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Expected out until 2023 Itakura (knee) is expected to be out until 2023 with a knee injury suffered in September.

Impact Itakura returned to running Friday, but he has yet to show anything to put his recovery time any earlier than 2023. The defender could see a junior team recovery appearance during the World Cup break but that would be the earliest possible return.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hasn't returned to training Itakura (knee) was not training with Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday as he continues his recovery from a partial MCL tear.

Impact Itakura hasn't played in almost a month after injuring his knee in training in September, and he'll be a doubt for Sunday's clash against FC Koln. Marvin Friedrich has mostly taken over for him alongside Nico Elvedi in central defense after Christoph Kramer was pushed further upfield.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koreans concerned about Son's drought ahead of World Cup

Son Heung-min’s goal drought has extended to eight games for Tottenham and it's heightening worries back in Seoul over the form of the South Korean star just months out from the Wo...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts once more Itakura had one shot (zero on goal) as well as making four interceptions in Friday's 1-0 win against Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Itakura has been a nailed-on starter since joining Gladbach, starting and going the full 90 in all three matches to open the campaign. The defender may not have a lot of offensive upside but he should have the chance to wrack up the clean sheets in a much-improved defensive unit for Gladbach.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Itakura provided one assist from one chance created during Saturday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Itakura started on his 'Gladbach debut and got off to a good start by helping Ramy Bensebaini to his side's first goal. Whether or not Itakura starts more consistently could be reliant on the health of the defense but after making 31 appearances during Schalke's promotion campaign last season, he could be a major part of the back line.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtic: Jota close to joining in permanent deal; Man City duo Ko Itakura and Taylor Harwood-Bellis being monitored Jota has told Benfica he wishes to stay at Celtic; Portuguese winger moved to Glasgow on loan and scored 13 goals in his first season at Cel...

MAY 25, 2022 • SKY.COM