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Doing individual work De Ligt (knee) was on the pitch for individual work Wednesday.

Impact While it's a step in the right direction for De Ligt, he still isn't training with the full squad and should probably be considered a doubt to face Mainz on Oct. 21 after the international break. The central defender was making his first start of the season when he was hurt but could be pressed into service depending on the availability of Dayot Upamecano (thigh).

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not training De Ligt (knee) was not in training Friday and will not be an option for Sundays match against Freiburg, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact De Ligt will sit out Sunday as he has yet to return to training following a knee injury. He's only started once in five appearances this season. The defender will likely not return until after the international break against Mainz on Oct 21.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not an option for UCL De Ligt (knee) will not be available for Tuesday's UCL match against Copenhagen after being left out of the traveling squad.

Impact De Ligt will miss another game with the injury bug after not traveling with the team to Copenhagen. He missed both games last week due to a knock and could return this week, but he will most likely be held out until after the international break to make sure he doesn't aggravate the injury again.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Saturday De Ligt (knee) is not expected to play Saturday against Leipzig, confirmed manager Thomas Tuchel. "I can't confirm it completely yet, but the trend is that."

Impact De Ligt did not train Thursday as he is expected to sit out Saturday with a knee injury. He's made just one start in five matches, totaling five clearances and two interceptions thus far.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not at practice De Ligt (knee) was not in attendance for practice Thursday, raising doubts regarding his availability against RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact De Ligt's potential absence could compound an already thin defensive group that is dealing with injuries to Kim Min-Jae (thigh) and Dayot Upamecano (groin), though that duo was training Thursday. If all three players are fit Saturday, it's De Ligt who will likely find himself watching from the bench considering he has made just one start in six matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Pokal clash De Ligt (knee) will be out of action for Tuesday's DFB Pokal matchup with PreuBen Munster.

Impact De Ligt was making just his first appearance in the starting XI when he was forced off at halftime due to his knee problem. The central defender did manage to score a goal before having to exit Saturday's clash. If it weren't for the injury, De Ligt may have been in contention to start the cup clash in order to keep Dayot Upamecano ready for the Bundesliga action versus RB Leipzig on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes down with knock De Ligt (undisclosed) picked up a knock and is out for Tuesday's DFB Pokal match against Preussen Munster, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "Unfortunately Matthijs de Ligt is ou...

Impact De Ligt has struggled to make the squad this year and will have an even harder time now that he went down with an undisclosed injury. He appeared to pick up the knock on Saturday against Bochum after exiting the match early in the 45th minute. There is currently no timetable for his return, and he could be healthy for this weekend's match against Leipzig.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of season De Ligt scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 7-0 victory versus Bochum.

Impact De Ligt earned his first start of the season and scored with his only shot on target. He also chipped in defensively with a tackle (one won) on top of one interception and four clearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to start De Ligt finished 2022/23 as a consistent piece of the backline but has yet to start before the break.

Impact De Ligt has ended up behind both Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-Jae in the pecking order and has only appeared off the bench. With the DFB Pokal and Champions League in full flow after the international break it seems like that there will be more rotation in the Bayern backline moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Started 16 straight to end season De Ligt made 34 starts in 38 appearances in all competitions, totaling three goals and one assist with 100 clearances and 37 tackles (26 won) this season.

Impact Despite a few inconsistencies to start the season, De Ligt ended the year making 16 starts in a row, recording two goals and one assist with 37 clearances and 19 tackles in that span. It was a successful first season after signing on from Juventus last summer. He will continue to serve as starting center back alongside Dayot Upamecano for the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets only goal De Ligt scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over SC Freiburg.

Impact De Ligt got on the scoresheet with a goal that was both rare and decisive. It proved to be the only tally in the match, and one that earned Munich a huge three points in the title race. De Ligt has become a nailed-on starter, and the center-piece of a defense anchored by him and Dayot Upamecano.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds rare assist De Ligt assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 win against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact De Ligt found his first assist with his new club during Saturday's Der Klassiker. The center-back is up to three goal contributions in 23 appearances (19 starts) while also adding five clean sheets and 62 clearances in that span. He has become a nailed-on starter since the World Cup, missing only a single match in all competitions.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts surprise return De Ligt started and played 76 minutes during Monday's 3-0 win over Gibraltar.

