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Missed due to child birth Svoboda missed Sunday's loss to Liverpool due to the birth of his first child.

Impact Svoboda was a surprise absentee ahead of Sunday's clash, but it wasn't any sort of injury or any other concern. Instead the defender became a father and wasn't in the squad. He's expected to be fully fit and available and is already back with the squad, so he should be good to go moving forward.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Brighton debut Svoboda (undisclosed) featured off the bench in Saturday's clash against Arsenal, marking his first minutes with Brighton.

Impact Svoboda had been ruled out for a stretch due to injury not long after joining the club from Venezia this summer, where he had captained the side to the Serie B title. This debut now confirms he has recovered, giving Brighton another option in defense as he continues integrating with his new teammates.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Svoboda (undisclosed) is ruled out for the time being due to injury, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.

Impact Svoboda joined Brighton this summer from Venezia after captaining the club to the Serie B title, and this setback comes at an early stage of his time with the club. He also earned caps for Austria at the World Cup before his move, and his path back to full training will be worth monitoring as he continues integrating with his new teammates.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to Brighton Svoboda has joined Brighton from Venezia on a four-year contract, the club announced.

Impact Svoboda captained Venezia to the Serie B title this season, missing just one match after his first appearance in matchweek ten as the club lost only two more games in their title-winning run, finishing a point ahead of Frosinone. Svoboda joined Venezia in 2020 and has now won promotion from Serie B twice with the club, in 2021 and 2026. Coach Fabian Hurzeler praised his attributes and adaptability to Brighton's style of play in and out of possession, expressing his satisfaction at landing a player who attracted strong interest from several clubs this summer. Svoboda is currently representing Austria at the World Cup, where he has earned four senior caps since his debut in October 2024, and will link up with his new Brighton teammates later in the summer.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out for the season Svoboda suffered a right ACL tear in the recent Juventus game, Venezia announced.

Impact Svoboda will undergo surgery in Austria in the coming days and is headed for a long rehab. Giorgio Altare and Marin Sverko will likely start regularly rather than alternating, with Joel Schingtienne as the top defensive deputy. Fullbacks Antonio Candela and Ridgeciano Haps can also adapt to the role.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out in first half against Juventus Svoboda generated one clearance in 32 minutes in Saturday's game versus Juventus before being forced off due to a knee injury, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Svoboda got tangled up in a duel with an opponent and tried to play through the problem for a few minutes before asking to come out. He'll be assessed ahead of next Sunday's home game versus Cagliari. Giorgio Altare replaced him off the bench.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of season Svoboda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Monza.

Impact Svoboda rose to head home his first goal of the season Sunday as Venezia drew 2-2 with Monza. The central defender beat his man at the back post on a dead ball opportunity and headed back across the face of goal. In addition to his goal, the reliable defender also led the team with seven clearances, made one interception and one block. Svoboda has appeared in each of Venezia's first nine fixtures (nine starts) and played 90 minutes on eight of those occasions.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads defensive effort Svoboda registered one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Roma.

Impact Svoboda set the standard for the Venezia backline Saturday, though they fell 2 - 1 to Roma. The long-serving defender led the team in tackles (four, two won) and clearances (five). He also registered one block and forced the Roma keeper into a save at full stretch with his lone shot on target. Svoboda has made six appearances (five starts) through Venezia's first six Serie A matches.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Milan Svoboda won two of two tackles, had three clearances and one block and was expelled in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Milan.

Impact Svoboda had a poor performance and capped it off by stopping a shot on goal with a handball. He will be suspended for next Sunday's home game versus Empoli, where the starter Mattia Caldara will return from suspension.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Inter Svoboda (back) did not feature in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Svoboda was available following a small back procedure, but Mattia Caldara and Pietro Ceccaroni again paired up in the middle of the defense. He could relieve one of the two in the next pair of games. He has recorded eight tackles, two interceptions, 18 clearances and seven blocks in seven appearances. Venezia will face Atalanta away Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Inter Svoboda (back) has been included in Venezia's squad list to face Inter Saturday.

Impact Svoboda went under the knife for a disc problem in early November and returned within the expected timetable. He will resume challenging and alternating with Mattia Caldara in the next few matches. He has posted eight tackles, two interceptions, 18 clearances and seven blocks in seven games (five starts).

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes back surgery Svoboda went under the knife to fix a minor disc issue and will be sidelined for two-to-three weeks, Venezia announced.

Impact Svoboda is set to miss a couple of games after the break because of the operation. Mattia Caldara had already won the starting job back in recent games and will continue to partner Pietro Ceccaroni. Marco Modolo will be the top reserve while Svoboda recovers.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well against Fiorentina Svoboda had two blocks and five clearances and won four duels and one tackle in Monday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Svoboda was picked over Mattia Caldara for the second game in a row and had a quality performance in the back. He has tallied 13 clearances, six blocks and seven tackles in four matches. Venezia will face Sassuolo away Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE