KARIM BELLARABI NEWS

Won't renew contract Bellarabi (hamstring) won't renew his contract with Leverkusen, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Bellarabi picked up a hamstring injury that ended is season, and evidently ended his time with Leverkusen. The attacking midfielder played 290 matches for Leverkusen, scoring 57 times and assisting 66 times. Bellarabi still has shown impressive talent when fit, and could find a contract elsewhere in Europe.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season over Bellarabi (thigh) won't return during the 2022/23 season, Leverkusen announced Thursday.

Impact Bellarabi suffered a thigh injury that ruled him out in the Europa League and now won't return in 2022/23. The midfielder has struggled with long-term injury throughout the season, starting the opener and failing to see a single start the rest of the way. Bellarabi simply has too much competition for spots in the starting XI even when fully fit.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Bellarabi (undisclosed) will not be available for Thursday's Europa League semifinals match versus Roma.

Impact Bellarabi picked up an injury during the final training session before Thursday and will not be available. He's only played a total of six minutes in the last four matches, having missed the previous 13 games for undisclosed reasons.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for Schalke clash Bellarabi is fit and in the match day squad to face Schalke on Saturday.

Impact Bellarabi returns from an undisclosed injury to take up a role on the bench Saturday. The attacker has played just 77 minutes, so he's unlikely to play much of a role even when fully fit.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of squad with injury Bellarabi is not in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Sunday due to injury.

Impact Bellarabi misses out on Sunday's match after picking up a knock in training. The midfielder has made just six appearances and one start as a peripheral figure at the club.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Bellarabi (knee) made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Bellarabi is back in the team after missing every match but the season's opening game back on Aug. 6 against Borussia Dortmund. As he's mostly a rotational piece in an often-injured midfield, Bellarabi will hope to feature more frequently in 2023.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game time decision Bellarabi (knee/illness) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Bellarabi will hope to return in 2022 but he has just three chances remaining over the next week to make that happen. A knee injury and more recently an illness have limited him since the first game of the season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up illness Bellarabi (knee/illness) is out for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Club Brugge, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Bellarabi is also reportedly dealing with an illness. Otherwise the midfielder continues to trend towards a return to the pitch before the World Cup break. While the exact timeline is unclear Bellarabi has consistently expressed a hope of returning in one of the final three Bundesliga matches. His next chance is a Sunday clash with Union Berlin.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out with knee injury Bellarabi is not in the match day squad to face RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact Bellearabi is unable to return from a knee injury that has kept him out since August, despite returning to training in the buildup to the match. Bellarabi has made just one appearance on the season before suffering the injury.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Bellarabi (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's match against Atletico Madrid, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Bellarabi remains out as he just returned to training a couple days before this match. He's played just once all season in the opener back in August but might get a chance to feature with a couple of weeks left before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes trip to Madrid Bellarabi (knee) traveled for Wednesday's clash with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

Impact Bellarabi just made a return to full team training during Wednesday's session but was evidently deemed fit enough to travel to Madrid. It would be a surprise to see him take any major part in the match but this is still positive news. Leverkusen's midfield is getting healthier, something that should let the club rotate in the hectic two weeks before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Bellarabi (knee) participated in Monday's training session ahead of Wednesday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Bellarabi hasn't played since the first match of the season and while he's unlikely to play much of a role Wednesday, It's good to see him close to available again. He'll add solid depth behind Moussa Diaby on the right wing and could easily get rotated into the lineup during the second half of the season.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Bellarabi (meniscus) is nearing a return, according to Phillip Arens of bild.de.

Impact Bellarabi is nearing a return, after making some small strides in training individually. The midfielder was expected to miss six-to-eight weeks with the meniscus tear, and has now missed closer to 10 weeks. It appears Leverkusen are being careful with Bellarabi, though he's quickly running out of chances to return before the Winter break.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers meniscus tear Bellarabi suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee that will require surgery and sideline him for at least six weeks, the team announced Monday.

