98 shots in 36 games, but he could do some damage off the bench.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lacks conditioning Messias will miss the next few matches as he needs a specific program to get up to speed physically, coach Stefano Pioli informed.
Impact Messias joined the club on deadline day and did not take part to the preseason with Crotone since he was on his way out. He will probably sat out a couple of weeks to catch up with his teammates, skipping multiple matches. Milan will lean primarily on Brahim Diaz and Alexis Saelemaekers in Messias' roles.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes six shots in draw Messias took six shots (two on target), created two chances, delivered four crosses, won one tackle and made one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Fiorentina.
Impact Messias was not able to find the back of the net Saturday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats thanks to his role on set pieces. The striker has had a great season as he has collected nine goals and four assists in 36 appearances, along with 98 shots, 32 chances created and 123 crosses.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in finale Messias (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina.
Impact Messias returns quickly to the squad after missing just one affair and could hold a solid upside in the finale. He scored the last time he was on the pitch and has mounted 10 shots, nine fouls drawn and five crosses over his past four matches alone.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shakes off illness Messias has been practicing regularly this week, Crotone informed.
Impact Messias missed the last game due to a stomach bug, but he recovered quickly. He is poised to return to the XI for Saturday's game against Fiorentina, replacing either Niccolo Zanellato or Adam Ounas. He has posted nine goals, four assists, 30 created chances and 119 crosses in 35 games thus far.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Benevento game Messias will not play Sunday versus Benevento because of a stomach bug, Crotone announced.
Impact Messias will look to shake off the illness next week. Niccolo Zanellato and youngster Luis Rojas are the next men up to take his place in the midfield, but they do not have as much fantasy appeal as he does.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Already-relegated Crotone beats Verona 2-1 in Serie A
Adam Ounas scored one goal and set up the other as already-relegated Crotone beat Verona 2-1 to climb out of last place in Serie AMAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Delivers two crosses in loss Messias took one shot off target, delivered two crosses, created one chance, won one tackle and made four clearances in Sunday's 5-0 loss versus Roma.
Impact Messias had a quiet offensive outing Sunday as he took one shot in 90 minutes. The striker has not found the net in his last five outings, but he has managed to produce 10 shots, three chances created and 14 crosses in the same time span. He will look to bounce back Thursday versus Verona.
MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bologna fights back from 2 goals down to beat Crotone 3-2
Bottom club Crotone let slip a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at home to Bologna in Serie AMARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
