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Season disrupted by injury Danilo started five of the eight games he played in the Premier League but didn't take a shot or create a chance. He took eight set-pieces throughout the season, including seven co...

Impact Danilo started on the opening day of the Premier League season but was only on the field for 15 minutes before he broke his ankle. His next involvement in a Premier League game didn't come until he started in the 7-0 win over Brighton on February 1st. He did start four of the five FA Cup games that he was available for the club and took four shots in these games, but wasn't able to take any in the Premier League. The most minutes he managed in a Premier League game were 65.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses selection Sunday Danilo was out for Sunday's 4-2 loss against Newcastle due to selection choices, according to Paul Taylor of The Atheltic.

Impact Danilo missed out Sunday but luckily it doesn't appear to be due to an injury for the midfielder, with him instead out due to not being selected. That said, he will likely be on the team sheet next contest, returning to the selection after a bit of rest following three straight starts. He has missed most of the season to this point through injury and will just look to continue seeing time and avoid that injury list.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees time late Danilo (ankle) appeared for five minutes off the bench in Saturday's 2-0 FA Cup win over Luton Town.

Impact Danilo is finally back with the team after an extended absence, missing out since the club's opening match of the season due to an ankle injury. He only saw a short appearance of five minutes in the win, although this is still positive. He did start in his one appearance this season before Saturday, so he will hope to return to a starting spot but it will probably take some time before that takes place.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return after long absence Danilo (ankle) is an option for Saturday's match against Luton Town, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "He's going with us. He's going to be involved in the squad but he's...

Impact Danilo is in for a return after an extended absence, having last appeared in their season opener due to a serious ankle injury. However, he will not start, as the club seems to be limiting the player in his return and will only give him a bench spot. He will still hope to see time to test high legs, possibly featuring late if the game is at hand for Forest.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on full fitness Danilo (ankle) is not an option for Monday's match against Wolves but is nearing a return, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo, per Sarah Clapson of Nottinghamshire Live. "Dan...

Impact Danilo is closing in on his return, although he will need at least another week, still not an option to face Wolves. That said, he will look ahead to the Jan. 11 match against Luton Town, hoping to be fit by then. He still has yet to receive any update on his training with the group, so this return date is still up in the air.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees positive updates Danilo (ankle) is working with the club and is nearing a return, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "Danilo is closer and is working with us."

Impact Danilo is seeing yet another solid update in his status, with the midfielder now working with the team as he nears full fitness. That said, he is close to a return, likely coming in January. He will hope this comes to fruition and there are no setbacks, as he last appeared in their season opener due to his broken ankle.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees positive updates Danilo (ankle) is working with the club and is nearing a return, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo, per Sarah Clapson of Notthingham Post. "Danilo is closer and is working w...

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still working on recovery Danilo (ankle) is taking his recovery "patient and carefully" while still needing more time, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo, per Nicola Pearson of the BBC. "[We] take the...

Impact Danilo is still remaining sidelined and will need more time, with the club taking his return to play cautiously. That said, his return shouldn't be expected until the later parts of December. Either way, the club will just hope he has no setbacks and can return soon, as he is a regular starter when fit but hasn't appeared since their season opener.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing December return Danilo has completed his ankle surgery and will start his rehabilitation in the coming weeks, expected to return in December, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo, per Paul Tay...

Impact Danilo has had no setbacks following his surgery and will now start his road of recovery as he looks to make a return as soon as possible. He is now expected to return sometime in December, although that still could change, as it will depend on how his rehabilitation process goes. That said, the club will hope for the best, as he was set to be a regular starter and a crucial piece of the squad ahead of his injury.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to receive surgery Danilo (ankle) will receive surgery "next week", according to manager Nuno Espirito Santos, per BBC Nottingham Sport.

Impact Danilo was initially thought to have already received surgery and was resting before starting his rehabilitation process. However, those claims were false, as he will receive surgery within the next week and start his recovery following that operation. This will delay his return a bit but with such a long absence it shouldn't matter much, with him expected to return sometime in January or February.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for surgery Danilo (ankle) is set to undergo surgery on Monday to repair a broken ankle suffered against Bournemouth, reports Bruno Andrade of CNN Portugal.

Impact Danilo was stretchered off in the 15th minute of Saturday's opening match with a broken ankle being confirmed following the conclusion of the fixture. The midfielder is hopeful that following surgery he'll be able to return to training in about six to eight weeks.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers broken ankle Danilo has been confirmed to have broken his ankle, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo, per Jonathan Veal of The Independent. "He has broken his ankle. It is serious, we are...

Impact Danilo looks to be facing a lengthy absence on the sidelines after his scary injury in the season opener Saturday, as after nine minutes of treatment and being stretchered to the hospital, it has been announced he broke his ankle. This will leave him out for some time and is a brutal loss for the club, as he was set to be a regular starter, with Nicolas Dominguez or Elliot Anderson being his likely replacement moving forward. Danilo will probably be sidelined for around four to five months with his injury, missing most of the season but not ruling out a return before the end of the campaign.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stretchered off with injury Danilo was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Bournemouth with an ankle injury.

Impact Danilo was stretchered off the pitch in the 15th minute, being replaced by Ryan Yates following a collision with Antoine Semenyo. Danilo landed awkwardly on his ankle and could be in for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent presence in midfield Danilo made 29 appearances (20 starts) for Nottingham Forest in the 2023/24 Premier League season, tallying two goals, two assists, 40 clearances, 35 tackles and 35 interceptions.

Impact Danilo saw most of his minutes in a defensive role in midfield, so that's why it's not surprising to see her putting up solid contributions on that side of the ball. The Brazilian adjusted well to the intensity of the Premier League in his second season abroad after several successful years with Palmeiras, and he figures to play a prominent role for the club again in 2024/25.

JUNE 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies key assist Danilo assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 win against Sheffield United.

Impact Danilo provided a key assist Saturday as Nottingham Forest outlasted Sheffield United by a margin of 3-1. The assist was Danilo's second of the campaign. Since going as an unused substitute versus Crystal Palace at the end of March, Danilo has started six successive matches, Over that span, he's scored once and supplied Saturday's assist. However, his most impactful production over his six consecutive starts has been of the defensive variety as Danilo has made eight tackles (six won), 13 interceptions, eight clearances and three blocks.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Massive outing versus Wolves Danilo scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Danilo set season-highs for shots on target and chances created with three each as scored his second goal in 24 appearances (15 starts). he also took six corners and won his only tackle and made two interceptions as he made an impact in every facet of the game.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Danilo assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-1 win against Fulham.

Impact Danilo notched his first assist of the season in the 48th minute as he helped extend the lead. Aside from his assist, the defensive midfielder recorded five interceptions and three clearances.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees yellow late Danilo recorded two tackles (two won) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Danilo was throwing his body around the pitch trying to disrupt a youthful Liverpool side, and came so close to a clean sheet. In the end he was denied by a late Darwin Nunez winner, and to add insult to injury, he was shown a yellow card in stoppage time. Danilo doesn't offer as much going forward and remains a defense-first option in midfield, even against more favorable opponents.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers four crosses Danilo attempted four crosses (one accurate) and took two corners in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.

Impact Having started four of five league games under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo, Danilo ranked joint first for crosses for among his teammates alongside fellow full-back Neco Williams. He is yet to register an assist this season, although he has one goal.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Brentford Danilo scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance, made two interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Brentford.

Impact Danilo couldn't ask for a much better way to open his scoring account for the season as he gave his team the lead with a spectacular long-range finish with just three minutes into the game. The youngster isn't known for scoring a lot but, if given the chance to keep racking starts, he could become a reliable source of peripheral defensive numbers.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Given bench nod Danilo (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Fulham.

Impact Danilo is already back with the club after recovering from an illness that left him out for last weekend's match against Everton. The midfielder had started the campaign with four straight starts before encountering multiple stints with injury, leading him to fall to a bench role, so he will hope to make the most out of his chances in these next few matches as he tries to reclaim that spot.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Danilo's (illness) availability is still in question for Wednesday's match against Fulham, according to manager Steve Cooper, per Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Shire Live. "Danil...

Impact Danilo may miss another match, as he is yet to recover from an illness that left him out during the weekend against Everton. The midfielder will hope to return soon, if not Wednesday, as he just returned from a six-match absence due to an ankle injury. If he is not available, expect either Nicolas Dominguez or Ryan Yates to start in the midfield.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Danilo (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Brighton.

Impact Danilo returns from an ankle injury which had him listed as a doubt in the buildup to the match. The midfielder has made seven appearances for Forest as a defensive minded option in the heart of the pitch.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns but sprains ankle Danilo suffered a sprained ankle in his return and is a doubt for Saturday's match against Brighton, according to manager Steve Cooper. "Danilo limped off in that game as well. He...

Impact This doesn't sound like a issue for Danilo and it's unclear why Cooper even brought it up since an ankle sprain should be healed after two weeks. When healthy, he's been a regular in the XI, but given a couple new signings, his minutes aren't as guaranteed as they were a season ago when he had three goals and two assists in 13 appearances.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns off bench Danilo came off the bench for the final eight minutes of Sunday's 2-0 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Danilo was reportedly back in training but not expected to play. It appears the extra day to recover Saturday was enough to get Danilo back on the pitch. Once fully fit Danilo should compete for a role in the starting XI, though after the impressive win over Aston Villa that return might be delayed until after the international break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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