LUCA PELLEGRINI NEWS

Starting Sunday Pellegrini made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Koln.

Impact Pellegrini received some praise from manager Oliver Glasner late in the week and it's earned him a start in his Bundesliga debut. Playing on the left flank, he's helping to replace Filip Kostic, who transferred to Juventus as Pellegrini went the other way.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Frankfurt Pellegrini has completed a loan move to Frankfurt, the club announced Friday.

Impact Pellegrini should see immediate playing time with Frankfurt as Filip Kostic went the other way to Juventus. The left-back has shown some good form for Juventus and made 19 appearances in the 2021/22 campaign. Despite that he has some large shoes to fill with Frankfurt on loan for the remainder of the 2022/23 season.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Fiorentina Pellegrini did not feature in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Pellegrini watched the game from the bench as Alex Sandro got the nod in this one. He has often been picked over the more established teammate during the course of the season, posting one assist, 13 chances, 54 crosses (14 accurate) and 23 tackles in 19 appearances (15 starts).

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in cup final Pellegrini (ankle) made a sub appearance in Wednesday's Coppa Italia final against Inter.

Impact Pellegrini quickly returned after missing one game with an ankle contusion. He will split time with Alex Sandro against Fiorentina and Lazio. He has logged five shots (one on target), three chances, 16 crosses (five accurate) and four tackles (three won) in the last five appearances.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Genoa game Pellegrini has been ruled out for Friday's match versus Genoa due to a bruised ankle, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Pellegrini got banged up in a tackle in practice and will not be able to play in this one. Alex Sandro is likely to get the start as left-back, although Mattia De Sciglio is returning and will be an option for the role as well, on top of a couple of youngsters.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses in win Pellegrini registered one off-target shot, one chance created, three crosses (one accurate) and a yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Pellegrini sent in the second-most crosses for his side to help them earn the home win, but could not score or assist. The midfielder also received his sixth yellow card in the season. That's something to keep in mind when they visit Genoa on Friday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Pellegrini will be eligible to play in Saturday's match versus Cagliari following a one-game suspension.

Impact Pellegrini sat out the Inter clash due to yellow-card accumulation. He will be back up Alex Sandro moving forward. He has notched one assist, 11 chances, 45 crosses and 19 tackles in 14 appearances so far. Juventus will face Cagliari away Saturday.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Inter clash Pellegrini took two shots (one on target), sent in five crosses (two accurate), created one scoring chance and won three duels in Sunday's 2-0 win over Salernitana and will miss on...

Impact Pellegrini led his team in crosses and was pretty active in the final third, but he also picked up his fifth yellow card of the season, triggering a one-game suspension. Juventus should have a few returns from injury during the break, especially Alex Sandro (calf), Manuel Locatelli (COVID-19) and Denis Zakaria (thigh), which will allow Danilo to move back to fullback. Juventus will face Inter at home after the break.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lively against Empoli Pellegrini sent in three crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances, won three of four tackles and drew two fouls in Saturday's 3-2 win over Empoli.

Impact Pellegrini filled in for the injured Alex Sandro and got the nod over Mattia De Sciglio in this one, turning in a rather solid shift on both ends. He has posted 36 crosses, 15 tackles and 13 interceptions in 12 appearances this season. Juventus will host Spezia next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late against Villarreal Pellegrini (knee) had one clearance in three minutes in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Villarreal.

Impact Pellegrini got a little banged up over the weekend, but the issue did not linger and he was able to play a few minutes off the bench. He will be in contention to start in Saturday's road game against Empoli since Alex Sandro bowed out with an injury in this one. He has logged 33 crosses, seven chances, 11 tackles and 11 clearances in 11 appearances.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids injuries Pellegrini (knee) has been included in Juventus' squad list to face Villarreal Tuesday.

Impact Pellegrini was cleared as he suffered simply a knock in the last game, where he bowed out at half-time. He will be in contention with Alex Sandro to start at left-back, although the imperfect physical state likely does not work in his favor.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Torino game at half-time Pellegrini had two clearances, created one scoring chance and drew three fouls in Friday's 1-1 draw Torino and subbed off after 45 minutes due to a knee contusion, coach Massimilia...

Impact Pellegrini was a late insertion in the XI and held his one in the duel with Wilfried Singo, but he did not pick up a lot of stats. He was replaced by Mattia De Sciglio. He will likely take some tests before Tuesday's Champions League game against Villarreal.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Balotelli back in Italy squad after 3-year absence

Mario Balotelli is back in the Italy squad more than three years after his last appearance in an Azzurri shirt

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unused against Roma Pellegrini (flu) did not play in Sunday's 4-3 win over Roma.

Impact Pellegrini was an option, but he was not in peak conditions after dealing with the illness. He has good chances to return to the XI in Saturday's home game versus Udinese, especially with Alex Sandro currently banged up. He has tallied one assist, five chances, ten tackles and eight clearances in eight matches.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Pellegrini (flu) re-joined the rest of the team in training Friday, Juventus announced.

Impact Pellegrini missed one game with a non-COVID-19 illness and shook it off. He will resume competing for the starting job with Alex Sandro in Sunday's road game versus Roma. The teammate appeared to get a little banged up in the Napoli clash. He had started in four of the previous six matches, logging one assist, three chances 23 crsses and five tackles.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Pellegrini (flu) was not included in Juventus' squad list to face Napoli Thursday.

Impact Pellegrini has been dealing with the flu in recent days and will not be available for this one. Alex Sandro will start at left-back, with Mattia De Sciglio as his reserve.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for Napoli game Pellegrini has not been able to train in regular fashion lately because he is under the weather, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Pellegrini is dealing with a non-COVID illness and could still be cleared in time for Thursday's game. He has gotten some run over Alex Sandro lately, but the teammate will likely get the nod in this one even if Pellegrini gets past the ailment.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Cagliari Pellegrini (calf) did not play in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Pellegrini was an option, but the coach predictably spared in light of the recent hiccup. He will continue challenging Alex Sandro moving forward. He has tallied five chances, 30 crosses, ten tackles and eight clearances in eight appearances so far. Juventus will host Napoli on January 6th.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Cagliari Pellegrini (calf) has been included in Juventus' squad list to face Cagliari Tuesday.

Impact Pellegrini avoided significant issue after leaving the last game early. While he will be an option, it is likely that Alex Sandro will get the start in this one given the short turnaround and his recent ailment.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Bologna Pellegrini took one off-target shot, sent in three inaccurate crosses, had two clearances and won two duels in Saturday's 2-0 win over Bologna and left early due to a calf issue, G...

Impact Pellegrini was once again picked over Alex Sandro, but did not have a particularly strong game and bowed out early because of a muscular problem. The teammate will likely get the start Tuesday versus Cagliari regardless of the severity of the injury.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Venezia Pellegrini created three scoring chances, sent in ten crosses (two accurate), had one block and picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Pellegrini was picked over Alex Sandro for the third time in a row in a row in domestic play and had his best outing of the season, as he set up Alvaro Morata's goal with a great cross. It was his first assist, while he has tallied five chances created, 27 crosses and nine tackles in seven matches. Juventus will face Bologna away Saturday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juve's domestic woes continue in 1-1 draw at Venezia

Juventus’ domestic problems have continued after it was held at relegation-threatened Venezia to 1-1 in Serie A

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers three crosses in Lazio game Pellegrini drew four fouls, won six duels, had two successful take-ons and sent in three crosses (three accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Pellegrini filled in for Alex Sandro after international duties and had a respectable performance, co-pacing his team in crosses and defending diligently. He could see minutes for as long as Mattia De Sciglio is sidelined. He is ineligible to play in Champions League though. His next opportunity to feature will come in Saturday's home game versus Atalanta. He has posted two chances created, seven crosses and four tackles in four matches.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Excluded from Champions League list Pellegrini was not named in Juventus' 23-man squad list for the group stage of the Champions League.

Impact Pellegrini ended up staying in Turin in a backup role after two straight loan spells. However, he will not be available in Europe as the club had to leave out some players. Danilo and Mattia De Sciglio would play as left-back if the starter Alex Sandro were unavailable.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could stay at Juventus Pellegrini is back at Juventus following the loan spell at Genoa and might stay as Alex Sandro's backup on the left flank, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Pellegrini had trouble staying healthy in the past campaign and finished with just 11 appearances (7 starts). He registered eight chances created, one assist, 29 crosses and nine tackles. Juventus only have youngster Gianluca Frabotta behind the starter and could decide to have a more experienced reserve in the role after struggling with depth in 2020/2021.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE