ALBIN EKDAL NEWS

Booked twice in Spezia game Ekdal had one interception, drew four fouls, won seven duels and was expelled in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Ekdal focused on the passive phase throughout the game and was sent off for two avoidable fouls in the second half. Ronaldo Vieira and Kristoffer Askildsen will be candidates to replace him in in the midfield in February 6th's home match against Sassuolo.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins bunch of duels against Genoa Ekdal took two off-target shots, drew one foul and won six of seven tackles and 14 duels in Friday's 3-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Ekdal excelled while taking care of the dirty work in the midfield, racking up stats in the secondary categories. He has tallied 11 shots, four chances created, 28 tackles and 13 interceptions in 13 matches. Sampdoria will visit Venezia next Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Lazio Ekdal will be eligible to face Lazio Sunday following a one-game suspension.

Impact Ekdal had to miss one due to yellow-card accumulation. He will replace either Adrien Silva or Valerio Verre in the XI. He has logged one goal, seven shots, 20 tackles and ten interceptions in 11 matches.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Verona Ekdal took three shots, won four of five tackles, had three interceptions and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Verona and will miss one game due to yellow-card accumulation...

Impact Ekdal finished off the opponents with a header, capping off a busy performance. However, he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will miss Tuesday's road game versus Fiorentina. Adrien Silva will likely take his place in the XI, with Kristoffer Askildsen as the top backup in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays five minutes against Atalanta Ekdal (thigh) had four passes and one tackle and committed one foul in five minutes in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Ekdal did not play much in his first game back after a minor thigh injury. He will be in contention with Kristoffer Askildsen to start in Saturday's game versus Torino. He has tallied three shots, 11 tackles and three interceptions in seven appearances (three starts) so far.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Wednesday Ekdal (thigh) will be an option off the bench versus Atalanta on Wednesday.

Impact Considering Ekdal made one start in the club's previous five matches before he got hurt, his absence from the starting XI shouldn't come as a shock. Even if he does feature, the midfielder serves primarily in a defensive role, making him a low-end fantasy target.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should be present versus Atalanta Ekdal (thigh) was able to return to full practice in the lead-up of Wednesday's game against Atalanta, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Ekdal has not played in the past two matches due to a thigh injury, but he should at least make the bench in this one. Adrien Silva and Morten Thorsby have significantly better chances to make the XI though. He has notched three shots, ten tackles, one clearance and two blocks in six games (three starts).

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Spezia game Ekdal (thigh) was omitted from Sampdoria's squad list to face Spezia Friday.

Impact Ekdal has been nursing a thigh strain and the coach elected to outright rest him in this one. Kristoffer Askildsen is the only other pure central midfielder available. Youngsters Simone Trimboli and Gerard Yepes will be provide emergency depth.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Spezia match Ekdal has dealt with a thigh issue since returning from the second international break, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports, and was limited in practice Thursday, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Ekdal was oddly unused in the past game, although he was available off the bench. He might try to soldier through the issue since Morten Thorsby is suspended. If he did not, Kristoffer Askilden would most likely get the second start in a row.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option versus Empoli Ekdal (back) will begin on the bench in Sunday's game versus Empoli.

Impact Ekdal has recovered from a minor back problem, but Adrien Silva will keep the starting job for this one. Ekdal will likely make an appearance in the second half, but he is not a major fantasy asset.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Empoli game Ekdal (back) has been named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Empoli Sunday.

Impact Ekdal sat out the previous match because of back pain, but he managed to shake it off during the week. He will be in contention with Adrien Silva to get the start in the midfield. He has posted two shots, five tackles and two interceptions in two games thus far.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Inter clash Ekdal will miss Sunday's match versus Inter due to back pain, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Ekdal suffered the injury during his time with Sweden and will be forced to skip this one. Adrien Silva will likely fill in, with Kristoffer Askildsen as the top backup.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Well-drilled Sweden proving to be no pushover at Euro 2020

Sweden has reached the knockout stage of the European Championship and has gotten there by topping its group just like at the 2018 World Cup

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sweden set for more adventure against Slovakia at Euro 2020

Sweden is promising a more expansive approach against Slovakia at the European Championship

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Blind overcame 'mental hurdle' at Euro 2020

Netherlands defender Daley Blind says he had to overcome a “mental hurdle” to play in the European Championship match against Ukraine after watching television images of former tea...

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship

Squads for the European Championship

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Granqvist picked by Sweden for Euro 2020 despite injuries

Andreas Granqvist has been selected in Sweden’s squad for the European Championship despite only playing a full match once in the country’s second division this season

MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milan goes 5 points clear in Italy with 2-1 win v Sampdoria

AC Milan has maintained its impressive start to the season with a 2-1 win at Sampdoria in Serie A

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ibrahimovic ‘shot holes in the confidence of some players’ – Ekdal slams Sweden great | Goal.com Albin Ekdal has opened a war of words with former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, claiming the veteran was a detrimental influence on the...

JULY 26, 2020 • GOAL.COM

Eder's late strike stuns Sweden, Italy through to knockout stages

A fine 88th-minute finish from Eder was enough to secure victory.

JUNE 17, 2016

Sweden defender Ekdal says Chiellini can be 'a swine' on the pitch

Chiellini and Ekdal are friends from their time at Juventus together.

JUNE 16, 2016

Leverkusen return to winning ways, Dortmund beat Mainz

Bayer Leverkusen returned to winning ways on Roger Schmidt's return to the touchline with a 1-0 win over Hamburg.

MARCH 13, 2016