MARSEILLE NEWS

Nuno Tavares - Fills in stat sheet in 2-1 UCL loss Tavares hauled in four shots (off target), eight crosses (none accurate), three dribbles, six fouls drawn, two tackles (one won) and two clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Eintr...

Impact Tavares was by far one of the best players on the pitch for Marseille and turned in a great stat line. He couldn't help his team avoid the defeat with a goal or assist but has still been very productive in formats with peripheral stats.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Takes four corners in UCL defeat Veretout had four crosses (none accurate), one chance created and four crosses in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Veretout was fairly quiet here and outside of set pieces he barely produced anything in terms of stats. He's been better lately though with five shots, three chances created and nine crosses over his previous three matches while corners give him a decent floor most of the time.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Clauss - Logs three dribbles in 2-1 loss Clauss hauled in two shots (off target), three dribbles and two interceptions made two saves in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Clauss turned in a decent outing and even posted some threat up front. His team is in a dip of a form though right now with three straight defeats and four in last five matches which surely is hurting his overall fantasy production at the moment.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pau Lopez - Makes two saves in 2-1 UCL defeat Lopez made two saves in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Lopez couldn't really make much impact versus clinical Eintracht and his team continues the bad run of form with third straight defeat and fourth in last five matches across all competitions. He's racked up 15 saves with one clean sheet. over that span while allowing four goals.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Makes squad list Kolasinac (knee) made the team sheet for Wednesday's trip to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Kolasinac had limped off after just 22 minutes of Saturday's loss to Lens with a knee injury but evidently it may have just been a hard hit as opposed to a serious injury. Should he remain absent or at least not be present in the starting lineup, Samuel Gigot or Pape Gueye could take his place in the back-three.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Bailly - Unavailable Wednesday Bailly (thigh) didn't make the squad list for Wednesday's trip to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Bailly was also out for Saturday's loss to Lens and remains out for at least one more game. Sead Kolasinac, Leonardo Balerdi and Chancel Mbemba could continue as the starting center-backs against the German side. It's uncertain how long Bailly will be out but there's not much time left before the World Cup if he's to play again until late 2022.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Clauss - Takes two shots in 1-0 defeat Clauss had two shots (off target), two chances created and two crosses (none accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lens.

Impact Clauss keeps producing offensively for Marseille and while the team has been a bit quiet lately on domestic level the defender has still grabbed two clean sheets, one goal and three assists from his past five matches.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Takes two shots in defeat Veretout had two shots (off target), three crosses (none accurate), three corners and three tackles (all won) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lens.

Impact Veretout had plenty of chances upfront but failed to make an impact here and remains with just one assist and no goals on the season. He's been active however producing five shots, three chances created, nine crosses and 12 tackles over his past three matches alone.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Rongier - Creates two chances versus Lens Rongier had two chances created, three interceptions and 52 passes completed in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lens.

Impact Rongier has now provided two shots and four chances created over his past three matches though he remains mostly producer of defensive peripheral stats.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pau Lopez - Makes three saves in 1-0 defeat Lopez made three saves in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lens.

Impact Lopez has now mounted 19 saves for two clean sheets over his past five matches while not allowing more than one goal in eight straight affairs now. Three straight defeats on domestic level though are a bit alarming.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lens beats wasteful Marseille to take 2nd place; Lyon wins

Lens punished Marseille for its wasteful finishing by winning 1-0 with a deflected late shot to move up to second place in the French league

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sead Kolasinac - Limps off early with injury Kolasinac limped off the pitch and was replaced in the 21st minute of Saturday's match versus Lens with a suspected knee injury.

Impact Kolasinac only lasted briefly in his return after missing five matches. There's a good chance he's just aggravated his old issue and may be forced to miss a few more games. The Olympians are getting thin at center-back with Eric Bailly also injured and Samuel Gigot having one more match of suspension.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Could feature Saturday Kolasinac (undisclosed) has returned to training and will be available for Saturday's match versus Lens, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Kolasinac returns in the nick of time as both Eric Bailly and Samuel Gigot are missing here. The former though has now missed five straight matches and if he's not quite ready for a start youngster Isaak Toure may have to get his first start for Marseille.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Bailly - Ruled out for Lens clash Bailly (thigh) has been ruled out for Saturday's match versus Lens, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Bailly suffered his issue last weekend during Le Classique and apparently he hasn't had enough time to recover for this clash. Samuel Gigot is suspended and the returning from an injury of his own Sead Kolasinac may have to start immediately. The other option at center-back is the first start for youngster and new recruit Isaak Toure.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Bailly - Suffers injury in Le Classique Bailly was forced off the pitch and replaced in the 45th minute of Sunday's 1-0 loss to PSG with a thigh injury, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Bailly suffers another injury blow and continues his fitness woes from his time at Man Utd. The full severity of his issue is still unclear but Marseille are getting very thin at center-back with Sead Kolasinac also still injured and Samuel Gigot suspended this weekend. The Olympians may have to reshuffle the back line if none of the first two recovers on time for the clash with Lens on Saturday.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Clauss - Takes two shots in 1-0 defeat Clauss had two shots (one on target), three interceptions and two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 loss to PSG.

Impact Clauss had his chances up front but couldn't really take advantage of that but he's still been clinical of late with one goal and three assists over his past four matches while adding two clean sheets in that span.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Rongier - Quiet in loss to PSG Rongier had one chance created, two dispossessions and 52 passes completed in Sunday's 1-0 loss to PSG.

Impact Rongier has been very quiet of late despite getting the nod for three consecutive starts. He remains without a goal or assist this season but has taken shots in five of his seven appearances while adding three chances created over that span.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Creates two chances in Le Classique Veretout had one shot (off target), two chances created, four crosses (none accurate), three corners and four tackles (three won) in Sunday's 1-0 loss to PSG.

Impact Veretout turned in a solid all around display here versus the champions and delivered a decent stat line for his owners. He's now mounted three shots, three chances created, six crosses and seven tackles over his past two matches alone.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pau Lopez - Makes eight saves in 1-0 defeat Lopez made eight saves in Sunday's 1-0 loss to PSG.

Impact Lopez held his own versus the relentless Parisians and almost held on to the clean sheet even only beaten once by the fantastic combination between Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. The keeper has 16 saves and two clean sheets over his past four matches while merely allowing two goals over the same span.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Neymar leads PSG to 'Classique' win over Marseille

Neymar scored his ninth goal in the French league this season to guide Paris Saint-Germain to a 1-0 win over bitter rival Marseille in French soccer’s biggest game

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Samuel Gigot - Gets sent off in Le Classique Gigot was given a straight red card in the 73rd minute of Sunday's match versus PSG.

Impact Gigot came off the bench early in the first half but lasted less than an hour before making a reckless tackle with studs up on Neymar taking him down from behind and immediately saw his marching orders. That's his second dismissal already this season only in these early stages of the campaign.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Sanchez - Scores for UCL victory Sanchez scored on four shots (two on target) and hauled in three chances created and three fouls drawn in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Sporting CP.

Impact Sanchez continues his stellar season with another brilliant display. He's now scored twice in last three matches while racking up a total of nine shots over the same span and has a total of six scores on the season.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Harit - Assists, draws PK for 2-0 win Harit tallied one assist, two shots (one on target), four chances created, two crosses (one accurate), one corner, two dribbles and four fouls drawn in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Spo...

Impact Harit was brilliant yet again making a huge impact here. He drew the penalty for his team and basically set up both goals for the victory and has now racked up one goal and two assists in his last two starts alone.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Guendouzi - Converts PK in UCL victory Guendouzi converted a penalty on two shots (one on target) and added one chance created and one corner in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Sporting CP.

Impact Guendouzi was clinical from the spot to break the deadlock early and give his team a vital advantage when they had possession dominance as well. The midfielder hasn't been a statistical monster overall but with two goals from his past four matches and two more assists earlier in the campaign the upside is clearly there.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Takes two shots versus Sporting Veretout had two shots (one on target), two crosses (none accurate), five tackles (three won), two aerials won and two corners in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Sporting CP.

Impact Veretout took his first shots in last six matches but he's still offered some creative side after racking up one assist on four chances created and eight crosses over the same span and keeps delivering solid defensive numbers too.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE