MARSEILLE NEWS

Valentin Rongier - Takes two shots in UCL win Rongier had two shots (off target), two dribbles, three tackles (two won) and two interceptions in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Sporting CP.

Impact Rongier turned in a solid display with contributions on both sides of the ball. The midfielder though remains without a goal or assist this season yet and his production only affects limited number of fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Clauss - Holds clean sheet in return Clauss held a clean sheet and added one chance created and two tackles in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Sporting CP.

Impact Clauss was a bit quiet and clearly still affected by his issue which led to his fairly early substitution and could even see him getting rested over the weekend with Issa Kabore potentially starting on the right flank. That was Marseille's first UCL clean sheet this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nuno Tavares - Sends four crosses in shutout win Tavares held a clean sheet and added one shot (off target), four crosses (one accurate), five tackles (all won) and three fouls drawn in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Sporting CP.

Impact Tavares finally claims his first clean sheet since August and this is also Marseille's first UCL shutout this edition. The full-back had three goals in August but nothing since though he's been still very active racking up 11 shots and 18 crosses over his past four matches alone.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Balerdi - Wins three aerials in shutout win Balerdi held a clean sheet and added four tackles (two won), three interceptions and three aerials won in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Sporting CP.

Impact Balerdi was brilliant defensively here for his team's first UCL clean sheet of the season and redeemed himself for an unfortunate own goal over the weekend. He's now mounted a goal, an own goal and two clean sheets over his past four matches alone.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chancel Mbemba - Creates chance in shutout win Mbemba held a clean sheet and added one interception and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Sporting CP.

Impact Mbemba has now racked up a goal and two clean sheets in his last four matches alone. He's been a creative force of late and almost grabbed an assist here too after getting involved twice in the build up of dangerous attacks for Marseille.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Bailly - Keeps clean sheet for win Bailly held a clean sheet and added two interceptions and two aerials won in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Sporting CP.

Impact Bailly and the Marseille back line held first UCL clean sheet of the season and that's the defender's second of the season in just five starts. He seems to be getting healthier now and should have a more regular role if stays on his feet.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pau Lopez - Keeps first UCL clean sheet Lopez made two saves en route to a clean sheet in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Sporting CP.

Impact Lopez is quickly back with an impressive display after sitting out the weekend. That's his first UCL shutout of the season and fifth on the season overall. He's now kept two clean sheets in his last three matches across all competitions.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

Matteo Guendouzi - Named to starting XI Guendouzi (leg) will feature in the starting XI against Sporting CP on Wednesday.

Impact Guendouzi will be back on the pitch after having missed just one contest due to his leg injury. In his last five appearances (four starts), the midfielder has recorded five shots (one on target), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner. The midfielder should continue to offer solid fantasy value moving forward.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Clauss - Starting against Sporting CP Clauss (calf) was named to the starting XI for Wednesday's matchup with Sporting CP.

Impact Clauss is back in action after missing a Ligue 1 matchup with Ajaccio on Saturday. Prior to getting hurt, the midfielder was rolling with one goal on two shots (two on target), three assists and three crosses (one accurate) in his previous two contests. If he can maintain that momentum going forward, Clauss should offer decent mid-range fantasy value moving forward.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sead Kolasinac - Still out Kolasinac (undisclosed) didn't make the team sheet ahead of Wednesday's trip to Sporting CP.

Impact Kolasinac is set to miss a fourth straight match and it's still uncertain when he might play next. A trio of Chancel Mbemba, Leonardo Balerdi and Eric Bailly should line up for the return leg in Portugal after starting together during an impressive 4-1 Oct. 4. In the case of Kolasinac, he started five times in a seven-game stretch before injury knocked him out since the international break.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Guendouzi - In team against Sporting CP Guendouzi (leg) made the squad list for Wednesday's match against Sporting CP.

Impact Guendouzi missed Saturday's 2-1 loss to Ajaccio but as the situation was a minor one, he's already available for selection in this midweek trip to Portugal. Jordan Veretout should start alongside Guendouzi or Pape Gueye depending on who's fit for Wednesday's game.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Clauss - Makes squad list Clauss (calf) made the squad list for Wednesday's match against Sporting CP.

Impact Clauss missed Saturday's match against Ajaccio after scoring once and logging two assists in the previous two games. He's otherwise started in all 12 of his appearances and should expect to play from kickoff unless the situation remains more tentative. As Nuno Tavares starts on the left flank, Issa Kabore could be called into the team for another match on the right if Clauss can't start Wednesday.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitri Payet - Converts PK in 2-1 defeat Payet converted a penalty on two shots (one on target) and hauled in seven crosses (none accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Ajaccio.

Impact Payet was very ineffective with his corners but was clinical from the spot early in the game to put his team ahead. That's finally his first goal of the campaign but with just five starts all season he'll remain limited in long-term formats.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Balerdi - Nets own goal in 2-1 defeat Balerdi scored an own goal but tallied three tackles (two won), four interceptions, four aerials won, two blocked shots and five clearances in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Ajaccio.

Impact Balerdi turned in a terrific individual performance though the own goal will likely negate most of his production in terms of fantasy. the defender just scored his first goal of the season last time out and now sends his fantasy owners in despair. He's also kept three clean sheets over his previous six full matches.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Rongier - Wins two aerials in loss Rongier had two aerials won, one tackle won and 52 passes completed in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Ajaccio.

Impact Rongier had a quiet night and had a littleimpact in a surprisingly tough match up for the Olympians. He's only started three times in last six affairs and seems to be out of form which could send him back to the bench next week.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pau Lopez - Gets rested versus Ajaccio Lopez was an unused sub in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Ajaccio.

Impact Lopez was likely just rested here and should be back for the midweek clash with Sporting, especially after a poor display for Ruben Blanco.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Blanco - Allows two in rare start Blanco made no saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Ajaccio.

Impact Blanco had no impact in his first start since August and even allowed two goals with just one shot on target against his goal. Pau Lopez was likely just rested here and the former should be back on the bench next week.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Guendouzi - Ruled out Saturday Guendouzi has suffered a knock in training and is ruled out for Saturday's match versus Ajaccio, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Guendouzi missed training Friday and will be spared for this one but his problem is not serious and he should be ready for next week's clash with Sporting. Valentin Rongier should get the nod here.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Clauss - Ruled out against Ajaccio Clauss has been diagnosed with a calf problem and is ruled out for Saturday's match versus Ajaccio, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Clauss suffered the issue in UCL action midweek and while he'll miss this one the news is great for him as he's avoided a serious injury and should be ready for the next week's second game against Sporting. Issa Kabore could start in his place.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pau Lopez - Allows one in first UCL victory Lopez made one save in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Sporting.

Impact Lopez had little work here but still couldn't keep a clean sheet here and remains without one in UCL play. It's a different ball game on domestic level though with four shutouts in seven matches there while racking up 15 saves over his last three Ligue 1 affairs.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chancel Mbemba - Scores in 4-1 UCL rout Mbemba scored on two shots (one on target) and hauled in four tackles (two won) and two fouls drawn in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Sporting.

Impact Mbemba has delivered a goal and a clean sheet in back to back matches along with other numbers and has been a fantasy weapon of late. That was his second score of the season and he takes regular shots so his upside is clearly high. the defender has also kept four clean sheets on the season already.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Balerdi - Scores first goal of season Balerdi scored on three shots (one on target) and added two blocked shots, two aerials won and two clearances in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Sporting.

Impact Balerdi was a serious threat up front and could've gotten even more goals but he'll be still delighted to finally pick up his first score of the season. He also kept a clean sheet in the previous outing and has been a fantasy weapon of late.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Gets booked in UCL victory Veretout had two tackles (one won), 28 passes completed and a yellow card in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Sporting.

Impact Veretout certainly had a day to forget about as quickly as possible. He's been lively since the start of the campaign though racking up some creative numbers too and should return to form soon.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Harit - Stars with goal, assist in UCL win Harit scored on four shots (three on target), tallied one assist and hauled in three chances created, two crosses (one accurate), three dribbles, four corners and two fouls drawn i...

Impact Harit was absolutely brilliant here as he delivered by far his best performance of the season and likely of his Marseille career. Those were his first major contributions of the campaign and with three starts in last five matches he seems to be picking up some wind in his sails.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE