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Logs five crosses, one accurate Mbabu attempted five crosses during a 2-0 loss Saturday against Union Berlin.

Impact Mbabu is averaging 4.9 crosses across seven 2021-22 Bundesliga starts. However, he will need to improve his accuracy concerning the former category. Mbabu finally logged an accurate Bundesliga cross Saturday after previously not having one since Aug. 21.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Switzerland close gap on Italy by beating N Ireland 2-0

Switzerland has closed the gap on its World Cup qualifying group leader Italy by beating Northern Ireland 2-0

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays 23 minutes off bench Mbabu (knee) played 23 minutes off the bench in Saturday's win against Freiburg.

Impact Mbabu was in the side Saturday after picking up a knee issue over the break. It appears he's good to go and could be given a start Tuesday in Champions League against Lille. He started the first three matches of the season, compiling five chances created and 14 crosses.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Saturday Mbabu (knee) is slated to return to the squad against Greuther Furth on Saturday. Manager Mark van Bommel told reporters, "Kevin Mbabu is having knee problems. But I think that bot...

Impact Mbabu has registered a team-high 14 crosses (four accurate) through the opening three games of the season and should continue to push the attack from the backline if cleared to start versus Furth. Sebastiaan Bornauw could be an option for the starting XI if Mbabu is unable to play.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Mbabu sustained a left knee injury against RB Leipzig on Sunday that will prevent him from joining Switzerland during the international break.

Impact Based on the team's announcement, Mbabu may not miss any time for the club, though fantasy player will want to monitor the situation ahead of a clash with Greuther Furth on Sept. 11. The right-back has logged the full 90 minutes in all three matches this season in which he recorded 14 crosses (four accurate), right clearances and five chances created.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Mbabu assisted a goal and made an interception in Monday's 3-3 (5-4 after penalties) victory against France. He also won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Mbabu was a second-half substitute on Monday, and he set up Haris Seferovic's second goal, which gave his side new life after suffering through a poor 20 minutes against France. Switzerland got the better of their opponents in the penalty shootout and they advance to the quarterfinals, where a clash against Spain awaits.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid during opening match Mbabu took two shots (none on target), made three tackles (won three), and created two scoring chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Wales.

Impact Mbabu contributed in multiple statistical category as his defensive work rate matched his ability to get forward from his right wing back position. He's not as big of a household name as other outside defenders, but his stats in the first match could warrant consideration against Italy on Wednesday.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

One option to start Mbabu started during Thursday's pre-Euro friendly for Switzerland against Liechenstein.

Impact Mbabu only started in one of the two games before the tournament but still has a good chance to start on the right-wing. A late-season surge saw him log 11 crosses, 11 tackles and create three chances in the last three games for Wolfsburg, so he should be riding a nice run of form into the Euros.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig beats Wolfsburg 2-0 to reach German Cup semifinals

Yussuf Poulsen scored as Leipzig reached the semifinals of the German Cup with a 2-0 win over a Wolfsburg team which hadn’t conceded a goal for eight games

MARCH 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wolfsburg's Pongračić still struggling with COVID-19 effects

Wolfsburg defender Marin Pongračić is still dealing with the effects of COVID-19 weeks after his infection and had to be taken off during a Bundesliga game

JANUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wolfsburg's Mbabu out of Europa League after virus positive

Wolfsburg defender Kevin Mbabu will miss his team’s Europa League last-16 game against Shakhtar Donetsk after he tested positive for the coronavirus last month

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Mbabu pulls Wolfsburg level with Frankfurt off great cross from Maximillian Arnold

Kevin Mbabu pulls Wolfsburg level with Frankfurt off great cross from Maximillian Arnold

MAY 30, 2020 • Fox Sports

Kevin Mbabu Knows What it Takes to Play for Newcastle United

Newcastle United loaned out Kevin Mbabu to Switzerland club, BSC Young Boys, but he states that he knows what it takes to play for the magpi...

Kevin Mbabu Knows What it Takes to Play for Newcastle United