Impact De Ligt had reportedly left the national team camp, though evidently that was a temporary issue. The center-back returned straight to the starting XI and was a crucial part of the defense for Monday's clean sheet. De Ligt should be fully available for a Saturday clash with Dortmund in the Bundesliga.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

5 Netherlands players, including Cody Gakpo, out of Euro qualifier with viral infection

Cody Gakpo, Matthijs de Ligt, Sven Botman, Joey Veerman and Bart Verbruggen all left the training camp, the Dutch federation said on Thursda...

MARCH 23, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

5 Netherlands players, including Cody Gakpo, out of Euro qualifier with viral infection

Departs national team camp De Ligt (illness) departed the Dutch national team after catching a viral infection, the KNVB announced.

Impact De Ligt came down with an illness and was released from international duty to recover at home in Munich. The defender will hope to recover in time for a Saturday clash with Dortmund, though his availability in training throughout the week will be a better indicator of his status for that match.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blocks two shots in shutout win De Ligt recorded two blocks, five clearance sand two interceptions in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact De Ligt was a rock in the back helping shutdown completely Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. The defender and the Bayern back line have been much better of late holding four shutouts in last six matches across all competitions. He also had his second goal this season in that period.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win De Ligt scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact De Ligt scored a rare goal, just his second since joining Bayern Munich, to secure the win Saturday. The central defender isn't a major offensive threat, though his physicality makes him dangerous from set-pieces. Still De Ligt isn't worth chasing for his goal-scoring upside, though he has plenty of clean sheet upside in the excellent Bayern starting XI.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holds clean sheet versus PSG De Ligt recorded one tackle (one won), two clearances and two interceptions in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact De Ligt has now recorded back to back clean sheets and has returned to fantasy radars after being a bit quiet since the World Cup. Outside of clean sheets though he provides consistent numbers only in clearances.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Named to starting XI De Ligt (ankle) will feature in the starting XI against RB Leipzig on Friday.

Impact De Ligt started just one match during the World Cup while playing for Netherlands. When fit, the central defender has featured prominently for his club but has struggled to stay healthy this season. Still, it appears De Ligt's injury woes are behind him and he should be a mainstay in the starting XI moving forward.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses friendly with injury De Ligt was not involved in Friday's club friendly draw with RB Salzburg due to an ankle injury, Bayern announced before the game.

Impact De Ligt has been in-and-out of the lineup for Bayern this season with 12 starts across 21 Bundesliga and UCL games, and he also had a disappointing World Cup with Netherlands as he started the opening match but only made one more garbage time appearance in the Round of 16 afterwards. He will hope to recover from this ankle issue and be fully available for selection by the resumption of league play next week.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

De Ligt 'did not expect' to be starting for Netherlands at World Cup Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has said he is “okay” with not starting for the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup because he “expect...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sees minimal playing time De Ligt was an unused substitute during the final two matches of the World Cup group stage.

Impact De Ligt has always been on the outside looking in for the Dutch national team and despite starting the opener that doesn't appear to have changed. De Ligt wasn't particularly poor during the opening match but was still dropped for Jurrien Timber for each of the final two matches. It would be a surprise to see De Ligt back in the starting XI against team USA in the knockout stage.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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Makes bench against Schalke De Ligt is fit and in the match day squad to face Schalke on Saturday.

Impact De Ligt returns from a knee injury that has kept him out of Bayern's previous three matches. The defender starts from the bench, but is available if called upon Saturday.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to travel with teammates De Ligt (knee) will join his teammates for Saturday's trip to Schalke, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact De Ligt has missed each of the last three matches but looks likely to make one more appearance before joining the Dutch team ahead of the World Cup. It will be interesting to see how the team shakes out before and after Qatar, as much of the team will be heading with their respective national sides for the next few weeks.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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