Impact Kabak picked up an injury against Dortmund, but he's fully recovered and will start as one of the three center-backs alongside Kevin Vogt and Kevin Akpoguma.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod Saturday Kabak (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Mainz.
Available for selection Saturday Kabak (ankle) is set to be an option for Saturday's trip to FSV Mainz 05.
Impact Kabak picked up an ankle injury against Dortmund last match, but has been training and should be an option Saturday. He has made 20 starts in 20 appearances as center back this season, logging in 56 clearances, 33 tackles (21 won) and 38 interceptions thus far.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to train Wednesday Kabak (ankle) is expected to return to training Wednesday, kicker.de reports.
Impact Kabak picked up an ankle injury during Saturday's clash with Dortmund but is now expected to return to training Wednesday. The defender has been a crucial part of the first team when fit, though if he's unable to recover fully it would be Ermin Bicakcic back in the starting XI.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Off early with ankle injury Kabak was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match aginat Dortmund due to an ankle injury.
Impact Kabak was forced off in the 30th minute after suffering the injury making a tackle on Marco Reus. The defender was replaced by Ermin Bicakcic.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Four clearances in defeat Kabak blocked a shot, won a tackle and made four clearances during Friday's 1-0 loss to Augsburg.
Impact Kabak was a part of the Hoffenheim back line that conceded one goal during Friday's defeat. The centerback added to his team-high totals in clearances, blocks and interceptions while being second on the club with 30 tackles.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back from suspension Kabak will be available for Saturday's clash against Borussia Monchengladbach after serving a one-game suspension.
Impact Kabak missed Tuesday's draw with Stuttgart due to a suspension for yellow card accumulation, but it was just the second Bundesliga game this season in which he was not a starter, and he should return to the XI in central defense against Gladbach.
JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ineligible versus Stuttgart Kabak picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will be suspended against Stuttgart on Tuesday.
Impact Kabak has started all 15 of his appearances for the club this season in which he recorded two goals on 17 shots (four on target), two assists and four crosses (zero accurate). If Kevin Vogt (strain) is cleared to play, he would be the most likely replacement for Kabak on the back line otherwise Eduardo Quaresma could be an option as well.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs own goal Kabak scored one own goal during a 2-1 loss to VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday.
Impact Kabak will try to redeem himself after the FIFA World Cup at Qatar. He has 35 clearances and 31 interceptions across his 14 games played during 1899 Hoffenheim's 2022-23 season.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal, assist Kabak scored a goal on two shots (one on target) and registered one assist versus Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday.
Impact Kabak has started all 13 of his appearances for the club this season in which he has recorded two goals on 12 shots (three on target), two assists and 33 clearances. Given his role in central defense, Kabak shouldn't be expected to contribute regularly in the offensive third but should continue to be a target in the box.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suspension served Kabak served his one-match ban against Leipzig and is eligible to return against Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday.
Impact Kabak was sent off against Koln for a bad foul, but is now eligible to return during Wednesday's trip to Frankfurt. With Kevin Vogt struggling due to injury Kabak will immediately become the top central defensive choice in the starting XI.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off Sunday Kabak was shown two yellow cards and had two tackles (zero won), two clearances, and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw to 1. FC Koln.
Impact Kabak was riding the line with multiple challenges while sitting on a yellow card before a stoppage time tackle on Florian Dietz saw Kabak sent off. Dietz had to be helped off the pitch, in what was a moment of madness from Kabak. The center-back will be suspended for a Saturday clash with Leipzig, where he will possible be replaced by Kevin Akpoguma, though an injury to Kevin Vogt could see Hoffenheim forced into a change of formation.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Busy for draw Kabak assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 tie versus Hertha BSC Berlin.
Impact Kabak provided one assist during Sunday's draw, his second goal contributions of the year. The center-back had four goal contributions during his last season in the Bundesliga and seems to have remained as one of the most prolific center-halves in Germany. Kabak also fills the stat sheet consistently making him a safe floor defensive option with some upside.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Third clean sheet Kabak had one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus SC Freiburg.
Impact Kabak also made three tackles and two clearances as he earned his third clean sheet of the campaign. The center-back has been excellent since joining Hoffenheim and has a nailed-on place in the starting XI as he locks down what has become one of the stingiest defenses in Germany. Kabak heads into the international break having played every single minute of the 2022/23 campaign.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores equalizer in win Kabak scored one goal from two shots, made one tackle (won), three interceptions, three clearances and one block in Saturday's 3-2 win over Bochum.
Impact Kabak scored the 2-2 equalizer in the 23rd minute, paving the way for their comeback win at home. The centerback also led his side in interceptions during the match. That was his first goal in the season.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Likely out for season Kabak (hamstring) is returning to his parent club to rehab and is unlikely to return for Norwich this season, according to manager Dean Smith.
Impact It's a tough break for Kabak, who struggled with injuries throughout the season and only made 11 starts for a team set to be relegated. He'll hope to get back to health over the next month and then determine his future from there with Schalke on the edge of being promoted again.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Facing long-term absence Kabak is dealing with a hamstring problem that is expected to keep him out long term. Manager Dean Smith told reporters, "Kabak got a hamstring injury v Italy and it looks like a l...
Impact Kabak had started each of the club's previous two outings after having previously been an unused substitute or out of the squad entirely for nine straight matches. With Max Aarons (illness) and Brandon Williams (undisclosed) both unavailable, the Norwich backline is going to be decidedly thin heading into Saturday's matchup with Brighton.
APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Norwich fear Ozan Kabak could be ruled out for rest of season Ozan Kabak may have played his final game for Norwich City, after picking up a hamstring injury while on international duty with Turkey.The...
APRIL 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Suffers undisclosed injury Kabak sustained an injury while playing for Turkey against Italy on Tuesday.
Impact Kabak may have been held out of the starting XI against Brighton on Saturday regardless but this latest knock will certainly raise some doubts. Even if the central defender does play, he is unlikely to offer much in the way of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.
MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Option against Brentford Kabak (shoulder) will be in contention versus Brentford on Saturday.
Impact Kabak hasn't gotten onto the pitch since Boxing Day against Arsenal, in part due to injury and illness. The defender was an unused substitute for five of those contests, so his presence in the starting XI is far from certain even with his return to training.
MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available going forward Kabak (illness) is available for Saturday's trip to Liverpool after playing 90 minutes in a training fixture Tuesday, according to manager Dean Smith.
Impact Kabak is an option again and could take the spot of Ben Gibson in the starting XI. It'd be a fun task for him Saturday because he came into Liverpool last season and started nine matches for them, the number he's currently on with Norwich this season. Of course, a trip to Liverpool rarely goes well for opposing defenders.
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still shelved Saturday Kabak (illness) will not be an option against Manchester City on Saturday. Manager Dean Smith told reporters, "Ozan isn't back in training."
Impact At this point, Kabak should probably be considered doubtful as well ahead of a Feb. 19 matchup with Liverpool given he hasn't begun training. Even prior to his absence, the defense was an unused substitute in four straight contests and is far from a lock for the starting XI even once deemed fully fit.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Crystal Palace Kabak will remain out for Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace because of illness.
Impact It's likely Kabak tested positive for COVID-19 because you usually don't miss multiple matches with "an illness." Either way, he hasn't started the last four league matches, so this doesn't change much for Norwich, as Ben Gibson and Grant Hanley have been preferred over him.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fit for Boxing Day Kabak (calf) is fit to return for the Boxing Day match against Arsenal, according to manager Dean Smith.
Impact Kabak went off injured in Norwich's last match, but that was Dec. 14 so he took the extra time to recover and be an option again. He had started the last two matches so the thought is that he'll remain in the XI when healthy, especially with Grant Hanley still out injured.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured against Villa Kabak was subbed out of Tuesday's defeat against Aston Villa just before halftime after suffering an apparent injury. He made two blocks, two clearances and an interception in the...
Impact Norwich just can't catch a break as Kabak becomes the latest center back on the side to go down injured, just one game removed from a fever that made him miss the entirety of November. Sam Byram replaced him Tuesday for his first Premier League appearance of the season, but more information about Kabak's potential injury should be known in the coming days.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Option against Wolves Kabak (illness) is available for Saturday's match against Wolverhampton, according to manager Dean Smith.
Impact Kabak started six-straight matches prior to his illness, so there's a chance he's back in the XI Saturday. On the other side, it's a new manager and Norwich are coming off a win, so he could be on the bench in his first match back with Grant Hanley and Ben Gibson getting starts again.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
