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Starts every match Yoshida started 15 matches during the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Yoshida has been a nailed-on starter in central defense, compiling some impressive numbers. Even more impressive has been the flexibility Yoshida has shown alongside a plethora of defensive partners. Yoshida and Schalke will hope for consistency in the second half of the campaign, and a consistent pairing in central defense.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MARCH 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Saddled with own goal versus Juventus Yoshida took one off-target shot, had one block and one clearance and scored an own goal in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Yoshida struggled to keep up with opposing defenders like the rest of the Sampdoria defense and put the ball into his own net in a last-ditch attempt to intercept a Juan Cuadrado cross that was bound to be tucked in by Moise Kean right behind him. He has logged 17 tackles, 27 interceptions, 65 clearances and two goals in 21 games, with two clean sheets. Sampdoria will face Venezia away next Sunday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists teammate in loss Yoshida had one assist, one shot (off target), one block, two tackles, three fouls and created two chances in the 2-1 loss to Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Though Yoshida was quick to find Francesco Caputo in the 13th minute for a goal, Udinese had already scored twice at this point. The defender has missed significant time, but in his last three appearances he has logged two assists. Maybe he can add to that total against Juventus.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench versus Atalanta Yoshida (thigh) had one interception and one clearance in 45 in Monday's 0-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Yoshida could not stop the bleeding in his return from injury, but he fared better than Giangiacomo Magnani, whom he replaced. Depending on which scheme the coach uses going forward, he will be in contention also with Alex Ferrari. Sampdoria will visit Udinese Saturday.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option against Atalanta Yoshida (thigh) has been included in Sampdoria's squad list for Monday's match versus Atalanta.

Impact Yoshida could make his return after sitting out six matches because of a thigh strain. He has been training fully for a while, therefore he has some chances to start right away, although Alex Ferrari and Giangiacomo Magnani have been solid in relief. He was the top option before getting hurt. He has posted two goals, 15 tackles, 26 interceptions and 59 clearances in 18 appearances, with two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Sassuolo Yoshida (thigh) did not make Sampdoria's squad list for Sunday's game versus Sassuolo.

Impact Yoshida has not recovered from a thigh injury and will miss his fourth game in a row. Omar Colley is back from AFCON and will partner either Alex Ferrari or Giangiacomo Magnani in the defense Sunday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Yoshida was omitted from Sampdoria's squad list for Sunday's game against Spezia.

Impact Yoshida will miss the third consecutive game because of a thigh problem he picked up in early January. Two among Alex Ferrari, Radu Dragusin, Giangiancomo Magnani and Julian Chabot will draw the start in the back Sunday.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time Yoshida picked up a thigh injury against Cagliari and will be re-evaluated in the next few days, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Yoshida will sit out at least Sunday's road game versus Napoli and potentially more depending on the severity of the problem. Sampdoria are down to Alex Ferrari, Julian Chabot and Radu Dragusin as center-backs.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off versus Cagliari Yoshida had one block, won one duel and picked up an assist in Thursday's 1-2 loss to Cagliari, but he subbed off early in the second half due to an apparent muscular injury.

Impact Yoshida set up Manolo Gabbiadini by deflecting the ball with his chest on a cross, but he could not finish the game after signaling some discomfort to the bench. With Omar Colley away from the team due to AFCON, Sampdoria are down to Alex Ferrari, Julian Chabot and Radu Dragusin as the options in the back.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eight clearances against Venezia Yoshida made eight clearances in a 1-1 stalemate against Venezia on Sunday.

Impact Yoshida had a decent day for the home team. The 33-year-old made eight clearances, most by any player in the match. Other than that, Yoshida also blocked a solitary shot.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return against Verona Yoshida (knee) has practiced fully in recent days and was not mentioned among the injured players by coach Roberto D'Aversa.

Impact Yoshida sat out the previous game due to a bruise he picked up with Japan, but the problem was not major. He will most likely replace Alex Ferrari in the back, reforming the starting duo with Omar Colley. He has posted two goals, 11 tackles, 18 interceptions and 32 clearances in 12 matches, with two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Salernitana match Yoshida will miss Sunday's game versus Salernitana due to a bruised knee, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Yoshida picked up a knock while playing with Japan during the break and, while the issue is not severe, he will not be able to play in this one. Either Radu Dragusin or Alex Ferrari will fill in for him in the back.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes save and assists goal Yoshida assisted once, created one chance, sent one cross (none accurate), made two tackles (one won) and intercepted twice during the 2-1 loss to Bologna on Sunday.

Impact Yoshida continued to lead the backline in the tough loss Sunday. The center-back stood tall against the dynamic Bologna attack and he even managed to clear the ball off the goal line to keep them in the match. Yoshida would eventually set up the tying goal from a set-piece as well. Unfortunately, he continues to lack fantasy production though with minimal peripherals.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Juventus Yoshida took one shot on target, won four duels, had one interception and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Yoshida had more success in the opponents' box than in his own, as he cut into the lead at the end of the first half with a sneaky header on a corner kick. He has already scored twice. He has posted four shots, four tackles, seven interceptions and 16 clearances, contributing to two clean sheets. Sampdoria will face Udinese at home Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala off injured as Juventus labors to 3-2 win over Samp

Paulo Dybala left the field in tears shortly after scoring to set Juventus on the way to a 3-2 victory over Sampdoria in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs three interceptions versus Napoli Yoshida (foot) took one shot on target and had three interceptions, two clearances and one block in Thursday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Yoshida retained the starting job despite picking up a small foot issue in the lead-up of the game. He had a decent game but the Sampdoria defense was just outmatched in this one. He has recorded six interceptions, 16 clearances and three interceptions thus far, on top of scoring once. Sampdoria will face Juventus away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in starting XI Yoshida (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Thursday's match against Napoli.

Impact Yoshida picked up a knock in practice, but he's good to go and in his usual spot Thursday. The center-back has two clean sheets and a goal in four starts this season but may have a harder time keeping Napoli scoreless despite being at home.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor issue Yoshida has been called up for Thursday's game versus Napoli, but he was stomped on in practice and might not start, Il Secolo XIX reports.

Impact Yoshida will be available, but the knock and the busy schedule could push him to the bench, differently from what has happened thus far in the second. Julian Chabot and Alex Ferrari would be next in line if the coach decided to spare him.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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