Matthijs De Ligt - Page 7 - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

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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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

Participates in training De Ligt (knee) was pictured participating in Wednesday's training session ahead of Saturday's match at Schalke.

Impact De Ligt has missed three straight games but looks on track to return by the weekend, just as manager Julian Nagelsmann suggested he could do. Playing for the Netherlands at the World Cup is also on the horizon so De Ligt will do what he can to get fully fit.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday De Ligt (knee) is still unavailable for Tuesday's match against Werder Bremen, though manager Julian Nagelsmann is "confident" he will be able to return by Saturday's match against...

Impact De Ligt will miss a third straight game due to injury and as the issue appears to be stress-related, there's no way to know extacly when he'll be at his best again. Instead, Benjamin Pavard or Lucas Hernandez and Dayot Upamecano will line up at center-back. With the World Cup getting quite close, De Ligt will be careful with his recovery.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday De Ligt (knee) won't be available for Saturday's match at Hertha Berlin, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann. "Matthijs' knee reacted badly again yesterday (Thursday).

Impact De Ligt strained a ligament in his knee earlier in the week and after missing Tuesday's win over Inter Milan he'll skip at least one more game. Benjamin Pavard could continue as a starter alongside Dayot Upamecano while De Ligt is out and Lucas Hernandez isn't ready to start following his return from injury.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Skipping Inter match De Ligt has been ruled out of Tuesday's match against Inter Milan due to a slight ligament strain in his knee, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact De Ligt fortunately doesn't appear to be badly injured but the piling up of matches has taken another victim. Benjamin Pavard could get the start Tuesday while De Ligt is out while Lucas Hernandez (groin) could be back Saturday against Hertha Berlin. The two Frenchman will help give De Ligt some rest with the World Cup growing near.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off at halftime De Ligt was forced off at halftime of Saturday's match with Mainz due to a thigh injury.

Impact De Ligt stayed in the locker room at the break after suffering the injury just ahead of halftime. The centerback was replaced by Benjamin Pavard while the extent of injury should be known following the match.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Freiburg De Ligt (hip) is in Bayern's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against SC Freiburg.

Impact De Ligt missed the mid-week Champions League win over Viktoria Plzen with a hip injury, but he has recovered and is back in the lineup from the start alongside Dayot Upamecano in central defense Sunday.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Friday De Ligt (hip) participated in Friday's training session ahead of Sunday's match against Freiburg.

Impact De Ligt missed Wednesday's 4-2 win over Viktoria Plzen with a strained muscle near his hip but looks to be on track to make a quick return. With Lucas Hernandez (groin) still out, De Ligt should have little issue returning to the starting lineup alongside Dayot Upamecano at center-back once the Dutchman is fit.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday De Ligt has been ruled out for Wednesday's match against Viktoria Plzen due to a muscular injury near his hip.

Impact De Ligt failed to play the full 90 for the first time in four starts during Saturday's draw with Borussia Dortmund and it's now been determined he can't play Wednesday altogether. In his absence, Noussair Mazraoui could start alongside Dayot Upamecano at center-back.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on debut De Ligt scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 7-0 win over VfL Bochum.

Impact De Ligt made his debut for Munich and netted a goal to pile on the misery for Bochum. Lucas Hernandez still figures to compete for playing time at center-back, but with Alphonso Davies out Hernandez moved over to left-back. De Ligt is a superlative defender at his best, and has the ability to be a contributor on both sides of the ball for the far-and-away best team in the Bundesliga, if he can find consistent playing time De Ligt has immense upside.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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