VICTOR KRISTIANSEN NEWS

Credited with own goal Sunday Kristiansen generated an own goal and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 loss against Manchester United.

Impact Kristiansen was tagged with the own goal when he got in the way of a Bruno Fernandes header, and his deflection prevented Mads Hermansen from making the save. Kristiansen looked overmatched most of the game, and the defender will try to bounce back after the international break. However, matches against Chelsea and Brentford do not look like easy fixtures for the Foxes.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Town Kristiansen (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Ipswich Town.

Impact Kristiansen is back in the starting XI after overcoming a groin injury that held him out midweek. The defender trained Thursday, and now returns to the starting XI straight away, as James Justin falls to the bench.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Kristiansen (groin) returned to training this week but it's uncertain if he'll be an option to face Ipswich Town on Saturday, manager Steve Cooper told media Thursday. "[Kristianse...

Impact The left-back returned to training after being diagnosed with a groin injury that caused him to miss the 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest last Friday. His chances of playing over the weekend are minimal, given the nature of the injury, and if that's the case, then James Justin could move to the left flank, pushing Ricardo Pereira to the right-back role.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out due to groin injury Kristiansen missed out on Friday's 1-3 loss to Nottingham Forest due to a groin injury, according to manager Steve Cooper. "He's got a groin strain. That happened in training Tuesd...

Impact Kristiansen suffered a groin injury in training last week, forcing him to miss his first match of the season. The club appears to be up in the air about a return date, with them appearing to take his return cautiously. However, they will hope for him to get back into team training this week and be an option to face Ipswich Town on Saturday, as he did start in every match before his groin injury.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leads match in crosses Kristiansen registered two chances created, two tackles (two won) and seven crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Kristiansen had by far his best outing of the season Saturday, as he was solid on both ends of the field. He registered two chances created while leading the match with seven crosses in the attack to go along with one clearance, two tackles and three interceptions in the defense. He has yet to miss a start this campaign and could be a solid addition if he continues to produce on these levels.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Kristiansen assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus England.

Impact Kristiansen wasn't at his greatest Thursday but did enough to make a difference in the game, as he assisted on Morton Hjulmand's goal in the 34th minute to force the eventual draw. He was soon taken off after halftime, only lasting until the 57th minute. However, he has started in both games, notching one assist on two chances created to go along with one shot, two tackles, three clearances and four crosses in his 135 minutes of play.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Wins one tackle agaisnt Napoli Kristiansen created one scoring chance and recorded two tackles (one won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 win against Napoli.

Impact Kristiansen wasn't as busy as other defenders but did his part in holding the opponents in check. He has made the XI in four of the last six rounds, totaling 16 tackles (11 won), seven crosses (zero accurate) and three clearances, with three clean sheets.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Posts two interceptions against Torino Kristiansen recorded two tackles (one won), one clearance and two interceptions in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Torino.

Impact Kristiansen was a non-factor in the final third but held in own in the back in a challenging match-up with Raoul Bellanova. He has registered 14 tackles (10 won), two interceptions and two clearances in the last five rounds, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Monza tilt Kristiansen won one of one tackle and two duels and registered three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Monza.

Impact Kristiansen wasn't as productive as other defenders but held his own in the back and attacked with decent frequency. He has totaled nine crosses (zero accurate), seven tackles (all won) and eight clearances in his last five appearances, contributing to blanking the opponents twice.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable against Frosinone Kristiansen generated two crosses (zero accurate), one block, six duels and three tackles (all won) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Frosinone.

Impact Kristiansen quickly returned to the XI after being benched in the past game and was passable, picking up stats especially in the defensive phase. He has tallied seven crosses (zero accurate), seven tackles (six won) and nine clearances in his last five appearances.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Active in the back against Atalanta Kristiansen registered one tackle (one won), three blocks, three clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Kristiansen didn't have many opportunities to motor down the flank due to the caliber of the opponents but more than held his own on the other end. He has assisted once in the past five fixtures, logging nine tackles (four won), nine clearances and two crosses (one accurate).

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes defensively against Verona Kristiansen registered one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Verona.

Impact Kristiansen recorded a tackle, clearance and interception apiece. He also completed a dribble. He has assisted twice this month in five appearances. He also averages over a tackle and a clearance per game this season.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Assists winner on the road Kristiansen assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Lazio.

Impact Kristiansen created Joshua Zirkzee's game-winner in the 78th minute with his third assist in the season. That was his second assist in the last four starts. The left-back now has 12 starts in Bologna's last 14 games (13 overall appearances).

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Assists versus Sassuolo Kristiansen assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Kristiansen marked his eighth start in his last 10 contests with his second assist of the season. After a spell of zero chances created across six matches, he has found his form with five created in his last three games.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench against Frosinone Kristiansen (thigh) had one shot and one clearance and won two of three tackles in 16 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Frosinone.

Impact Kristiansen didn't miss many matches due to a thigh strain thanks to the break but was eased into action. The coach has been complimentary of Charalampos Lykogiannis lately, so he might not be a lock to start going forward, even though he has generally fared well. He has assisted once and added eight key passes, eight crosses (three accurate), and six tackles in six appearances (four starts).

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reprises training fully Kristiansen (thigh) worked with the rest of the group Thursday, Bologna relayed.

Impact Kristiansen has recuperated quickly from a thigh problem and is poised to return to the squad list for Sunday's home game versus Frosinone. It remains to be seen whether he'll reclaim his starting job right away or if the coach will limit his minutes at first, keeping Charalampos Lykogiannis in the XI. He has posted one assist, eight key passes, eight crosses (three accurate), and six clearances in five games.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Kristiansen sustained a left rectus femoris strain in practice and will miss three weeks, Bologna announced.

Impact Kristiansen will be sidelined through the break unless he manages to speed up his recovery. Charalampos Lykogiannis or Tommaso Corazza will man the left flank in relief.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive against Empoli Kristiansen had two crosses (one accurate), three clearances, one tackle, and four chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Kristiansen returned to the XI after getting a breather and was solid in the back and highly involved in the final third, pacing his team in key chances. He has registered eight chances created, eight crosses (three accurate), and six clearances in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Verona contest Kristiansen won three duels and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Monday's 0-0 draw against Verona.

Impact Kristiansen turned in a decent shift on both ends but wasn't as good as in the previous match. He left a little early because he was cramping up and not because of an injury. He has logged one assist, four chances created, and five crosses (two accurate) in two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on debut Kristiansen assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Kristiansen made a big impact going forward in his Bologna debut and played the full 90 minutes. Performances like this one will undoubtedly make him an integral part of the starting XI going forward after Bologna lost defenders Andrea Cambiaso and Gerogios Kyriakopoulous in the summer.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Bologna Kristiansen has joined Bologna on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Leicester City, the team announced.

Impact Kristiansen is the first signing at left-back following the departures of Andrea Cambiaso and Georgios Kyriakopoulous and could unseat Charalampos Lykogiannis in a short amount of time. He logged one assist, 29 crosses (eight accurate), 38 tackles, and 22 clearances in 12 appearances with Leicester City in the second half of last season.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season on bench Kristiansen did not feature in Leicester's final three games of the season after starting 11 of the previous 15 Premier League matches.

Impact Kristiansen was Leicester's preferred left-back for most of his time at the club following his January move from FC Copenhagen, though Luke Thomas took over from him for the final few games. The 20-year-old Kristiansen set up a goal against Wolverhampton in April but he'll be going down to the Championship next season following the Foxes' 18th-placed finish and relegation.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist with team Kristiansen assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Kristiansen recorded his first assist with the team since his transfer from FC Copenhagen in January. He has solidified the starting right back role, making nine starts in nine appearances while totaling one assist, 24 crosses (seven accurate) and 20 clearances,

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starting against Palace Kristiansen is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Kristiansen returns from an ankle injury in time to start for Leicester on Saturday. The fullback has sent in 11 crosses and created four chances in his four appearances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE