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Quiet first PL campaign Mpanzu did not record a goal contribution on 11 shots (one on target) and six chances created in 27 appearances (11 starts) this past season.

Impact Mpanzu joined Luton Town in 2013 and helped the club rise out of the fifth tier of English football to the Premier League. So, while his first season in the England's top flight was not quite a success, the fact that he played in the Premier League is a massive achievement in and of itself. With his contract not expiring until 2025, he will look to help Luton achieve another promotion back to the Premier League next season.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Training over break Mpanzu (undisclosed) trained fully over the break and is expected to be ready for Saturday's trip to Tottenham.

Impact Mpanzu is set to start again due to the rash of injuries throughout Luton Town's squad. He has just one start since December, but there's nowhere else for Rob Edwards to turn. As a defensive midfield, Mpanzu has totaled 10 shots and six chances created across 22 appearances (nine starts) this season.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off field Mpanzu was forced off the pitch in the 60th minute of Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest due to an apparent ankle injury.

Impact Mpanzu looks to possibly be heading for the sidelines for a brief period, as he appeared to have picked up an ankle injury after a brutal challenge on him occurred near the touchline, resulting in the player running into the electronic boards lining the field. He appeared to try to carry on with it but finally had to be taken off, hopefully, due to more cautionary reasoning and not because the injury had gotten worse. Luckily for the club, this shouldn't affect them much if he does miss time, as he usually serves in more of a rotational role, only earning eight starts all season. He was replaced by Andros Townsend.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots and two crosses Mpanzu attempted two shots (none on target) and two crosses (none accurate) in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Brighton.

Impact Mpanzu will remember his Premier League debut for all the wrong reasons thanks to a defensive howler that saw him give the ball away in his own box, allowing Simon Adingra to score the third. Mpanzu, who was playing in a midfield three against Brighton, managed three goals in the championship last season

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE