BORNA SOSA NEWS

DNP in Roma clash Sosa (thigh) was deployed in Thursday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Sosa returned quickly from a thigh injury and was set to sub in midway through the second half, but then the coach changed his mind. He'll have to exploit his opportunities given the competition coming from Valentino Lazaro, Mergim Vojvoda, Marcus Pedersen and Mergim Vojvoda.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Available agaisnt Roma Sosa (thigh) "is already with us, as the initial evaluation about his injury was wrong," coach Paolo Vanoli relayed.

Impact Sosa will return after missing two matches, as his physical problem turned out to be less serious than anticipated. He'll have to regain his spot as he's been outperformed by Valentino Lazaro and Mergim Vojvoda. He has played five times (three starts) so far, tallying 13 crosses (two accurate), four tackles and seven clerances.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss multiple games Sosa picked up a grade two strain of the left vastus medialis, Torino relayed.

Impact Sosa got hurt in the final practice before the game and will be out for at least a month, and potentially more, due to the muscular lesion. Valentino Lazaro, Marcus Pedersen, Mergim Vojvoda and Ali Dembele will divvy up the minutes wide in relief.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Cagliari game Sosa "felt something in training and is doing the tests," coach Paolo Vanoli announced.

Impact Sosa suffered a late injury and will be assessed shortly. Marcus Pedersen or Mergim Vojvoda will take his place on the wing opposite Valentino Lazaro.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Torino Sosa has joined Torino on a loan with an option to buy from Ajax, the club stated.

Impact Sosa has been productive for a few years in the Bundesliga, while his spell in Amsterdam wasn't too convincing. He tallied two goals and seven assists in his final campaign with Stuttgart. He'll eventually take over the left wing-back position as Torino have been adapting players there in recent seasons. Valentino Lazaro and Mergim Vojvoda will handle it until he's ready.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nine goal contributions again Sosa scored twice and assisted seven times in 25 appearances (22 starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Sosa has ended on nine goal contributions in each of his last three Bundesliga seasons, with one more goal each time. The wing-back is a rock-solid option on the left flank with plenty of upside offensively and the ability to do his duty defensively. Perhaps most importantly has been his consistently growing role on set-pieces, with 79 corners in 2022/23 a new career-high. Sosa is signed through the end of 2025 but has drawn interest from around Europe and has made it no secret he wants to play in the Champions League.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in 22 crosses in return Sosa recorded one shot (zero on goal), 22 crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Sosa returned to the lineup after missing one game due to an illness, but couldn't help his side win to avoid relegation. The midfielder led Sttutgart with a season-high 22 crosses during the match, to go with four chances created as well. He finished the campaign with two goals and seven assists in 25 appearances (22 starts), while logging 255 crosses.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start against Hoffenheim Sosa (illness) made the XI to face Hoffenheim Saturday.

Impact Sosa is back to his usual role after being sidelined for one game with an illness. He has tallied 14 chances crated, 50 crosses (17 accurate), 20 corners, and five tackles (four won) in his last five appearances.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Saturday Sosa (illness) is expected to play for Saturday's match versus Hoffenheim. "Borna is an important player for me and for us. It's clear to me: If Borna is fit, he will play" said ma...

Impact Sosa has recovered from an illness and is expected to get the start in the midfield for Saturday's important relegation battle match against Hoffenheim. He's started the last 11 straight games played, recoding two goals and two assists in that span.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Sosa is not in the match day squad to face Mainz on Sunday due to illness.

Impact Sosa misses out on Sunday's match after coming down with the illness in the buildup. The wing-back is replaced in the starting XI by Nikolas Nartey as Sosa will hope to recover in time for next week's season finale against Hoffenheim.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in four crosses Sosa attempted four crosses (one accurate) and created one chance in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Sosa ranks first for chances created (63) and assists (seven) among his teammates this season and also has two goals. He is two short of his career high of nine assists in a single campaign.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven chances created in win Sosa had 12 crosses (four accurate), seven chances created and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Sosa recorded 12 crosses (four accurate) Saturday, his fourth time in his past five appearances with 12 or more crosses. He also created seven chances in the match, tying a season high. In addition he took five corners, won one tackle, intercepted two passes, made one clearance and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One assist in win Sosa picked up an assist and attempted 12 crosses (four accurate) in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Bochum.

Impact Sosa created more chances (four) than any other player and also took four corners. He ranks first for assists, chances created and crosses amongst his teammates this season and his team will need him at his best in their bid to pull away from the relegation zone.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from muscle injury Sosa is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Bochum.

Impact Sosa returns from a muscle strain which kept him out of last week's match. The fullback is one of the most creative players in the league with six assists, 171 crosses and 45 chances created in his 18 appearances.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing with muscle strain Sosa is not in the match day squad to face Union Berlin on Saturday due to a muscle strain.

Impact Sosa misses out on Saturday's match with Dan-Axel Zagadou taking his spot at left back. Sosa is a big miss for Stuttgart as he has two goals and six assists in 18 appearances, with his 171 crosses being the second most in the Bundesliga.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit crosses again Sosa created one chance, sent in 12 crosses (one accurate) and made one tackle and two clearances during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Wolfsburg.

Impact Sosa wasn't as brilliant as usual but still did what he does best, sending cross after cross after cross into the opposition's box. This time, most of them didn't bring any danger, but the left-back's ability to go up the field and support the attacking end in any given match is something unmatched for any players at his position in Bundesliga. With 62 crosses over the last six matches and double-digit crosses in eight of his 18 appearances so far this season, Sosa offers fantasy teams as much value as a defender can.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in draw Sosa registered eight crosses (three accurate) and created three chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Sosa was starting after serving a one-match ban and put in a solid performance at left-back, making three successful tackles and four interceptions. He has more assists this season (six) than any of his teammates.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Sosa is set to return from a one-match ban before a Saturday trip to Frankfurt.

Impact Sosa picked up a one-match ban and served it during Saturdays 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich. The wing-back is now eligible to return to the first team, where he will make his way straight back into the starting XI on the left flank.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow Sosa is suspended for Saturday's clash with Bayern Munich due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Sosa picked up a yellow card against Schalke and is now suspended for one match. The left-back has been impressive with two goals and an assist in his last three matches, but will now lose that momentum. Sosa has two goals and six assists in 16 appearances in the Bundesliga, single-handedly driving the Stuttgart attack.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Sosa scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-0 victory over 1. FC Koln.

Impact During his first two games started across February, Sosa contributed to a goal in different ways. Instead of logging an assist like he did previously at SC Freiburg, the full-back scored VfB Stuttgart's second goal against Koln. Not needing to sit out any Bundesliga games because of the strain or illness scare he received earlier this month, Sosa is expected to continue being the Stuttgart team's best defender fantasy-wise.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Koln Sosa is fit and in the starting XI to face Koln on Saturday.

Impact Sosa returns from an illness in time to take up a role in the starting XI for Stuttgart. The full back has been a prolific attacker with 123 crosses and 34 chances created in 14 appearances.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to train Thursday Sosa (illness) is expected to train Thursday in the lead-up to Saturday's match with FC Koln, "Borna Sosa had a cold for two days. We hope he can train again today" said caretaker...

Impact Sosa was forced to miss training earlier in the week due to a cold, but hopes to participate in training Thursday. He does have an extra day to recover before Saturday's game with FC Koln. The Croatian is the team leader in assists with six, so Stuttgart would really hope he does not need to miss a game, having already missed three contests last month with a strain.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Freiburg Sosa (strain) made an assist, had one off-target shot, created three chances and sent in seven inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Sosa made his first after returning from the injury the made him miss three matches after the World Cup break. The left-back was far from his best but still assisted Chris Fuhrich's opener at the half-hour mark and provided his usual amount of chances created and crosses. Despite his recent absence, the left-back is still among Bundesliga top fantasy performers and will probably do even better once he is fully fit.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for weekend Sosa (strain) will be an option in Stuttgart's squad for Sunday's clash against Werder Bremen, manager Bruno Labbadia announced Friday.

Impact Sosa missed each of Stuttgart's first three games back from the winter break due to an injury, but he should be able to rejoin the squad for the Bremen match on Sunday, though Nikolas Nartey could continue at left-back if Sosa's not quite fit enough to start yet.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Hoffenheim Sosa (strain) is not in Stuttgart's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Sosa is making progress with his recovery from a muscular issue but he's not quite ready for Tuesday's match. Nikolas Nartey is getting another start at left-back in his place against Hoffenheim.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE