Julian Ryerson
BVB
Right Wingback
Overlapping Full Back
Nov 17, 1997 (28)
Right
6'0"
190 lb
12 crosses off bench
Ryerson generated 12 crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Glimt.
Analysis: Ryerson subbed onto the pitch in the 60th minute Wednesday and still somehow recorded 12 crosses across the final 30 minutes of the match. He also took five corners but only recorded one accurate cross and did not create a chance despite his high volume of crosses. Wednesday marked his first appearance from the bench this season after missing the last match with an injury to his ribs.
Back in contention for UCL clash
Ryerson (ribs) has been included in Borussia Dortmund's squad for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Bodo/Glimt after missing Friday's Bundesliga matchup against Werder Bremen, the club posted.
Analysis: Ryerson suffered a rib injury following a collision while representing Norway during the international break, forcing him to sit out Dortmund's latest league fixture. However, his inclusion in Wednesday's matchday squad suggests he has recovered sufficiently to return to competitive action. The defender has been a regular presence on Dortmund's right flank and could return directly to the starting lineup if deemed fully fit, although a substitute role remains possible depending on his condition.
Ruled out against Bremen
Ryerson (ribs) has been ruled out for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Werder Bremen after failing to recover from the injury he sustained while on international duty with Norway.
Analysis: Ryerson will miss Friday's encounter against Bremen after suffering a rib injury following a collision while representing Norway. His absence forces Dortmund to adjust their options on the right flank, where he has been a regular presence. The severity of the injury and his potential return date remain unclear, leaving his status for the upcoming fixtures uncertain.
Facing late fitness decision
Ryerson (ribs) remains uncertain for Friday's clash against Werder Bremen after leaving the Norway squad early following a collision, according to coach Niko Kovac, per Ruhr Nachrichten. "Julian had a collision, and we don't know yet whether he'll be ready for the weekend. We'll wait until tomorrow to see whether playing this weekend will be possible."
Analysis: Ryerson's availability remains up in the air, with Thursday's assessment expected to determine whether he can feature against Bremen. The right-back returned to Dortmund early from international duty because of the rib injury, but Kovac has yet to rule him out. A final decision could therefore come close to Friday's kickoff depending on how Ryerson responds over the next day.
Uncertain for Bremen clash
Ryerson (ribs) remains uncertain for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Werder Bremen after returning early from international duty with Norway, according to kicker.
Analysis: Ryerson isn't expected to face a lengthy absence after suffering the injury in a challenge and leaving Norway's match against Wales after just over 15 minutes. However, his availability for Friday remains uncertain and should become clearer over the coming days. The right-back has been a regular starter under Niko Kovac, while Dortmund lack a clear replacement on the right side if he's unable to feature.
Ends international duty early
Ryerson has ended his duty with Norway early due to rib problems, and will not play for the national team again this window, returning to Dortmund sooner than planned, according to Norway coach Stale Solbakken, per Aftenposten.
Analysis: Ryerson had already been dealing with a rib injury before the match against Wales, training without issue the day before, but a tackle early in the match aggravated the pain to the point he needed to be substituted after around 15 minutes. He will definitely miss Sunday's final Nations League match against Portugal, and whether this setback affects his availability for Dortmund's return against Werder Bremen on Oct. 9 remains to be seen, with Ryerson having started every match for the club this season.
Exits early again
Ryerson was forced off in the 17th minute of Thursday's Nations League match against Wales with an injury.
Analysis: Ryerson entered Thursday's contest fresh off a rib injury and there's a chance this is related. A regular on the right flank for Dortmund, he now faces a race to be fit for the Oct. 9 contest having started every game for them this season. If it's related to the rib issue he had prior, it's realistic to assume he could be fine in a week, though more information in the coming days will be a little more revealing.
Forced off after rib blow resurfaces
Ryerson was forced off after a little more than an hour of Norway's 2-1 loss to Portugal, when pain from a rib blow suffered against Denmark on Thursday returned during another hard challenge, according to Radio H. Ryerson said to TV2 "I took a slap in the last game, but I don't really know where it came from, I suddenly felt pain, and I took another slap at the free kick, I couldn't continue today."
Analysis: Ryerson has recorded 30 crosses, eight of them accurate, and created seven chances through four league matches this season for Dortmund, and this rib issue is a notable concern to monitor ahead of Norway's next two games against Wales and Portugal on Thursday and Sunday, respectively. His recovery timeline will become clearer as Norway assesses him ahead of the Wales fixture.
Eight crosses Saturday
Ryerson recorded eight crosses (one accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 3-0 victory against SC Paderborn.
Analysis: Ryerson led the team with eight crosses in Saturday's win, but he only recorded one accurate cross and did not create a chance despite that volume. He now has recorded 25 crosses (seven accurate) and created five chances through three league matches this season. He was replaced in the 77th minute by Maximilian Beier.
Starts on Saturday
Ryerson registered four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win over Hamburger SV. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 58th minute.
Analysis: Ryerson recorded four crosses, created a chance and completed 27 of 29 passes from the flank. He was fouled thrice and also made a tackle in what was a notable display on the right flank.
Starts in friendly
Ryerson (calf) returned to the starting lineup for Saturday's friendly against AS Roma, the club posted.
Analysis: Ryerson picked up a calf issue during Norway's World Cup quarterfinal against England and was forced off, though the problem was not considered serious and was attributed to cramping. His inclusion in the starting lineup against AS Roma suggests he has progressed well enough to return to competitive action, and he should now be able to increase his workload as he prepares for the start of the campaign. The return is particularly encouraging for Borussia Dortmund given Ryerson's importance at the right wing-back and his ability to contribute from set pieces.
No injury, just cramping
Ryerson (calf) was not seriously injured after being forced off during Norway's World Cup quarterfinal against England, with the issue attributed to cramping, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.
Analysis: Ryerson had already been managing discomfort in the area for some time, having been forced off early in Norway's group stage match against Senegal and subsequently missing two matches due to the recurring issue. Those same concerns had raised questions about his availability heading into the new season, with an initial expectation of around three weeks out pending further assessment. This latest scare, however, was confirmed as cramping rather than a fresh setback. Ryerson is expected to resume training with Dortmund in early August following the club's tour of Asia, after currently enjoying his post-World Cup vacation.
Out at least three weeks
Ryerson is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks due to a recurring injury issue, though the full extent of the problem remains unclear, according to BILD.
Analysis: Ryerson was forced off early during Norway's second World Cup group-stage match against Senegal and subsequently missed the following two contests. Team doctor Ole Sand had previously revealed that the defender had been managing discomfort in the affected area for some time and required rest during the tournament. Those issues have now resurfaced, raising concerns about his availability heading into the new season. While Ryerson is currently expected to miss around three weeks, further medical assessments will determine whether a longer absence is necessary.
Leaves with injury against England
Ryerson abandoned Saturday's quarter-finals clash with England while dealing with apparent calf discomfort.
Analysis: Ryerson logged an hour of play before getting hurt, but he was forced to leave his place on the field to Fredrik Aursnes. The Borussia Dortmund man has done a good job on the right flank, but his involvement has already been limited by muscular issues previously in the competition, making his status a major concern for the squad if they advance to subsequent rounds.
Logs 63 minutes against Brazil
Ryerson registered one cross (zero accurate) and two tackles in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Brazil.
Analysis: Ryerson had a decent outing but wasn't very impressive in the decisive zone during his return to the starting lineup following a two-game injury absence. He was replaced by Fredrik Aursnes just after the first hour of play, when Norway had yet to concede a goal. Prior to his injury, Ryerson had also taken a few set pieces, though Martin Odegaard and Patrick Berg were preferred for corner-kick duties against Brazil. The offensive-minded right-back will look to see increased action in the upcoming quarter-finals stage.
Makes starting XI
Ryerson (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Brazil.
Analysis: Ryerson is back in the team sheet and ready to play from the start, as he has been listed in the starting XI. This is a major return for the team as they gain back one of their better two-way defenders, giving the team the option to open up a bit more on the right side of the field. However, he could be in for a long day of defending on Sunday, having to deal with Vinicius Junior on his flank.
Should be available Sunday
Ryerson (thigh) has trained fully with Norway for the past two days and should be available for Sunday's round of 16 clash against Brazil, according to coach Stale Solbakken, per VG. "He has trained like the others for the last two days, though he has not had the same workload as the rest. He has been pain-free for two days."
Analysis: Ryerson missed Norway's last two matches after picking up a thigh injury early against Senegal, and his return to pain-free training is a significant positive sign ahead of a demanding assignment against Brazil. The final decision on whether he starts will depend on how he responds in the remaining sessions before kickoff.
Back in training but still a doubt
Ryerson (thigh) returned to full training with Norway ahead of their World Cup round-of-16 clash against Brazil, though his availability remains uncertain, according to NRK.
Analysis: Ryerson has missed Norway's last two matches after picking up a thigh injury early against Senegal, sitting out the wins over Ivory Coast and France, and the team doctor had placed his odds of being fit for Brazil at under 50 percent. Training on both Friday and Saturday is a positive sign against that backdrop, though it is unclear whether it comes in time to make him Norway's starting right back for Sunday's round of 16 clash. If he does start, he faces a demanding assignment to contain Vinicius Junior, one of the tournament's most dangerous wingers, a task that would only get harder if Ryerson isn't at full fitness.
Progressing ahead of Brazil clash
Ryerson (thigh) is improving day by day and is targeting a return for Sunday's round of 16 clash against Brazil, though he has not confirmed his likelihood of featuring, according to his own statement, per Avisenagder. "It's getting better day by day. I will do everything I can to be ready."
Analysis: Ryerson was forced off during Norway's second group stage match against Senegal and subsequently missed the fixtures against France and Ivory Coast, making his return one of the more closely watched fitness developments in the Norwegian camp heading into the knockout stage. His availability for Sunday will depend on how he responds to training over the coming days, with Marcus Pedersen or Fredrik Aursnes expected to start at right-back should he be unable to feature against Brazil.
Won't face Ivory Coast
Ryerson is out for Tuesday's match against the Ivory Coast, according to manager Stale Solbakken, per NRK. "He is out tomorrow."
Analysis: Ryerson was injured in the thigh against Senegal, and that will keep him out of the round of 32 and facing the Ivory Coast. The defender was able to do some training with teammates Monday before doing some more individual work, hopefully pushing to make it for the round of 16 if Norway qualify. That said, they will need to make a change to face the Ivory Coast, with either Marcus Pedersen or Fredrik Aursnes to start at right-back in Ryerson's place.
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