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Missing with muscle strain Sosa is not in the match day squad to face Union Berlin on Saturday due to a muscle strain.

Impact Sosa misses out on Saturday's match with Dan-Axel Zagadou taking his spot at left back. Sosa is a big miss for Stuttgart as he has two goals and six assists in 18 appearances, with his 171 crosses being the second most in the Bundesliga.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit crosses again Sosa created one chance, sent in 12 crosses (one accurate) and made one tackle and two clearances during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Wolfsburg.

Impact Sosa wasn't as brilliant as usual but still did what he does best, sending cross after cross after cross into the opposition's box. This time, most of them didn't bring any danger, but the left-back's ability to go up the field and support the attacking end in any given match is something unmatched for any players at his position in Bundesliga. With 62 crosses over the last six matches and double-digit crosses in eight of his 18 appearances so far this season, Sosa offers fantasy teams as much value as a defender can.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in draw Sosa registered eight crosses (three accurate) and created three chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Sosa was starting after serving a one-match ban and put in a solid performance at left-back, making three successful tackles and four interceptions. He has more assists this season (six) than any of his teammates.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Sosa is set to return from a one-match ban before a Saturday trip to Frankfurt.

Impact Sosa picked up a one-match ban and served it during Saturdays 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich. The wing-back is now eligible to return to the first team, where he will make his way straight back into the starting XI on the left flank.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow Sosa is suspended for Saturday's clash with Bayern Munich due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Sosa picked up a yellow card against Schalke and is now suspended for one match. The left-back has been impressive with two goals and an assist in his last three matches, but will now lose that momentum. Sosa has two goals and six assists in 16 appearances in the Bundesliga, single-handedly driving the Stuttgart attack.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Sosa scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-0 victory over 1. FC Koln.

Impact During his first two games started across February, Sosa contributed to a goal in different ways. Instead of logging an assist like he did previously at SC Freiburg, the full-back scored VfB Stuttgart's second goal against Koln. Not needing to sit out any Bundesliga games because of the strain or illness scare he received earlier this month, Sosa is expected to continue being the Stuttgart team's best defender fantasy-wise.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Koln Sosa is fit and in the starting XI to face Koln on Saturday.

Impact Sosa returns from an illness in time to take up a role in the starting XI for Stuttgart. The full back has been a prolific attacker with 123 crosses and 34 chances created in 14 appearances.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to train Thursday Sosa (illness) is expected to train Thursday in the lead-up to Saturday's match with FC Koln, "Borna Sosa had a cold for two days. We hope he can train again today" said caretaker...

Impact Sosa was forced to miss training earlier in the week due to a cold, but hopes to participate in training Thursday. He does have an extra day to recover before Saturday's game with FC Koln. The Croatian is the team leader in assists with six, so Stuttgart would really hope he does not need to miss a game, having already missed three contests last month with a strain.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Freiburg Sosa (strain) made an assist, had one off-target shot, created three chances and sent in seven inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Sosa made his first after returning from the injury the made him miss three matches after the World Cup break. The left-back was far from his best but still assisted Chris Fuhrich's opener at the half-hour mark and provided his usual amount of chances created and crosses. Despite his recent absence, the left-back is still among Bundesliga top fantasy performers and will probably do even better once he is fully fit.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for weekend Sosa (strain) will be an option in Stuttgart's squad for Sunday's clash against Werder Bremen, manager Bruno Labbadia announced Friday.

Impact Sosa missed each of Stuttgart's first three games back from the winter break due to an injury, but he should be able to rejoin the squad for the Bremen match on Sunday, though Nikolas Nartey could continue at left-back if Sosa's not quite fit enough to start yet.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Hoffenheim Sosa (strain) is not in Stuttgart's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Sosa is making progress with his recovery from a muscular issue but he's not quite ready for Tuesday's match. Nikolas Nartey is getting another start at left-back in his place against Hoffenheim.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Sosa (strain) was able to participate in partial training with Stuttgart on Sunday, according to manager Bruno Labbadia ahead of Tuesday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Sosa missed Saturday's draw against Mainz due to injury, but Labbadia said Monday that he is hopeful Sosa will be able to fully integrate with the squad "soon." Nikolas Nartey could continue in his place at left-back against Hoffenheim if necessary.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to train Sosa (strain) has yet to train, manager Bruno Labbadia told reporters.

Impact Sosa has yet to return to training and is out for the opening stages of the second half of the Bundesliga. There's no exact timeline for his return, but his manager mentioned they wouldn't rush Sosa back into the team as one of their key players.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with club Sosa was training individually with Stuttgart on Wednesday ahead of the clash against Mainz at the weekend.

Impact Sosa started five of Croatia's seven World Cup matches in their run to the semifinals this winter, but he's back with his club team now as the Bundesliga season nears its resumption following an extended winter break. Sosa has recorded five assists in 12 appearances (10 starts) for Stuttgart, but Hiroki Ito or Chris Fuhrich could replace him at left-back/left wing-back if necessary.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for third place match Sosa is fit and in the match day squad for Saturday's match against Morocco.

Impact Sosa left training on Friday with a muscular issue, but is listed among the substitutes for Saturday's match. Pending the extent of his fitness Sosa could play a role from the bench if called upon.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves training early Sosa left Friday's training session with a muscular injury, according to reporter Richard Wilson ahead of Saturday's third-place game against Morocco.

Impact Sosa seems unlikely to be available Saturday pending further tests. He only played for the first half of Tuesday's semifinal loss to Argentina but also struggled with fatigue when missing the win over Japan. If he's unable to start, Borna Barisic could take his place at left-back.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in win Sosa won two-of-five tackles and logged two crosses (one accurate) during Friday's win over Brazil after penalties.

Impact Sosa returned after missing the win over Japan due to fatigue and went deep into extra time before departing. He should continue to start over the final two rounds of the World Cup, offering a capable two-way fullback with 18 crosses and 12 tackles made in four appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Brazil Sosa (rest) made the starting lineup for Friday's quarterfinal against Brazil.

Impact Sosa returns after missing the win over Japan due to fatigue, pushing Borna Barisic back to the bench. A capable attacking full-back, Sosa has created two chances on 16 crosses in three starts.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Sosa (fatigue) has returned to training but is unlikely to be available for a full 90 or into extra time for Friday's match against Brazil, according to reporter Richard Wilson fol...

Impact Sosa will hope he's fit enough to start, as Borna Barisic could take his place for another game after featuring for the win over Japan in the Round of 16. In three group stage games, Sosa created two chances on 16 crosses and helped to keep two clean sheets.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Japan Sosa didn't make the team sheet for Monday's match against Japan. Borna Barisic has taken his place in the lineup.

Impact Sosa had evidently missed a couple of training sessions with fatigue and couldn't recover in time for the Round of 16. He had created two chances on 16 crosses during the group stage so it could be tough to replace all of his production.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Sosa took two shots and created a chance in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Belgium. He also made seven clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Sosa has played well on both sides of the ball for Croatia at this World Cup, wracking up two shots, two chances created and two clean sheets across his three starts at left-back in the group stage.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in friendly Sosa (strain) was an unused substitute during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia.

Impact Sosa was on the bench and has trained fully, but wasn't used during Wednesday's win. The wing-back should be available for the World Cup opener, a Wednesday clash with Morocco. Sosa has been in mixed form domestically, but could compete with Borna Barisic for a spot in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Sosa is not in the match day squad to face Leverkusen on Saturday due to a muscle strain.

Impact Sosa will miss out on Saturday's match after picking up the injury in the buildup. Sosa is a big miss for Stuttgart as he leads the club in assists, crosses and chances created in his 12 league appearances.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Sosa is listed as questionable for Saturday's match at Bayer Leverkusen after not training Thursday, according to coach Michael Wimmer.

Impact Sosa has recorded five assists in his last seven appearances including in each of the last three games. Injury absences in the back line could see Hiroki Ito move to the left flank while Dan-Axel Zagadou and Waldemar Anton fill out the defense, but all of this is dependent on Sosa's status.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists yet again Sosa assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), 16 crosses (six accurate), and seven corners in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Sosa provided his third assist in as many games as he returned to the starting XI and showed some exceptional form. The left-back has finally found his footing after an awful tart to the season and is now on pace to blow past the eight assists he managed last time out. Sosa has provided four assists in his last five matches while creating 16 chances in that time.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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