SEPP VAN DEN BERG NEWS

Earns immediate role van den Berg started the last four matches before the international break.

Impact van den Berg joined Brentford after finally getting his move away from Liverpool, and he's been an immediate starter. His ability to play across the backline and at right-back in particular has been exceptionally handy. The defender should continue in a large role in all competitions moving forward.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Brentford move van den Berg signed with Brentford from Liverpool, the club announced.

Impact van den Berg made the switch to Brentford, where he should see more chances than he would have with Liverpool. The defender impressed on loan with Mainz last season and now should compete for Premier League minutes. It will still be a tall ask for van den Berg to make a full move into the starting XI, barring injuries elsewhere.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg set to depart Anfield with £20m deal close to being agreed | Goal.com US Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg is reportedly set to depart Anfield on a £20m deal.

AUGUST 20 • GOAL.COM

Loan spell ends Van den Berg has ended his loan stay with Mainz and will return to Liverpool ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Impact Van den Berg was able to have a solid season with Mainz after spending last season on loan in Germany. He started 31 of the 33 games played, recording 154 clearances, which was fourth most in the league, while making 36 blocks and keeping eight blocks. The defender will return to Liverpool in hopes for a spot in the starting XI for the 2024/25 PL season.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Forgotten Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg attracting interest from Premier League clubs following impressive Bundesliga loan spell as Reds set asking price | Goal.com US Liverpool are expected to ask a sizeable fee for Sepp van den Berg amid Premier League interest following his season at Mainz.

MAY 28 • GOAL.COM

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MAY 28 • GOAL.COM

Surprisingly attacking van den Berg registered three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against 1. FC Koln.

Impact van den Berg shot three times during Sunday's draw, looking to break the deadlock throughout the second half. In the end his shots were relatively tame, but it's still a nice boon on top of the solid defensive showing. van den Berg should end the Bundesliga as the preferred option in central defense when available.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

On loan again Van den Berg will spend the season on loan with Mainz from Liverpool, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Van den Berg will extend his stay in Germany after having played for FC Schalke last year, making nine appearances (eight starts) in which he garnered one goal on five shots (one on target), 32 clearances and 13 interceptions. If he can impress with Mainz, van den Berg could be in contention with Liverpool ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loan marred by injuries van den Berg made nine appearances (eight starts) on loan for Schalke in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact van den Berg was on loan from Liverpool but struggled with a variety of injuries throughout the season. The defender will likely return to Liverpool but a loan elsewhere is more likely as he looks for more playing time to continue his development. Across the nine appearances van den Berg made 32 clearances and 13 interceptions alongside his single goal.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays, scores goal Van den Berg scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Van den Berg logged his first appearance since Oct. 2. The defender wasted little time proving his worth, with FC Schalke 04's game-tying goal serving as proof of such. Looking to prove himself more than ever, van den Berg's latest log could indicate better opportunities ahead.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Among substitutes on Sunday van den Berg is fit and in the match day squad to face Freiburg on Sunday.

Impact van den Berg returns from an ankle injury which kept him out of last week's match against Hertha Berlin. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday van den Berg is out for Friday's clash with Hertha, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact van den Berg is ruled out Friday as he deals with an ankle injury. The long-awaited return of the center-back seems to be on the cards after a five-month spell on the sideline with two different ankle issues. van den Berg will hope to make a full return for an April 23 trip to Freiburg.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Hoffenheim Van den Berg (ankle) is not in Schalke's match day squad to face TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday.

Impact Van den Berg has been able to train with Schalke this week, but he's still not ready to return to game action Sunday for the first time since undergoing ankle surgery in October.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes team warm up Van den Berg (ankle) completed warm up with the team Tuesday, waz.de reports.

Impact Van den Berg is making his way back from a serious ankle injury he suffered in training. The defender was able to run individually Tuesday and is increasing his training workload as he nears a return. With two long-term injuries costing him a majority of the season it's like Van den Berg is eased back into the first team.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Running Monday Van den Berg (ankle) was running in training Monday, Schalke announced.