Impact Bellarabi has already missed Saturday's clash with Ausburg due to a muscular injury but now will be a long-term absentee. Once cleared to play, Bellarabi should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI, though he is far from a lock on a weekly basis considering he started just 11 of his 21 appearances for the club last season. In Bellarabi's stead, Adam Hlozek could feature in an attacking midfield role, though the eventual return of Florian Wirtz (knee) would likely shuffle up the starting XI.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training for season Bellarabi made his club's training camp roster for a trip to Austria, it was announced July 14.

Impact Bellarabi ended the season out with a thigh injury but should be in decent shape for the coming campaign. He scored three times and logged two assists before his season was cut short but did so on just nine starts from 16 appearances. If his minutes remain low, Bellarabi won't be able to offer substantial value.

JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses final five matches Bellarabi missed the final five matches of the season with a muscular injury, finishing with three goals and two assists in 16 appearances.

Impact Bellarabi finished the season with five goal contributions after missing time with a variety of injuries. The midfielder was nursing a muscular injury in his thigh throughout the second half of the campaign. The midfielder remained productive when on the pitch, though injuries have reduced his playing time massively in recent seasons.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Third goal of season Bellarabi scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing five times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Bellarabi found the back of the net int he 40th minute scoring what would end up being the game winning goal. The goal was the third of the season for the attacker as he finished with the second highest amount of shots, crosses and chances created in the win.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Wolfsburg Bellarabi (thigh) is in Leverkusen's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Bellarabi has missed Leverkusen's last five Bundesliga games since suffering a thigh injury in early February, but he appeared off the bench in the Europa League on Thursday and he's now back in the XI for the first time in over a month Sunday.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Bellarabi (thigh) is back in training Thursday, Leverkusen announced.

Impact Bellarabi is back in training and could be in contention for a spot in the starting XI, with Florian Wirtz (knee) ruled out for the season. The midfielder isn't a major fantasy play, though if he is named as the consistent starter he should have a somewhat safe floor. Bellarabi could return against Wolfsburg on Sunday.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Koln Bellarabi (thigh) missed Sunday's clash with Koln.

Impact Bellarabi has been out of the squad for five straight contests and hasn't gotten onto the pitch since Feb. 6 versus Borussia Dortmund. Even when fit, the midfielder has struggled to maintain his place in the starting XI and could find himself watching from the bench from time to time even once cleared to play.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Bellarabi (thigh) is ruled out for Saturday's trip to Munich, Leverkusen announced Friday.

Impact Bellarabi is ruled out despite making a return to training earlier in the week. The midfielder isn't a major fantasy play having fallen out of the starting XI for the most part. That said Bellarabi is a much-needed depth option, especially for the toughest match of the campaign.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Bellarabi (thigh) returned to training Wednesday, Leverkusen announced.

Impact Bellarabi returned to training Wednesday, and is slightly ahead of schedule for his return. The midfielder isn't a major fantasy option but this early return to training could see him come back to the pitch ahead of time. Bellarabi is unlikely to be rushed back for Saturday's trip to Munich.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers training injury Bellarabi (thigh) suffered a muscular tear and is out three-to-four weeks, Leverkusen announced Wednesday.

Impact Bellarabi suffered a training injury and is likely out for around a month. The midfielder isn't a major fantasy option but this is still a disappointing turn for Leverkusen, who have been putting together an excellent season. Moussa Diaby should be a guaranteed starter with Bellarabi sidelined for at least three weeks.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Bellarabi had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 5-2 win over Dortmund.

Impact Bellarabi set up Florian Wirtz in the 20th minute, assisting Leverkusen's second goal. The assist was the second of the season for the attacker coming from his lone chance created in the match.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring Bellarabi scored a goal while taking five shots (three on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 5-1 win over Augsburg.

Impact Bellarabi found the back of the net after just nine minutes, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the second of the season for the attacker while his five shots led Leverkusen in the win.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE