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Creates two chances against Spezia Matic sent in two crosses, had one block, created two scoring chances, and drew one foul in Round 38's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Matic wasn't too impressive in the season finale but put up small numbers on both ends. He often had to load managed amid a busy schedule, but he was a steady hand in the midfield. He recorded two goals, two assists, 37 chances created, and 77 tackles in 48 appearances (29 starts).

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Matic is in the lineup for Wednesday's Europa League Final against Sevilla.

Impact Matic is back with the team after missing last match with a rest day. He's started in all 12 appearances in the UEL this season, totaling 28 tackles (15 won) and 22 interceptions.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start against Sevilla Matic will most likely be in the XI in the Europa League final Wednesday after getting the day off versus Fiorentina, Sky informs.

Impact Matic was load-managed over the weekend but isn't dealing with any injury. He has scored once and posted four shots (one on target), three chances created, two crosses (zero accurate), and ten tackles (six won) in his last five appearances.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will rest against Fiorentina Matic didn't travel to Florence with the rest of the team, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Matic will get a breather ahead of Wednesday's clash with Sevilla along with a few other veterans and banged-up players. Two or three among Edoardo Bove, Mady Camara, and Benjamin Tahirovic will start in the midfield Saturday.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Equalizes from bench Matic scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Matic entered the match at halftime and scored the game tying goal in the 83rd minute to earn a point for Roma. The goal was the second of the season for Matic and his first since November.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Matic served a one-game ban in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Monza.

Impact Matic will be eligible and start against Inter considering they are dealing with plenty of absences. He has logged four chances created, two crosses (both accurate), ten tackles (seven won), and six interceptions in his last five appearances.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Monza game Matic generated four tackles (three won), one chance created, and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Matic kept the midfield together with his passing and physicality, but he won't be available against Monza due to yellow-card accumulation. Edoardo Bove or Mady Camara, or both, will get the nod Wednesday.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist versus Sampdoria Matic provided an assist, created three chances and made two tackles and two interceptions during Sunday's 3-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Matic was solid as usual defensively but this time his biggest contributions came on the attacking end, with him being heavily involved on the build-up of plays and assisting Georginio Wijnaldum's opener with a perfect cross from the left in the 57th minute. This is just the second assists of the season for the holding midfielder, who mostly relies on peripheral numbers to be productive for fantasy purposes.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench versus Lazio Matic (illness) had 17 passes in 24 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Matic didn't get the start and didn't log any start after subbing in, as he was perhaps still affected by a stomach bug. He has posted three chances created, three crosses (two accurate), five tackles (all won), and five interceptions in his last fie appearances (three starts).

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Lazio Matic (illness) is in Roma's match day squad for Sunday's derby match against Lazio.

Impact Matic has recovered from an illness that sidelined him in the Europa League mid-week, and he could see some playing time off the bench on Sunday.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for derby Matic (illness) logged a full training session Saturday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Matic was held out of practice for one extra day after skipping a Europa League tie due to a stomach bug, but he was back on the pitch right before Sunday's clash with Lazio, and he will be in the running to start in the midfield. He'll compete primarily with Georginio Wijnaldum. He has posted four key passes, three crosses (two accurate), six tackels (five won), and nine interceptions in the last five matches (four starts).

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch in Europa League Matic will miss Thursday's game versus Real Sociedad due to a stomach bug, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Matic will attempt to recover for Sunday's clash with Lazio. Georginio Wijnaldum and Bryan Cristante are teaming up in the midfield Thursday.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Saves day with goal from bench Matic scored one goal from one shot and created two chances during 36 minutes of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Matic started just twice in the final five league and UEL matches but scored once and logged one assist in that time. With 12 starts in 20 appearances, Matic doesn't offer tremendous value as a defensive-midfielder but puts himself in good spots for Jose Mourinho's team.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively at Sassuolo Matic logged four tackles (two won) and two interceptions during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Matic was back in the XI after appearing off the bench last time out. He was busy defensively and did well to help keep the hosts off the board for most of the contest. His four tackles paced all Roma players, and he played the full 90.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Verona Matic (thigh) won two duels and assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in 24 minutes in Monday's 3-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Matic was able to feature despite a recent thigh ailment and was instrumental in the win, as he found Cristan Volpato with a square ball to set up the 1-2 goal. It's his first assist of the season. He has logged four tackles (one won), five interceptions, and two clearances in the last five appearances (one start).

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Verona match Matic (thigh) was pictured landing in Verona along with his teammates on Roma's Twitter account.

Impact Matic sat out the midweek Europa League game due to a sore adductor, but it looks like he will be at least an option Monday. Mady Camara started over him in the last two Serie A matches even though he was healthy. He has posted four tackles (one won), five interceptions, and one clearance in the last five appearances (two starts).

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Matic didn't participate in the final practice before facing HJK Helsinki in Europa League due to an adductor problem and won't be involved in the match, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Matic will be re-assessed after the midweek fixture to determine whether he could be available for Monday's away tilt against Verona. Mady Camara has started over him in the midfield in the last two matches.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Plays 67 mins in loss Matic had one shot (zero on target) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Atalanta.

Impact Matic played 67 minutes in place of Paulo Dybala, who was a late scratch from the starting XI. He was replaced midway through the second half for rest purposes by Andrea Belotti. Roma weren't able to generate much offensively in this contest, and Dybala's status will be worth monitoring heading into the break.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs with Roma Matic has agreed to a one-year contract with Roma with an optional second season, the team announced.

Impact Matic will reunite with Jose Mourinho in the Italian capital and likely have a major role as Roma will lose Henrikh Mkhitaryan and might not keep Sergio Oliveira following a loan spell. Matic has logged four assists, 13 chances, 34 tackles and 35 interceptions in 31 appearances (17 starts) last season.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up lone United goal Matic had an assist while crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

Impact Matic set up Cristiano Ronaldo in the 62nd minute, helping to level the score for United. The assist was the fourth of the season for the midfielder while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the draw.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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