Dortmund wins without Haaland; Scally seals Gladbach win
Borussia Dortmund needed Julian Brandt to score the winner in a 2-1 victory over Augsburg in the BundesligaOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Brugge beats Leipzig to increase pressure on coach Marsch
Club Brugge has beaten Leipzig 2-1 to inflict a second Champions League defeat on the German club and increase the pressure on new coach Jesse MarschSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Assists with lone chance created Forsberg had an assist with his lone chance created while taking three shots (zero on goal) and crossing four times inaccurately during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Club Brugge.
Impact Forsberg set up Christopher Nkunku in the fifth minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of the Champions League for the midfielder while his four crosses led Leipzig in the loss.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dortmund slumps to defeat at Gladbach without Haaland, Reus
Borussia Mönchengladbach has highlighted Borussia Dortmund’s reliance on its two star players as it dealt its Bundesliga rival a 1-0 defeat in former Gladbach coach Marco Rose’s re...SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores in rout Forsberg scored once on four shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 6-0 win over Hertha.
Impact Forsberg got in on the fun as everyone seemed to find the back of the net during Saturday's dominant win. The midfielder is up to two goals in four starts (six appearances) in the league and seems to be at his best. Next up for Forsberg is a Tuesday clash with Brugge in the Champions League.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lewandowski scores again as Bayern Munich routs Bochum 7-0
Robert Lewandowski has scored yet again in Bayern Munich’s 7-0 rout of promoted Bochum in the BundesligaSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Forsberg: 'City don't like playing against sides who are good in transition - we can hurt them' Emil Forsberg opens up on facing Manchester City, Leipzig's tough start to the season and 'wonderful human being' Jesse Marsch
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Launches six crosses Forsberg registered six crosses (one accurate), two shots (zero on target) and five corners versus Wolfsburg on Sunday.
Impact Forsberg led the club in both crosses and corners against Wolves and should continue to serve as the primary corner-taker heading into the rest of the season. Given his ability to push the attack from the midfield, Forsberg should offer top-end fantasy value.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marsch wins Bundesliga's 1st duel between American coaches
Jesse Marsch’s Leipzig side has won the first Bundesliga duel between teams with American coaches by beating Pellegrino Matarazzo’s Stuttgart 4-0AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Opens season scoring account Forsberg scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing once accurately and creating four chances during Friday's 4-0 win over Stuttgart.
Impact Forsberg found the back of the net in the 46th minute scoring Leipzig's second goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker while leading Leipzig in shots, chances created and tackles in the win.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leads Leipzig with three tackles Forsberg took two off target shots, crossed twice inaccurately, created a chance and made three tackles (winning two) during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Mainz.
Impact Forsberg was held off the scoresheet as Leipzig were shutout by Mainz on Sunday. The attacker finished with the second highest amount of shots on the team while leading Leipzig with three tackles in the loss.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
American coach Jesse Marsch proud to take over at Leipzig
Americans are taking their coaching expertise to the BundesligaJULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores insufficient goal Forsberg scored one goal with six shots across 120 minutes during a 2-1 loss Tuesday against Ukraine.
Impact Though Sweden was eliminated from the Euro 2020 tournament, Forsberg has nothing to be ashamed of. The Leipzig player averaged a goal per game and scored with every shot (on target) that he logged.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ukraine scores late in extra time, beats Sweden at Euro 2020
Artem Dovbyk scored late in extra time to give Ukraine a 2-1 win over Sweden and a spot in the European Championship quarterfinalsJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Dovbyk scores, Ukraine beats Sweden at Euro 2020
Artem Dovbyk scored late in extra time to give Ukraine a 2-1 win over Sweden and a spot in the European Championship quarterfinalsJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nets brace in win over Poland Forsberg scored two goals off five shots (two on target) and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Poland.
Impact Forsberg had another brilliant performance for Sweden, scoring once at each half to give his country a 2-0 lead. The attacker finished group play with three goals in three matches and will try to keep finding the back of the net during next Tuesday's Round of 16 clash against Ukraine.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Lineup set for round of 16 at Euro 2020
The lineup for the round of 16 at the European Championship has been completed with some standout matchesJUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sweden 1-0 Slovakia After a quiet first half, Emil Forsberg breaks the deadlock after converting a penalty in the 77th minute to give Sweden a 1-0 victory vs. S...
JUNE 21, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM
Scores goal Forsberg scored one goal with two shots (one on goal) during a 1-0 win Thursday against Slovakia.
Impact When Alexander Isak was fouled inside Slovakia's penalty area, the Swedes selected Forsberg to attempt their spot kick. The latter successfully scored it and possesses one goal across two Euro 2020 group-stage games. By scoring that penalty kick, Forsberg helped Sweden replace Slovakia atop the tournament's Group E standings.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Isak impresses as Sweden beats Slovakia 1-0 at Euro 2020
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s successor in Sweden’s national team did the job even without scoring the goalJUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Scotland holds England to 0-0 draw at Euro 2020
England and Scotland played to a 0-0 draw at the European ChampionshipJUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quiet in draw Forsberg put one shot off target and provided one inaccurate cross during 84 minutes of Monday's scoreless draw with Spain in Group E.
Impact Forsberg probably expects more of himself in this tournament but that wasn't likely to happen when his team held just 14% of the possession. He should have more of a chance to impose himself over the rest of the group stage in matches against Slovakia and Poland.
JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
EURO 2020: Sweden returns to life without Ibrahimovic
It was fun while it lastedJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ends season with seven goals Forsberg scored seven goals and provided four assists in 29 Bundesliga appearances (20 starts) this season.
Impact Forsberg got back on track after not making much of an offensive impact since the 2016/17 season when he scored eight goals and logged 19 assists. It will also help Forsberg's fantasy value if any of Leipzig's strikers can find their own stride as he and Marcel Sabitzer were the team's best scorers despite playing as midfielders most of the time Along with Alexander Isak, Forsberg is one of the best two attacking players for his country and should be a useful fantasy asset if in the lineup for Sweden during the Euros.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Granqvist picked by Sweden for Euro 2020 despite injuries
Andreas Granqvist has been selected in Sweden’s squad for the European Championship despite only playing a full match once in the country’s second division this seasonMAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
