Alhassan Yusuf
NER
Center Midfielder
Left Winger
Box-to-Box
Jul 20, 2000 (26)
Right
5'8"
146 lb
Set to miss at least six weeks
Yusuf is out for at least the next six weeks due to a hamstring strain, according to his club.
Analysis: Yusuf missed the last match with an injury, and his road to a comeback is now clearer, as he will miss at least six weeks with a hamstring strain. Unfortunately for the club, he will miss most of the end of the regular season, set to potentially return just in time for the playoffs, with New England looking likely to make the postseason. The hope will be no setbacks occur, with Jackson Yueill and Diego Fagundez as options to take some time in his absence.
Uncertain status for Sunday
Yusuf (lower body) is questionable for Sunday's game against Chicago.
Analysis: Yusuf suffered the injury in midweek, departing the contest against New York City FC in the 19th minute. If Yusuf isn't cleared to play, look for Jackson Yueill to emerge as an option to provide defensive cover in the middle of the park.
Suffers injury Wednesday
Yusuf was forced off during the first half of Wednesday's meeting with New York City FC due to a leg issue.
Analysis: Yusuf got hurt when committing an intense challenge, which led to a yellow card and forced substitution in the 19th minute of this match. The extent of the injury is still unclear, and the Nigerian's status will be a major concern for the Revs heading into the final couple of months of the season. He hasn't been too impactful since scoring a hat trick on Aug. 19, but he's a consistent starter whose loss would force the club to deploy an unusual option such as Jackson Yueill.
Hat-trick hero in DC
Yusuf scored three goals to go with five shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-0 win versus D.C. United.
Analysis: After more than four months without any goals, Yusuf scoring a hat-trick would have been an afterthought, but it is exactly what occurred en route to the Revolution's first win since July 25. He nearly doubled his 2026 G/A in one setting, going from four to seven. In terms of goals, Yusuf successfully doubled his tally, going further by increasing it from two to five on 16 shots (six on goal).
Starts against Montreal
Yusuf (ankle) is in the starting XI to face Montreal on Saturday.
Analysis: Yusuf has avoided a serious issue after twisting his ankle during the July 26 clash against Atlanta. He'll consequently retain a central midfield spot, leaving Jackson Yueill among the substitutes. While he's usually able to contribute through passes and defensive numbers, Yusuf also earned his first two assists of the season in his previous outing.
Twists ankle
Yusuf assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win against Atlanta United. He was injured and subbed out in the 59th minute. After the game he said "I twisted it [ankle] a little bit, but I think it's not that bad because I'm feeling good right now" via Seth Macomber.
Analysis: Yusuf was taken off as a precaution after twisting his ankle against Atlanta, but he remains optimistic and is expected to be available for Saturday's match against Montreal. He registered two assists in that outing, bringing his season totals to two goals and two assists across 16 appearances.
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