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Still not close to return Smal (ankle) remains sidelined and is not yet close to returning to full team training, according to coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst, per AD.nl.

Impact Smal continues to recover from an ankle injury that previously suffered a setback during his rehabilitation. While teammate Jakub Moder has resumed full team training, Smal has yet to reach that stage, suggesting his recovery will require additional time. The defender made 17 Eredivisie appearances last season, contributing two assists, before his injury interrupted his campaign. With no confirmed return date, Smal remains unavailable for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Como and will need to make further progress before being considered for selection.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Improving after setback Smal suffered a setback during his recovery from an ankle injury, but his condition is now improving again, with a potential return expected around the break or possibly before, ac...

Impact Smal made 17 Eredivisie appearances last season, contributing two assist, before this injury interrupted his campaign. Manager Van Bronckhorst said he could not give a precise return date, though he expects to have him back in contention soon alongside a couple of other recovering teammates.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Smal assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over AC Milan. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Smal recorded his second assist of the competition on Igor Paixao's goal and set a new season-high with four crosses in this Champions League campaign. He will aim to contribute again on Tuesday for the second leg in Milan.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in surprise win Smal assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Bayern Munich.

Impact Smal got forward just once, and set up a single chance, but he made the most of that one chance created, setting up a goal. It was a great showing from the defender in what was going to be one of the toughest matches of the league stage. Smal will hope to keep this efficiency going to close out the league phase.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unused during return Smal (undisclosed) went unused off the bench in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Utrecht.

Impact Smal was back with the club Sunday, seeing a spot on the bench following an undisclosed injury. However, he would go unused, not seeing a single minute of play throughout the match. He did start in their past two UCL outings, so he will hope to return to that spot and see some time soon, as this is a solid addition back for the club.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Wednesday Smal was forced off with an apparent injury during Wednesday's clash with Sparta Prague.

Impact Smal came off with an injury before the hour mark, and was clearly struggling. Thomas Beelen came on to replace Smal, and would be in for a larger role depending on how serious the injury is for Smal. Smal's next chance for Champions League action isn't until a Jan. 22 clash with Bayern Munich.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE