Impact Niakhate misses out on Sunday's match as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. The defender seems close to a return so he could be involved during next week's match against Tottenham.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready for Everton match Niakhate is not in the match day squad to face Everton on Sunday.
Almost ready to play Niakhate (hamstring) has returned to training with Nottingham Forest, but is likely just shy of being fit enough to be involved in Sunday's clash against Everton, manager Steve Coo...
Impact Niakhate hasn't played since August due to this hamstring injury so Cooper is being very careful with his reintegration into the squad. "He's certainly in a good place now and he's in the last stages [of his recovery], so as soon as we know he's 100% ready to play, we look forward to getting him back involved."
MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Targeting return to full training Niakhate has yet to return to full training, manager Steve Cooper told reporters Thursday."Moussa Niakhate is closer to returning. He's not back in full training yet, but hopefully...
Impact Niakhate will be hoping to make his way back from a long-term hamstring injury though it appears a Saturday clash with Manchester City comes too soon for the defender. Niakhate's next chance to return is a Saturday trip to West Ham.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training individually Niakhate (hamstring) has returned to partial training with Forest this week, manager Steve Cooper told BBC Sport on Thursday.
Impact Niakhate was pictured training on grass Wednesday and it's now revealed that he's still not a full participant in training yet. Still, he's making progress on the hamstring injury that has sidelined him since August.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back on grass Niahkate (hamstring) was pictured on the pitch in training with Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.
Impact Niakhate is getting closer to returning from a hamstring injury he suffered back in August, although he is still doubtful for Saturday's clash against Fulham at least. He'll be competing with Willy Boly, Joe Worrall, Steve Cook, Scott McKenna and Felipe for starting spots in central defense once he's fit again.
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aiming for February return Niakhate (hamstring) is expecting to rejoin training with Forest within "the next week or two," according to manager Steve Cooper on Thursday.
Impact Niakhate has been out since August with a hamstring injury, and while he won't be ready to face Bournemouth on Saturday, he is hoping to become available at some point in February. He has already begun doing individual work in training, and Cooper is hopeful that he can be back in full with the squad soon.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Closer to returning Niakhate (hamstring) has made progress in his recovery as of early-December, according to manager Steve Cooper via the Nottingham Post. "Moussa (Niakhate) is further down the line....
Impact Niakhate isn't likely to be available until January at the earliest if he isn't in training soon. Once fit, Niakhate should be able to compete for a starting spot after earning a place in the first two games of the season. Scott McKenna, Steve Cook and Joe Worrall have been the top center-backs during his absence.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still not close to returning Niakhate (hamstring) still has a ways to go with his rehabilitation and is "nowhere near consideration" for Saturday's clash against Wolverhampton, Forest manager Steve Cooper told...
Impact Niakhate has been out since August with a hamstring injury and is still no closer to fitness almost two months later. Scott McKenna, Steve Cook and Joe Worrall have been Forest's main center-backs in his absence, meanwhile Niakhate is looking doubtful to be able to even contend for a spot in Senegal's World Cup roster.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Forest's Niakhate out for 'a few months' Nottingham Forest may delve into the transfer market again, after it was confirmed that Moussa Niakhate could be sidelined for two months or...
AUGUST 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Out months with injury Niakhate will be out for months with his hamstring injury, manager Steve Cooper revealed after Saturday's match.
Impact It's a tough break for Niakhate and Forest and a bit surprising after Cooper didn't even mention the defender in his presser. While Forest have added a bunch of new signings, they are still pretty thin at center-back with their current three starters being the three guys who led them to promotion last campaign.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready for Saturday Niakhate is not in the match day squad to face Everton on Saturday.
Impact Niakhate was thought to be ready to go, but misses out on the match with a hamstring injury. The defender seemed to be close to playing, so should return next week against Tottenham.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to be fine Saturday Niakhate wasn't mentioned by manager Steve Cooper ahead of Saturday's trip to Everton after leaving the prior match early.
Impact Niakhate was likely dealing with some cramping late in last week's match due to the intense heat. He started over Steve Cook, who is recently returning from an injury, so it appears those two will fight for minutes on the back line. While Forest are adding a ton of new players, none of them are center-backs, which likely means they'll ride with what they have.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers injury against West Ham Niakhate suffered an injury and was replaced by Steve Cook after 79 minutes of Sunday's match against West Ham United.
Impact Niakhate was limping as he exited the pitch and in order to prevent it from worsening, he was quickly taken out of the contest. A couple of strong performances to open the season have given Niakhate some confidence but he might have to be careful over the next few weeks.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Transfers to Nottingham Forest Niakhate joined Nottingham Forest from Mainz on Wednesday. He's committed to a four-year contract with the English club.
Impact Niakhate was a steady piece for Mainz over his four seasons in Germany with no fewer than 29 starts made per campaign. Along with a recent record of eight clean sheets kept last season, Niakahate offers the kind of availability that will be crucial to keeping his new club above the relegation places. Additionally, playing in front of recent signee Dean Henderson could result in a quality back line and value for Niakhate.
JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Forest in talks to sign Niakhate from Mainz Nottingham Forest are in talks to sign the defender Moussa Niakhate from Mainz, The Athletic understands.Forest are seeking to bolster their...
JUNE 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fourth goal of season Niakhate scored a goal with his lone shot while making an interception, five tackles (winning three) and two clearances during Saturday's 3-1 win over Bayern Munich.
Impact Niakhate found the back of the net in the 27th minute scoring Mainz's second goal. The goal was the fourth of the season for the centerback while his five tackles tied for the team-high total in the win.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Blocks one shot Niakhate blocked a shot, made an interception and a clearance during Friday's 5-0 loss to Wolfsburg.
Impact Niakhate was a part of the Mainz back line that conceded five goals on Friday. The defender's lone block tied for the team-high total in the loss.
APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores penalty against Bielefeld Niakhate took three shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Arminia Bielefeld. He also made a block, two clearances and won two of four tackles in...
Impact Niakhate converted the first of three Mainz penalties in a 15-minute span on Saturday, putting the game out of reach for his opponents. He also kept his seventh clean sheet of the season in defense, and he will want to have a similar performance after the international break against Monchengladbach, which have scored 36 goals in 26 Bundesliga matches.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs four interceptions Niakhate had one cross, four interceptions, one tackle and three fouls in the 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.
Impact Though his side eventually lost, Niakhate made sure that Borussia Dortmund had to fight all match to finally earn that goal. The defender has been playing decently lately, and seems to have a flare for interceptions. These performances can be inconsistent, though, and it is unclear if he will be able to do it again in the next match against Arminia.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leads Mainz in interceptions Niakhate crossed once inaccurately, made five interceptions, two tackles (winning one) and a clearance during Friday's 3-2 win over Leverkusen.
Impact Niakhate was a part of the Mainz back line that allowed two goals during Friday's win. The defender finished with the second highest amount of tackles on the team while leading Mainz with five interceptions in the win.
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Converts PK in win Niakhate scored one goal from his only shot, took one inaccurate cross, made one interception and two clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win over Hoffenheim.
Impact Niakhate converted a PK in the 83rd minute to give them the 2-0 lead and seal the deal to earn three points at home. That was his second goal in the season, while the centerback was also part of the unit that kept the clean sheet. He will now look to keep things rolling at Freiburg on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts against Vfl Bochum Niakhate has been included in the starting XI for the match against Vfl Bochum on Saturday.
Impact Niakhate will start Saturday's fixture. The defender has recently recovered after testing positive for Covid-19.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tests positive for COVID-19 Niakhate has tested positive for COVID-19, Mainz announced Wednesday.
Impact Niakhate will likely miss Saturday's clash against RB Leipzig while isolating with the virus. David Nemeth or Jeremiah St. Juste (shoulder) if fit would likely fill in for him in the back three.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Two interceptions, two tackles Niakhate made two interceptions and won two tackles during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich.
Impact Niakhate was part of the Mainz back line that allowed two second half goals on Saturday. The defender finished with the fourth highest amount of tackles on the team while his two interceptions were the second most in the loss.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes three clearances Niakhate crossed once inaccurately, blocked a shot, made three interceptions, won a tackle and made three clearances during Friday's 2-1 loss to Stuttgart.
Impact Niakhate was a part of the Mainz back line that allowed two goals during Saturday's loss. The defender finished with the second highest amount of interceptions and clearances on the team while his lone block was the team-high total in the loss.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
