Without a club, Denayer gets place in Belgium squad
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DEDRYCK BOYATA
Starts final eight matches Boyata started the final eight matches of the season as Hertha just managed to avoid relegation.
Impact Boyata started the final eight matches and proved to be absolutely clutch when he was called upon. The central defender dealt with illness and hasn't consistently started for Hertha during his time with the club. That said when an injury crisis struck Hertha Boyata stepped up and produced some consistent performers with a variety of defensive partners. Those points proved to be crucial as Hertha just barely remained in the Bundesliga.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hertha Berlin beats Hamburg to clinch Bundesliga survival
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Belgium at full-strength for Nations League training camp
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Makes six clearances in win Boyata made one tackle (won), six clearances and one interception while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Stuttgart.
Impact Boyata had another flawless performance at the heart of the defense, pacing his side in clearances and imposing his will over opposing forwards most of the time. The centre back has been a key player on a Hertha defense that shut the opposition down three times over the last five contests, with 28 clearances during this stretch. He'll try to keep it up during Saturday's visit to Arminia Bielefeld.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes four clearances in win Boyata made four clearances, helped his side to keep a clean sheet and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Augsburg.
Impact Boyata didn't exactly stuff the stat sheet as he does several times but was once again an imposing presence at the heart of the defense, making some crucial inteventions and keeping opposing forwards at bay most of the time. With 22 clearances and two clean sheets over his last four starts, the centre back will try to keep it up during Apr. 24 home clash against Stuttgart.
APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bayern builds 7-point lead, Hertha gets 1st win in 2022
Bayern Munich has opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a 4-0 win against Union BerlinMARCH 19, 2022 • Associated Press
Training alone Boyata (strain) is training individually Thursday due to a muscular issue, according to Hertha.
Impact Boyata is training alone due to a slight muscular issue, though it's not currently expected that he will miss any time. The defender has been back in the starting XI since returning from an ankle injury, so he will hope to avoid any set-backs related to this muscular issue.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts against SC Freiburg Boyata has been included in the starting XI for the match against SC Freiburg on Saturday.
Impact Boyata will start Saturday's fixture. The defender has recently recovered from an ankle injury.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Set to return Boyata (ankle) is set to return for Saturday's trip to Freiburg, according to manager Tayfun Korkut.
Impact Boyata is set to return after making a full return to training earlier in the week. The depth defender isn't much of a fantasy play since he doesn't often find himself in the starting XI. That said with all of the injuries piling up for Hertha, it's much more like that Boyata finds some consistent playing time and starts.
FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to training Boyata (ankle) has made a return to training Wednesday, Hertha announced.
Impact Boyata has made a return to training and should quickly re-integrate into the first team. The defender is a solid option in most formats when in the starting XI, though he has a low ceiling for fantasy purposes. Next up for Boyata is a Saturday trip to Freiburg where he will look to return to the starting XI.
FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still no training Boyata (ankle) remains out of training with an ankle injury, the club announced Tuesday.
Impact Boyata is still out with an ankle injury and has yet to return to training. The defender doesn't seem particularly likely to return to the starting XI quickly, though if he could return to training later in the week he would have a chance. Boyata isn't much of a fantasy option with Marc-Oliver Kempf likely replacing him in the starting XI, healthy or not.
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out with ankle Boyata (ankle) is out for Monday's training, according to Hertha Berlin.
Impact Boyata is missing out on Monday's training with an ankle ligaments issue. That could be a very serious injury though Hertha didn't give a time frame on his return. Boyata's long-term absence could cause a struggle for depth in the Hertha back-line, though new man Marc-Oliver Kempf could see immediate action.
JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Busy defensively Boyata made four interceptions and five clearances during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Bayern.
Impact Boyata had plenty to do against the terrifying Bayern attack, and did well throughout the match. The center-back is a limited fantasy option and isn't worth considering in most matches. That isn't likely to change while he remains at center-back.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cologne beats virus-hit Hertha 3-1 to move 6th in Bundesliga
Jan Thielmann has scored in injury time to help Cologne move to sixth in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win at Hertha BerlinJANUARY 9, 2022 • Associated Press
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Not ready to return Boyata (illness) continues to work his way back to full fitness but won't be an option against FC Koln on Sunday.
Impact Boyata was last on the pitch for the club Dec. 14 versus Mainz and has been limited to a mere three appearances since October. In those contests, the central defender generated five shots (one on target), 27 clearances and four blocks. Even once ready to get back on the pitch, Boyata is unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value given his lack of offensive upside.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bundesliga resumes depleted by coronavirus, Bayern hard hit
Bundesliga players may have enjoyed their winter break but the coronavirus took noneJANUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press
Remains in quarantine Boyata (illness) is still in COVID-19 quarantine, Hertha announced Monday.
Impact Boyata remains in quarantine and will need to test negative in the coming days to be available for Sunday's clash with Koln. That match taking place on Sunday plays in Boyata's favor, making it more likely that he will be able to recover in time.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hoffenheim ends Hertha Berlin's short Bundesliga winning run
Hoffenheim has brought Hertha Berlin’s short Bundesliga resurgence to an end with a 2-0 win over the visiting teamOCTOBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Sees straight red Boyata was sent off in the second half of Friday's match with Hoffenheim via a straight red card.
Impact Boyata was shown the red card in the 77th minute following a challenge on Angelo Stiller. The defender will likely miss a minimum of two matches with a third a possibility.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starts against Freiburg Boyata has been included in the playing XI for the match against Freiburg on Saturday.
Impact Boyata has been included in the playing XI for Saturday's fixture. The defender has recently recovered from a hamstring injury.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin De Bruyne back with Belgium for Nations League games
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Could return Saturday Boyata (hamstring) may be an option for Saturday's matchup with Freiburg if he is able to train Friday. Manager Pal Dardai told reporters, "If Deyovaisio Zeefuik (groin) and Boyata...
Impact Prior to getting hurt, Boyata had started four straight matches for the club. When healthy, the central defender is a near-lock for the starting XI, though he will only offer any real fantasy value in formats that value clearances.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited to individual training Boyata (hamstring) was held to individual training Tuesday in the lead-up to Saturday's clash with SC Freiburg.
Impact Boyata missed the club's previous clash with RB Leipzig on Saturday due to his hamstring problem yet his resumption of individual work is a step in the right direction. Once deemed fully fit, the defender should be a near-lock for the starting XI but won't offer much in the way of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
