MATS HUMMELS NEWS

Leaves early with knee injury Hummels was forced off int he second half of Saturday's win over Augsburg due to a knee injury.

Impact Hummels lasted 66 minutes before succumbing to the injury and being replaced. The defender has been plagued by knee issues since the European Championship in the Summer and his availability will be in doubt for Dortmund following the international break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three interceptions Tuesday Hummels recorded three interceptions during a 1-0 win Tuesday versus Sporting CP.

Impact Hummels recorded nine interceptions across the Dortmund team's last three league-based games. The defender is a favorable fantasy option to consider during October, when he will play thrice at Signal Iduna Park and once against Ajax on Oct. 19.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Tuesday Hummels (undisclosed) will be in the starting XI against Sporting CP on Tuesday.

Impact Hummels logged the full 90 minutes in the club's domestic clash with Gladbach on Saturday and appears no worse for the wear. While his fantasy value will be limited given his limited offensive upside, he could offer value in formats that award points for defensive stats.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in training Hummels was one of many Dortmund players who didn't take part in the team's final training session before Tuesday's Champions League clash against Sporting, according to Ruhr Nachr...

Impact Hummels' status for Tuesday's game is questionable now, and Dortmund already have a long list of injured players before adding him potentially to the list.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund slumps to defeat at Gladbach without Haaland, Reus

Borussia Mönchengladbach has highlighted Borussia Dortmund’s reliance on its two star players as it dealt its Bundesliga rival a 1-0 defeat in former Gladbach coach Marco Rose’s re...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leader in blocks, interceptions Hummels blocked two shots, made four interceptions, two tackles (winning one) and two clearances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Hummels was a part of the Dortmund back line that allowed just one goal during Saturday's defeat. The centerback finished with the team-high totals in blocks and interceptions in the loss.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides rare assist. Hummels provided one assist on one chance created during Sunday's 4-2 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Hummels' assist is likely his only of the season as the big central defender rarely ever gets on the score sheet. Look for Hummels' defensive value and don't chase the offensive upside and he's a good option. Next up is a Saturday trip to Monchengladbach.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fearsome in attack, Dortmund again has problems in defense

Borussia Dortmund’s defensive frailties are keeping expectations in check despite the team's fearsome attack

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes bench Saturday Hummels (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Hummels is back in the squad after a nervy open to the season because of a nagging knee issue. He's still on the bench and will likely need another few days of training before given the go in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back at training Hummels (knee) is training with the first team and could be in action versus Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. Manager Marco Rose told reporters, "Thorgan Hazard (ankle) isn't back in...

Impact If given the all-clear, Hummels could make his first appearance in the starting XI with Axel Witsel relegated to the bench as a result. Given his limited offensive upside, Hummels won't offer much in the way of fantasy value except in formats that value clearances.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three new faces for Germany in Hansi Flick's 1st squad

Germany coach Hansi Flick has made three new call-ups and recalled five players including Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable against Hoffenheim Hummels will once again find himself on the shelf due to his lingering knee problem versus Hoffenheim on Friday.

Impact It appeared Hummels was back on track after making an 11-minute substitute appearance in Saturday's clash with Freiburg but seems to have suffered a setback in his recovery. With Hummels still missing from the starting XI, Axel Witsel figures to remain in a central defensive role against Hoffenheim.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts on bench against Freiburg Hummels will start the match against Freiburg on the bench on Saturday.

Impact Hummels will start the match on the bench. The veteran defender recently returned to team training after recovering from a knee injury.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Travels with team Hummels (knee) is travelling with the team to Freiburg for Saturday's match.

Impact Hummels is back with the team after only a single day of training. There's no guarantee he will make the start, but this is a definite sign that the defender could be moving back towards fitness.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Frankfurt Hummels (knee) has yet to join first-team training and won't be an option for Saturday's clash with Eintracht Frankfurt. Manager Marco Rose told reporters, "Mats Hummels is making...

Impact Hummels absence from the starting XI will likely open up a spot in the backline for Emre Can to pair up with Manuel Akanji in central defense. Once fully fit, Hummels should be in the mix to retake his place in the starting XI and could offer decent low-cost fantasy value given his heading ability on corners and set pieces.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Haaland hat trick as Dortmund begins German Cup defense

Erling Haaland has scored a hat trick to help Borussia Dortmund begin its German Cup title defense with a 3-0 win over third-division Wehen Wiesbaden

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Return remains unknown Hummels (knee) is not expected to return to training this week, reports Ruhr Nachrichten.

Impact The time is waning for Hummels to be ready for the season opener because once he gets back in training, he'll then need to get back to fitness. He started in every match of the Euros, but that was a month ago, so his fitness may not be at a level where he could start immediately following a return from injury.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still struggling with knee issue Hummels continues to struggle with the patellar tendon in his knee and rest is needed because of swelling, reports kicker.

Impact Hummels started all four matches for Germany in the Euros, so rest was already warranted for the center-back. The hope is that a few weeks of full rest will help his knee get back to full strength, but if he pushes it too hard, it's an issue that could brew up over the upcoming campaign.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Germany coach Joachim Löw's 15-year tenure ends in regret

Joachim Löw’s 15-year tenure as coach of Germany’s national soccer team is over and many think it should have ended a long time ago

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Müller's miss hurts Germany in loss to England at Euro 2020

Thomas Müller had the perfect chance to finally score a goal at the European Championship after being recalled to Germany's national team for the tournament

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Poor in defeat Hummels made three tackles and one interception during Tuesday's 2-0 defeat to England.

Impact Hummels failed to get much done Tuesday, and did nothing to stifle the English attack. The defender underwhelmed in every aspect of his normally imperious game, and he's going home because of it. Hummels will marshal the Dortmund back line in the upcoming Bundesliga season.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Germany preparing for 'next games' despite mixed Euro 2020

Germany is looking at ways to cut down on mistakes in the knockout stage of the European Championship

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist Hummels (knee) recorded one assist with two chances during a 2-2 draw Wednesday versus Hungary.

Impact Hummels was not guaranteed to play against Hungary because of his knee injury. Though the center-back underwhelmed on defense, he logged an assist and preserved one crucial point.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oh no! Euro 2020 racking up own-goals at a wild pace

The own-goals at this year’s European Championship are coming at a record-breaking pace

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Germany hosts Hungary as sports, politics mix at Euro 2020

Both Germany and Hungary are trying avoid early elimination from the European Championship

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS