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World Cup 2022 odds: Messi new favorite to win Golden Ball, tournament MVP

Lionel Messi is the new favorite to win the Golden Ball award. Patrick Everson takes a look at the new odds, plus the race for the Golden Bo...

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Creates two chances in win Dembele created two chances from three crosses (one accurate) and put one shot off target during Saturday's 2-1 win over England.

Impact Dembele hasn't been as effective when it comes to taking shots but does have two assists from 11 chances created in five games. With Antoine Griezmann offering an exceptional performance in midfield, Dembele isn't a guarantee to be productive as the fourth option in the French attack.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup 2022 odds: How to bet England-France quarterfinals

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

Logs in assists Dembele assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Poland.

Impact Dembele knocked in his second assist of the tournament after finding Kylian Mbappe during a fast break to the net. The 25-year-old has been a menace from the right side of the field by totaling 13 crosses (six accurate) and nine chances created in four matches. He will continue to start on the right wing for the quarterfinal match against England or Senegal.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sven Mislintat: Liverpool sporting director role interests former Arsenal head of recruitment Former Arsenal head of recruitment Sven Mislintat is said to have a good connection to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp following their time toge...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • SKY.COM

Giroud and Mbappe hungry for goals as France faces Denmark

Olivier Giroud will overtake Thierry Henry to become France’s all-time leading scorer with 52 goals by scoring against Denmark at the World Cup

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists in 4-1 rout Dembele assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (three accurate), and three chances created in Tuesday's 4-1 win against Australia.

Impact Dembele was fantastic and very dangerous up front setting up one of the goals for his team grabbing a major contribution immediately in the opener. The champions looked sharp and ready to roar again and Dembele should remain with huge upside moving forward.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

France star Karim Benzema out for World Cup with leg injury

Karim Benzema’s hopes of winning the World Cup with France have ended before he had even played a game in Qatar

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

France adds Thuram for World Cup, Disasi replaces Kimpembe

Marcus Thuram has been handed the last spot in the France squad that will defend its World Cup title in Qatar while Monaco's uncapped Axel Disasi has also been called after Presnel...

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Varane, Kimpembe and Giroud named in France World Cup squad

France coach Didier Deschamps picked central defenders Raphael Varane and Prensel Kimpembe in a World Cup squad named amid injury concerns

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active in win Dembele put two shots off target and created one chance from three crosses in 78 minutes of Tuesday's 2-1 win over Osasuna.

Impact Dembele wasn't the most consistent over the first half of the season but he still scored five goals and provided seven assists in 20 appearances (16 starts) between the league and UCL. Still carrying the momentum of his 13-assist campaign in 2021/22, Dembele will hope to play a bigger role during the World Cup than he did in the summer of 2021 during the Euros when he came off the bench just twice.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Dembele scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), eight crosses (three accurate), and nine corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Almeria.

Impact Dembele was all over the attack for Barcelona by scoring a goal and providing to the offense. He already has 104 crosses on the year which already exceeds his amount from last season. The Frenchman has been able to keep himself in healthy form with now two goals, three assist, 22 crosses (five accurate) and 13 corners in the last five matches.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides six crosses in win Dembele created one chance from six crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Dembele has logged 12 crosses over his last two matches but his team have scored just twice in that time. So long as his team hasn't shown consistent attacking form, Dembele is worth paying attention to but his value may not be so reliable.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Dembele logged six inaccurate crosses and made five tackles (two won) during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Though he had contributed to four all four goals in Sunday's win over Athletic Club, Dembele soon fell back to normal standards. An inconsistent season has caught Dembele in its trap as well, as he's scored or assisted in just two of the last 10 matches. Depending on how manager Xavi lays out his tactics for the final games ahead of the World Cup, Dembele could still rack up impressive numbers even without any goals or assists.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stars in win Dembele logged three assists from four chances created and scored one goal from three shots (all on target) during Sunday's 4-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Dembele did well to get back on track after struggling in the El Clasico loss to Real Madrid. When the manager gets his tactics right, there won't be many better performances than that of Dembele, who now leads the league in assists and chances created. Though the Champions League is close to unsalvageable, expect Dembele to excel against the majority of opponents.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot in loss Dembele put one shot off target and won two-of-three tackles during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Instead of getting so heavily relied upon his efficiency was poor, Dembele was marked nearly out of the match as the hosts ran away with an El Clasico triumph. With his goal from the midweek draw against Inter Milan, Dembele hasn't logged a goal or assist in seven straight matches over a month despite logging 52 crosses and creating 12 chances. The schedule won't get much easier so it's up to Dembele to get back on track following some difficult results.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Dembele scored one goal from four shots (three on goal) and logged 12 crosses (two accurate) to create three chances during Wednesday's 3-3 draw with Inter Milan.

Impact Dembele scored for the first time in six games while logging double-digit crosses in a second straight start. Fortunately the team wasn't as reliant on his production to succeed but the result isn't ideal with a slim chance of making the UCL knockout stages remaining. That being said, Dembele continues to produce at a high rate even when the team struggles to secure consistent points.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in win Dembele put one shot on target in 27 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Dembele was given a chance to rest ahead of matches against Inter Milan and Real Madrid but still had to play as his team looked off-tempo for much of Sunday. With no goals or assists in five straight appearances, this week could be a major barometer of whether or not Dembele is only used to rack up crosses or if he can actually generate goals again.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in loss Dembele created three chances on 24 crosses (five accurate) and put two shots off target during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact A haphazard tactic not usually seen out of Barca involved giving Dembele the ball and expecting him to make everything happen, but even he can't do all of the work and often overhit crosses late in the game. While different calls on the handballs which overturned major moments could've changed the story, Dembele still played a massive role Tuesday without a great deal of efficiency. In adjusting from how the game played out, expect Dembele to remain a key part of the attack but maybe not to this degree.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Dembele created two chances on eight crosses (three accurate) and put one shot off target during Saturday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Dembele now has six chances created on 14 crosses in his last two starts. He's now gone three straight appearances without a goal or assist but don't expect this streak to keep up for long in the midst of a busy month before the World Cup.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Dembele has been declared fit and available for selection in Saturday's match against Mallorca, according to manager Xavi via MARCA.

Impact Dembele had reportedly been dealing with a knock in the lead-up to this contest but nothing suggested an absence was likely. Given some of the injury plague for the French national team, this is a good sign that Dembele should be ready to go ahead of a busy month.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in win Dembele created four chances from six crosses (one accurate) and put two shots off target during 60 minutes of Saturday's 3-0 win over Elche.

Impact Dembele did well to play 60 minutes even though he reportedly stayed up all night before this game to wait for the birth of his child. He's now gone two games without a goal or assist, a streak he'll hope to end after the international break during a busy stretch before the World Cup.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giroud recalled by France and eyes Henry's scoring record

Olivier Giroud gets another chance to close in on France’s scoring record after being recalled by coach Didier Deschamps

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes one shot in loss Dembele put one shot off target and won two-of-three tackles during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to to Bayern Munich.

Impact Dembele had an uncharacteristically rough performance given some of his displays early in the season. While he should still be a top target in most matches, it won't be good for Dembele and his teammates if they collectively play poorly in high-pressure matches.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE