Messi, Argentina try to avoid World Cup upset vs. Australia
Australia’s players speak in glowing and almost reverential terms about Lionel MessiDECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RODRIGO DE PAUL #5 - MIDFIELDER - ATLÉTICO MADRID
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Takes shot in win De Paul took a shot on target and created a chance in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Poland. He also made two interceptions and won two of two tackles in the match.
Impact De Paul has started in midfield for all three of Argentina's group stage matches at this World Cup, and he will be expected to remain in the XI heading into the knockout rounds.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Scores goal against Leverkusen De Paul subbed into Wednesday's Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen at halftime and he scored a goal and created two chances in the 2-2 draw.
Impact De Paul notched the equalizing goal shortly after entering Wednesday's game at halftime for his second-ever UCL score, but it wasn't enough to keep Atletico's hopes of qualifying for the knockout rounds alive. He has started two out of the last three La Liga matches on the right wing, but Angel Correa also has a strong claim to the position.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lionel Messi key as always for Argentina at World Cup
Lionel Messi will lead Argentina in his fifth World CupOCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Top 50 players at World Cup 2022, No. 28: Rodrigo De Paul
Argentina can count on Rodrigo De Paul to give it his all on the pitch, Stu Holden says.OCTOBER 23, 2022
Available for selection De Paul (personal) made the squad list for Tuesday's trip to Club Brugge.
Impact De Paul is back in the team after missing Saturday's win over Sevilla while he was still in the Americas. He's started in four of the last six matches but came off the bench in both UCL ties, which could suggest something about his fate for this trip to Belgium.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday De Paul (personal) didn't make the squad list for Saturday's match against Sevilla.
Impact De Paul's absence is officially confirmed after news came out he was still in the Americas with permission from his club. The expectation is that Axel Witsel moves into midfield thanks to the returns of Stefan Savic and Jose Maria Gimenez and this would fill the gap left by De Paul next to Koke. While nothing has been disclosed, it would make sense for De Paul to be back in time for Tuesday's UCL match against Club Brugge.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to miss Saturday De Paul is likely to miss Saturday's match at Sevilla after receiving permission to travel to Miami in support of his girlfriend, according to El Desmarque.
Impact It would be difficult for De Paul if he's been traveling all week before this match so it's fairly safe to say he won't play. If Marcos Llorente is able to play in midfield, he's a likely replacement for De Paul in the starting lineup as Nahuel Molina should be a reliable starter on the right flank.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances in loss De Paul took a shot on target and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid. He also made a clearance in the match.
Impact De Paul was active going forward on Sunday but it wasn't enough to earn a result in the Madrid derby. De Paul has started in each of Atletico's last four La Liga matches, and he also came off the bench and played the entire second halves of both the UCL games in between.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in win De Paul scored one goal from two shots (two on goal) and logged four tackles (zero won) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.
Impact De Paul scored twice over the final three matches of the season after scoring just two goals between the league and UCL until May. With 24 starts in 36 league appearances and five-in-nine during UCL play, his first year for Atleti coincided with an inconsistent campaign across the club, though De Paul was still plenty active when he did play. Keep an eye on how he's projected in the lineup by next season.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dybala in, Paredes out for Argentina friendly against Italy
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni included striker Paulo Dybala in his squad on Friday for his team's friendly against Italy on June 1st, but left recovering Leandro Paredes outMAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs goal during start De Paul scored one goal across 72 minutes during a 2-0 win Wednesday at Elche.
Impact De Paul logged his second La Liga goal across 2022. Post-April, he has been benched in favor of fellow central midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia. De Paul will try to regain Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone's trust before the ongoing La Liga season ends.
MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench in loss De Paul created one chance in 25 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 loss to Athletic Club.
Impact De Paul has started just once in the last four matches and was one of his side's most creative players back in the Apr 20 draw with Granada. As that came against one of the league's lesser sides, De Paul's lack of playtime doesn't help much more with his value. Up next is the derby against Real Madrid.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Active in draw De Paul created five chances from nine crosses (six accurate) and took two shots (one on goal) during Wednesday's scoreless draw with Granada.
Impact De Paul started for the first time in three matches and just the second time in the last six matches across all competitions. With plenty of time until the Apr. 30 trip to Athletic Club, De Paul will hope to stick in the lineup instead of getting thrown back in the rotation.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Active off bench in win De Paul had one off-target shot, created two chances and sent in two off-target shots after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.
Impact De Paul was brought in the 78th minute with the match already tied at 1-1. With his side having to finish with one man down, the midfield brought some much needed energy, tenacity and playmaking, which will probably boost his case for getting more playing time during Wednesday's home clash against Granada.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots off bench De Paul took three shots and created two chances in Wednesday's 0-0 Champions League draw against Manchester City. He also made an interception and won one of two tackles in the ma...
Impact De Paul entered Wednesday's game in the 70th minute and he immediately injected an attacking impetus with a shot that went just wide. But it wasn't enough to overturn the deficit against City and Atletico was knocked out of the Champions League in the quarterfinals.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Busy in win De Paul shot twice on goal and sent in three accurate crosses during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Manchester United.
Impact De Paul shot twice and did well to create a chance during Tuesday's draw. Atleti were the better team throughout the match and De Paul was the heart beat of the team once more. He will be a solid fantasy play against Rayo on Saturday.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
