LEANDRO PAREDES NEWS

Assists twice against Cagliari Paredes assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Cagliari. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Paredes assisted Andrea Belotti in the 51st minute and Romelu Lukaku in the 59th minute. He also recorded two clearances, one interception and one tackle. He has assisted thrice this season in eight appearances. His previous assist was against Salernitana in August.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles versus Frosinone Paredes had one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in five inaccurate crosses and made four tackles (three won) and one interception during Sunday's 2-0 win over Frosinone.

Impact Paredes displayed his usual tenacity in the middle of the park and tried to contribute offensively in diverse ways, being a positive net for fantasy purposes. Given the nature of his position as a holding midfielder, what Paredes is able to do on the attacking end will differentiate him from his peers and he's shown the skills to do so multiple times throughout his career.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in defeat Paredes had two shots (zero on goal) in Friday's 2-1 loss against AC Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.

Impact Paredes had two shots for the second consecutive week but was otherwise kept quiet, making two tackles (zero won) and one clearance. The midfielder hasn't made more than 10 starts in either of the previous two seasons and appears to be a rotational player for Roma thus far this year.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed at halftime Paredes registered two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Verona.

Impact Paredes had a quiet showing in his 45 minutes on the pitch and was subbed off for the more attacking Houssem Aouar with Roma two goals down. He also made three tackles (one won) and a clearance as he competes for game time in Roma's crowded midfield.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Roma debut Paredes assisted once to go with eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Paredes assisted the equalizing goal Sunday in his first match for Roma, as his corner found Andrea Belotti's head in the 82nd minute to tie the match at two apiece. It was one of the five corners he took in the match, to go with two chances created and eight crosses (two accurate) in his 25 minutes off the bench.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup winner Paredes returns to Roma on a 2-year deal

World Cup winner Leandro Paredes has returned to Roma and signed a two-year deal with the Serie A club

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to Roma Paredes has agreed to a two-year contract with an option with Roma after leaving PSG, the team announced.

Impact Paredes spent two seasons in the Italian when he was a youngster. He wasn't particularly convincing at Juventus in the most recent one, and they passed on their option to buy him out. He logged 29 chances created, 70 crosses (21 accurate), and 36 tackles) in 33 appearances, making just 13 starts. He should have a bigger role since he's replacing Nemanja Matic, who was starting every other match. He joins Bryan Cristante, Houssem Aouar, Lorenzo Pellegirni, and Edoardo Bove in the midfield.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to PSG Paredes won't be bought out by Juventus following the loan spell, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Paredes didn't manage to become a full-time starter and his showings were often disappointing, so Juventus elected against activating their clause. He'll probably be on the move again this summer. He has posted one goal, one assist, 29 chances created, and 60 crosses (21 accurate) in 33 appearances (13 starts).

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in decently versus Milan Paredes recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate), two chances created, and three corners in 27 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Paredes had a good turn off the pine thanks to multiple precise corner kicks. He has registered eight chances created, 21 crosses (six accurate), and seven tackles (five won) in the last five contests (one start).

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances in win Paredes had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate), five chances created, six corners and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Paredes created a season high five chances in Sunday's win. He also whipped in six crosses (three accurate), took six corners and took one off-target shot on the attack. He helped keep a clean sheet as well, contributing three won tackles, one interception and one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serves suspension Paredes completed a one-game ban in Sunday's 2-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Paredes had to sit one out due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll occasionally relieve Manuel Locatelli when the coach decides to rotate. He has scored once and logged five shots (one on target), six chances created, and 15 crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores free kick against Lecce Paredes took four shots and scored a goal in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Lecce. He also made four clearances, three interceptions and created three chances in the match.

Impact Paredes bagged his first Juventus goal from a free kick on Wednesday, and he's now on track to finish with exactly one league goal for the third consecutive season -- following one-goal campaigns in 2020/21 and 2021/22 in Ligue 1 while with PSG. Starts have been hard to come by for Paredes at his new club and Wednesday was just the fourth time since September in which he was named to the XI in midfield in Serie A.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts aplenty Paredes registered six crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Sassuolo.

Impact By excelling under limited time during his previous Serie A appearance, Paredes was given a starting spot Sunday against Sassuolo. He was able to produce a lot with more time given, as his corners and crosses can attest. Yet, Paredes' efforts were not enough to help Juventus score a goal, which ultimately paved way for an untimely loss at Sassuolo.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in three crosses against Lazio Paredes generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), two interceptions, and three corners in 27 minutes in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Paredes came off the bench pretty early and turned in a solid shift, although he squandered a good opportunity by scuffing his shot late in the game. The decent showing might allow him to resume serving as Manuel Locatelli's deputy, supplanting youngster Enzo Barrenechea. He had played just 28 minutes in the previous eight games.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Paredes cleared his one-game suspension in Saturday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Paredes will be eligible to play versus Lazio, but he has fallen behind even youngster Enzo Barrenechea at this point, so he needs multiple absences to get minutes. He has notched two key passes, six crosses (two accurate), six corners, and five tackles (one won) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off versus Inter Paredes was expelled after the final whistle in Sunday's 1-0 win over Inter.

Impact Paredes played seven minutes off the bench and was red-carded as he got into it with Danilo D'Ambrosio. He'll miss the match against Verona after the break, like Adrien Rabiot. Enzo Barrenechea or Fabio Miretti will get the nod in the midfield.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited minutes against Fiorentina Paredes (thigh) won one duel, drew one foul, and registered one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Fiorentina.

Impact Paredes didn't get much action in this one as the coach went with a more aggressive formation and used one fewer midfielder than usual. He could get more action than before since they are one man short compared to recent matches. He has logged one assist, 13 chances created, 28 crosses (six accurate), and 24 tackles in 18 appearances (six starts).

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back against Fiorentina Paredes (thigh) will be available and might start in Sunday's clash with Fiorentina, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Paredes resumed practicing with no limitations shortly after missing the past game and will compete with Nicolo Fagioli and Adrien Rabiot for a spot in the midfield, as Fabio Miretti (ankle) is missing and the coach might opt to rotate his men a little. He has logged one secondary assist, six crosses (two accurate), six tackles (five won), and two clearances in his last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Salernitana game Paredes won't be an option Tuesday versus Salernitana due to goose foot soreness, coach Massimiliano Allegri relayed.

Impact Paredes is dealing with a muscular inflammation and will be re-evaluated after the game, but the problem shouldn't be major. Nicolo Fagioli or Fabio Miretti will join regulars Manuel Locatelli and Adrien Rabiot in the midfield Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides secondary assist in Udinese game Paredes recorded one secondary assist, one cross (zero accurate), and one corner in 28 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Paredes again saw limited minutes, but he contributed to the game-winning goal by finding Federico Chiesa with a gorgeous ball over the top. He has fallen behind Fabio Miretti, Weston McKennie, and Nicolo Fagioli in the midfield, also because of multiple injuries, but perhaps this showing will help him get more consistent minutes.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in Cremonese game Paredes won two of two tackles and had two shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate), and one corner in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Cremonese.

Impact Paredes logged 24 minutes despite not practicing much after the World Cup. He has fallen significantly in the depth chart, but he should still see minutes pretty regularly considering the busy schedule. He has recorded eight shots (one on target), seven chances created, 13 crosses (six accurate), and ten tackles in ten appearances (three starts).

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Cremonese Paredes has been named in Juventus' squad list to face Cremonese Wednesday.

Impact Paredes has logged just a pair of training sessions after the lengthy sojourn in Qatar, but he's good to go for the first game of the year, unlike his compatriot Angel Di Maria. He will probably come off the bench given the situation, and he had already started to fall out of favor before the World Cup. He has posted eight chances created, ten crosses (two accurate), 20 tackles, and six interceptions in nine appearances.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Long shot for Cremonese fixture Paredes will report back to Juventus on January 2, and his presence in the Cremonese game is highly in doubt, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Paredes has been granted a few extra days of vacation, as the coach wasn't planning to lean on him in the first match due to his prolonged absence from practice. Nicolo Fagioli, Fabio Miretti, and Weston McKennie would get extra minutes if Paredes were ruled out altogether.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four tackles in semifinal Paredes made four tackles and two clearances during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Croatia.

Impact Paredes made just his second start of the World cup in the semifinal, and did well defensively to control the midfield. Paredes didn't get forward much, something that has been relatively consistent across the board even in his appearances off the bench. Paredes will be tested against the brilliant French attack and midfield in the World Cup final.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 54 minutes in win Paredes conceded a yellow card and won two-of-three tackles during Friday's win over the Netherlands after penalties.

Impact Paredes has made one start in three appearances during the World Cup, largely featuring as a defensive reinforcement. He's likely to fill a similar role over the final two games of Argentina's World Cup run.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE