Impact Meunier returns from a calf injury in time to take up a role on the bench. The fullback has made just eight league appearances helping Dortmund keep three clean sheets.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available from bench Meunier is fit and in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday.
Returns to team training Meunier (calf) resumed full training with his Dortmund teammates on Thursday but will not be fit enough to feature against Freiburg on Saturday, according to manager Edin Terzic.
Impact Meunier has missed his side's last three Bundesliga games with a torn calf muscle he suffered just before the winter break ended, and he's now set to sit out a fourth match against Freiburg. But he is recovering faster than initially expected and could be back by the following weekend's clash with Werder Bremen, even if the arrival of Julian Ryerson has increased competition at the right-back position.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Able to partially train Meunier (calf) is running on the training pitch with Dortmund, manager Edin Terzic said Friday.
Impact Meunier has been ruled out until mid-February with a torn calf muscle, but he is making progress with his recovery and "looks good" according to Terzic. Julian Ryerson should remain Dortmund's starting right-back at least until Meunier regains fitness.
JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out for six weeks with calf tear Meunier has torn a muscle in his calf and is expected to miss around six weeks, SPORT1's Patrick Berger reported Saturday.
Impact Meunier injured his calf during training camp last week and is expected to be sidelined until late February, putting him in doubt for at least six Bundesliga games as well as the Champions League Round of 16 clash against Chelsea. New signing Julian Ryerson should take over at right-back until Meunier is fit again, with Niklas Sule still available as an option as well.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up thigh injury Meunier picked up a thigh injury during training camp and will be out to start the second half of the Bundesliga, Jesco von Eichmann of Sky reports.
Impact Meunier is going to be sidelined with a thigh injury that saw him leaving the training camp on crutches. The defender will miss a Jan. 22 clash with Augsburg more likely than not, though it's possible he can recover ahead of schedule if the injury proves to be more minor than originally feared.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench in friendly Meunier logged 19 minutes off the bench during Friday's friendly loss to Egypt.
Impact Meunier is back after suffering a broken cheekbone during a mid-October DFB Pokal match. When fit, Meunier should have the first crack at starting on the right flank though he may be wearing a mask during the tournament to protect his injury.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Out until World Cup Meunier suffered a broken cheekbone during Wednesday's DFB Pokal win over Hannover and will be out until the World Cup break, his club announced Thursday.
Impact Meunier should be fine if called into Belgium's team for the tournament in Qatar, though he won't be fit for the final seven games of the first half of the season. Marius Wolf could feature at right-back if fit, though Donyell Malen contributed as a wing-back during the second half of Sunday's loss to Union Berlin as well.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured in cup win Meunier was subbed out of Wednesday's DFB Pokal victory against Hannover in the 62nd minute after suffering an apparent injury.
Impact Meunier has started in 11 of Dortmund's 14 matches this season across the Bundesliga and Champions League, but his Pokal night ended early due to a potential injury on Wednesday. Mats Hummels replaced him in the lineup against Hannover with Nikolas Sule sliding over to right-back, but Marius Wolf and Felix Passlack are other options in the position as well. Meunier only has a few days to recover before the league match against Stuttgart at the weekend.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In lineup Sunday Meunier (undisclosed) made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Union Berlin.
Impact Meunier sticks in the lineup despite leaving late into Tuesday's draw with Sevilla due to a possible muscular issue. With one assist from eight chances created in his last four starts, Meunier has the potential to offer decent value.
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Forced off Tuesday Meunier was forced off with a muscular issue during Tuesday's Champions League clash with Sevilla. He also recorded one assist and made three interceptions before his departure.
Impact Meunier went down holding his thigh after a sprint and tried to carry on but was unable to do so. Nico Schlotterbeck replaced the right-back, though he isn't a like-for-like replacement. If Meunier is forced to miss an extended period it would likely be Maris Wolf at right-back unless Dortmund switch to a three-man defense instead. Meunier's first chance to return is Sunday's trip to league-leaders Union Berlin.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will be in squad Meunier will be in the squad for Tuesday's match against Sevilla after missing Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich, according to manager Edin Terzic.
Impact Meunier had started in seven straight matches before a late scratch knocked him out of the lineup entirely. It would make sense for Meunier to start Tuesday as well since playing Niklas Sule out of position on the right flank likely isn't the best idea on a regular basis.
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Comes off at half-time Meunier shot once (off target) and failed to send in any crosses during Friday's 3-1 win over Freiburg.
Impact Meunier was brought off at half time after a poor showing against Freiburg, replaced by Marius Wolf in the first team. While it's not certain that Meunier has lost the starting spot Wolf has been the clearly stronger option in the first team and is at the very least making this a competition for playing time.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Consistency personified Meunier made 17 appearances (17 starts), scoring twice and adding four assists during the 2021/22 campaign.
Impact Meunier once again found himself playing right around 1,400 minutes, this time due to a long-term thigh injury that saw him miss two months. The wing-back was able to make the bench in the final match of the season, but went as an unused sub. The six goal contributions is a solid return for Meunier, who will be a consistent rotational option once more in the 2022/23 campaign.
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On bench for finale Meunier (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Hertha Berlin.
Impact Meunier recovers just in time for Saturday's finale after missing the last three months with a thigh injury. He may get some minutes to close the campaign, but it's at least good to see him healthy with the season ending, pointing to a healthy summer ahead.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out long-term Meunier (thigh) will be out for two months, and potentially longer with a thigh injury, Dortmund announced.
Impact Meunier will be out for two months, at least, with a thigh injury that has the potential to be season-ending. The defender suffered a tear to his thigh and is set to be out long-term. Emre Can may become an emergency option at wing-back alongside Marius Wolf while Meunier recovers.
FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Sunday Meunier will be out for Sunday's clash with Union Berlin, according to manager Marco Rose.
Impact Meunier has been ruled out for Sunday's match, though it's not clear what has happened with the full-back. Every indication leading up to the match was that he would play with no issues. It's a case of wait-and-see to figure out why Meunier is out. Emre Can is a possible replacement at full-back.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores rare brace Meunier scored twice on three shots (two on goal) during Friday's 5-1 win over Freiburg.
Impact Meunier scored his first two goals of the season during Friday's win in an all-around surprising performance for the wing-back. Meunier is one of the best wing-back options generally for his assists and the lethal attack in front of him. This flash in the pan of goal-scoring isn't worth chasing and is likely to not crop up more than once per season at best.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in win Meunier provided one assist on one chance created during Saturday's 3-2 win over Frankfurt.
Impact Meunier provided an assist but didn't do much else during Saturday's win. It was a fine showing from the wing-back but nothing to write home about and certainly not his best work. Meunier is a consistent fantasy play and should be worth rostering against Freiburg next time out.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Third assist of season Meunier had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to RB Leipzig.
Impact Meunier set up Marco Reus in the 52nd minute assisting the lone Dortmund goal. The assist was the third of the season for the wide man while his two shots tied for the team-high in the loss.
NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
