RAZVAN MARIN NEWS

Contributes goal and an assist Marin scored a goal from one of his three shots-on-goal (two on-target) and created an assist in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Torino.

Impact Marin had an outstanding game on Saturday. He created the assist for Sebastiano Luperto's goal and found the net himself to score Empoli's second. The midfielder was not just effective in attack but he also put in an impressive defensive performance (three interceptions, three tackles and a clearance) to register fantasy points across a range of areas. From 19 appearances (14 starts) he has now clocked up two goals and two assists.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Torino Marin completed his suspension in Monday's 1-0 win over Inter.

Impact Marin had to miss one due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll be back in the XI next Saturday, especially with Alberto Grassi shelved and Liam Henderson suspended. He has scored and assisted once in the lat three matches, posting seven crosses (four accurate), and six tackles (three won).

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Sampdoria game Marin created three scoring chances, sent in three crosses (two accurate), provided an assist, and was booked for the fifth time in Monday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Marin had his second strong offensive showing in a row, as he set up Tyronne Ebuehi's game-winning header with a corner kick. However, he won't be able to follow it up, as he'll have to miss Monday's away game versus Inter due to yellow-card accumulation. Alberto Grassi was out due to injury in the past game. If he doesn't recover, Nicholas Haas or Liam Henderson will fill in for Marin in the midfield.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Lazio Marin scored a goal and created two chances in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Lazio. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Marin scored the dramatic 93rd-minute equalizer to complete his side's comeback and salvage a draw on Sunday. It was the midfielder's first Serie A goal since April 2021.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in Sassuolo game Marin had three crosses (two accurate) and two corners, created three scoring chances, and won three of seven tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Marin was a good source of offense thanks to a few sharp set pieces in this one. He has tallied three shots (two on target), seven chances created, nine crosses (two accurate), and 12 tackles (four won) in the last five matches. Empoli will face Napoli away Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in two crosses versus Juventus Marin had two blocks, one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and two corners in Friday's 0-4 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Marin returned to the XI after dealing with a back problem last week, but he had a muted showing like most of the Empoli players in this one. He faces less competition with Alberto Grassi (ribs) currently on the mend. He has tallied two shots (one on target), three chances created, seven crosses (one accurate) and four tackles (two won) in the last five matches (two starts).

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card as sub Marin played 11 minutes and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Monza.

Impact Marin subbed on in the 79th minute and could not log any relevent stats during his limited time in the field. The midfielder did receive his third yellow card of the season, though. He recovered from a back injury and did not miss any time, but has yet to score or assist so far in 10 appearances (six starts).

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Monza clash Marin is fit and in the match day squad to face Monza on Saturday.

Impact Marin returns from a back injury in time to make the bench against Monza. The midfielder has appeared in all nine matches this season for Empoli with no goal involvements but a team-high ten chances created on the campaign.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monza match Marin has been limited by back pain in practice in the lead-up to Saturday's Monza game, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Marin will try to shake it off in the time remaining prior to the game; otherwise, they will have to come up with a solution since his usual backup Alberto Grassi is out with a ribs injury. Liam Henderson, Nedim Bajrami, and Tommaso Baldanzi are potential candidates to adapt to such position.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decent against Bologna Marin won four duels and two of three tackles and had four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Marin put up okay numbers in both phases but lacked precision in his deliveries. He appears to have regained the upper hand over Alberto Grassi as anchor of the midfield. He has notched seven chances crated, 22 crosses (four accurate), seven tackles, and five off-target shots in seven games (five starts).

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Empoli Marin has transferred to Empoli on a season-long loan with option to buy from Cagliari, the teams announced.

Impact Marin has been pretty good, especially thanks to his set-piece prowess, during his time at Cagliari. He will be the top candidate to replace Kristjan Asllani as the linchpin of the midfield. He logged three goals, 11 assists, 137 chances and 288 crosses (96 accurate) over the last two campaigns.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers seven crosses against Venezia Marin created four scoring chances and sent in seven cosses (three accurate) in last Sunday's 0-0 draw with Venezia.

Impact Marin provided his contribution to the offense with a robust number of well-taken free kicks, although Cagliari did not manage to score in this one. He has logged five assists, 41 shots (seven on target), 68 chances and 127 crosses (46 accurate) in 36 appearances (31 starts) in 2021/2022.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One shot against Verona Marin had one shot in a 2-1 defeat to Verona on Saturday.

Impact Marin had an average outing for the losing team. The 25-year-old had a solitary shot which was on target. He was substituted at the half-time.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Cagliari in chances created Marin took two off target shots, crossed twice (one accurate) and created two chances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Genoa.

Impact Marin was held off the scoresheet as Cagliari were shutout by Genoa on Sunday. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of shots and crosses on the team while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the loss.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Sassuolo Marin took four shots (two on target), sent in four crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances and provided an assist in Saturday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Marin had a tremendous offensive performance, as he filled the stat-sheet, paced his team in chances and found Alessandro Deiola with a great cross to set up the game-winner. It is his second assist in a row and the fifth in the season. He has added 11 shots, 11 chances, 21 crosses and four tackles in the last five games. Cagliari will face Genoa away next Sunday.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss Marin had one assist, two crosses, one block, three tackles, one foul and created one chance in the 2-1 loss to Juventus on Saturday.

Impact Starting the match with a bang, Marin managed to find Joao Pedro for the first goal in the 10th minute. The midfielder tends to be much stronger on offense than on defense, so look for him to make a bigger contribution at the other end against Sassuolo.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off Coronavirus Marin has cleared the COVID-19 protocol and will train Tuesday, Cagliari informed.

Impact Marin will be available for Saturday's game versus Juventus after being forced to miss the previous one. He has alternated with Daniele Baselli and Gabriele Zappa in recent fixtures. He has logged nine shots, 12 chances, 20 crosses and six tackles in the last five appearances.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Marin has contracted Coronavirus during his time with Romania, Cagliari announced.

Impact Marin will isolate in his home country and is at risk for Sunday's match versus Udinese given that he will be held out of practice for a few days. Daniele Baselli could replace him in the XI as he just returned from the same kind of hiccup.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four crosses Marin had two shots (neither on goal), four crosses, one block, two fouls, created three chances and sustained two fouls in the 1-0 loss to AC Milan on Saturday.

Impact With AC Milan only winning by one, Marin and the rest of the offense tried their best to equalize as the match wound down. Though nothing came of it, the midfielder remains an aggressive crosser and a prolific shooter. Hopefully he will have more luck in the next match against Udinese.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses off bench in loss Marin had two off-target shots, created two chances, sent in seven crosses (three accurate) and made two tackles (one won) during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Spezia.

Impact Marin was Cagliari's lone bright spot on the offensive end, being the only one able to generate plays consistently for himself and for his teammates. Over his last six appearances (four starts), the playmaker didn't appear on the scoresheet but added 10 shots, 13 chances created and 20 crosses. Up next for him is Saturday's home clash against AC Milan.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in defeat Marin shot three times (twice on goal) and created two chances during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Marin got forward well from attacking midfield, but didn't get much done, and was held off the scoresheet. The midfielder is one of the few consistent options in the Cagliari attack, even if he hasn't matches his goal contributions from the 2020/21 season. Next up is a Saturday trip to Spezia.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Torino Marin sent in two crosses, created three scoring chances, had one block and drew one foul in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Marin returned to the XI as expected after an illness and led his team in chances in this one. While has been pretty consistent, he has dished just three assists in the season and he has yet to score. He has posted five shots, five chances and 13 crosses in the last five appearances. Cagliari will host Lazio Saturday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in cameo against Napoli Marin (illness) took two shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and won one tackle in 15 minutes in Monday's 1-1 draw with Cagliar...

Impact Marin did not start as usual due to a stomach bug, but he still managed to fill the stat-sheet in his short minutes on the pitch and got denied by David Ospina on a dangerous attempt on goal from distance. He will be back in the XI in Sunday's away game against Cagliari. He has tallied five shots, eight chances and 13 crosses in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In squad Monday Marin (illness) will be available as a substitute against Napoli on Monday.

Impact If he gets onto the pitch, it would be just the second substitute appearance for Marin this season, having started all but one of his 24 appearances this year. Once back in the starting XI, the midfielder should offer solid top-half fantasy value considering he has recorded 87 crosses (29 accurate), 52 corners and three assists this season.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Napoli clash Marin has dealt with a stomach bug throughout the week, but he returned to practice Sunday, Cagliari announced.

Impact Martin could be able to play through the illness depending on how he feels on match-day; otherwise, the next men up would be Alessandro Deiola and Daniele Baselli. He has logged four shots, eight chances, 14 crosses and seven tackles in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE