ANDI ZEQIRI NEWS

Returns to Brighton Zeqiri returned to Brighton following the conclusion of his loan with Basel.

Impact Zeqiri has been in an odd position, he is clearly talented after two strong loan spells, yet he hasn't gotten a chance to earn a first team role. The striker scored 18 times for Basel and added a pair of assists, potentially a strong enough showing to get him a look for the Brighton first team.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back from loan Zeqiri played in the second half of Saturday's friendly for Brighton against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise after returning from a loan to Augsburg.

Impact Zeqiri scored twice and logged one assist in 22 appearances (11 starts) last season in Germany but wasn't able to stay healthy throughout the campaign. He'll hope to prove he deserves a bigger role, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Zeqiri elsewhere in the coming season.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with injury Zeqiri made 22 appearances and 11 starts throughout the 2021/22 campaign.

Impact Zeqiri scored two goals and provided one assist during those 22 appearances, though almost all of his production came in the first half of the season. The forward played only five times in the final four months of the season, with none of those being starts. Zeqiri is a risky option for fantasy managers with his role in the team being so mixed, though he showed somewhat consistent production when in the starting XI, taking 30 shots and creating 10 chances.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from COVID-19 Zeqiri (illness) has returned from COVID-19 and will be available Friday, according to manager Markus Weinzierl.

Impact Zeqiri is fully available for Friday's clash with Bielefeld. The forward should be on the bench at the least, though there is a chance he slots straight into the starting XI. Florian Niederlechner may fall out of the starting XI if Zeqiri is brought straight back in.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Zeqiri tested positive for COVID-19 and is out for Sunday's clash with Dortmund, according to manager Markus Weinzierl.

Impact Zeqiri tested positive for COVID-19 and is in quarantine at home. The forward hasn't been in the starting XI recently, with Florian Niederlechner getting the starts instead. Zeqiri will hope to return for a short turnaround Friday trip to Bielefeld.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots off bench against Monchengladbach Zeqiri had two shots after coming off the bench in a 3-2 defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday.

Impact Zeqiri had little impact on the match. The 22-year-old came as a substitute in the 77th minute and his most notable contribution was having two shots. However, none of them was on target.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three clearances in return Zeqiri took registered off-target shot, one inaccurate cross and three clearances in 59 minutes during Saturday's 0-0 draw at Greuther Furth.

Impact Zeqiri was back in the starting XI after missing two games with a hip injury, and helped his side earn one point on the road before subbing off in the 59th minute. The forward has two goals and one assist in the season, and will now look to improve his numbers at Hoffenheim on Jan 8.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Zeqiri (hip) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Greuther Furth.

Impact Zeqiri missed the last two contests, but he's back Saturday and should be fit enough to go around 80 minutes. He hasn't scored in his last five matches, but it's a decent matchup Saturday and he's produced 11 shots in that period.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved again Wednesday Zeqiri (hip) will be unavailable versus Leipzig on Wednesday.

Impact Zeqiri registered one assist, 11 shots (two on target) and five chances created in his previous five outings. Once fully fit, the forward should be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI again where he can provide solid mid-range fantasy value.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Zeqiri (hip) will likely be available Friday, according to manager Markus Weinzierl.

Impact Zeqiri is flat-out needed Friday, there are a massive amount of injuries piling up in Augsburg and it's all hands on deck. If Zeqiri can play in any capacity expect him to be on the pitch Friday against Koln.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Bochum Zeqiri was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against VfL Bochum in the 41st minute after suffering an injury. He took a shot and made three clearances in the match before being taken...

Impact It is unclear as of yet whether Zeqiri's injury will force him to miss additional game time. Michael Gregoritsch replaced him on Saturday and continue to fill in for him at forward Friday against Koln if necessary.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five shots Zeqiri attempted five shots during a 1-1 draw Saturday against Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Zeqiri's recent shot tally was his best of the 2021-22 Bundesliga. No shots were on goal though. Fortunately for Zeqiri, he will have multiple chances to redeem himself as FC Augsburg's primary striker.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Collects assist in win Zeqiri provided one assist, took three shots (one on target), created four chances and drew two fouls in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Stuttgart.

Impact Zeqiri had a great offensive outing as he registered his first assist of the season to help his side take home all three points. The forward has now registered two goals and one assist in his last four appearances, along with racking up seven shots and five chances created.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Burkardt scores 2 as Mainz beats Augsburg 4-1 in Bundesliga

Mainz has scored three goals in the opening half-hour to beat Augsburg 4-1 and end a four-game winless run in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Prevents clean sheet Zeqiri scored a goal with his lone shot during Friday's 4-1 loss to Mainz.

Impact Zeqiri entered the match at halftime and scored Augsburg's lone goal in the 69th. The goal was the second of the season for the forward coming from his lone shot during his limited time on the pitch.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund wins without Haaland; Scally seals Gladbach win

Borussia Dortmund needed Julian Brandt to score the winner in a 2-1 victory over Augsburg in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores with lone shot Zeqiri scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Zeqiri found the back of the net in the 35th minute, leveling the score for Augsburg at that moment. The goal was the first of the season for the forward coming from his lone shot of the match.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Augsburg Zeqiri has joined Augsburg on loan for the season from Premier League side Brighton.

Impact Zeqiri had played just 165 league minutes at Brighton since coming over a year ago and now he'll try his luck in Bundesliga. While Florian Niederlechner is the guy up from for Augsburg, there should be a few more minutes available to him.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sees time late in season Zeqiri came off the bench in three of the final four matches of the season.

Impact Zeqiri wasn't expected to have much of a role in his first season at Brighton and that led to nine appearances off the bench, totaling seven shots and a chance created. For now, that's expected to be his role unless he can steal a starting spot from Danny Welbeck or Neal Maupay ahead of next season.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE