How things stand in Europe's top leagues before World Cup
Arsenal looks like the real deal after building a five-point lead at the top of the Premier LeagueNOVEMBER 14, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Weston McKennie - With national teamMckennie (thigh) missed Sunday's 3-0 win over Lazio and was named to the United States national team, it was announced Nov. 9.
ImpactMcKennie missed the final four matches before the international break due to a muscular injury but figures to be a key starter for his national side if fit. This will be one situation to track as the Nov. 21 against Wales approaches, with Kellyn Acosta and Cristian Roldan all the more important if McKennie isn't ready to start.
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Dusan Vlahovic - Little to worry about yetVlahovic dealing with a groin injury that isn't expected to keep him out of the Nov. 24 World Cup opener against Brazil, according to manager Dragan Stojkovic via Peter Rutzler of...
ImpactVlahovic has missed the final five matches before the World Cup but is quite close to overcoming his muscular injury. Though he has yet to play a full season with Juventus since joining in the winter of 2022, he's still scored 15 goals and logged three assists in 32 league and appearances over the calendar year. As Aleksandar Mitrovic (foot) is also hurt, Serbia's top two strikers will be carrying injuries into the World Cup but are expected to be fit pending further analysis in training.
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Alex Sandro - Clears suspensionSandro served his one-game ban in Sunday's 3-0 win over Lazio.
ImpactSandro sat out one due following a red. He has posted 16 tackles, 15 interceptions, 26 clearances, and six blocks in 17 appearances (11 starts), assisting once and contributing to four clean sheets. He will participate in the World Cup with Brazil.
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Luis Alberto - Fires one shot against JuventusAlberto sent in three inaccurate crosses, took one shot on target, and was dispossessed once in 32 minutes in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Juventus.
ImpactAlberto once again came off the bench, and he didn't do much other than swinging in a few corners. He has started in just nine matches so far, as the coach often preferred going with the more physical Matias Vecino and Toma Basic. He has occasionally done well as a super sub, recording four goals, two assists, 18 chances created, and 47 crosses (nine accurate) in 17 appearances. Lazio will visit Lecce on January 4.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Alessio Romagnoli - Fills stat-sheet against JuventusRomagnoli had two blocks, two interceptions, and two clearances and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 0-3 loss to Juventus.
ImpactRomagnoli didn't have a remarkable game considering that his side gave up three goals, but at least he was able to contribute in most defensive categories. He has been a day-one starter since the summer switch, tallying 24 tackles, 20 interceptions, 57 clearances, and 14 blocks in 18 games, with eight clean sheets.
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Danilo Cataldi - Decent versus JuventusCataldi created two scoring chances, won two of two tackles, and had three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Juventus.
ImpactCataldi was among the best performers for his side, mostly thanks to a few precise set pieces. He has fended off the competition from newcomer Marcos Antonio in the first portion of the season, registering 14 chances created, 42 crosses (16 accurate), and 20 tackles in 19 appearances (16 starts).
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