BORNA SOSA NEWS

Training individually Sosa (strain) was able to participate in partial training with Stuttgart on Sunday, according to manager Bruno Labbadia ahead of Tuesday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Sosa missed Saturday's draw against Mainz due to injury, but Labbadia said Monday that he is hopeful Sosa will be able to fully integrate with the squad "soon." Nikolas Nartey could continue in his place at left-back against Hoffenheim if necessary.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to train Sosa (strain) has yet to train, manager Bruno Labbadia told reporters.

Impact Sosa has yet to return to training and is out for the opening stages of the second half of the Bundesliga. There's no exact timeline for his return, but his manager mentioned they wouldn't rush Sosa back into the team as one of their key players.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with club Sosa was training individually with Stuttgart on Wednesday ahead of the clash against Mainz at the weekend.

Impact Sosa started five of Croatia's seven World Cup matches in their run to the semifinals this winter, but he's back with his club team now as the Bundesliga season nears its resumption following an extended winter break. Sosa has recorded five assists in 12 appearances (10 starts) for Stuttgart, but Hiroki Ito or Chris Fuhrich could replace him at left-back/left wing-back if necessary.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for third place match Sosa is fit and in the match day squad for Saturday's match against Morocco.

Impact Sosa left training on Friday with a muscular issue, but is listed among the substitutes for Saturday's match. Pending the extent of his fitness Sosa could play a role from the bench if called upon.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves training early Sosa left Friday's training session with a muscular injury, according to reporter Richard Wilson ahead of Saturday's third-place game against Morocco.

Impact Sosa seems unlikely to be available Saturday pending further tests. He only played for the first half of Tuesday's semifinal loss to Argentina but also struggled with fatigue when missing the win over Japan. If he's unable to start, Borna Barisic could take his place at left-back.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in win Sosa won two-of-five tackles and logged two crosses (one accurate) during Friday's win over Brazil after penalties.

Impact Sosa returned after missing the win over Japan due to fatigue and went deep into extra time before departing. He should continue to start over the final two rounds of the World Cup, offering a capable two-way fullback with 18 crosses and 12 tackles made in four appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Brazil Sosa (rest) made the starting lineup for Friday's quarterfinal against Brazil.

Impact Sosa returns after missing the win over Japan due to fatigue, pushing Borna Barisic back to the bench. A capable attacking full-back, Sosa has created two chances on 16 crosses in three starts.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Sosa (fatigue) has returned to training but is unlikely to be available for a full 90 or into extra time for Friday's match against Brazil, according to reporter Richard Wilson fol...

Impact Sosa will hope he's fit enough to start, as Borna Barisic could take his place for another game after featuring for the win over Japan in the Round of 16. In three group stage games, Sosa created two chances on 16 crosses and helped to keep two clean sheets.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Japan Sosa didn't make the team sheet for Monday's match against Japan. Borna Barisic has taken his place in the lineup.

Impact Sosa had evidently missed a couple of training sessions with fatigue and couldn't recover in time for the Round of 16. He had created two chances on 16 crosses during the group stage so it could be tough to replace all of his production.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Sosa took two shots and created a chance in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Belgium. He also made seven clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Sosa has played well on both sides of the ball for Croatia at this World Cup, wracking up two shots, two chances created and two clean sheets across his three starts at left-back in the group stage.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in friendly Sosa (strain) was an unused substitute during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia.

Impact Sosa was on the bench and has trained fully, but wasn't used during Wednesday's win. The wing-back should be available for the World Cup opener, a Wednesday clash with Morocco. Sosa has been in mixed form domestically, but could compete with Borna Barisic for a spot in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Sosa is not in the match day squad to face Leverkusen on Saturday due to a muscle strain.

Impact Sosa will miss out on Saturday's match after picking up the injury in the buildup. Sosa is a big miss for Stuttgart as he leads the club in assists, crosses and chances created in his 12 league appearances.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Sosa is listed as questionable for Saturday's match at Bayer Leverkusen after not training Thursday, according to coach Michael Wimmer.

Impact Sosa has recorded five assists in his last seven appearances including in each of the last three games. Injury absences in the back line could see Hiroki Ito move to the left flank while Dan-Axel Zagadou and Waldemar Anton fill out the defense, but all of this is dependent on Sosa's status.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists yet again Sosa assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), 16 crosses (six accurate), and seven corners in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Sosa provided his third assist in as many games as he returned to the starting XI and showed some exceptional form. The left-back has finally found his footing after an awful tart to the season and is now on pace to blow past the eight assists he managed last time out. Sosa has provided four assists in his last five matches while creating 16 chances in that time.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Modrić, Perišić, Brozović highlight Croatia World Cup squad

The veteran core of Luka Modrić, Ivan Perišić and Marcelo Brozović have been included in the 26-man team that Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić announced for the World Cup

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gladbach ends losing run, beats Stuttgart 3-1 in Bundesliga

Borussia Mönchengladbach substitute Patrick Herrmann has scored with the last kick of the Bundesliga game to seal a 3-1 win over Stuttgart and ease the team’s fears of a crisis

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fourth assist of season Sosa had an assist while crossing ten times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Friday's 3-1 loss to Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Sosa set up Tiago Tomas in the 35th minute assisting Stuttgart's lone goal of the match. The assist was the fourth in 11 league appearances for the full-back as he is an attacking threat from his left-back role, leading the team in assists and chances created, while his 93 assists are the second most in the league through Friday's match.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win over Augsburg Sosa made an assist, created seven chances and sent in 20 crosses (eight accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Augsburg.

Impact Sosa had another spectacular effort from the left flank, assisting Sehrou Guirassy for his side's first goal in the 15th minute and then put up season highs in both chances created and crosses. The left-back is enjoying another great campaign, being among league's top ten players in total crosses, accurate crosses and key passes and, consequentily, remains one of the best defenders for fantasy purposes.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in wide defeat Sosa sent in six crosses (three accurate), delivered one corner, took one shot (zero on target) and added one interception during Saturday's 5-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Sosa posted a team-high in crosses on an evening where Stuttgart failed to generate hardly anything on attack. He played the full 90 and had perhaps the most productive fantasy outing on his squad. For the league season, he's averaging over six crosses per game.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, logs assist Sosa played 90 minutes and logged one assist during a 4-1 win against VfL Bochum on Saturday.

Impact Sosa's latest start is his first since an illness forced him to sit out one game (which was Oct. 1 against VfL Wolfsburg) and be a substitute Friday versus Union Berlin. The wing-back possesses two assists across that many games he has started since Sept. 17.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in four crosses as sub Sosa sent in four inaccurate crosses, made one tackle (won) and two clearances in 23 minutes during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Sosa subbed on in the second half and played 23 minutes during the game, but failed to help them earn at least one point at home. The midfielder made the second-most crosses for his side, though. He started five games in the season so far, logging no goals and one assist, but that was his second straight on the bench.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Sosa (illness) trained all week and will be available for Sunday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Sosa has missed two games this season but is still impressively productive when in the lineup as he's logged one assist from 47 crosses in five starts. His return should see a move back to a classic formation with three at the back in which Sosa excels on the left-flank.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad to face Wolfsburg Sosa is not in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Sosa was a doubt in the buildup to the match but now his status is confirmed as out. The wing-back will hope to return in time for next week's match against Union Berlin.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful due to illness Sosa is considered doubtful for Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg due to an illness that has prevented his participation in training, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Sosa has started in five straight games, racking up one assist on a massive 47 crosses in that time. Were he to miss Saturday's game, Enzo Millot could take his place in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Sosa logged one assist during a loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.

Impact Sosa logged the assist to VfB Stuttgart's only goal, scored by substitute Tiago Tomas. The team hopes its preferred left midfielder will continue recording assists when Bundesliga games begin again after a late-September respite and during October.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE