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Ends on sideline Kozuki missed the final three months of the Bundesliga due to an ankle injury.

Impact Kozuki signed his first professional contract with his boyhood club during the January registration window, and made five starts. The winger looked set for a breakout season before a serious ankle injury cost him the remainder of the season. Kozuki is on a long-term deal and will likely be a key part of Schalke's attempt to climb back into the Bundesliga.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season officially over Kozuki (ankle) won't return before the end of the Bundesliga, Sky Sports reports.

Impact Kozuki isn't set to make a comeback in the 2022/23 Bundesliga after undergoing ankle surgery in March. The winger started all five matches before picking up the injury, scoring once and creating four chances while sending in 15 crosses. Kozuki will hope to establish a major role in the Schalke senior team in 2023/24.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo surgery Kozuki (ankle) will undergo an operation on his ankle this week, Schalke announced Monday.

Impact Kozuki suffered an ankle injury in mid-February, and while he was able to re-integrate into training with his teammates, Schalke manager Gerald Asamoah said Monday that he continued dealing with pain and so the decision has been made to have surgery. Kozuki started five consecutive Bundesliga games on the right wing coming out of the winter break prior to his injury, taking 14 shots (six on target) and scoring a goal after getting promoted to the senior team.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains indivdually Kozuki (ankle) was seen training individually Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match versus VfL Bochum.

Impact Kozuki sat out the last two matches with an ankle problem, but he is back training on the grass individually and could be an option Saturday as he continues to work his was back to the squad. Dominick Drexler has been getting the start of late and may again be in the starting XI against Bochum if Kozuki is not ready to return.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle injury Kozuki is not in the match day squad to face Union Berlin on Sunday due to an ankle injury.

Impact Kozuki misses out on Sunday's match after suffering a twisted ankle during training. The attacker will hope to recover in time for next week's match against Stuttgart.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots Sunday Kozuki generated four shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Kozuki shot four times and nearly came away with a second career goal. The winger has been an immediate impact maker since joining the senior Schalke team, with three chances created and nine shots in three matches. Kozuki will need to keep this going if he wants to help stay in the Bundesliga during the second half of the season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes first professional goal Kozuki scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Tuesday's match against RB Leipzig.

Impact Kozuki found the back of the net in the 56th minute scoring Schalke's lone goal. The goal was the first of Kozuki's professional career after being promoted from the U23 team earlier in the month.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs professional contract Kozuki was promoted from the U23 team to the senior team, Schalke announced.

Impact Kozuki has been promoted to the Schalke main team, where he will likely see immediate playing time. Financial issues have kept Schalke from bringing in reinforcements to their offensive depth meaning they need to add through their youth academy.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE