Impact Hazard will start Saturday's fixture on the bench. The star winger has recently recovered from a coronavirus-related illness.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starts on bench against Bochum Hazard will start on the bench in the match against VFL Bochum on Saturday.
Option Saturday Hazard (COVID-19) is an alternate option Saturday, according to manager Marco Rose.
Impact It appears that Hazard has finally tested negative and trained, opening him up for the chance to return against Bochum. The forward likely won't start, especially with Donyell Malen in good form, and Erling Haaland back in the starting XI.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still out Tuesday Hazard (COVID-19) will not be available versus Besiktas on Tuesday.
Impact Hazard will miss his fourth straight contest after testing positive for COVID-19. Once cleared to play, the attacking midfielder should be in contention to reclaim a spot in the starting XI, though he may need to come off the bench periodically. In his last five contests, Hazard has generated one goal on engine shots (two on target), 10 crosses (five accurate) and four corners.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dortmund's Haaland back and Bayern beatable in 'Klassiker'
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Leipzig in empty stadium as virus bites back in Bundesliga
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Goncalves scores 2 as Sporting Lisbon beats Dortmund
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Leipzig coach Marsch and goalkeeper positive for coronavirus
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Tests positive for COVID-19 Hazard tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and has entered a quarantine.
Impact Hazard will miss at least Wednesday's Champions League match against Sporting, as well as this weekend's Bundesliga clash versus Wolfsburg while isolating. Steffen Tigges and Ansgar Knauff, two youngsters, are options who could fill his spot on the left wing, depending on which formation manager Marco Rose decides to utilize.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dortmund's Hazard and Wolfsburg's Casteels have COVID-19
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Dortmund closes gap on Bayern; Union wins Berlin derby 2-0
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Four shots in win Hazard shot four times (once on goal), creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Stuttgart.
Impact Hazard put together a usable fantasy performance Saturday, but nothing more. The forward has had plenty of opportunity for a breakout, and yet to this point Donyell Malen has been the more impressive option as a replacement to Erling Haaland. Next up is a midweek clash with Lisbon in the Champions League.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lewandowski scores in Bayern win for 60th goal of 2021
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Bayern hits back with 5-2 win at Union Berlin in Bundesliga
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Scores in win Hazard scored once on one shot during Saturday's 2-0 win over Koln.
Impact Hazard filled in for the injured Erling Haaland (hip) and scored yet again in the comfortable win. The forward did well though he has a poor fantasy floor with his lack of set-pieces and lack of chances created. Next up is a Wednesday clash with Ajax.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hazard scores 2, leads Dortmund into 3rd round of German Cup
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Starts on bench against Mainz Hazard has not been included in the starting XI for the match against Mainz on Saturday.
Impact Hazard will start the match against Mainz on the bench. The star winger has just recovered from a knee injury.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Ranieri returns to EPL; Sociedad for lead in Spain
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Should be good after break Hazard (ankle) is expected to train next week ahead of the Oct. 16 game against Mainz, reports Ruhr Nachrichten.
Impact Hazard had some scans done and it looks like only a minor ankle issue, which is good news and he'll get about a week of full rest before testing it again in a match. He's struggled with injury the first couple months, but if he can find some fitness, he'll contend for more starts as the season moves along.
OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Euro flops France, Belgium seek redemption in Nations League
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Still dealing with ankle injury Hazard will miss at least one of Belgium's matches over the break because of an ongoing ankle injury.
Impact Hazard is still dealing with an ankle issue that kept him out the first month of the season, so it's a wonder if he suffered a recurrence of the injury or is simply resting. He started the UCL match last week but has come off the bench in three league matches since his return.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dortmund wins without Haaland; Scally seals Gladbach win
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Kevin De Bruyne back with Belgium for Nations League games
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Dortmund slumps to defeat at Gladbach without Haaland, Reus
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On bench against Union Hazard (ankle) made the bench for Sunday's match against Union Berlin.
Impact Hazard hasn't played since the first match of the season but has returned to the match day squad for this game. Once he's fully fit, he'll add another strong attacking option to a deep team.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Union Berlin Hazard is in doubt for Sunday's matchup with Union Berlin. Manager Marco Rose told reporters, "We will have to see if Thorgan Hazard is ready for Sunday."
Impact Hazard has been sidelined since the opening game of the season, a stretch of four contests including Wednesday's UCL clash with Besiktas. In the contest, the midfielder registered one goal on two shots (one on target), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners. If cleared to play, Hazard should be in the mix to retake his role on freekicks and provide top-end fantasy value.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
