DAN ZAGADOU NEWS

Undergoes knee surgery Zagadou underwent successful knee surgery on his collateral ligament suffered back in September as he is set to miss the next few months, the team announced.

Impact Zagadou had to undergo a second knee surgery after suffering a second knee injury following his return from an ACL tear. He will now have a longer recovery time than before, as the defender is not expected to make an appearances until well into 2025.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Reinjures ACL Zagadou has reinjured his knee and is set to sit out indefinitely, per manager Sebastian HoeneB. "Zagadou has unfortunately injured the lateral ligament in his knee again and will...

Impact This is unfortunate news for Zagadou, who just returned from an ACL tear suffered in February. Returning after just seven months, the defender looked to have rushed his process and will now miss more time until he recovers fully. He only came off the bench three times, totaling just one interception and one clearances.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Zagadou recorded no stats in Saturday's 3-1 win against Monchengladbach. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Impact Zagadou made his season debut Saturday after suffering a torn ACL back in February. He is expected to be a started once the defender is back to full form, having started 16 times in 19 appearances in 2023/24, totaling a goal while averaging about 3.8 clearances per game.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Zagadou (knee) started in Thursday's friendly against Kaiserslautern.

Impact Zagadou has returned after missing the opening two matches of the season, with the defender having started in a friendly Thursday. This is positive news for the club, as he should be considered fit moving forward now. He is likely to see decent time, starting in 16 of his 19 appearances last campaign.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Misses opener Zagadou (knee) won't be an option for Saturday's trip to Freiburg, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Zagadou won't be available for Saturday's Bundesliga opener. The defender is another on the long list of Stuttgart defenders struggling with injury. Jeff Chabot appears to be in line for the start with Zagadou on the sideline for Saturday's trip.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Travels with team for pre-season Zagadou (knee) is working on his rehabilitation with the team in Japan but will not compete in a friendly, according to George Moissidis of Kicker.

Impact Zagadou continues to progress in his rehabilitation process following his surgery in February of last season, as after training individually to start the offseason, he is now training with the team during their pre-season tour. However, he will not play in a friendly, leaving his availability for the start of the season up in the air. He started in 16 of his 19 appearances before his injury and was a regular starter, so the club and defender will look for him to be fit to start the campaign, likely being held out for cautionary reasons.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Zagadou (knee) was spotted in training during Thursday's session.

Impact The defender has been completing some parts of team training before proceeding to his individual session with conditioning coach Martin Franz. It remains to be seen if he'll be ready for the start of the season in mid-August, but there's no question Zagadou is trending in the right direction.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one tackle as sub Zagadou registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Hoffenheim.

Impact Zagadou subbed on in the 64th minute and could not help Sttutgart avoid the home loss. The centerback was back from an undisclosed injury and did not miss any time. He started in six of their nine games so far, coming off the bench in all the other three.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Among substitutes on Saturday Zagadou is fit and in the match day squad to face Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Zagadou returns from an undisclosed injury which he suffered in the buildup to Saturday's match. The defender starts from the bench with Anthony Rouault partnering Waldemar Anton in the center of Suttgart's back four.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Does not train fully Zagadou (undisclosed) has only been able to train individually and will be a game time decision for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim, according to manager Sebastian HoeneB. "His...

Impact Zagadou was limited in training this week, though he is still expected to be an option for Saturday. He has started all but two matches this season, scoring two goals from the defense while also averaging about 3.2 clearances per game.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Appears off bench Zagadou (strain) played four minutes off the bench Saturday against Koln.

Impact Zagadou entered the game in the 86th minute and helped Stuttgart close the game out en route to a 2-0 road win. Considering Zagadou had started every league match until this one, it wouldn't be surprising if he's back in the XI to face Wolfsburg next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Zagadou (strain) is expected to return for Saturday's trip to Koln, Felix Arnold of BILD reports.

Impact Zagadou is expected to be available Saturday after passing a fitness test Friday night. It's a good sign for the defender, who has been a consistent piece of the starting XI and would be extremely difficult to replace in the first team.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffering from a muscle injury Zagadou was forced to sit out of training Wednesday with a muscle injury and has been training individually Thursday, said manager Sebastian HoeneB. "Daxo reacted muscularly. He mi...

Impact Zagadou has played in every minute thus far, scoring a goal with 20 clearances and five blocks in five matches. Anthony Rouault would be the next player up if he is ruled out for Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Own goal in loss Zagadou generated an own goal and two shots (one on goal) in Friday's 3-1 win against SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Zagadou was unfortunate in Friday's match, giving Darmstadt a lead and their only goal of the match after deflecting a ball into the back of his own net in the 17th minute. He was okay in the defense outside of his own goal, notching one interception and six clearances. He has started all five games in the middle of the defense this year and should continue in that role.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, keeps clean sheet Zagadou scored a goal with his lone shot while making an interception and three clearances during Saturday's 5-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Zagadou found the back of the net in the 38th minute scoring Stuttgart's second goal of the match. The goal was the defender's first since the the 2019 season as Zagadou may find himself in a major role across the backline for Stuttgart this season.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for relegation playoff Zagadou (foot) was named to the match-day squad for Thursday's relegation playoff versus Hamburger SV.

Impact Zagadou missed the season finale after having previously started six straight contests. Barring any setbacks, the defender could be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI heading into the second leg of the playoff Monday. For the season, Zagadou started 14 of his 17 appearances for the club in which he registered 13 shots (three on target), 79 clearances and 21 interceptions.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends campaign injured Zagadou will not be available for Saturday's finale against 1899 Hoffenheim with a foot injury, confirmed manager Sebastian HoeneB. "Daxo Zagadou is no longer a problem with his he...

Impact With Zagadou ruled out Saturday, Hiroki Ito and Waldemar Anton would be the expected pair to line up for the last match of the season. In his first year with Stuttgart, he's made 14 starts in 17 appearances, recording 79 clearances and 21 interceptions. As long as the team avoids relegation, the defender will return next season with three years left in his contract.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up foot injury Zagadou (foot) is a heavy doubt for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Zagadou avoided a concussion against Mainz, but evidently came away with a painful foot injury. The defender has been forced out of training Thursday and is a heavy doubt for the Bundesliga finale. If Zadadou is ruled out Saturday he would finish the season on 17 appearances (14 starts) with a major role in the starting XI when fully fit and available.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids concussion Zagadou (head) didn't suffer a concussion during Sunday's 4-1 win over Mainz, Bild.de reports.

Impact Zagadou was visibly dazed after a collision Sunday but avoided any sort of concussion after undergoing examination. The defender is expected to be a full option for Saturday's Bundesliga finale against Hoffenheim.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively versus Mainz Zagadou made one tackle, four clearances and two blocks during Sunday's 4-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Zagadou had another strong performance at the heart of the defense, basically prevailing over opposing forwards most of the time and pacing his side in clearances as usual. With 40 clearances and 13 interceptions over his last seven starts, the center-back will need to be at his best during Saturday's crucial clash against Hoffenheim.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow in win Zagadou registered two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Monchengladbach. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.

Impact Zagadou recorded two shots (both off target) Saturday, and he has not recorded a shot on target since Feb. 11. He also won one tackle, intercepted three passes and made seven clearances in his full 90 minutes of action. He picked up a yellow card in the 77th minute too, his third booking of the season.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commits two PKs in return Zagadou had one shot on goal, created one chance and made one tackle, two clearances, two interceptions and two blocks but committed two penalties and was shown a yellow card durin...

Impact Zagadou made his return to the team after being an unused substitute on his first match since recovering from injury. But this wasn't exactly a dream return for the center-back as he committed both penalties converted by the opposition and left the pitch as the villain. However, Zagadou already showed what he's capable of providing when fully fit and will try to bounce back during next Saturday's clash against Koln.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Sunday Zagadou (strain) will be an option to face Werder Bremen this weekend, Stuttgart manager Bruno Labbadia said Friday.

Impact Zagadou has missed Stuttgart's first three Bundesliga games back from the winter break after tearing a ligament, but Labbadia praised the defender's work ethic in his rehabilitation and he's already available to rejoin the squad on Sunday. He's made six Bunesliga appearances (five starts) in central defense for Stuttgart when healthy this season.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to individual work Zagadou was unable to train with the full first team ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Hoffenheim due to a ligament injury.

Impact With the quick turnaround from this mid-week clash, Zagadou should probably be considered doubtful, at best, to play against Leipzig on Friday. The defender should be in contention to reclaim his spot in central defense once given the all-clear where he should rack up plenty of clearances, blocks and interceptions.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Hertha Zagadou (illness) is in Stuttgart's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Zagadou missed Friday's defeat against Borussia Monchengladbach due to an illness but he has recovered enough to be included on the bench for Tuesday's game.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE