MARSEILLE NEWS

Alexis Sanchez - Scores in 4-1 UCL rout Sanchez scored on five shots (two on target) and created three chances in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Sporting.

Impact Sanchez netted his first goal in last three matches but he's been active over that span with a total of eight shots and four chances created. The veteran has been an immediate fit for his new club and has already mounted five scores on the season as that was his first in the Champions League.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Clauss - Comes off injured against Sporting Clauss was subbed out of Tuesday's Champions League victory against Sporting CP in the 33rd minute after suffering an injury. He assisted a goal in the match before being taken off...

Impact Clauss has started in all 12 of Marseille's Ligue 1 and UCL matches this season, and his assist for Amine Harit's "winning" goal Tuesday was already his fifth in all competitions. But his night was cut short due to injury, with Issa Kabore sent in to replace him at right wing-back. He'll have a few days to recover before Saturday's domestic clash with Ajaccio.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Doesn't make squad list Kolasinac (undisclosed) didn't make the squad list for Tuesday's match against Sporting CP.

Impact Kolasinac was out for Friday's win over Angers and remains unavailable for a midweek visit from the Portuguese side as well. He had started three straight games before his absence and the back line for Tuesday's game could feature Chancel Mbemba, Leonardo Balerdi and Eric Bailly after his return to fitness.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Doubtful to face Sporting Kolasinac is dealing with an undisclosed issue and is considered doubtful for Tuesday's clash with Sporting.

Impact Kolasinac already missed the game over the weekend and with little assurance come for his health would certainly be considered doubtful at the very least to start with everybody else available.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nuno Tavares - Available versus Sporting Tavares (suspension) is available for Tuesday's UCL clash with Sporting.

Impact Tavares' return would be a massive boost for Marseille ahead of this vital clash. He's already racked up three goals and two clean sheets this season while racking up eight shots, 10 crosses and five tackles over his past two outings alone.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Scores, assists in 3-0 romp Suarez scored on four shots (one on target) and tallied one assist and two tackles in Friday's 3-0 win over Angers.

Impact Suarez was very clinical despite having just a few opportunities and made the most of this game getting his third score and first assist this campaign. With just three starts all season though he would most likely be a decent fantasy option just in DFS formats.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitri Payet - Creates four chances in rout Payet had four chances created, three crosses (none accurate) and one corner in Friday's 3-0 win over Angers.

Impact Payet has now started twice in last three matches and four times in last seven while delivering some decent numbers and is getting closer and closer to his vintage form. The maestro though is still with just one assist and no goals all season.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerson - Scores in 3-0 romp Gerson scored once on two shots (both on target) and added one chance created and four fouls drawn in Friday's 3-0 win over Angers.

Impact Gerson found the back of the net for his first goal in nearly a month and second of the season. He's been very quiet between his two scores but will be hoping that score here to galvanize his form again.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Logs three interceptions in win Veretout had three interceptions, one tackle won and 43 passes completed in Friday's 3-0 win over Angers.

Impact Veretout remains a key cog in midfield but could be quiet in terms of fantasy at times. The midfielder still tallied his first assist of the season after racking up five crosses in his previous game and the upside is clearly there.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Clauss - Stars with goal, two assists, clean sheet Clauss held a clean sheet, scored a goal on two shots (both on target) and tallied two assists, three chances created, three crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (one won) in Fri...

Impact Clauss and the Marseille back line finally held first clean sheet in last five matches but they also held four in last eight affairs. The full-back also finally notched his first major offensive contributions since August and is already sitting at one goal, four assists and three clean sheets on the season.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Rongier - Gets rested versus Angers Rongier played 23 minutes off the bench in Friday's 3-0 win over Angers.

Impact Rongier was on the bench for first time this season but that was likely because of the upcoming huge UCL clash with Sporting midweek. He's had a shot on goal in each of his past three appearances while racking up two crosses and seven tackles over the same period.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Issa Kabore - Sends seven crosses in shutout win Kabore held a clean sheet and added two shots (one won), seven crosses (two accurate) and four tackles (three won) in Friday's 3-0 win over Angers.

Impact Kabore and the Marseille back line finally held first clean sheet in last five matches but they also held four in last eight affairs. The full-back has now held a clean sheet in each of his starts but with just two starts all season he's hard to rely on in long-term formats.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Gigot - Keeps clean sheet versus Angers Gigot held a clean sheet and added two tackles (one won), three interceptions and two clearances in Friday's 3-0 win over Angers.

Impact Gigot and the Marseille back line finally held first clean sheet in last five matches but they also held four in last eight affairs. The center-back also scored in his previous start but has only taken shots in two affairs all season.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chancel Mbemba - Keeps clean sheet for victory Mbemba held a clean sheet and added two aerials won, two interceptions and two tackles (both won) in Friday's 3-0 win over Angers.

Impact Mbemba and the Marseille back line finally held first clean sheet in last five matches but they also held four in last eight affairs. The center-back has also one goal from earlier in the campaign and has had a shot on goal in six of his last eight matches.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Balerdi - Logs two dribbles in shutout win Balerdi held a clean sheet and added two dribbles, two aerials won, three interceptions and two blocked shots in Friday's 3-0 win over Angers.

Impact Balerdi and the Marseille back line finally held first clean sheet in last five matches but they also held four in last eight affairs. The defender also has six tackles, nine interceptions, five blocks and nine clearances over his last three matches.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pau Lopez - Stars for clean sheet in win Lopez made five saves en route to a clean sheet in Friday's 3-0 win over Angers.

Impact Lopez was fantastic here and finally held his first clean sheet in last five matches. He's been very busy of late mounting 15 saves in his last three affairs alone.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marseille beats Angers 3-0 to lead French league

Jonathan Clauss notched a goal and two assists to help Marseille take the lead in the French league by downing Angers 3-0

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bamba Dieng - In squad list Dieng (leg) was included in the traveling squad to face Angers on Friday.

Impact Dieng has yet to get onto the pitch for the club this season but appears to be trending in the right direction. The forward only started 11 times for the club in domestic action last season but still managed to rack up seven goals on 37 shots (19 on target). If he does make the math-day squad, Dieng will likely have to settle for a spot on the bench given his extended absence.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Bailly - Included in squad list Bailly (thigh) was named to the traveling squad for Friday's matchup with Angers.

Impact Bailly clearly benefitted from the timing of the international break as he seems poised to miss just one match due to his thigh issue. Prior to his absence, the defender started three of the club's prior six contests, so his place in the starting XI is far from guaranteed even with his return to the squad.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nuno Tavares - Suspended versus Angers Tavares is suspended for the game against Angers on Friday Sept 30.

Impact Tavares' absence will be a huge hit on Marseille as he's been terrific for them. His absence would switch Sead Kolasinac to the left flank.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Rongier - Extends contract with Marseille Rongier has signed a four-year contract extension with Marseille, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Rongier has tallied two goals and eight assists in 117 appearances across all competitions during his three years in Marseille, and he's started all seven of their Ligue 1 matches this season in midfield. The 27-year-old has now signed on with the club through the 2025/26 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pau Lopez - Makes four saves in 1-1 draw Lopez made four saves in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Rennes.

Impact Lopez saved every shot coming from the opponent but was surprised by his own teammate as he's now without a clean sheet in four straight matches. The keeper has mounted 12 saves and five goals allowed over that span.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nuno Tavares - Stars with six shots in 1-1 draw Tavares hauled in six shots (two on target), seven crosses (one accurate), two dribbles, two aerials won, three tackles (one won), two interceptions and four dispossessions in Sund...

Impact Tavares was absolutely brilliant here on both sides of the ball filling in his stat sheet nicely. He started the season with three assists and a clean sheet in five matches but hasn't had a major contribution in five appearances since then. With 12 shots and 18 crosses in that span he's been knocking on the door.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Dishes first assist of season Veretout tallied one assist, five crosses (one accurate), six corners, two fouls drawn and two clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Rennes.

Impact Veretout was very active yet again and a creative force to reckon with finally earning his first major contribution of the season. The midfielder has now racked up seven chances created and 15 crosses in his six starts and set pieces also boost his numbers additionally.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Rongier - Wins two aerials versus Rennes Rongier had one shot (off target), three tackles (two won) and two aerials won in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Rennes.

Impact Rongier has taken shots in back to back matches and that is success for him usually. He remains without a goal this season though. The midfielder has now racked up 18 tackles over his past six affairs.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE