Nicolas N`Koulou - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Rejoins first-team training Nkoulou (groin) is back on the training pitch and could be an option versus Leicester City on Sunday.

Impact Nkoulou hasn't made an appearance for the club since Nov. 20 versus Manchester United and was in the squad for only one contest over that stretch. As such, it's hard to imagine the defender will immediately jump back into the starting XI, though injuries could force the club's hand.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin injury Nkoulou will not be an option against Everton on Wednesday after suffering a groin injury.

Impact With a number of defenders either unavailable or in doubt, Nkoulou may have been in contention versus the Toffees despite the fact that he hasn't gotten onto the pitch for the club since Nov. 20 against Manchester United. Even if he makes the match-day squad versus Leicester City on Sunday, fantasy players probably shouldn't expect him to get on the pitch or offer anything in the way of fantasy value.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench in loss Nkoulou (hamstring) was on the bench for Saturday's loss against Manchester City.

Impact Nkoulou was finally back in the squad against Man City after missing the majority of the season with a hamstring injury. He got a couple starts prior to injury back in November and may draw another start in the final month, as Watford haven't had much defensive success under Roy Hodgson.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Liverpool Nkoulou (hamstring) did not make the game-day squad list to face Liverpool Sunday.

Impact Nkoulou was said to have improved health-wise during the break, so his exclusion from the squad is likely a technical choice.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In contention Saturday Nkoulou (hamstring) will be available versus Liverpool on Saturday.

Impact Nkoulou has been out of action since Nov. 20 against Manchester United but looks poised to at least rejoin the squad. It's unclear if the central defender will jump right back into the starting XI given his extended layoff but he should get some minutes sooner rather than later.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting minutes with Academy Nkoulou (hamstring) is starting Tuesday's match for the Academy team.

Impact Nkoulou has been out most of the season with this hamstring injury, so he'll get back his fitness with the youth squad. It's unlikely he'll carve out a role under Roy Hodgson the rest of the way, but he should at least be an option off the bench for the back line with chances to start, depending on how his return goes.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to rejoin training Nkoulou (hamstring) is expected back at first-team training soon, possibly in time for Sunday's matchup with Arsenal.

Impact Nkoulou has been out of action since Nov. 20 versus Manchester United, a stretch of 14 matches on the shelf. Given his extended layoff, the central defender should probably be expected to make an appearance or two off the bench before getting a chance to break into the starting XI.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still 1-2 weeks away Nkoulou (hamstring) is hoping to get back on the training pitch in the upcoming weeks.

Impact While Nkoulou is still like 1-2 weeks away from returning to first-team training, the fact that he has a more concrete timeline is certainly a step in the right direction. The defender has been absent from the squad since mid-November and will be hard-pressed to secure a place in the starting XI even once cleared to play.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continuing work in gym Nkoulou (hamstring) is continuing his work in the gym and remains out.

Impact Nkoulou was expected to return in January, but that return date now seems more like February. Upon a return to training, he'll need to regain his fitness, and given recent signings, it's unknown how much he'll be asked to play, though he has a couple starts under his belt with Claudio Ranieri.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out until January Nkoulou will be out until the New Year because of a hamstring injury suffered two matches ago, according to the team.

Impact Nkoulou was on back-to-back starts prior to this injury, so his injury is unfortunate. William Troost-Ekong took his spot in the XI last game and may continue there, though they allowed four goals to Leicester. As for Nkoulou, he'll have to win his spot back upon return from injury.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Nkoulou will miss Sunday's match against Leicester at a minimum after suffering a hamstring injury last weekend.

Impact The extent of the injury is unknown, but since it's Nkoulou's hamstring, it'll likely keep him out a couple weeks, at a minimum. He was on back-to-back starts, so this injury is unfortunate and it likely means a return to the XI for William Troost-Ekong.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off Saturday Nkoulou limped off in the 64th minute of Saturday's match against Manchester United with possible cramping.

Impact This could be anything from a muscle injury to cramps or simply Claudio Ranieri wanted to make a switch. Nkoulou was receiving only his second start of the season and was replaced by William Troost-Ekong with Watford up 2-1 against Man United.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Building up fitness Nkoulou continues to build up his fitness and is now training with the team.

Impact Nkoulou was said to need three weeks of training to build up his fitness last week, so he may have another two weeks before he's an option. It's unclear what Claudio Ranieri has in store for Nkoulou, but given Watford's back line this season, he could be an immediate option to start.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Draws six fouls against Spezia N'Koulou (ankle) had two interceptions and four clearances and drew six fouls in Saturday's 1-4 loss to Spezia.

Impact N'Koulou was not hampered by the recent ankle injury but was hurt by the fact that his side gave up four goals. He has tallied 13 tackles, 33 interceptions and 64 clearances in 17 games, contributing to three clean sheets. Torino will face Lazio away Tuesday.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to first XI N'Koulou (ankle) made two interceptions and drew six fouls during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact N'Koulou missed the previous match with a knock but was able to return for this one, although the contact he drew likely did his recovery no favors. Still, it appears he's emerged unscathed and he'll look to keep his place in the XI for Tuesday's match against Lazio.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Spezia tilt N'Koulou (ankle) has practiced fully late in the week, Torino announced.

Impact N'Koulou was a slight doubt as he turned his ankle a week ago, but the suspension for the last round allowed him to recover fully without missing time. He is set to take Lyanco's spot in the back after a disastrous performance versus Milan. He has posted five interceptions, 18 clearances and three blocks in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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