KEVIN MBABU NEWS

Set to return to Fulham Mbabu has completed his loan spell and is set to return to Fulham

Impact Mbabu has one more year left on his Fulham contract, where his future continues to be mystery with the summer transfer window coming up. He started 22 times in 25 appearances, totaling two assists while logging in 51 tackles (39 won), 42 clearances while averaging about four crosses per game.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gets bench role Mbabu (groin) was on the bench for Saturday's match against Koln.

Impact Mbabu returned to the lineup on Saturday after a three-match absence due to a groin injury. The wingback registered a solid 45 minutes in the game, only notching a minuscule one tackle, one clearance and two interceptions. He was a starter before picking up the injury and should return to that position in their next match.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains ahead of Saturday Mbabu (groin) was able to return to team training and could be an option for Saturday's clash with FC Koln, according to manager Jess Thorup.

Impact Mbabu is in line to get the call up against Koln after missing the last two matches with a groin injury. He had started his previous three matches at right midfield, recording 10 crosses (two accurate) and seven tackles in that span. Mbabu will continue to compete with Robert Gumny for a starting role if he can stay healthy.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Wolfsburg Mbabu (groin) won't return for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg, Augsburger Allgemeine reports.

Impact Mbabu isn't yet ready to return though he is expected to ramp up his individual work later in the week. If he can avoid any sort of setbacks with his recovery Mbabu could be an option to return for a Nov. 4 trip to Koln. Robert Gumny will retain his place in the starting XI with Mbabu on the sideline for Saturday's match.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Mbabu (groin) took part in individual training Wednesday, Kicker reports.

Impact Mbabu missed the final match before the international break with a groin issue and wasn't able to get back in team training after the break. It's not a good sign for Mbabu's availability for Sunday's trip to Heidenheim with Robert Gumny seemingly set to replace him in the starting XI once more.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched on Saturday Mbabu was a late scratch ahead of Saturday's match against Darmstadt.

Impact Mbabu was in the initial starting XI, but suffered an injury in the warm up forcing him to miss Saturday's match. Robert Gumny replaced Mbabu in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures season-long loan move Mbabu has completed a season-long loan move from Fulham to Augsburg, his new club announced.

Impact Mbabu spent the second half of the 2022-23 season on loan at Servette in the Swiss Pro League, and given he wasn't expected to play a prominent role for Fulham this season either, he'll move on loan looking to earn consistent first-team minutes elsewhere.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining preseason tour Mbabu is back with Fulham and will participate in the team's preseason US tour.

Impact Mbabu started the season with Fulham but then made the move to Servette for the second half of the campaign. With the Swiss club, Mbabu made 16 Super League appearances in which he recorded three assists and four yellow cards. Even if he remains with Fulham for the season opener, Mbabu will likely remain a fringe member of the squad and is unlikely to feature prominently in the starting XI.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Mbabu close to joining Servette on loan Fulham defender Kevin Mbabu is close to joining Swiss Super League side Servette on loan for the rest of the season. The Switzerland interna...

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Switzerland pick 4 goalkeepers amid World Cup injury doubts

Switzerland will take four goalkeepers to Qatar in a World Cup squad with injury concerns over first-choice Yann Sommer and backup Jonas Omlin

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Subbed off in first half Mbabu was subbed off in the first half of Saturday's match with Newcastle.

Impact There was no sign of injury, but with Fulham down three goals in the half it could've been a tactical switch. If an injury was the rationale there should be more information following the match.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitrovic's 90th-minute goal helps Fulham beat Brentford 3-2

Aleksandar Mitrovic’s 90th-minute header snatched Fulham a 3-2 win over local rival Brentford in the Premier League at a rocking Craven Cottage

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist off bench Mbabu subbed into Saturday's match against Brentford in the 77th minute and he assisted a goal in the 3-2 victory.

Impact Mbabu's 90th-minute cross found the head of Aleksandar Mitrovic for the game winning goal against Brentford on Saturday. He's come off the bench in both of his appearances since moving to Fulham from Wolfsburg in the summer, but he will want to start pushing Kenny Tete for the starting spot at right-back as he continues settling in.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Fulham Mbabu has completed a transfer to Fulham from Wolfsburg until 2025 with an option for another year.

Impact Mbabu gives Fulham some depth at full-back despite struggling with injuries the last few seasons at Wolfsburg. He provides help at right-back and should even compete for starts with Kenny Tete, as Neco Williams closed last season as Fulham's top right-back. The downside with Mbabu is that he never reached more than 1,700 minutes (or 19 starts) in a season.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fulham close to signing Kevin Mbabu from Wolfsburg Fulham are close to signing Kevin Mbabu from Wolfsburg, The Athletic understands.The two clubs have agreed a fee worth €5.5million (£4.7mill...

JULY 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fulham in talks to sign Mbabu Fulham are in talks to sign Wolfsburg defender Kevin Mbabu, The Athletic understands.The Switzerland international is now negotiating person...

JULY 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Struggles with form Mbabu made 24 appearances (14 starts) throughout the 2021/22 Bundesliga season.

Impact Mbabu made 24 appearances during the 2021/22 season as he struggled with minor injuries and form. Every time it looked like Mbabu was going to find a run of consistent form he ended up struggling with a knock and falling back out of the starting XI. Mbabu has been right on the border of the starting XI during his last three seasons with Wolfsburg, and will hope that 2022/23 is finally the year he makes the leap to become a nailed-on starter.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full match in return Mbabu returned to the starting XI and played a full 90 minutes during Saturday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Mbabu returned to the team with an appearance off the bench against Gladbach, and now returned to the starting XI with a full 90 against Union Berlin. The defender is likely to be a stable part of the starting XI going forward. Mbabu sent in six crosses and created one chance Saturday. Next up is a Saturday trip to Freiburg.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub in return Mbabu was back in the squad, but did not play during Saturday's 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Mbabu missed their prior game with an undisclosed injury, but apparently is now healthy enough to stay on the bench. The right-back's last appearance was on December, though. He will now look for some playing time against Hoffenheim on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted running in training Mbabu (undisclosed) was running on the side during Monday training.

Impact Mbabu seemed to be in good spirits and was running outside during Monday training. That said, he was running with Lukas Nmecha (ankle) who is a long-term absentee from the squad and is expected to be sidelined until April. It's still unclear what injury is plaguing Mbabu, but he certainly isn't back in any sort of intense training yet.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Furth Mbabu (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's clash with Furth, according to manager Florian Kohfeldt.

Impact Mbabu is set to miss Sunday's clash with Furth with an undisclosed injury. The defender will hope to move back into the starting XI when fit. Jerome Roussillon is in place to take over for Mbabu for as long as he is out, and is a stronger fantasy play than Mbabu in most matches.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Bochum Mbabu (strain) is in Wolfsburg's match day squad for Sunday's clash against VfL Bochum.

Impact Mbabu has been dealing with a muscle strain during the winter break, but he has recovered enough to be included in the squad and could get some playing time off the bench on Sunday.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Mbabu (strain) is out for Friday's clash with Bayern Munich, according to manager Florian Kohfeldt.

Impact Mbabu is out for Friday's match after picking up a muscular issue. The defender will hope to return after the winter break, which gives him over three weeks to recover from injury.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in seven crosses against Freiburg Mbabu delivered seven crosses (three accurate), made two interceptions and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 loss to FC Freiburg.

Impact Mbabu was second to Maximilian Arnold in crosses delivered (7). He also won seven duels, made two interceptions and one clearance. He's created 14 chances along with sending in 41 crosses with eight being accurate this season. He'll look to tally his first goal or assist this season against Bayer Leverkusen next on October 30.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salzburg beats Wolfsburg to extend group lead in CL

Salzburg’s young squad has taken a big step closer to reaching the Champions League knockout stage with a 3-1 win over Wolfsburg

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS