Thijs Dallinga - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Suffers cruciate ligament injury Dallinga suffered a cruciate ligament injury in Saturday's friendly against Viktoria Koln and will be sidelined for several months, the club announced.

Impact Dallinga is facing several months on the sidelines after a cruciate ligament injury in Saturday's friendly, a cruel setback for a striker who had settled quickly since joining on loan from Bologna in August. He scored twice off the bench on his Bundesliga debut and has two goals in three league outings, and he could struggle to feature again before the latter stages of the season. Koln are also without Ragnar Ache for now because of a muscle problem, which leaves them short of centre-forward options. with Marius Bulter the primary candidate.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves friendly with knee issue Dallinga was forced off before the half-hour mark of Saturday's friendly against FC Viktoria Koln after appearing to sustain a knee injury and is now headed to the Mediapark Clinic...

Impact Dallinga was forced off before the half-hour mark of Saturday's friendly against FC Viktoria Koln after appearing to take a blow to his knee, with the possibility of a painful bruise mentioned but the exact nature of the issue still unclear pending further examinations. The striker had started each of Koln's last two matches, making the uncertainty around his status particularly significant, especially with direct replacement Ragnar Ache also forced off in the same game. If both forwards are unavailable, Marius Bulter could be the main alternative up front.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Dallinga (illness) returned to training Monday after recovering from a gastrointestinal infection, according to the club.

Impact Dallinga missed training in the buildup to the Stuttgart match and was subsequently unavailable for the fixture due to illness. His return to the training pitch at the start of the week puts him back in contention ahead of Saturday's clash with Werder Bremen, though his involvement could depend on how he responds to the full week of work after the brief layoff.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Stuttgart Dallinga (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Stuttgart due to a gastrointestinal infection, according to Geissblog.

Impact Dallinga missed team training Wednesday and Thursday and has now been left behind for the trip to Stuttgart, confirming his absence. The illness comes at an unfortunate time after the striker scored twice off the bench in the 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga opener. Ragnar Ache is expected to benefit from Dallinga's absence and should be the leading candidate to start up front Friday.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Dallinga (illness) missed Wednesday's training session and remains uncertain for Friday's clash against Stuttgart, according to coach Rene Wagner. "We have to take it day by day no...

Impact Dallinga's illness leaves his availability uncertain for Friday, with his recovery over the next couple of days set to determine whether he can be included. The forward has been competing with Ragnar Ache for the role up front, and Ache is expected to lead the line if Dallinga is unable to recover in time.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace in comeback win Dallinga scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win against Hoffenheim.

Impact Dallinga subbed onto the pitch in the 65th minute of Saturday's season opener -- also his club debut -- and just two minutes later his side found themselves with a 2-1 deficit. Dallinga equalized quickly with a strike in the 72nd minute, then scored the winner in the 82nd minute. It was quite the debut for the forward and it's one that may earn him more playing time as the season progresses.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Koln on loan Dallinga will spend the 2026/27 season on loan at Koln from Italian club Bologna.

Impact Dallinga was limited to just three starts and 11 appearances with Bologna in the 2025/26 Serie A campaign, and he was expected to play a secondary role once again. Dallinga will add depth upfront for Koln's attacking line.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Napoli fixture Dallinga (knee) wasn't utilized in Monday's 3-2 victory over Napoli.

Impact Dallinga was back on the game-day squad list after more than a month, but didn't see minutes right away. He'll deputize Santiago Castro up front in the last two tilts. He has recorded five goals, four assists, 41 shots (13 on target) and 23 chances created in 33 appearances (12 starts) this season.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Dallinga (knee) is on the bench for Monday's match against Napoli.

Impact Dallinga is returning from injury Monday as he finds himself a bench spot, ending a two-month absence due to a knee injury. With only three starts in 11 appearances this season, he is likely to remain a rotational option through the end of the season.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off nagging problem Dallinga (knee) reprised practicing with the rest of the team Wednesday, Bologna informed.

Impact Dallinga has recovered from tendinitis that sidelined him for seven consecutive matches and will resume competing with Santiago Castro and Jens Odgaard. He's mostly operated off the bench throughout the season. He has scored and assisted once and added six shots (three on target) and three chances created in his last six appearances (one start).

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Cremonese fixture Dallinga "won't be an option Sunday because of tendonitis," coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.

Impact Dalliga is nursing a nagging problem and was unable to train on grass in recent days, so he's likely to miss multiple matches. Santiago Castro will dominate the minutes in the no.9 role until either Dallinga or Jens Odgaard (thigh) recovers.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores decisive gal in win Dallinga scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Sassuolo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 24th min...

Impact Dallinga's spinning finish into the far corner early in the first half Sunday proved consequential as Bologna would ride the strike to a 1-0 win over Sassuolo. The appearance marked the forward's sixth (two starts) across Bologna's last 10 matches in all competitions. Dallinga has played a rotational role throughout the Serie A campaign, making 20 total appearances (nine starts).

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Scores against Napoli Dallinga scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Napoli.

Impact Dallinga got the nod over Santiago Castro after being used as a sub in the past two matches and sealed the deal with a nifty deflection on a low-driven cross that surprised Vanja Milinkovic-Savic on the near post, netting his second goal of the season. He has provided three assists. Ciro Immobile (thigh) will also be in the mix after the break, further muddying the picture at the no.9 position. He has tallied two goals, one helper, six shots (three on target) and eight key passes in the last six matches (three starts).

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Provides two assists versus Pisa Dallinga assisted twice to go with three shots (one on goal), one tackle (zero won) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Pisa.

Impact Dalliga is still searching for his maiden goal but fed both Nicolo Cambiaghi and Jens Odgaard before their successful strikes, picking up his first two assists. He has played second fiddle to Santiago Castro so far, but has started in two of the last three matches. Ciro Immobile (thigh) could return in two weeks, potentially hurting his playing time. This was by far his most productive showing of the season. He has tallied seven shots (two on target), five key passes and two tackles in seven appearances.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Features in friendly Dallinga (groin) played half an hour in Saturday's friendly versus Levadeiakos.

Impact Dallinga was managed early in the summer but has been able to return well before the start of next season. He underwent sports hernia surgery in late May. He'll have to compete also with Ciro Immobile on top of Santiago Castro in 2025/2026. He struggled to get going last year, finishing with three goals, two assists, 31 shots (11 on target) and 12 key passes in 31 Serie A appearances (11 starts), scoring once in four Champions League tilts.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin injury Dallinga had surgery to repair a sports hernia, Bologna announced.

Impact Dalliga was occasionally managed in previous months but played consistently once Santiago Castro was affected by a foot problem. He closed his season with four goals, two assists, 41 shots (17 on target) and 14 chances created in 39 games (15 starts). He'll be assessed later in the summer, as he'll need a few months to recuperate fully.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Sunday Dallinga scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Dallinga found the back of the net with a header in the 61st minute assisted by Riccardo Orsolini's cross. It marked his fifth goal contribution of the season, three of which have come in his last three matches. He did not do much else outside of the goal in his 45 minutes off the bench.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist Dallinga assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Friday's 3-1 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Dallinga earned the club's only assist of the match Friday, finding Riccardo Orsolini in the 49th minute. This marks his second straight outing with a goal contribution, both of which were assists. These mark his only two assists of the season, also having bagged two goals.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist Dallinga assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Dallinga recorded an assist in Sunday's match, finding Remo Frueler for the club's lone goal of the contest. This was his first assist of the season and his first in all competitions since joining the club this offseason. He now has three goal contributions in 29 appearances (10 starts) this campaign.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Four shots against Napoli Dallinga had four shots (one on goal) in Monday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Dallinga started and played 77 minutes on Monday, recording a new season high with four shots. However, he found limited opportunities against Napoli's defensive line and received little service throughout the match. Despite staying active off the ball, he was unable to provide a goal contribution. The Dutch striker will look to get back on the scoresheet on Sunday against Atalanta, as his last contribution came in late January, far below expectations for the former Toulouse forward.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

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