MATEJ VYDRA NEWS

Matej Vydra on recovering from knee surgery, spending time with family and finding a new club Matej Vydra is nearly over his knee injury picked up during Burnley's failed relegation battle and is looking for a club

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Torn ACL confirmed Vydra underwent successful surgery on his ACL and will aim to be back later this year, according to interim manager Mike Jackson. "Vyds played 60 minutes with a torn cruciate, how...

Impact Vydra played 60 minutes on a torn ACL, which only shows the desire he had to stay on the pitch. He's battled injuries the majority of his career in addition to often being the fourth forward option for the team. He closes this campaign with two goals and three assists from 22 appearances (five starts).

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reportedly ruptures ACL Vydra tore his ACL in the April 30 win against Watford in which he had an assist, reports Lancs Live. According to interim manager Mike Jackson, "Vyds felt his knee, we will know a...

Impact Vydra apparently played after tearing his ACL last week, which showed his desire to get minutes after rarely playing throughout the season. His future at Burnley is in doubt with his contract set to expire and with a managerial change on the horizon. He totaled two goals and three assists in 22 appearances (five starts) this season.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another start, goal contribution Vydra logged one assist across 89 minutes during a 2-1 win Saturday at Watford.

Impact Maxwel Cornet and Jay Rodriguez's injuries allowed Vydra to log another start. He contributed a goal during each of his last two Premier League starts. Though the now 30-year-old will not consistently record those, Vydra has been great when given them.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley out of Premier League drop zone by beating Wolves

Burnley held on for a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton to climb out of the relegation zone and give the club renewed hope of Premier League survival

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Wolves Vydra scored a goal and won two of four tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Wolverhampton.

Impact Vydra made just his fourth start of the season on Sunday, but he scored one of the biggest goals of Burnley's season to win the game and (temporarily, at least) lift his side out of the relegation zone. He'll likely return to the bench in favor of Maxwel Cornet next weekend, but he still may have earned some more opportunities as the season enters its home stretch.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Everton loses at Burnley, plunges toward EPL relegation zone

Everton plunged to within a point of the Premier League’s relegation zone by conceding in the 85th minute to lose 3-2 at Burnley in a wild, end-to-end match

APRIL 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Assists on return Vydra (groin) provided one assist off the bench during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Everton.

Impact Vydra came off the bench to make his return from a long-term groin injury. The forward was absolutely crucial as well, providing the game-winning assist, and wreaking havoc on the Everton back-line. Vydra will hope to move back into the starting XI for a Sunday trip to Norwich.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Everton Vydra (groin) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Everton.

Impact Vydra is back in the squad Wednesday after returning to light training over the international break. He hasn't played since January, so it's unknown where he's at fitness wise, but he's at least an option again for Burnley. He has just three starts this season and as long as Maxwel Cornet is healthy, he probably won't get many starts the rest of the way.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins pitch work Vydra (groin) has begun training on grass but won't be available against Manchester City on Saturday. Manager Sean Dyche told reporters, "Vyds is back on the grass and training."

Impact Considering Vydra has featured in just three of his 16 appearances for the club this season, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to suddenly become a mainstay in the starting XI, Without a clear path to move minutes, the forward figures to be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests moving forward.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers elbow injury Vydra has twisted his elbow in addition to recovering from hernia surgery and will remain out, according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Vydra simply can't catch a break, though that's been the case for him a good portion of the past couple years. He'll remain out and even when healthy, it's unknown what kind of role he'll have, given that his form will likely have disappeared given the absence.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back training on grass Vydra (groin) is back training on grass, according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Vydra likely has another week or two before he's ready to make the squad for Burnley. He underwent a hernia operation at the beginning of February and will need to get back his fitness in addition to returning to full health.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out after hernia operation Vydra underwent an operation on his hernia over the break and will be out a few weeks, according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Vydra pushed through his injury and went the full 90 just before the break, but he finally got surgery and will miss around the next month. He could do that because Maxwel Cornet is back from AFCON and Wout Weghorst was added last week from Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes full 90 in draw Vydra went the full 90 in Sunday's scoreless draw against Arsenal, producing one shot not on target and one chance created.

Impact Vydra isn't fully healthy, but he battled the entire way Sunday out of necessity for the team. The transfer of Chris Wood may mean that Vydra stays active and waits until the end of the season to get hernia surgery, though if things worsen, that could change.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Arsenal Vydra (hernia) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Vydra is set for a hernia operation, but he's going to play through it Sunday ahead of the international break. It's quite the turn of events for him given the last update, but Burnley are lacking players and he's needed on the pitch with a full 90 unlikely given his injury.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for hernia operation Vydra had to get a hernia operation delayed because of a positive COVID-19 result, confirmed manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Dyche didn't actually say that Vydra was still getting an operation, as he mentioned the forward was back in training and making sure "he's okay." There's not a ton of clarity on the situation, as there's a chance he could play through it. For now, it's assumed he'll be out until another update comes out. That could mean a partnership of Aaron Lennon and Jay Rodriguez for upcoming games.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with COVID-19, groin injury Vydra was unavailable against Huddersfield on Saturday due to both COVID-19 protocols and a groin injury. Assistant manager Ian Woan told reporters, "Vyds was off with Covid and is...

Impact Vydra has served exclusively as a substitute for the club's last nine contests, so his absence is unlikely to impact the starting XI, though with Chris Wood (groin) also picking up an injury, Burnley's forward depth is suddenly rather thin. If Vydra remains out against Leicester City on Saturday it could be an opportunity for Jay Rodriguez to break into the starting XI.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle beats Burnley 1-0 for its first EPL win

Callum Wilson has scored late in the first half to help Newcastle beat Burnley 1-0 for its first victory in this English Premier League

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Palace extends unbeaten run in 3-3 draw at Burnley

Christian Benteke has scored twice and Crystal Palace has extended its unbeaten streak to seven games in the Premier League in an entertaining 3-3 draw at Burnley

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Rare goal off bench Vydra scored one goal across 20 minutes during a 1-1 draw Saturday at Chelsea.

Impact Despite playing the English Premier League team atop its 2021-22 season standings, Vydra recorded his first EPL goal. He logged it across nine of Burnley's last 11 games. However, the great appearance rate should not deter fantasy managers from finding strikers who have better upside. Vydra remains a backup to Maxwel Cornet and Chris Wood.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

City inflicts more pain on United, Solskjaer; Chelsea held

Eric Bailly scored an own-goal and Bernardo Silva beat David de Gea at his near post as Manchester City won 2-0 at Manchester United

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Burnley snatches 1-1 draw at Chelsea on late goal

Matej Vydra pounced late to stun sloppy Chelsea and give Burnley a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Makes squad Saturday Vydra (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Southampton.

Impact Vydra is again an option after dealing with an unknown issue following the international break. It looks like Burnley are using a different formation again which doesn't use two forwards up front, something that could hurt Vydra's playing time going forward.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE