HIROKI ITO NEWS

Questionable against Bayern Munich Ito (back) is in doubt for Saturday's clash against Bayern Munich.

Impact Ito only played in one half against Schalke, then was replaced by Dan-Axel Zagadou after suffering from back issues. He has been a consistent starter for the last seven games, totaling 26 clearances, 11 interceptions and six tackles (three won) in that span. Zagadou could start at center back if the defender is not available.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records four clearances Ito registered four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 win versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Ito and full-back Waldemar Anton logged VfB Stuttgart's best clearance tallies as the team maintained a clean sheet Saturday. The central defender finally redeemed himself after failing to prevent multiple goals from being allowed across three games Stuttgart played in between Jan. 26 and Feb. 12. That is not to say Ito did nothing, as he has 3.8 clearances averaged across his last four appearances recorded.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Ito (calf) was named to the starting XI against RB Leipzig on Friday.

Impact Ito will make his third consecutive start, having recorded 11 crosses (three accurate), seven corners and two chances created in his prior two outings. With his role on corners and freekicks, the defender should be capable of pushing the attacking from the backline.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Leipzig Ito (calf) is a doubt for Friday's clash with Leipzig due to a calf injury, according to manager Bruno Labbadia.

Impact Ito is a doubt for Friday's match after picking up a calf injury. The defender would be extremely hard to replace, and is likely to play if at all possible. Ito has been a nailed-on starter when fully fit and available.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left on bench in win Ito was left on the bench during Thursday's 2-1 win over Spain.

Impact Ito played just one half in three group stage games, coming off the bench during the loss to Costa Rica. He might be called on to fill the gap left by Ko Itakura's suspension, depending on if manager Hajime Moriyasu maintains a formation with three center-backs.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Hertha Ito (illness) is in Stuttgart's starting lineup for Tuesday's clash against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Ito has recovered from an illness that sidelined him for Friday's loss to Gladbach, and he's back in the XI in central defense for Tuesday's game.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Ito was ruled out due to illness, this is a surprise with no reports of any sort of issues for Ito earlier in the week. Pascal Stenzel, Waldemar Anton and Konstantinos Mavropanos make up the back-three with Ito and Dan-Axel Zagadou both ruled out. Ito's first chance to return is a Tuesday clash with Hertha.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 15 minutes Ito (undisclosed) played 15 minutes during a 4-1 win against VfL Bochum on Saturday.

Impact Ito's undisclosed injury forced the 23-year-old to be a substitute Saturday. But considering he logged 90 minutes during all except one game VfB Stuttgart played in between Aug. 7 and Oct. 9, fantasy managers should expect him playing regularly again.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early injured in loss Ito took one shot on target, created one chance, sent in nine crosses (two accurate), made one tackle (won) and one interception before subbing off with an undisclosed injury in Su...

Impact Ito started after dealing with a muscular strain, but was replaced in the 71st minute injured again. The left-back was back in practive with no apparent issue this week, though, and will not miss any time. He led his side in crosses during the match, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Union Ito (strain) is in Stuttgart's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Ito was dealing with a muscular issue this week and was limited in training, but he is fit enough to play from the start on Sunday.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In partial training Ito has been limited in training due to a muscular issue ahead of Sunday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. There is still some optimism he wi...

Impact Ito has played the full 90 in every start this season and contributed with an assist in Saturday's loss to Wolfsburg. While the return of Borna Sosa (illness) would see Ito return to center-back after playing on the left for one game, it would change things if Ito isn't fit enough to start. In that situation, Dan-Axel Zagadou could get his first big chance since joining the club.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Wolfsburg Ito provided an assist, created two chances, sent in six crosses (three accurate), made two tackles (one won) and three clearances and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 3-2...

Impact Ito made a rare appearance as a left-back and that did wonders for his fantasy production as he assisted Serhou Guirassy for the opening goal of the match in the 22nd minute and made several other offensive contributions while still taking care of his defensive assignments. Borna Sosa will probably be back for the next match and his return will make Ito move back to his natural center-back role.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to miss time Ito has played every single minute before the international break creating six chances through seven matches.

Impact Ito has been the most guaranteed of every single Stuttgart starter playing every single minute of the opening seven matches. The defender has been absolutely nailed on and should be good value for defensive value and a surprising amount of chances created. Ito is on pace to blow past his 15 chances created in 2021/22.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists winner against Koln Ito assisted one goal from his only chance created, sent in one inaccurate cross, made three tackles (one won), four clearances and two blocks in Saturday's 2-1 win over Koln.

Impact Ito assisted Wataru Endo's game-winner in the last minute to help them avoid the relegation playoffs. That was his first assist in the season, to go with one goal. The centerback also posted 43 tackles, 53 interceptions and 87 clearances over 29 appearances (26 starts).

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Wolfsburg Ito has been included in the starting XI for the match against VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Impact Ito will start Saturday's fixture. The defender has managed to recover in time from a nose injury.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Ito (nose) is expected to play Saturday against Wolfsburg, Stuttgart announced.

Impact Ito is set to play Saturday after breaking his nose and undergoing surgery Tuesday. The defender should be able to play the full 90, though he will certainly being wearing some sort of facial protection. Ito isn't a major fantasy option even when full fit and available.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers broken nose Ito (nose) underwent surgery Tuesday but is expected to return to training Wednesday, Stuttgart announced.

Impact Ito underwent surgery and is expected to return to training Wednesday after suffering a broken nose last time out. It seems likely that Ito will retain his role in the starting XI while he wears some sort of facial protection against Wolfsburg next time out.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID Ito tested positive for COVID-19, Stuttgart announced Saturday.

Impact Ito tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Saturday's clash with Augsburg. He was replaced in the starting XI by Pascal Stenzel. Ito should have plenty of time to recover over the international break and should be straight in the starting XI against Bielefeld on the other side of the break.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in loss Ito had one cross, two blocks and one tackle in the 2-0 loss to SC Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact The first goal of the match came in the 37th minute, unfortunately it was a goal that Ito scored against his own side to give SC Freiburg the early lead. Aside from the slip-up, the defender had a quiet match.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in loss Ito sent in five crosses (three accurate), creating three chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Ito did well to get forward despite technically lining up at center back. The defender is the widest of the three-at the back formation and has some liberty to bomb forward. Next up for Ito is a Saturday trip to Freiburg.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal Ito scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), creating a chance, blocking a shot, making an interception, a tackle and four clearances during Friday's 2-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Ito found the back of the net in the 21st minute scoring the opening goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the defender while his two shots led Stuttgart in the win.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE