DONYELL MALEN NEWS

Returns to bench Malen (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Gladbach.

Impact Malen has returned to the team sheet for Saturday's match despite being questionable due to his illness, missing no time due to his issues. He has only started in eight of his 15 appearances this season and will likely continue in a rotational role.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Picks up illness Malen is questionable for Saturday's match against Gladbach, according to manager Nuri Sahin. "Donny has been a bit ill. But we assume that the two of them will be able to play on...

Impact Malen looks to be likely for Saturday despite picking up an illness, with the forward expected to shake off his issues by then. This would be solid news for the club, although he will probably only see a bench spot. He has only started in two of his past seven appearances, so he should continue to expect to see most of his time from the bench.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores winning goal Malen scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Sturm Graz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th minute.

Impact Malen came on as a substitute in the 67th minute and made an immediate impact by breaking the deadlock in the 86th minute, securing three points for his team. However, this match marked his second consecutive start on the bench, hinting at a potential shift in Dortmund's lineup. He will aim to build on this form as Dortmund heads to Mainz on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener Saturday Malen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Augsburg.

Impact Malen opened up the scoring early Saturday as he bagged a goal in the 4th minute off a Serhou Guirassy assist. It marked his second Bundesliga goal of the season. He also recorded two inaccurate crosses before he was subbed off in the 89th minute for Cole Campbell.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists vs Los Blancos Malen scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Tuesday's 5-2 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Malen returned for a second start in a row in the midfield, having contribute to both goals for Dortmund. It was also his first goal and assist in the UCL, having started both games played in the competitions, totaling three chances with two clearances and three shots (two on target).

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Set to train Friday Malen (illness) is expected to return to training Friday ahead of the weekend clash with Union Berlin, per manager Nuri Sahin.

Impact Malen missed out on the UCL clash with Celtic with an illness. He is now recovered and looking to get the call for the Union Berlin clash. The forward's last appearances was on Sep 22, having started four times in five appearances while scoring once in that span.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Left out due to illness Malen is out for Tuesday's match against Celtic due to an illness, according to his club.

Impact Malen was a late addition to the injury lost Tuesday, with the forward having picked up an illness. Luckily for the club, this isn't a major loss, as he hasn't started in two matches. Their next match is Saturday, giving him optimal time to recover from his illness before that contest.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring in win Friday Malen scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 4-2 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Malen bagged Dortmund's first goal in the early stages of the first half, as he took advantage of a pass from Karim Adeyemi and fired an unstoppable shot home while taking advantage of Heidenheim's passive defending. This was Malen's first goal of the season, and even if he doesn't reach the same scoring numbers he delivered in 2023/24, he should be a regular starter for Dortmund either way.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nets two off bench Malen scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-0 victory versus Romania. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Malen didn't touch the field until the second half but still made a huge difference in the game, registering two goals in the 83rd and 93rd minute to secure the win. These marked his first goals of the tournament, also giving him his first goal contributions. He will hope to get the start in their quarterfinal tilt after this performance, although he has only earned one start all tournament and will likely end up starting on the bench.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 2

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JULY 2

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JULY 2

Scores own goal Malen had an own goal, one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 loss against Austria. He was injured and subbed out in the 72n...

Impact Malen had a poor match altogether in his first start of the tournament, as he was nowhere to be found, only notching one shot and three crosses i his 72 minutes of play. To make things even worse, he scored the opener but for the worng team, as an own-goal in the sixth minute would give Austria an early lead. He will hopew to turn things around in the round of 16, although he will likely fall back to the bench.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Career-best season in 2023/24 Malen finished the season with 13 goals and an assist in 27 appearances in the Bundesliga, adding another strike across eight appearances in the UEFA Champions League.

Impact Malen enjoyed a third consecutive season as a regular starter for Dortmund, but this was his most productive campaign by a wide margin, as the 13 goals he netted in the Bundesliga were a career-best mark for him. Malen's contract will expire at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in season finale Malen scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal) and crossing three times inaccurately during Saturday's 4-0 win over Darmstadt.

Impact Malen entered the match in the 61st minute and scored Dortmund's final goal in the 88th minute. The goal was Malen's second over his last three fixtures as he ends the season with 13 goals and an assist in 27 appearances in the Bundesliga.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Augsburg Malen scored one goal to go with six shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 win versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Malen continued his goal-scoring form by netting Dortmund's second goal in the 20th minute, assisted by Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. Despite missing a significant chance later in the 29th minute, Malen's goal contribution solidified his position as one of Dortmund's top scorers, tied with Niclas Fullkrug at 12 league goals for the season.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench spot Mallen (knee) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against PSG.

Impact Mallen is back on the team sheet, as expected, lining up on the bench after a three-match absence due to a knee issue. He will now hope to earn back the starting spot he held before his long string of injuries after getting some time to test his legs Wednesday, as he has started in 25 of his 31 appearances this campaign.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return against PSG Malen (knee) is expected to be on the team sheet to face PSG on Wednesday, according to manager Edin Terzic."Malen took part in training again yesterday. We assume that the boys wi...

Impact Malen appears to be set for a return, as he was included in training this week ahead of Wednesday's match. This is a massive development for the club as they head into their UCL semifinal, with the forward only playing once in the club's past seven games due to his knee and thigh injuries, now gaining back a regular starter as he has started in 25 of his 31 appearances. He will look to get the start immediately, but with his recent injury problems, they may take his return cautiously and give him time off the bench.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to return Malen (undisclosed) isn't expected to return for Sunday's clash with Leverkusen, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.

Impact Malen suffered the injury that ruled him out for the second leg of the Champions League semi final against Atleti. The forward is now expected to miss a second match, during the league clash against Leverkusen. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens could get the start with Malen on the sideline.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE