ROLAND SALLAI NEWS

Dealing with muscle issues Sallai was out for Saturday's friendly against Fiorentina due to muscle problems, according to his club.

Impact Sallai could miss their season opener, as he has picked up muscle issues just two weeks from opening day. Luckily for the team, he isn't expected to be a starter, likely serving in a rotational role. That said, if he is unavailable for opening day, it wouldn't be the biggest loss.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots Wednesday Sallai generated three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Germany.

Impact Sallai was one of the few players who gave Germany some problems in the final third, but he was unable to make a difference in a game where his team looked brutally overmatched. Sallai has taken five shots and created two chances in his first two games with Hungary, starting both times.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Set for weeks out Sallai (strain) will be out for multiple weeks, according to manager Christian Streich.

Impact Sallai is expected to spend up to a month on the sideline after suffering a muscle tear. The forward will be extremely tough to replace in the starting XI. Noah Weisshaupt will be one option to replace Sallai in the starting XI before the November international break.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Thursday Sallai picked up an undisclosed injury during Thursday's 3-1 win over Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League.

Impact Sallai was forced to leave the game midway through the first half, and while no diagnosis has been given yet, his chances of playing against Leverkusen on Sunday should be considered slim due to the quick turnaround between matches. Sallai has three goals across 11 starts between the Bundesliga and the Europa League in 2023/24.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in draw Sallai had three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Sallai took three shots in what was a frustrating day for the Freiburg attack. He has taken a whopping 22 shots through six games and will look to get back on track against a vulnerable Augsburg side.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in defeat Sallai attempted four shots (none on target) and seven crosses (one acccurate) in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Sallai ranked first among his teammates for both shots and crosses, although he will be disappointed that he was unable to hit the target and that he rarely found his teammates in the box. The attacker has gone three games without an attacking return since netting on the opening day of the season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots on goal Sallai generated four shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Sallai was a thorn in the side of the opponent, as he managed three shots on target on a total of four tries and also accounted for a chance created in the match. Although he could not finish the job, Sallai helped set the tone for Freiburg, before being subbed out in the 61st minute. Sallai is now up to a total of five shots on goal across two games and could be on pace for a productive year, if he can keep the same energy that he has already demonstrated early this season.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Sallai scored once from four shots (two on goal), created four chances and attempted four crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Hoffenheim.

Impact After registering one goal and three assists last season, Sallai will be hoping to be involved in more goals this time around and the midfielder got off to a good start when he put in a rebound from close range. He ranked joint first among his teammates for chances created and he seemed to find himself in attacking positions more often than he did last season.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Role dwindles Sallai made just 19 appearances (10 starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Sallai saw a major down turn in playing time, with only 19 appearances (10 starts) while playing 1,001 minutes. The forward scored just once, the least he's managed in any season in the Bundesliga. Sallai also only assisted three times on his 17 chances created. Ritsu Doan and Vincenzo Grifo will likely remain the top options on the wing for 2023/24.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brace of assists on Friday Sallai had two assists while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing five times (two accurate) and creating four chances during Friday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Sallai set up Christian Gunter in the 70th minute and Nils Petersen in the 75th to assist both Freiburg goals in the match. The assists upped the attacker's season total to three to go along with one goal with all four goal involvements coming in his past four matches played.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Koln Sallai served a one-match ban during a 4-0 win over Schalke and is now eligible to return.

Impact Sallai has seen a more limited role since the World Cup break and despite being eligible once more, will likely find his way onto the bench. The forward scored and assisted during the 2-1 win over Werder Bremen where he earned the suspension, so the good form could see him compete with Michael Gregoritsch for the starting role.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed one-match ban Sallai picked up a fifth yellow card during Sunday's 2-1 win over Bremen and was handed a one-match ban.

Impact Sallai scored and assisted during the win, but couldn't avoid a fifth yellow card. The winger has seen surprisingly limited playing time of late, with just four starts since the World Cup break. Still Sallai will be a noticeable loss on the wing, with Michael Gregoritsch likely taking his role in the starting XI.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Freiburg beats Bremen 2-1 to boost Champions League hopes

Freiburg came from behind to beat Werder Bremen 2-1 in the Bundesliga and boost its chances of Champions League qualification

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three shots Saturday Sallai registered three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Sallai sent in three shots and a pair of crosses but was held off the scoresheet during Saturday's draw. The forward has been held goalless in his last five appearances and has had a season to forget. Coming off of four goals and four assists in a rotational role there was hope of a breakout for Sallai, who has instead failed to get on the scoresheet and completely fallen out of the starting XI.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In line for start Sallai (undisclosed) could return to the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Stuttgart.

Impact Sallai has had a presence on the bench but has yet to return to the starting XI. The forward has continued to improve his fitness and could now be in contention to return to the starting setup.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Augsburg Sallai is fit and in the match day squad to face Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Sallai returns from a muscular injury that kept him out of Freiburg's previous match. The attacker starts from the bench but is available if called upon as he remains in search of his first goal involvement of the year.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out with muscle issue Sallai is not in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday due to a muscular issue.

Impact Sallai misses out on the Bundesliga's return after suffering the injury in the buildup to the match. The attacker has yet to score or assist in his eight appearances on the season.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off bench in final four matches Sallai came off the bench for the final four matches before the Winter break.

Impact Sallai has gone through a brutal start to the Bundesliga, starting the opening five matches but failing to contribute to any goals. The forward then suffered a nasty eye injury and was knocked out for over two months. Sallai was able to return before the Winter break, but has made just four scoreless appearances off the bench. Sallai will hope to return to full fitness and find his goal-scoring form during the Winter break.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in draw Sallai logged 28 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Qarabag.

Impact Sallai is back after missing just under two months with a fracture of an orbital bone in his face. his return is a welcome one just before the World Cup, as now he can work on fully overcoming the injury and hopefully playing without a mask over the rest of the season. While places for Sallai in the lineup likely depend on the formation, it's worth waiting to see where he's positioned before making any concrete decisions.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays with U23's Sallai (eye) played during Sunday's match with the Freiburg U23's.

Impact Sallai underwent facial surgery to repair his orbital socket, and is playing with a protective mask on. The forward started all five matches before picking up the injury and when fully safe would likely be a welcome addition back into the Freiburg starting XI.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in training Sallai (eye) participated in Wednesday's training session but won't play in Thursday's UEL match against Olympiacos, according to manager Christian Streich.

Impact Sallai looks exceptionally likely to return before the World Cup break after not playing in nearly two months following eye surgery. When fit, he'll compete with Daniel Kofi-Kyereh and Ritsu Doan for starts in the right and central areas of the attack.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing eye surgery Sallai is set to undergo an eye surgery and will be out indefinitely, Freiburg announced Wednesday.

Impact There is no official timetable for Sallai's recovery from this operation he is undergoing after suffering an eye injury against Leverkusen a few weeks ago, but he's likely to have to miss a few games straddled around the September international break. Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Woo-yeong Jeong and Nils Petersen are all options to replace him along the forward line while he recovers.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goal-scoring slows Sallai scored four goals and provided four assists throughout the 2021/22 Bundesliga season.

Impact Sallai was hoping to build on an impressive eight goal, three-assists showing in the 2020/21 season. It ended up being disappointment for the winger, who scored only four goals throughout the season. The overall totals paper over a season that was even more disappointing than the stats say. Heading into April Sallai only had one goal and two assists in the first six months of the season. A red-hot end to the season with three goals and two assists made it a workable season, but not an inspiring one from Sallai who began to lose playing time to Kevin Schade.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE