CHARLES ARANGUIZ NEWS

Training individually Aranguiz (calf) was back doing individual work in training with Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.

Impact Aranguiz hasn't played since mid-October when he initially suffered this calf injury, and then he re-aggravated it in December during the World Cup break. But he made a big step in his recovery process as he returned to individual training on Friday, and can hope to become fully available for selection at some point before the end of the season.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to be sidelined Aranguiz (calf) will not be an option for Thursday's Europa League match versus Ferencvarosi TC, confirmed head coach Xabi Alonso.

Impact Aranguiz continues to sit out, not appearing in a match since Oct 26. This has dropped him in the depth chart as he continues to struggle with a calf injury,

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Aranguiz (calf) is out for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim, Leverkusen announced.

Impact Aranguiz is out for Saturday's match as he continues to struggle with a calf injury. The midfielder will hope to return before a Thursday clash with Monaco, though he has now been sidelined long-term with a variety of issues.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Gladbach Aranguiz was ruled out for a Jan. 22 trip to Gladbach, manager Simon Rolfes confirmed.

Impact Aranguiz aggravated his calf injury during the Winter break and has now been ruled out for the opener against Gladbach. The midfielder will hope to make a full return to the starting XI later in the second half. That said Aranguiz has been struggling with injury since October and has now aggravated the injury more than once.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates injury Aranguiz (calf) aggravated his injury during the Winter training program, Leverkusen announced

Impact Aranguiz has re-injured his calf and is now facing an uphill battle to return to the first team before the second half of the Bundesliga begins. Aranguiz missed the final seven matches of the season before the World Cup break with this calf injury and will be a heavy doubt to make his return for a Jan. 22 trip to Gladbach.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Aranguiz (calf) will be out for Saturday's clash with Stuttgart, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Aranguiz has been nearing a return through the final two weeks of the first half, but won't quite make it back in time. The midfielder will have more than two months to return to full fitness during the World Cup break.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Koln Aranguiz (calf) will be sidelined versus Koln on Wednesday.

Impact Aranguiz will miss his sixth straight contest due to his lingering calf problem. At this point, the midfielder seems unlikely to play again before the World Cup break though he hasn't been officially ruled out for Saturday's clash with Stuttgart. With Aranguiz out of action, Exequiel Palacios should continue to feature in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain Wednesday Aranguiz (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's trip to Koln, Leverkusen announced.

Impact Aranguiz is uncertain for Wednesday's trip to Koln, as the midfielder continues to try and make his way back from a calf injury. The midfielder has missed five matches with the calf issue, and won't be rushed back with the return of Exequiel Palacios to the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Aranguiz (calf) was in full team training Monday, Bild.de reports.

Impact Aranguiz returned to full team training after being a late scratch for Sunday's clash with Union Berlin. The midfielder has a chance to return to the starting XI immediately during a Wednesday trip to Koln.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with calf issue Aranguiz is a late scratch for Sunday's match against Union Berlin due to a calf injury.

Impact Aranguiz will miss a fifth straight game as he couldn't recover from a calf injury in time. Kerem Derimrbay and Robert Andrich will fill out the midfield in his absence.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late call on status Aranguiz (calf) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Aranguiz began running during the week and though he hasn't exactly trained without issue, it might be enough to at least make the bench. He's missed four games so far and will have three more chances to return before the league breaks for the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Able to run Aranguiz (calf) was able to run during Wednesday's training session ahead of Sunday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Aranguiz has missed each of the last four matches and has to race to be back before the World Cup break. Robert Andrich and Exequiel Palacios should continue to start in central-midfield until Aranguiz is fit enough to play.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Aranguiz (calf) will miss Tuesday's clash with Club Brugge, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Aranguiz isn't quite ready to return, and will miss a Tuesday clash with Brugge. The midfielder will hope to return for a Sunday Bundesliga match against Union Berlin, though it's possible Leverkusen don't risk his fitness before the Winter break.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Leipzig Aranguiz is not in the match day squad to face RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact Aranguiz misses out on the trip as he continues to deal with a calf injury that has kept him out the previous two matches. The midfielder will look to return for Leverkusen's final Champions League match Tuesday against Club Brugge.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late fitness test Aranguiz (calf) is facing a late fitness test for Saturday's trip to Leipzig, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Aranguiz is uncertain to return Saturday. The midfielder has missed two matches in a row, but had made four starts before the injury. Aranguiz would like return in defensive midfield if fully fit, though a return to the bench seems the more likely result.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not traveling to Madrid Aranguiz (calf) will not be available for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid, manager Xabi Alonso announced Tuesday.

Impact Aranguiz is set to miss a second game Wednesday after a calf injury ruled him out for Saturday's draw with Wolfsburg. With Kerem Demirbay (undisclosed) also out and Exequiel Palacios (thigh) only just returning from injury, Nadiem Amiri could be called in to start against Atletico.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to injury Aranguiz isn't available in Saturday's match against Wolfsburg due to injury.

Impact Aranguiz only played until halftime in Saturday's loss to Eintracht Frankfurt and is now out altogether. Following four straight starts, Aranguiz will hope to return by Wednesday's UCL match against Atletico Madrid.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on Saturday Aranguiz scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Aranguiz found the back of the net in the 43rd minute scoring Leverkusen's lone goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder but it wasn't enough as Leverkusen have dropped their opening two matches of the season.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time remains steady Aranguiz made 26 appearances (16 starts), scoring once and providing three assists throughout the 2021/22 season.

Impact Aranguiz once again played right around 1,600 minutes in the Bundesliga, making 26 appearances after missing time with a calf injury following the January transfer window. The veteran defensive midfielder continues to be a useful option for Leverkusen, and had one of the best offensive years he's produced since 2018. Aranguiz expects to be right back in the middle of the pitch for Leverkusen in 2022/23.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Aranguiz had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and winning two tackles during Saturday's 4-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Aranguiz set up Patrik Schick in the 76th minute assisting Leverkusen's third goal. The assist was the fourth of the season for the midfielder while his two tackles led Leverkusen in the win.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy during win Aranguiz made four tackles and one interception during Monday's 2-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Aranguiz made four tackles during Monday's win, as well as adding a clearance. The midfielder has little fantasy value due to his role in defensive midfield, and is worth leaving out of most fantasy lineups. Aranguiz will look for another clean sheet against Hoffenheim next time out.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Aranguiz had an assist with his lone chance created during Saturday's 4-1 win over Greuther Furth.

Impact Aranguiz set up Exequiel Palacios in the 84th minute assisting Leverkusen's final goal. The assist was the third of the season for the midfielder coming from his lone chance created in the match.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Aranguiz had an assist with his lone chance created during Sunday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Aranguiz entered the match in the 73rd minute and set up Paulinho in the 86th for Leverkusen's first goal. The assist was the second of the season for the midfielder coming from his lone chance created during his time on the pitch.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Aranguiz provided one assist off the bench during Saturday's 4-2 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Aranguiz came off the bench for the final 20 minutes of Saturday's 4-2 win. The midfielder made an instant impact, notching his first assist of the season. Aranguiz isn't much of a fantasy option and spends most of his time on the bench. He has some sleeper value if in the starting XI against Mainz next time out.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts on bench against Augsburg Aranguiz will start on the bench in the match against FC Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Aranguiz will start Saturday's fixture on the bench. The midfielder has recently recovered from a calf injury.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE