DENIS ZAKARIA NEWS

Won't face Strasbourg Zakaria (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Strasbourg on Saturday.

Impact Zakaria has been a regular starter when fit, but he'll have to wait until after the international break to return to action. Lamine Camara and Aleksandr Golovin are expected to start in central midfielder with Zakaria sidelined.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Zakaria (undisclosed) is back in training ahead of Saturday's trip to Strasbourg, per manager Adi Hutter.

Impact Zakaria is doing well to overcome his injury and is nearing a return for Saturday's match against Strasbourg. The midfielder is a consistent starter when fit, but has missed three matches in a row with this issue. Zakaria may not have the fitness to start straight away on his return to the first team.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Zakaria (undisclosed) is not an option for Friday's match against Angers, according to manager Adi Hutter. "He felt uncomfortable during the warm-up in Nice, the medical staff dire...

Impact Zakaria will not be an option after being a late scratch from Sunday's match against Nice, with the club taking the cautious route and sitting him against Angers as well. This will force a change, with Soungoutou Magassa likely taking his spot. Zakaria will hope to be available for mid-week action against Bologna on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched in warm ups Zakaria was scratched in the warm up to Sunday's match against Nice.

Impact Zakaria was in the initial XI, but was replaced by Soungoutou Magassa in the warmup. The extent of Zakaria's injury should be determined ahead of next week's clash with Angers.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Plays hero in draw Zakaria scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Dinamo Zagreb.

Impact Zakaria was able to make an impact defensively in midfield, as he recorded four tackles and five interceptions, but he also scored the equalizer in the 89th minute with a penalty. Zakaria is not known for his scoring ability, but he can make an impact on both ends of the pitch with his play, which should give him a strong floor in most matches.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient against Auxerre Zakaria scored a goal with his lone shot and had an assist with his lone chance created during Saturday's 3-0 win over Auxerre.

Impact Zakaria set up Vanderson in the 25th minute before scoring himself in the 89th to play a role in two of Monaco's three goals. The assist was the first of the season for Zakaria while he's now scored in back-to-back fixtures, starting each of Monaco's four Ligue 1 matches to begin the season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not used much this season Zakaria will end the season making five Premier League starts in seven appearances, recording nine tackles (five won) and eight clearances.

Impact Zakaria was brought to the club on loan from Juventus, but was mainly an unused substitute for most of the season. Chelsea are not expected to purchase his option and will likely return to Juventus, where his future will be decided.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in UCL loss Zakaria remained on the bench in Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League defeat against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Zakaria was back in Chelsea's squad Wednesday after recovering from a quad injury he suffered in mid-January, but Enzo Fernandez and Ruben Loftus-Cheek got the starts in defensive midfield against Dortmund.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available for Wednesday Zakaria (quadriceps) was called up by Chelsea for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Zakaria has missed roughly four weeks with a quad injury he suffered in mid-January, but he returned to training last week and should be available for selection against Dortmund. Chelsea still don't have a clear midfield depth chart as Enzo Fernandez, Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic (calf), Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and even Lewis Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka all continue to appear regularly, so Zakaria can still lock down a starting spot with his performances once he's back on the pitch.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on training pitch Zakaria (quadriceps) has resumed first-team training but won't be available for Saturday's matchup with West Ham United. Manager Graham Potter told reporters, "No one else is back...

Impact Zakaria will be out of action for his fourth straight contest while he works his way back from a quad injury. Even prior to his absence, the midfielder struggled for regular minutes and was an unused substitute for much of the three months leading into the World Cup break. Without a clear path to the starting XI, Zakaria will be hard-pressed to offer much in the way of fantasy output.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Kovacic and Denis Zakaria return to training after recent injuries Chelsea duo Mateo Kovacic and Denis Zakaria have returned to training ahead of their game against West Ham this Saturday. Kovacic had missed...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out 4 weeks with injury Zakaria (quadriceps) will miss about a month with the injury he suffered in mid-week, Chelsea manager Graham Potter told The Athletic's Simon Johnson after Sunday's win over Crysta...

Impact Zakaria had started four consecutive Premier League games in Chelsea's midfield coming out of the World Cup break until he picked up a quad injury against Fulham on Thursday. He is now expected to be sidelined until mid-February, which would rule him out for upcoming league clashes with Liverpool, Fulham again and West Ham. Mateo Kovacic and Jorginho seem likely to take over as the primary midfielders for the time being, with Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher, Carney Chukwuemeka and Ruben Loftus-Cheek (leg) able to chip in in the position until Zakaria and N'Golo Kante (hamstring) can return.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off Zakaria came off limping after a sprint during Thursday's clash with Fulham.

Impact Zakaria came up limping after a sprint holding his thigh. The immediate concern is his quadriceps with the midfielder just returning from a muscular issue. Zakaria will be a heavy doubt before a Sunday clash with Crystal Palace on short rest. Graham Potter confirmed the injury was in the top of Zakaria's quadriceps, but couldn't give a timeline after Thursday's match.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full 90 against City Zakaria made two clearances and an interception in Thursday's 1-0 defeat against Manchester City. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Zakaria has now started three games in a row for Chelsea coming out of the World Cup break as manager Graham Potter continues experimenting to see what his best XI is. Zakaria is still unlikely to be a starter when everyone is fit and available, but he's proving that he could become a more important player in this side than he had been previously.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Switzerland falls again to first World Cup knockout punch

Switzerland exited the World Cup at the round of 16 stage just as it usually does in the modern era

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off bench in win Zakaria subbed into Friday's match against Serbia in the 69th minute and he made three interceptions and a clearance in the 3-2 victory.

Impact Zakaria made his first appearance at this World Cup on Friday, but he remains an option off the bench in midfield for Switzerland heading into the knockout rounds.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Switzerland pick 4 goalkeepers amid World Cup injury doubts

Switzerland will take four goalkeepers to Qatar in a World Cup squad with injury concerns over first-choice Yann Sommer and backup Jonas Omlin

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go for derby Zakaria is available for Sunday's match versus Arsenal.

Impact Zakaria left the midweek Europa League game early due to lack of conditioning, but the issue won't force him to miss time, and he'll provide some depth to the midfield off the bench if need be.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Zakaria 'has no problems' despite substitution vs Zagreb Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has moved to ease concerns over Denis Zakaria after the midfielder had to leave the pitch with an injury du...

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Still building fitness Zakaria departed in the 71st minute of Wednesday's 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb due to cramps, he told the press after the match. "It's a long time that I didn't play so my body was...

Impact Zakaria also scored the winning goal in what was his first appearance since Aug. 27 when he was still a member of Juventus. There's little time left before the World Cup break but Zakaria could easily carve out a starting role for himself as N'Golo Kante gets older, as Zakaria's own issue shouldn't be much to worry about.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets winner, departs early Zakaria scored a goal on one shot and added three interceptions during Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb.

Impact Zakaria snuck home the difference-maker during the 30th minute following some tidy work along the touch line by Kai Havertz. He was making his UCL debut for Chelsea and left the game in the 70th with a knock. Nonetheless, this is a positive showing for the holding midfielder, who hasn't seen much playing time since coming over from Juventus. According to coach Graham Potter, he's "trained well" so perhaps Wednesday's result is a step in the right direction.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with knock Zakaria took a heavy challenge and was forced off during the 71st minute of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb.

Impact Zakaria was unable to carry on after a heavy challenge left him limping. The original outlook was just a knock for the midfielder, who was making his Champions League debut with Chelsea on Wednesday. Zakaria has made three appearances in all competitions with two starts.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Zakaria: 'They said I was like an octopus. It was funny and positive - or I hope it was' Chelsea's deadline-day signing has not had a chance to impress yet, but with the World Cup next month, the Swiss is eager to make an impact

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Stays out for Fiorentina clash Zakaria (thigh) was not named in Juventus' squad list to face Fiorentina Saturday.

Impact Zakaria was not mentioned by the coach yesterday, but he will skip the second game in a row due to a thigh contusion. He closes his first half a season in Serie A with one goal, one assist, 11 tackles and 11 interceptions. Fabio Miretti, Manuel Locatelli and Adrien Rabiot are expected to start in the season finale, with Weston McKennie as their backup.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back versus Fiorentina Zakaria (thigh) was not mentioned in the list of players ruled out by the coach for Saturday's game against Fiorentina.

Impact Zakaria sat out the previous game, although he was dealing with a knock and not with a severe injury. He could be in the mix to start if in good enough shape. He has picked up an assist and added five shots (one on target), two chances, five tackles (three won) and six interceptions in the last five appearances (three starts).

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE