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Switzerland picks fit-again forward Zeki Amdouni in World Cup squad led by Granit Xhaka

Switzerland forward Zeki Amdouni has been picked in the World Cup squad with less than one hour of playing time all season after a serious knee injury

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Option against Leeds Amdouni (knee) is on the bench for Friday's match against Leeds United.

Impact Amdouni was expected to remain out while he continued his recovery from a long-term ACL injury, but he was ultimately included among the substitutes. The forward may see little playing time for the remainder of the season, with his side no longer able to avoid relegation and likely not rushing his return. Still, this news increases the team's offensive depth behind Zian Flemming and Jaidon Anthony.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Another game out Amdouni (knee) is out for Wednesday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Amdouni is still not an option as he tries to return this season from a torn ACL. This will leave him with only a few games left to make a return, with the season soon closing. At this point, it may be in the club's best interest to keep him sidelined, not wanting to risk further injury or a setback.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Wednesday Amdouni (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's match against Manchester City, according to Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express.

Impact Amdouni remains a doubt for a return as he tries to make a season debut before the end of the campaign, unable to fully recover yet after a torn ACL. That said, it appears Wednesday will come too soon, not wanting to risk the attacker coming back too quickly after the serious injury. Even if he does make the team sheet, a bench spot would only be likely, needing to build up fitness before finding a start.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Amdouni (knee) is out for Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Amdouni looks to have failed his testing for Sunday's match, as he is not on the team sheet after being a late call. This continues a rough season for the attacker, as he has yet to play due to an ACL injury. His main focus remains to appear on the field this season before the campaign closes, with only a few more games left to play.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Sunday Amdouni (knee) will be a late call for Sunday's game at Nottingham Forest, according to manager Scott Parker. "Amdouni is moving in the right direction but we'll have to make a cal...

Impact Amdouni was spotted training on grass earlier this month, and based on Parker's words, there might be a scenario in which Amdouni returns to the squad for this game -- or in a worst-case scenario, before the end of the season. Amdouni has been sidelined since August after suffering a torn ACL.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Trains on grass Amdouni (knee) has trained on grass in a modified way, according to manager Scott Pakrer, per Holly Bacon of the BBC.

Impact Andouni is still dealing with his knee injury and is not close to being an option, as the attacker has only just started to train on grass. This has been a rough season for him, as a torn ACL in August has limited him to only a single appearance this season. That said, a return this season is very slim as he will likely just look ahead to the 2026/27 season, unlikely to see the field this campaign.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up work Amdouni (knee) is still weeks away from a potential return, according to manager Scott Parker. "These guys aren't ready yet, they're some weeks away. They've missed a lot of footba...

Impact Amdouni tore his ACL in August and is nearing the usual nine-month timeline for a return. Given his role on the team and that he still has a lot of training to do to get up to fitness, he still may not feature this season. His main hope is to get up to 100-percent fitness by around May.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Joins warm-ups Amdouni (knee) was involved in team warm-ups Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Amdouni was back on grass quite some time ago as he returns from a torn ACL, but is seeing even more progress this week, as the attacker was able to warm up with his teammates, although he didn't join full training. He remains at least a few weeks from a return, but this is a step in the right direction, with a return to training likely not far.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back on grass Amdouni (knee) has returned to grass but remains a far way from a return, according to manager Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of Burnley Express. "It's brilliant that he's back on...

Impact Amdouni went down in mid-August with an ACL injury, and in a bit of a surprise, the attacker is already making solid progress in his return, back on grass Thursday. This likely does mean a few more months before a return can even be thought about, currently eyeing a return sometime in April or May. That said, the attacker is still going to be a close call to return to this campaign, although he is running and eyeing a return to the field in a few weeks, so he is moving in the right direction.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering well Amdouni (knee) is recovering well during the early stages of his comeback from an ACL injury, per manager Scott Parker.

Impact Amdouni suffered the ACL injury in pre-season and is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2025/26 campaign. The forward isn't going to be a big part of the first team even when fully fit, and isn't a big blow to the starting XI. Amdouni could be back before the end of the season if everything goes to plan.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ACL injury Amdouni suffered an ACL injury during the preseason and is expected to miss the majority of the 2025/26 campaign, according to Matt Scrafton of Burnley Express.

Impact The 24-year-old striker, who spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Benfica, confirmed the reports of the injury on his personal Instagram account. Amdouni was expected to be a depth option in Burnley's attacking line, though, so his prolonged absence shouldn't have a lot of fantasy implications.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores five for Burnley Amdouni scored five goals and recorded one assist in 34 appearances (27 starts) this past season.

Impact Amdouni had a decent debut season for Burnley, recording six goal contributions across 34 appearances. Five of those came during the first 26 matches of the season where he started all but one match. He then fell out of favor and appeared in the starting XI just twice in the final 12 matches of the season. He figures to be an important part of the squad next season as the club looks to earn promotion back into the Premier League.

JUNE 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty in draw Amdouni scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.

Impact Amdouni entered the match in the 57th minute and leveled for Burnley from the penalty spot in the 87th to earn a point for his club. The goal was the first since January for the forward who didn't make a start for Burnley in the month of April.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets time off bench against Bees Amdouni registered two shots and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win against Brentford.

Impact Amdouni appears to have possibly fallen out of favor, as he has been placed on the bench over the club's past three matches despite starting all but one of the club's opening 16 contests of the season. This comes as a bit of a surprise, as the forward had scored in consecutive games just eight matches ago, but he has also only scored a disappointing four goals all campaign in his 27 appearances. He will hope to possibly earn the starting role back with a decent performance in an upcoming match, but he will remain on the bench for the time being, with David Fofana, Wilson Odobert and Lyle Foster getting the starting time at forward.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores once in draw Zeki Amdouni scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Luton Town.

Impact Zeki Amdoun opened the scoring with a shot from the center of the box in the 36th minute of play. It marked the second consecutive game that he has buried a goal, while he also accounted for at least one chance created in both outings. Additionally, Zeki Amdoun continued to show he can provide more than just offense, as he has won a tackle in each of the last four games.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Amdouni puts Burnley ahead of Luton Town with one touch | Premier League

JANUARY 12, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Scores in road loss Zeki Amdouni scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Aston Villa.

Impact Amdouni scored the 1-1 equalizer in the 31st minute with his third goal in the season, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The forward had a quiet outing other than that stat-wise. This is his first campaign in the Premier League since transferring from Switzerland, where he scored 22 goals in 2022-23, and he's been a regular starter for Burnley so far.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Amdouni equalizes for Burnley against Aston Villa | Premier League

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Places shot-on-target in loss Zeki Amdouni generated two shots (one on goal), one cross (not accurate) and created a chance in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton.

Impact Amdouni did not make a major impact on Tuesday's game, but he did manage to place one of Burnley's three shots-on-target. The Swiss striker is not having a great season, he produced a goal and an assist in Burnley's 5-0 hammering of Sheffield in their last game but that aside he has only found the net once from 14 starts.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists Amdouni scored once from two shots (both on target) and registered one assist from two chances created in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Sheffield United.

Impact Amdouni scored and assisted in the space of two minutes, netting with a composed finish before setting up Luca Koleosho. The striker now has three attacking returns this season (two goals and one assist). He ranks first for shots on target (11) among his teammates, more than double the amount of his nearest challengers, but he is yet to complete a full 90 minutes this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Amdouni bursts through Sheffield United's defense to make it 3-0 | Premier League

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

One goal in 11 matches Amdouni has registered one goal on 19 shots (eight on target) in 11 starts this season.

Impact Amdouni hasn't been particularly effective this season, only notching one goal despite starting up top in 11 of the club's 12 matches this season. Even outside of his scoring, he hasn't been great, registering 13 tackles (eight won), four chances created and four crosses. If Burnley wants any chance of staying in the Premier League for another season, their starting forward will have to produce more, as the club has the lowest amount of goals in the league to this point, only recording nine.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Amdouni's strike gives Burnley 1-0 lead over Nottingham Forest | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Burnley in talks to sign Basel forward Amdouni and Redmond Burnley are progressing in talks to sign Basel forward Zeki Amdouni and in advanced talks to sign Nathan Redmond on a free transfer. Amdouni...

JULY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Switzerland picks fit-again forward Zeki Amdouni in World Cup squad led by Granit Xhaka