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Starts against Wolfsburg Ito has been included in the starting XI for the match against VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Impact Ito will start Saturday's fixture. The defender has managed to recover in time from a nose injury.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Ito (nose) is expected to play Saturday against Wolfsburg, Stuttgart announced.

Impact Ito is set to play Saturday after breaking his nose and undergoing surgery Tuesday. The defender should be able to play the full 90, though he will certainly being wearing some sort of facial protection. Ito isn't a major fantasy option even when full fit and available.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers broken nose Ito (nose) underwent surgery Tuesday but is expected to return to training Wednesday, Stuttgart announced.

Impact Ito underwent surgery and is expected to return to training Wednesday after suffering a broken nose last time out. It seems likely that Ito will retain his role in the starting XI while he wears some sort of facial protection against Wolfsburg next time out.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID Ito tested positive for COVID-19, Stuttgart announced Saturday.

Impact Ito tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Saturday's clash with Augsburg. He was replaced in the starting XI by Pascal Stenzel. Ito should have plenty of time to recover over the international break and should be straight in the starting XI against Bielefeld on the other side of the break.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in loss Ito had one cross, two blocks and one tackle in the 2-0 loss to SC Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact The first goal of the match came in the 37th minute, unfortunately it was a goal that Ito scored against his own side to give SC Freiburg the early lead. Aside from the slip-up, the defender had a quiet match.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in loss Ito sent in five crosses (three accurate), creating three chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Ito did well to get forward despite technically lining up at center back. The defender is the widest of the three-at the back formation and has some liberty to bomb forward. Next up for Ito is a Saturday trip to Freiburg.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal Ito scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), creating a chance, blocking a shot, making an interception, a tackle and four clearances during Friday's 2-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Ito found the back of the net in the 21st minute scoring the opening goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the defender while his two shots led Stuttgart in the win.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE