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Joins Italian club Lindstrom completed a permanent move to Napoli from Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday.

Impact Lindstrom started 29 of his 34 Bundesliga and Champions League appearances for the club last season, recording a combined eight goals on 56 shots (23 on target), two assists, 56 crosses (13 accurate) and 29 corners. While he is unlikely to unseat Piotr Zielinski as the primary corner taker, Lindstrom should see some of the workload and could offer decent fantasy upside.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ends in limited role Lindstrom made 27 appearances (22 starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Lindstrom opened the season as an absolute nailed-on starter. The midfielder was solid early, storming to a hot start but struggling in the closing stages. In the final matches of the Bundesliga Lindstrom actually fell out of the starting XI. In the end Lindstrom ended on seven goals and two assists and with Daichi Kamada departing the club a major role should be open for Lindstrom.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench vs. Augsburg Lindstrom (ankle) is in Eintracht's match day squad for Saturday's clash against FC Augsburg.

Impact Lindstrom returned to training this week and is available off the bench Saturday for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in early March. He will aim to break back into the XI in attacking midfield once he can get back up to full fitness.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full training Lindstrom (ankle) participates in full team training ahead of Saturday's match versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Lindstrom could return as early as Saturday after taking part in full team training Wednesday. He may need a match or two to get back to full fitness before he can be an option to start again. Prior to his injury, the midfielder made 11 starts in a row, completing a goal, two assists, and 27 crosses (seven accurate) in that span.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to train next week Lindstrom (ankle) should be ready to return to team training next week, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "Jesper Lindstrom could return to team training next week."

Impact Lindstrom is making great progress in his return as he is set to train with the squad next week. He will miss his seventh match in a row Saturday, but could return to the pitch as early as April 29 against FC Augsburg.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins running drills Lindstrom (ankle) is back on the grass with running drills Wednesday.

Impact Lindstrom has begun running on the grass for the first time since suffering a ligament damage to his ankle in March. He is trying for a return before the season ends, but is still weeks away from returning. Rafael Santos Borre will continue to start for him in the starting XI.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not shut down for season Lindstrom isn't shut down for the season, though he is expected to miss four weeks more, Bild.de reports.

Impact Lindstrom tore a pair of ligaments in his ankle and is expected to be out long-term. He hasn't made any major strides towards a comeback though reportedly his season isn't over. The midfielder could return in early May to close out the season, until then Rafael Santos Borre could see playing time in attacking midfield

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out several weeks Lindstrom picked up an ankle injury during training Wednesday and is expected to miss several weeks, with further tests to be done.

Impact This is certainly not the news Lindstrom would like to hear as he needed to be helped off the training grounds after suffering a bad ankle injury. He was having an great season for Frankfurt, totaling a career high of goals with seven as well as two assists. Rafael Santos Borre could now see more in the midfield in his absence.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in three crosses in Napoli game Lindstrom won seven duels and two of two tackles and recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 0-2 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Lindstrom picked up a low amount of stats on both ends thanks to his contribution on set pieces, but he didn't have great touch. He has assisted once and added four shots (zero on target), four chances created, and 15 crosses (six accurate) in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held quiet in loss Lindstrom generated two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Lindstrom returned to the starting setup after some minor illness in training, but didn't get much done. The midfielder ended the match failing to accomplish anything on the scoresheet. Lindstrom will hope to return to his best as Frankfurt look to find some second half consistency.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Lindstrom assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 win against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Lindstrom recorded the assist to Randal Kolo Muani's second of two goals he scored for Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. Lindstrom's 2023 assist tally is now two across four appearances.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses Saturday Lindstrom recorded four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich.

Impact Lindstrom piled on the volume from a role on set-pieces Saturday, coming away with a strong floor even if he failed to get on the scoresheet. Lindstrom is one of the most consistent options in Frankfurt, and also has produced seven goals in 15 starts, return putting him one goal contribution away from his career-high.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records goal and assist Lindstrom scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Schalke.

Impact Lindstrom logged Eintracht Frankfurt's first goal before recording an assist of the second, which Rafael Santos Borre scored. The midfielder has contributed to eight goals across his 12 Bundesliga appearances recorded since Aug. 28.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in win Lindstrom scored a goal on five shots (three on target) in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over Hoffenheim.

Impact Lindstrom brought a four-match goal drought to a close with Wednesday's tally. The midfielder has featured prominently in the squad this season, including each of his previous 11 appearances. Given his offensive upside, Lindstrom should continue to offer top-end fantasy value moving forward.

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Continues red hot form Lindstrom scored twice while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Lindstrom found the back of the net in the sixth and 45th minutes scoring two of Frankfurt's three goals on the day. The goals upped the attacker's season total to five as he's in red hot form with four goals in his past four matches for Frankfurt.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores one of five goals Lindstrom scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing three times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Lindstrom found the back of the net in the 65th minute scoring Frankfurt's third goal of the match. The goal was the third in nine appearances this season for the midfielder while his three crosses upped his season total to 21.

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Scores in return Lindstrom scored one goal on three shots (two on target) and added one inaccurate cross during Saturday's 2-0 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Lindstrom was back in the starting XI after missing his squad's previous contest with an illness, and he didn't waste much time getting back into the mix. His 42nd minute strike left little doubt in beating the keeper to the bottom left corner and came via the build-up from a Luca Pellegrini set piece. The goal represents the striker's second in seven Bundesliga appearances (five starts) this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers for Saturday's match Lindstrom is fit and in the starting Xi for Saturday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Lindstrom returns after missing Frankfurt's previous match due to illness. The midfielder had appeared in every match prior to that absence with one goal on the season.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out through illness Lindstrom is not in Saturday's match day squad to face Stuttgart due to illness.

Impact Lindstrom misses Saturday's match due to coming down with a cold in the buildup. The midfielder should be ready to return to action following the international break.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bags goal for historic victory Lindstrom scored on four shots (two on target) and added three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Marseille.

Impact Lindstrom was terrific here and found the back of the net for his first goal in last four matches and second on the season. On the way to do that he also set his season high in shots, with four. The playmaker was deployed in a central role and was great there and if that remains the case he could have his upside rise a bit.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in draw Lindstrom had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate), and two corners in Sunday's1-1 draw to Koln

Impact Lindstrom earned Bundesliga rookie of the year honors last time out but has struggled to live up to that so far in 2022/23. The attacking midfielder has been poor in all three matches to start the season and finds himself yet to even create a chance or send a shot on target. Lindstrom will need to bounce back quickly if he wants to avoid being replaced by someone such as Daichi Kamada.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Lindstrom (knock) will be out for Saturday's clash with Mainz, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Lindstrom will be out for Saturday's match with Mainz, ending his Bundesliga campaign. The attacking midfielder was named the Bundesliga rookie of the year ending the campaign with 29 appearances (26 starts) as well as five goals and four assists. Lindstrom will hope to be fit and available for the Europa League final against Rangers.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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