ANDRE SILVA NEWS

Four shots Saturday Silva generated four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Wolfsburg.

Impact Silva made his second straight start Saturday and once again was dangerous in front of goal. He took four shots, tied for the most on the team, and put two of them on target in his second straight match. He was subbed off in the 72nd minute for Keke Topp.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Bremen on loan Silva joins Bremen on loan from Leipzig until the end of the season, his parent club announced.

Impact Silva has been with Leipzig since the summer of 2021, featuring in 15 competitive games this season, scoring one goal and providing three assists. The striker will now join Bremen to seek more regular playing time. Silva had previously been loaned to Real Sociedad during the 2023-24 season.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Berlin Silva (calf) has been training and will be an option for Saturday's clash against Union Berlin, the club announced.

Impact Silva has missed Leipzig's last five games but is available for Saturday's match. However, he should remain a bench option as he has been for most of the season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with calf issues Silva (calf) missed the match against Stuttgart on Wednesday due to a calf injury and will be unavailable for Saturday's game against Bochum, the club announced.

Impact Silva has primarily been a bench option this season but could have seen increased minutes in light of Leipzig's current absences due to suspensions. For the upcoming Bochum match, Yussuf Poulsen and Christoph Baumgartner are the expected options to feature as forward.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in win Silva assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 4-2 victory against Werder Bremen.

Impact Silva picked up his first goal contribution in three league outings and his second assist of the campaign. This also marked his first chance created in three outings, but he has now gone two games without a shot.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Impactful as sub Silva scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Holstein Kiel.

Impact Silva entered the match as a sub for Benjamin Sesko in the 63rd minute of play and instantly made his presence felt by converting on a penalty kick in the 69th minute for his squad's second goal of the match. The goal marked the first in five appearances in league play this season for Silva, who also accounted for his second chance created in that span.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in appearance off bench Silva assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over SC Freiburg.

Impact Silva made his first league appearance since Sep 22 and was able to get decent playing time off the bench, resulting in an assist in the process. He's yet to move much in the depth chart with just three appearances in all competitions, collecting just 42 minutes of play since signing from Real Sociedad.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Leipzig Silva has ended his loan stay with Real Sociedad and will return to Leipzig ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Impact Silva was sent to Spain after having played two full seasons in the Bundesliga. With Real Sociedad, the forward recorded nine starts in 19 appearances in all competitions, recording three goals with 20 shots (seven on target). He will look to keep a permanent role with Leipzig for the 2024/25 campaign.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Silva scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 1-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Silva notched his third goal of the season as he opened up the scoring in the second minute of the match with a header from short-range. The forward appeared in the starting XI, after being an unused substitute in the previous match.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off the bench Silva scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Granada.

Impact Silva scored his first goal as a substitute this season, coming off the bench for the second game in a row after having started six of the last seven matches for Real Sociedad. His streak of four games with one shot on target is his longest of the season and he will be hopeful of earning more minutes next time out against Cadiz after this efficient display in attack.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens goalscoring account Silva scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Sevilla.

Impact Silva scored for the first time this season upon making his seventh consecutive appearance. He made only played in five games between Aug. 12 and Jan. 20 due to multiple injury absences but is finding his form with more and more minutes as of late.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in cup win Silva got the start and shot twice during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Silva was back in the starting XI for Wednesday's win and was decent, even if he was held off the scoresheet. A calf injury had kept him sidelined for multiple months and small issues have seen him in and out of the starting XI of late. Still this 73 minute run was his longest of the seasn and could be a sign of a more consistent role that is soon to follow.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In squad for Saturday's match Andre Silva (calf) has been named in the squad to face Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

Impact Silva picked up the injury in his left leg in the first match of the calendar year, and while he wasn't available to face Malaga in the Copa del Rey this past weekend, he seems to be fit enough to, at least, be an option off the bench in this Basque derbi. Silva has struggled with injuries all season long, translating in just five appearances and no goals between the league and the Champions League.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf injury Silva picked up a calf injury in his left leg during Tuesday's 1-1 draw to Alaves.

Impact Silva left Tuesday's match early with a calf injury, leaving him out of Sunday's Copa de Rey clash against Amorebieta. This will be his third stint on the injured list, with just five appearances since the start of the campaign.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Silva was included in the traveling squad for Tuesday's trip to Inter.

Impact Silva was training for the last two weeks and now makes his return to the first team. The forward may not be a starting option but he is another option for the first team for Tuesday's clash, likely a depth option more than anything else. Before the injury Silva had made just three appearances.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins team training Silva (calf) trained with the team Friday for the first time, but it will not be enough for Sunday's match against Sevilla, per manager Imanol Alguacil. "Today they [Silva] trained...

Impact Silva is still about two to three weeks away as he needs more team training before becoming an option for the team again. He has been suffering from injuries most of the season, only coming off the bench twice thus far.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Silva (calf) will be out long-term with a calf issue, according to manager Imanol Alguacil.

Impact Silva still has plenty of recovering left to do, potentially ruling him out until after the international break. The forward has already missed two matches in a row with this calf injury and made just two appearances in La Liga since making the switch to Sociedad.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with calf problem Silva suffered a calf injury in training and will be sidelined indefinitely, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact It's another blow for Silva who previously missed the opening six matches of the campaign with a thigh problem. The forward has been limited to just a combined 30 minutes in two bench outings this season and was an unused substitute another three times.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option versus Getafe Silva (thigh) is available for Sunday's game against Getafe.

Impact Silva is good to go for the first time in the season after dealing with a thigh injury so far and will be eased into action. He tallied four goals, three assists, 60 shots (23 on target), and 26 chances created in 31 Bundesliga appearances (20 starts) with RB Leipzig in 2022/2023.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for time out Silva (thigh) is set to sit out for some time after his injury turns out to be more serious than anticipated. "I don't want to venture out because I don't know. I couldn't tell yo...

Impact Silva is not expected to return soon after picking up a thigh injury while in preseason with Leipzig. This is a blow from him, who joined the team in the beginning of August. He will continue to be monitored and a timeline for his return should be revealed after the severity of the injury is determined.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad list Silva (thigh) was not named to the match-day squad against Girona on Saturday.

Impact Silva only recently completed his loan move to Real Sociedad, so even without the injury concerns, he was unlikely to feature in the starting XI. Still, with RB Leipzig last season, the forward scored four goals on 60 shots (23 on target), adding an additional three goals in Champions League action. Once cleared to play, Silva should challenge for a spot on the pitch.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for La Liga Silva (thigh) will spend the season on loan with Real Sociedad from RB Leipzig, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Silva made 31 Bundesliga appearances (20 starts) for Leipzig last season in which he recorded four goals on 60 shots (23 on target), three assists and 26 chances created. The forward added another three goals on 15 shots (seven on target) in eight Champions League contests. With his new club, Silva should feature prominently in the starting XI and could offer decent fantasy upside.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not training Silva is in doubt for the season opener against Bayer Leverkusen as he has yet to train with the club and is continuing his rehab in Madrid.

Impact Silva could miss the first match of the season as he continues his rehab from a torn thigh muscle. He was expected to be the starting forward for the new campaign, however looks to be that Timo Werner and Benjamin Sesko will lead the attack until he is healthy.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out of DFB Pokal Final Silva picked up a muscle injury in his left thigh and will be ruled out until preseason.

Impact SIlva's season will come to an end after suffering a thigh injury that will keep him out of the German Cup final. He was used as a backup for Christopher Nkunku after he went down with injury. He's made a total of 26 starts in 39 appearances in all competitions, recording seven goals and four assists in that span. Because Nkunku's future on the team is in doubt, the forward could take his spot for next season as long as he recovers in time.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench appearance in win Silva recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win against Hoffenheim.

Impact Silva appeared off the bench for the fourth straight match as he continues to struggle for playing time. Christopher Nkunku and Timo Werner sit atop the depth chart to lead the line and Silva simply can't get a nose in the starting setup. Silva has fallen out of contention for a starting role barring injury or suspension.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE