DJIBRIL SOW NEWS

Option Sunday Sow (hamstring) is an option for Sunday's match against Barcelona, according to manager Garcia Pimienta. "The group is fine, it has been two weeks between one game and another. The...

Impact Sow returned to training with the group this week, so him being an option for Sunday should not be a surprise. He will likely still need a fitness test to ensure his health, with the club not wanting to risk the midfielder. He did start in four of his six appearances before his injury, so he could earn the start Sunday, taking the spot of Nemanja Gudelj or Lucien Agoume in the midfield.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with group Sow (hamstring) was back in team training Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Sow has returned to the training field following the hamstring issues he picked up in mid-September. This is great news for the midfielder, as he should be earning a return soon. He will likely face a fitness test ahead of Sunday's match against Barcelona, hoping to be an option.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hamstring issues Sow is suffering from a grade two hamstring injury, according to his club.

Impact Sow's diagnosis has been released following his early exit from Friday's match, with the midfielder suffering from a hamstring issue. This will keep the midfielder on the sidelines for a couple of weeks, probably returning sometime in October. He has started in his past two appearances, so the club will be forced into a change while he is out.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off injured Sow was brought off with an apparent injury during the second half of Friday's 2-1 loss to Alaves.

Impact Sow made it half way through the second half before an injury forced him off. The midfielder will hope to make his return in quick fashion, though he will have limited time to recover before a Tuesday clash with Valladolid.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Monday Sow (foot) started and appeared for 89 minutes in Monday's friendly against Fulham.

Impact Sow has returned from the issues he carried into the offseason from the previous campaign, as he was back on the field for Sevilla in a friendly. This is good news for the club, with the midfielder now being fit for the start of the season. He is likely to mainly serve in a starting role, as he did start in 18 of his 24 appearances last campaign, notching one goal on 18 shots and one assist on 15 chances created.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set for time out with fractured foot Sow has suffered a fracture in his foot, the club confirmed Wednesday.

Impact Sow is set for some time on the sidelines, as he suffered a fractured metatarsal over the past week. This will most likely leave the player out for the rest of the season, as he is now set for a six to eight-week spell of recovery. However, none of that is confirmed yet, with the midfielder still having to undergo a further evaluation to decide if he needs surgery or not. He is a regular starter, so his absence will force some changes, with Suso, Hannibal or Nemanja Gudelj most likely taking Sow's spot in the midfield while he is out.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return from suspension Sow completed his one-game suspension due to yellow cards and is eligible to return against Almeria on March 11.

Impact Sow will return to the squad for the match against Almeria on March 11 and will provide some much-needed depth in midfield, as the Switzerland international has been a regular in the XI when available. To note, Sow has made 22 appearances (17 starts) for Sevilla in league play this season, racking up one goal, one assist, 13 chances created, 28 tackles and 15 interceptions.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Banned against Real Sociedad Sow will not be eligible to face Real Sociedad on Saturday while serving a one-match suspension.

Impact Sow went the full 90 minutes for the first time since Dec. 12 versus RC Lens before picking up his fifth yellow card in the 98th minute against Real Madrid on Sunday. Hannibal could be in line for his first start with Sevilla due to Sow's suspension, especially with Joan Jordan (hamstring) dealing with an injury.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad to face Atletico Sow (Achilles) is in the squad to face Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Impact Sow missed the Granada match on Tuesday with an Achilles problem, but the injury was not as severe as initially expected, and he could be an option to play in the final game of the calendar year. Sow has been a regular starter for Sevilla this season, cracking the XI in all but three of his 19 appearances across all competitions in 2023/24.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss match against Granada Sow will not be available for Tuesday's match against Granada after going down with an injury in his Achilles against Getafe on Saturday, the club confirmed.

Impact Sow may be heading towards a spell on the sidelines, having picked up a knock in his Achilles. Not much has been released on the player's injury yet, so it is unsure how serious it is or when he is expected to return. The club will hope it is only minor, as the midfielder has started in all but four matches this season. With Sow being out against Garanda, expect Suso or Boubakary Soumare to get the nod in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss to Getafe Sow registered two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 loss against Getafe.

Impact Sow was one of the few Sevilla players who actively attempted to do anything in the final meters, but he was unsuccessful from his midfield role. Sevilla are missing several players in the middle of the park due to injuries and suspensions, meaning Sow might remain in the starting lineup against Granada on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores once in draw Sow scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minut...

Impact Sow gave his squad a boost, as his goal in the 50th minute cut the deficit to one, after trailing 2-0 in the first half. The goal marked the first of the season for Sow, who now has a total of four shots on goal in seven appearances. He also clocked in a full 90 minutes of playing time for just the second time this season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Sow assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Sow recorded his first assist of the season after he delivered the ball to Suso, who then scored from outside-the-box. The defensive midfielder maintained his streak of five consecutive games with a tackle won.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes Sevilla move Sow signed with Sevilla from Frankfurt, the club announced Friday.

Impact Sow completed a long-rumored transfer to Sevilla after four seasons with Frankfurt. The holding midfielder showed flashes of brilliance with The Eagles and brought them European glory in the Europa League. Sow now has the chance to take on a new challenge in La Liga, likely with a significant role in the Sevilla first team.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high four goals Sow scored four times during 32 appearances (30 starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Sow scored four times during his best offensive season and four season as a major starter. The midfielder partnered Sebastian Rode in central midfield for the most part and remains a nailed-on starter. Sow played a career-high 2,650 minutes and added 41 tackles alongside 28 interceptions.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup for cup match Sow is in the lineup for Wednesday's DFB-Pokal cup match against Stuttgart.

Impact Sow had to be removed from the lineup against Augsburg with an illness, but is back and healthy and starting in Wednesday's cup match. He's started in 34 of the 36 games played in all competitions thus far, totaling four goals, 52 tackles (30 won) and 46 interceptions.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch against Augsburg Sow was withdrawn from the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against FC Augsburg due to an illness.

Impact Sow was initially slated to start on Saturday, but he felt ill during the warmup and was replaced by Ansgar Knauff in midfield.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores at Leverkusen Sow scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Sow scored in the 74th minute to cut Leverkusen's lead to 2-1, but they couldn't avoid the road loss. The midfielder now has four goals in the season, to go with one assist. He had a pretty quiet outing other than that, logging just one tackle (won) and one clearance.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Sow (undisclosed) was included in the starting XI against Napoli on Wednesday.

Impact Sow has played in all but one of the team's last 18 contests, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him starting with his knock behind him. In eight UCL contests this season, the midfielder has recorded three shots (zero on target), three chances created and 17 interceptions.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Sow (undisclosed) will be on the team sheet for Wednesday's Champions league match against Napoli.

Impact Sow was forced to come out last match with an undisclosed injury, however he is on the squad sheet and is expected to start in the midfield. He has generated one goal on five shots (three on target) with 10 interceptions and nine tackles (five won) in the last five games.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Sow came off with an unspecified injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Stuttgart.

Impact Sow was replaced after 86 minutes but head coach Oliver Glasner expects him to be fit for Wednesday's Champions League game against Napoli.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available once more Sow is eligible to return after serving a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Sow picked up a fifth yellow card against Leipzig and was suspended for a match. The midfielder has served that suspension and is now eligible to return straight to the starting XI. Sow has been a nailed-on starter in midfield with 22 appearances and 20 starts in the Bundesliga.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and picks up fifth yellow Sow scored one goal from his only shot, made two tackles (one won), two interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 loss at Leipzig.

Impact Sow scored in the 61st minute to cut Leipzig's lead to 2-1, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The midfielder now has three goals and one assist in the season. He also received his fifth yellow card and is suspended for Sunday's visit to Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively against Napoli Sow won seven duels and one of three tackles and three interceptions and one block in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Sow tried to help the defense with his muscularity, but he was eventually overrun by the mighty opponents too. He has posted six shots (two on target), one chance, 13 crosses (six won), and eight interceptions in the last five fixtures.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Switzerland falls again to first World Cup knockout punch

Switzerland exited the World Cup at the round of 16 stage just as it usually does in the modern era

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS