MARCELO BROZOVIC NEWS

Cristiano Ronaldo, N'Golo Kante, turn Euro 2024 into referendum on Saudi Pro League

Can Cristiano Ronaldo and other Saudi-based stars lure more Euro 2024 players to the Middle East?

JUNE 20

Saudi Pro League: Everything you should know for 2023-24 season

The 2023-24 Saudi Pro League season kicks off Friday. Here's everything you need to know about the league that recruited Cristiano Ronaldo.

AUGUST 11, 2023

FIFA to lift Saudi club Al Nassr's player registration ban when debt to Leicester is paid

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr will have its FIFA ban on registering new players lifted when it settles a debt with Leicest...

JULY 13, 2023

Marcelo Brozovic becomes the latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr

Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is the latest elite player taking advantage of the Saudi Arabian league’s riches by joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr

JULY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins two tackles versus Man City Brozovic had two crosses (both accurate) and two interceptions and won two of four tackles and seven duels in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Brozovic got the nod over Henrikh Mkhitaryan and was okay but not impressive on both ends. A pair of injuries and the increased competition didn't allow him to have the same pivotal role he had in the past. He has logged three goals, five assists, 27 chances created, and 56 crosses (18 accurate) in 37 appearances (24 starts).

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Torino Brozovic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one clearance, and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Brozovic didn't fill it up but decided the game with a precise striker from distance, hitting the net for the third time in the season, but the first since September. He has logged two assists, two shots (one on target), seven chances created, and four crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances. Inter will face Manchester City in the Champions League final Saturday.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist in Atalanta clash Brozovic won two of two tackles and assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Atalanta.

Impact Brozovic co-paced his team in chances and gifted Lautaro Martinez the ball as he and his teammate found themselves all alone in front of the goalie. He's now up to five assists in the season and two have come in the last four matches, where he has added five chances created, four crosses (two accurate), seven tackles (six won), and seven interceptions. Inter will face Torino away in the final Serie A round.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three interceptions versus Napoli Brozovic registered one cross (zero accurate), three interceptions, and two tackles (one won) in 32 minutes in Sunday's 1-3 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Brozovic contributed defensively in his limited time on the pitch in this one. He has assisted once and added three inaccurate crosses, eight tackles (six won), and eight interceptions in the last five fixtures.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Sassuolo game Brozovic won three of three tackles and assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Brozovic picked up some stats at both ends and capped his day by finding Romelu Lukaku with a through ball ahead of the final goal. He has dished four assists in the last six matches, adding five shots (two on target), five key passes, three crosses (one accurate), and 15 tackles (eight won). Inter will face Milan in Champions League Tuesday and then Napoli away next Sunday.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist against Empoli Brozovic made an assist, had one off-target shot and created two chances during Sunday's 3-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Brozovic assisted Romelu Lukaku for the opening goal of the match in the 48th minute and that saved his day as his peripheral numbers were very uninspiring. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet since September for the midfielder, who usually relies on defensive stats to provide some fantasy value.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

12 crosses in loss Brozovic recorded one shot (zero on goal), 12 crosses (five accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Fiorentina. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th m...

Impact Brozovic had a good creative match Saturday, as he led the team in crosses with 12. Five of those were accurate which set a new season high for him. He also created three chances, took nine corners, had one off-target shot and blocked three shots in his 78 minutes of action. He did pick up a yellow card in the 77th minute though, his eighth booking of the season.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces versus Spezia Brozovic won three duels and recorded two shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (one accurate) and nine corners in Friday's 1-2 defeat versus Spezia.

Impact Brozovic took care of set pieces since Hakan Calhanoglu and Federico Dimarco didn't start and vastly paced his team in deliveries, recording his new season high, but he wasn't very precise. He has started in three of the past five matches, recording four off-target shots, two chances created, 13 crosses (one accurate), and eight tackles (six won). He'll continue to rotate with the other midfielders until he shows better. Inter will visit Porto in Champions League Tuesday and then host Juventus Sunday.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot against Milan Brozovic (calf) registered one shot (zero on goal), one clearance, and two corners in 19 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 victory against AC Milan.

Impact Brozovic returned as expected, but he didn't get enough minutes to make some noise. He'll compete primarily with Henrikh Mkhitaryan and occasionally relieve Hakan Calhanoglu from here on out. He has posted 13 shots (four on target), six chances created, 16 tackles, and 13 interceptions in 13 appearances.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for derby Brozovic (calf) "is highly likely to be available for Sunday's clash with Milan," coach Simone Inzaghi announced.

Impact Brozovic will be back in the squad list barring a hiccup in the last two practice sessions. He hasn't had a regular role with Inter since the early part of the season, as he missed months with a thigh strain and then picked up a calf injury after the World Cup. Henrikh Mkhitaryan will start a few more matches until Brozovic is 100 percent.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return against Cremonese Brozovic (calf) will remain sidelined for Saturday's match versus Cremonese, and the club is growing concerned with his rehab, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Brozovic wasn't expected to be out for long, but he'll sit the fifth straight game due to a calf pull. He might be back in Coppa Italia or versus Milan next week, but he has yet to begin ramping up. With Nicolo Barella suspended, one between Roberto Gagliardini and Kristjan Asllani will get the nod Saturday.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will stay out for Empoli game Brozovic (thigh) is targeting the Cremonese game for his return, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Brozovic hasn't returned to full training and will sit out his fourth consecutive game Monday. His multiple absences have led to consistent minutes for Henrikh Mkhitaryan, while Roberto Gagliardini and Krstjan Asllani have become the top backups in the midfield.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Needs more time Brozovic (calf) will remain unavailable for Saturday's match against Verona, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Brozovic will sit out the third game in a row due to another thigh problem, but the club is holding out some hope he'll be available versus Milan in the Supercoppa next Wednesday. Henrikh Mkhitaryan is the only regular fully healthy, while Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu are question marks.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up new injury Brozovic pulled the soleus muscle in his left calf and will be re-evaluated in the next few days, Inter announced.

Impact Brozovic had shaken off a previous thigh problem, but the new issue is set to cost him at least a pair of games, given the short turnarounds. Henrikh Mkhitaryan will continue filling in, as he's not expected to be sidelined by his back injury.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be fine for Napoli clash Brozovic (thigh) won't play in Thursday's friendly against Sassuolo because he returned late, but he's not injured, and he'll be good to go for January 4, La Gazzetta dello Sport i...

Impact Brozovic didn't play in the third-place playoff as he picked up a minor thigh problem in the semi-final, but he's said to be completely healthy. Depending on how many minutes he has in his legs, he'll be in contention to start with Henrikh Mkhitaryan next Wednesday.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed among substitutes Brozovic is in the match day squad to face Morocco on Sunday.

Impact Brozovic suffered a thigh injury in the loss to Argentina and will likely not feature in Saturday's match before heading back to club football. The midfielder is among the substitutes so theoretically he could be available, though his inclusion in the match is unlikely.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubftul for Morocco clash Brozovic (thigh) will likely be spared in Saturday's game against Morocco, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Brozovic isn't dealing with a major problem, but he's not 100 percent, and the coaching staff will probably err on the side of caution given his previous issues in the same area. It remains to be seen whether he'll be left out of the squad list entirely or if he'll be a bench option. His likely exclusion from the XI could lead to more minutes for Lovro Majer and Mateo Kovacic.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids major issues Brozovic didn't suffer a thigh strain but is dealing with some discomfort in his flexor muscle, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Brozovic missed extended time with a problem in the same area before the World Cup, but he didn't have a relapse. He might be spared for Saturday's clash with Morocco given the situation.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscular problem Brozovic had one inaccurate cross and one interception and won one tackle in 50 minutes before leaving Tuesday's 0-3 loss to Argentina because "he felt a muscle tighten up," coach...

Impact "We decided not to use him until the final whistle to try sparing him for the third-place playoff," the gaffer added. Brozovic will likely undergo some examinations to determine whether he could play Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Croatia should return to World Cup contention, even without Luka Modrić

With a strong young core to build upon, Croatia can start to plan for the next steps without iconic midfielder Luka Modrić.

DECEMBER 13, 2022