Impact Van den Berg was able to run fully in training Monday, a major positive sign for the defender as he comes back from another injury set-back. Van den Berg was carted off with an ankle injury early in Mar. but now appears to be slowly working his way back once more. The defender has been sidelined with serious injuries that have left him with just four starts since joining Schalke on loan.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off in training van den Berg (ankle/foot) had to be carted off from Tuesday's training session, Andi Ernst reports.

Impact van den Berg went down with a training injury and had to be carted off. The defender is just making his way back from an ankle injury and is now struggling with what is being reported as a foot problem. It's another heart-breaking set back for the defender who has looked excellent when on the pitch, but has seen next to no playing time due to injury.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for youth team spell Van den Berg (ankle) is expected to return to action with the Schalke youth team, waz.de reports.

Impact Van den Berg has been recovering from a long-term ankle injury and is back in training, but has evidently not been deemed fully fit, as he makes his way back to youth team action with Schalke 04 U23's. When fit Van den Berg has seen consistent playing time for the first team, which is where he will hope to close the season out following his recover stint.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Van den Berg (ankle) was seen training with the team on Monday in the lead up to Friday's clash with VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Van den Berg is inching closer to a return to the first team after recovering from ankle surgery in October. He is expected to compete for a starting center back role with Moritz Jenz and Leo Greiml, however, may start on the bench when he returns.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Koln Van den Berg (ankle) "will be sidelined for the foreseeable future," Schalke manager Thomas Reis announced Friday.

Impact Van den Berg has been out since early October with an ankle injury that required surgery, and there is still no clear timeline on his return. Maya Yoshida and Henning Matriciani remain the starting center-back pairing in his absence, with new signing Moritz Jenz and Leo Greiml able to provide depth in the position.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return van den Berg is not in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Saturday.

Impact van den Berg remains out with an ankle injury after being a surprise inclusion in January training camp. The defender had appeared just four times before suffering the injury.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise inclusion in training camp Van den Berg (ankle) is in the squad traveling for the January training camp, Schalke announced Monday.

Impact Van den Berg wasn't expected to be fit for the training camp or for the beginning of the second half. He still might not make it back for a Jan. 21 clash with Frankfurt, but a return to the training camp is a great sign that Van den Berg is recovering ahead of schedule.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected for second half start Van den Berg (ankle) is training individually but is a heavy doubt for the start of the second half of the Bundesliga, Schalke announced.

Impact Van den Berg returning to individual training is a step in the right direction, but the severity of the ankle injury is expected to sideline the young defender early in the second half of the season. Van den Berg saw strong playing time in the first half before the ankle injury he suffered required surgery and sidelined him long-term. Marcin Kaminski and Leo Greiml would both see increased playing time as long as Van den Berg remains sidelined.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Surgery done Van den Berg successfully underwent surgery on his ankle, he announced Tuesday.

Impact Van den Berg will be out until some point in 2023 after damaging ligaments in his ankle when stepped on by an opponent. Leo Greiml and Marcin Kaminski will be key to filling van den Berg's spot at center-back until his return.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Now has ligament damage Van den Berg has suffered serious ligament damage in his left ankle, his club announced Monday.

Impact Van den Berg took a bad step from an opponent his left leg during Sunday's loss to Augsburg and now isn't expected to play until 2023. A shorthanded defensive unit could turn to Leo Greiml and Marcin Kaminski to fill the vacant spot at center-back over the coming weeks. Before his injury, Van den Berg started in four straight games and will hope he can recover his prior form when back on the pitch.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains left leg knock van den Berg logged two clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to FC Augsburg. He subbed off with a left leg injury in the 52nd minute.

Impact van den Berg was taken off in a stretcher and is being evaluated further for a left ankle injury. He was replaced in Sunday's match by Leo Greiml, who may see increased run if van den Berg experiences an extended absence.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE