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Should be available for Wednesday Zakaria (quadriceps) was called up by Chelsea for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Zakaria has missed roughly four weeks with a quad injury he suffered in mid-January, but he returned to training last week and should be available for selection against Dortmund. Chelsea still don't have a clear midfield depth chart as Enzo Fernandez, Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic (calf), Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and even Lewis Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka all continue to appear regularly, so Zakaria can still lock down a starting spot with his performances once he's back on the pitch.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on training pitch Zakaria (quadriceps) has resumed first-team training but won't be available for Saturday's matchup with West Ham United. Manager Graham Potter told reporters, "No one else is back...

Impact Zakaria will be out of action for his fourth straight contest while he works his way back from a quad injury. Even prior to his absence, the midfielder struggled for regular minutes and was an unused substitute for much of the three months leading into the World Cup break. Without a clear path to the starting XI, Zakaria will be hard-pressed to offer much in the way of fantasy output.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Kovacic and Denis Zakaria return to training after recent injuries Chelsea duo Mateo Kovacic and Denis Zakaria have returned to training ahead of their game against West Ham this Saturday. Kovacic had missed...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out 4 weeks with injury Zakaria (quadriceps) will miss about a month with the injury he suffered in mid-week, Chelsea manager Graham Potter told The Athletic's Simon Johnson after Sunday's win over Crysta...

Impact Zakaria had started four consecutive Premier League games in Chelsea's midfield coming out of the World Cup break until he picked up a quad injury against Fulham on Thursday. He is now expected to be sidelined until mid-February, which would rule him out for upcoming league clashes with Liverpool, Fulham again and West Ham. Mateo Kovacic and Jorginho seem likely to take over as the primary midfielders for the time being, with Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher, Carney Chukwuemeka and Ruben Loftus-Cheek (leg) able to chip in in the position until Zakaria and N'Golo Kante (hamstring) can return.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off Zakaria came off limping after a sprint during Thursday's clash with Fulham.

Impact Zakaria came up limping after a sprint holding his thigh. The immediate concern is his quadriceps with the midfielder just returning from a muscular issue. Zakaria will be a heavy doubt before a Sunday clash with Crystal Palace on short rest. Graham Potter confirmed the injury was in the top of Zakaria's quadriceps, but couldn't give a timeline after Thursday's match.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full 90 against City Zakaria made two clearances and an interception in Thursday's 1-0 defeat against Manchester City. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Zakaria has now started three games in a row for Chelsea coming out of the World Cup break as manager Graham Potter continues experimenting to see what his best XI is. Zakaria is still unlikely to be a starter when everyone is fit and available, but he's proving that he could become a more important player in this side than he had been previously.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Switzerland falls again to first World Cup knockout punch

Switzerland exited the World Cup at the round of 16 stage just as it usually does in the modern era

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Comes off bench in win Zakaria subbed into Friday's match against Serbia in the 69th minute and he made three interceptions and a clearance in the 3-2 victory.

Impact Zakaria made his first appearance at this World Cup on Friday, but he remains an option off the bench in midfield for Switzerland heading into the knockout rounds.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Switzerland pick 4 goalkeepers amid World Cup injury doubts

Switzerland will take four goalkeepers to Qatar in a World Cup squad with injury concerns over first-choice Yann Sommer and backup Jonas Omlin

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Good to go for derby Zakaria is available for Sunday's match versus Arsenal.

Impact Zakaria left the midweek Europa League game early due to lack of conditioning, but the issue won't force him to miss time, and he'll provide some depth to the midfield off the bench if need be.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Zakaria 'has no problems' despite substitution vs Zagreb Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has moved to ease concerns over Denis Zakaria after the midfielder had to leave the pitch with an injury du...

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Still building fitness Zakaria departed in the 71st minute of Wednesday's 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb due to cramps, he told the press after the match. "It's a long time that I didn't play so my body was...

Impact Zakaria also scored the winning goal in what was his first appearance since Aug. 27 when he was still a member of Juventus. There's little time left before the World Cup break but Zakaria could easily carve out a starting role for himself as N'Golo Kante gets older, as Zakaria's own issue shouldn't be much to worry about.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets winner, departs early Zakaria scored a goal on one shot and added three interceptions during Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb.

Impact Zakaria snuck home the difference-maker during the 30th minute following some tidy work along the touch line by Kai Havertz. He was making his UCL debut for Chelsea and left the game in the 70th with a knock. Nonetheless, this is a positive showing for the holding midfielder, who hasn't seen much playing time since coming over from Juventus. According to coach Graham Potter, he's "trained well" so perhaps Wednesday's result is a step in the right direction.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with knock Zakaria took a heavy challenge and was forced off during the 71st minute of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb.

Impact Zakaria was unable to carry on after a heavy challenge left him limping. The original outlook was just a knock for the midfielder, who was making his Champions League debut with Chelsea on Wednesday. Zakaria has made three appearances in all competitions with two starts.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Zakaria: 'They said I was like an octopus. It was funny and positive - or I hope it was' Chelsea's deadline-day signing has not had a chance to impress yet, but with the World Cup next month, the Swiss is eager to make an impact

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Stays out for Fiorentina clash Zakaria (thigh) was not named in Juventus' squad list to face Fiorentina Saturday.

Impact Zakaria was not mentioned by the coach yesterday, but he will skip the second game in a row due to a thigh contusion. He closes his first half a season in Serie A with one goal, one assist, 11 tackles and 11 interceptions. Fabio Miretti, Manuel Locatelli and Adrien Rabiot are expected to start in the season finale, with Weston McKennie as their backup.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back versus Fiorentina Zakaria (thigh) was not mentioned in the list of players ruled out by the coach for Saturday's game against Fiorentina.

Impact Zakaria sat out the previous game, although he was dealing with a knock and not with a severe injury. He could be in the mix to start if in good enough shape. He has picked up an assist and added five shots (one on target), two chances, five tackles (three won) and six interceptions in the last five appearances (three starts).

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Lazio game Zakaria is out for Monday's match versus Lazio due to a thigh contusion, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Zakaria will be further evaluated after the match. The coach announced that Fabio Miretti will be in the XI and he will be joined by either Adrien Rabiot or Manuel Locatelli in the midfield, or both.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Zakaria took two off-target shots, made one interception and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Zakaria had a decent outing during their home win, taking the second-most shots for his side. The midfielder also received his first yellow card in Serie A play, but fifth overall in the season. He will now look for an easier matchup at Genoa on Friday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Sassuolo game Zakaria created one scoring chance, had four interceptions and three clearances and provided an assist in Monday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Zakaria played strong defense as usual, and he also found Paulo Dybala in the box ahead of the first goal for his side, collecting his first assist since moving to Italy and the second in the season. He has posted four shots (two on target), two chances, six tackles (four won) and five interceptions in the last four games. Juventus will host Venezia Sunday.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Inter Zakaria (thigh) took one shot on target, won two of two tackles and five duels and drew two fouls in 56 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Inter.

Impact Zakaria came off the bench in the first half following Manuel Locatelli's injury and fared well, as he had one of the best chances of the game for his side with a potent effort from outside the box, but Samir Handanovic denied him. He is should get to start constantly with the teammate expected to miss some time. He has posted one goal, four shots, two crosses and six tackles in five games with Juventus. They will face Cagliari away Saturday.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Inter Zakaria (thigh) is in Juventus' match day squad for Sunday's clash against Inter Milan.

Impact Zakaria missed all of March with a thigh injury, but he has recovered enough to be on the bench Sunday and could see some playing time in a big clash against Inter.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Announces return Zakaria (thigh) participated fully in a scrimmage against a Serie C team Wednesday and stated in an interview that he has recovered from his injury.

Impact Zakaria missed the last four matches because of a thigh strain. He will be in the mix for Sunday's clash versus Inter. His return could affect Arthur and Adrien Rabiot's playing time. He has tallied one goal, three shots, two crosses and five interceptions in four appearances with Juventus.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss a few games Zakaria has been diagnosed with a low-grade strain of the adductor longus muscle in the left thigh and will be out for 20 days, Juventus announced.

Impact Zakaria is poised to sit out the next four matches and return after the next international break. Arthur is poised to see an uptick of playing time in the midfield with Zakaria and Weston McKennie both sidelined. Danilo could also see some minutes at the position.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off in first half against Empoli Zakaria took two shots (one on target), won one of two tackles and two duels and bowed out after 37 minutes in Saturday's game versus Empoli due to a groin/thigh injury, Sky Sport...

Impact Zakaria had a big chance a few minutes into the game, but he was denied by Guglielmo Vicario. He is headed for some tests soon, but he looked rather preoccupied and in pain. Arthur, Manuel Locatelli and Adrien Rabiot are currently the only healthy midfielders for Juventus.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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