DAN ZAGADOU NEWS

Expected to return Tuesday Zagadou (illness) is set to return during Tuesday's clash with Hertha, according to manager Michael Wimmer.

Impact Zagadou trained full Monday and Sunday and is set for a full return Tuesday barring any set-backs. The defender should see immediate playing time, though it's possible that is off the bench as a rotational option with a hectic schedule before the Winter break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out against Hertha Berlin Zagadou (illness) will miss Tuesday's match against Hertha Berlin, his club announced Monday.

Impact Zagadou missed Friday's loss to Borussia Dortmund due to a case of the flu and Tuesday comes too soon for him to play. Waldemar Anton and Konstantinos Mavropanos figure to stick as the center-backs while Zagadou is out, though there's only one more match until the World Cup break after Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to illness Zagadou (illness) is out for Friday's clash with Gladbach, Stuttgart announced.

Impact Zagadou is ruled out due illness leaving Waldemar Anton to move back into central defense. The defender has a chance to return as soon as a Tuesday clash with Hertha, where he could be straight back in the starting XI due to three games in a single week forcing rotation.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late call due to illness Zagadou didn't train Wednesday due to a case of the flu and will be a game-time decision for Friday's trip to Borussia Monchengladbach, according to interim coach Michael Wimmer.

Impact Zagadou has started in four straight games but a spot illness could interrupt that streak. In that situation, Waldemar Anton would likely shift back to center-back after featuring from the right flank and scoring in Saturday's win over Augsburg.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup against Dortmund Zagadou made the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Zagadou just needed extra precaution following a busy opening to his season, as he's only appeared in three league matches since arriving as a free agent from Saturday's opponents. He'll take a place from Hiroki Ito in the back line.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Awaiting final decision Zagadou participated in Thursday's training session but won't have an immediate decision made on his status for Saturday's game against Borussia Dortmund, according to interim coac...

Impact Zagadou played the full 90 during Saturday's 4-1 win over Bochum but has since appeared to pick up a knock as he missed the midweek DFB Pokal win over Arminia Bielefeld. Hiroki Ito should shift back into a central role if Zagadou isn't fit enough to start by the weekend.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ten clearances during start Zagadou logged 10 clearances across 90 minutes during a 4-1 win against VfL Bochum on Saturday.

Impact Zagadou promisingly logged VfB Stuttgart's best clearance tally during both games the team has played since Oct. 9. He recorded 17 clearances (8.5 averaged) across that two-matchup span. Zagadou is competing against Konstantinos Mavropanos, Waldemar Anton and Hiroki Ito to be one of VfB Stuttgart's defenders playing regularly.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs for Stuttgart Zagadou signed for Stuttgart as a free agent, it was announced Monday.

Impact Zagadou is certainly a talented player but never made more than 15 starts in a league season while with Borussia Dortmund before his contract expired over the summer. Expect him to compete for a starting shot in his new side immediately, which plays with three center-backs but is quite short on depth.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Zagadou came off injured in the 75th minute of Saturday's 2-1 win over Hertha.

Impact Zagadou came off the pitch injured Saturday in what is likely his last match for Dortmund. Multiple reports indicate that Zagadou is going to look for more playing time elsewhere, and Dortmund aren't opposed to letting the young defender go. Zagadou will hope this is a minor injury that doesn't impact his search for a new club.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Zagadou is fit and in the match day squad to face Leipzig on Saturady.

Impact Zagadou returns from a muscle tear that has kept him out since February. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscle tear Zagadou suffered a muscle tear during Sunday's match and will be sidelined while he recovers, Dortmund announced.

Impact Zagadou suffered a minor muscle tear and needs to recover from it. While Zagadou is purely a depth defensive option with Dortmund having so many first choice center-backs. That said the injuries are piling up for Dortmund, and someone such as Emre Can may move into central defense.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in win Zagadou made three tackles (one won), six clearances and one interception while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 3-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Zagadou was an imposing presence at the heart of the defense, pacing his side in both clearances and tackles and giving opposing forwards no room to operate. The centre back showed that he's fully fit after recovering from a COVID-19 infection suffered last month and will try to remain productive during Sunday's home clash against Borussia Monchengladbach.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes part in cup match Zagadou took part in Wednesday's DFB Pokal match, coming on as a late substitute.

Impact Zagadou took part in Wednesday's match and should be available for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim. The defender is unlikely to be a major option Saturday though. He could fill-in as a substitute, though Dortmund won't rush him back.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Zagadou (illness) has returned to training with Dortmund but will not feature in Friday's clash against Freiburg, manager Marco Rose confirmed Thursday.

Impact Zagadou missed last weekend's victory against Eintracht after testing positive for COVID-19, and although he has recovered, he has been deemed not fit enough to play on Friday. His next opportunity to return will be next weekend's game against Hoffenheim.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Zagadou tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Saturday's trip to Frankfurt, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.

Impact Zagadou tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Saturday's match, that said he isn't much of a miss for the club as he would likely have been a depth option either way. Zagadou will hope to return as soon as possible to prepare for a Friday clash with Freiburg.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card as sub Zagadou made one interception and picked up a yellow card in 24 minutes in Wednesday's 3-1 loss at Sporting.

Impact Zagadou made his second appearance in the season, both as substitute, and couldn't help them avoid the road loss. The defender also received a yellow card in the proccess, though. He will now battle for more playing time when they visit Wolfsburg on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Wednesday Zagadou (strain) might be available against Sporting CP on Wednesday after manager Marco Rose told reporters, "Daxo was injured for a very long time. We're happy that he's healthy...

Impact Getting Zagadou back would be a significant boost to the club, as it will already be without Giovanni Reyna (hamstring), Thorgan Hazard (COVID-19) and Marcel Schmelzer (knee). Even if he doesn't start, Zagadou could be an option off the bench, though that would stop him from providing top-half fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers setback Zagadou (strain) has suffered a muscular set back and will now look to recover from a muscular injury.

Impact Zagadou will be sidelined once again after nearly a year out with a knee issue. It's not uncommon for a player to deal with some muscular issues after missing a long period of time with a different injury. With Dortmund's ongoing medical crisis Zagadou would have figured to pick up some starting XI time, if healthy.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option Tuesday Zagadou (knee) will be in the squad for Tuesday's match against Ajax, according to manager Marco Rose.

Impact Zagadou underwent a knee operation in March and it looks like he's finally ready to compete for minutes again. He won't become a regular in the squad, but he undoubtedly provides depth for the back line.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Wednesday Zagadou (knee) was on the training pitch for portions of Wednesday's first-team program.

Impact Zagadou continues to work his way back from a long-term knee injury and probably shouldn't be expected back in the squad for another few weeks. Additionally, fantasy players should anticipate the defender will be utilized in a substitute role even once given the all-clear, making him a low-end fantasy option.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could begin training soon Zagadou (knee) is set to rejoin first-team training in 1-2 weeks as he continues his recovery program. Manager Marco Rose told reporters, "I'm confident that we will soon be able t...

Impact Zagadou hasn't been in competitive action since March 13 against Hearth Berlin in which he made a 32-minute substitute appearance. Even once cleared to play, the defender shouldn't be expected to feature in the starting XI, making him a low-end fantasy option at best.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still multiple months away Zagadou (knee) is still two or three months away from a return, he recently told reporters.

Impact Zagadou underwent knee surgery in March and he's still not in training, so it's early in his recovery. He'll need to get back on the pitch and back in training and then he can work on his fitness, meaning there's a chance he doesn't return until October or November.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund defender Zagadou out for season with knee injury Borussia Dortmund says defender Dan-Axel Zagadou will not play again this season because he needs another knee operation

MARCH 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Dortmund defender Zagadou out for season with knee injury

Borussia Dortmund says defender Dan-Axel Zagadou will not play again this season because he needs another knee operation

MARCH 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS