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Close to fit, won't face Freiburg Bernardo (undisclosed) is not an option for Saturday's match against Freiburg, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "With Bernardo, it will not be enough, so we are happy that it...

Impact Bernardo is still not close enough to full fitness to play Saturday, needing another match to focus on recovery. That said, the club is now hoping he is an option for their next game when facing Koln on Feb. 21, needing to train this next week. They will be awaiting the return of their starting left-back, likely to move Albian Hajdari back to a central role once he is fit.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not an option Bernardo is out for Sunday's match against Bayern Munich due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Bernardo is not with the club Sunday after an undisclosed injury has left the defender out, a second straight match without time after he was unused last time out. This does leave the left-back spot open, with Kevin Akpoguma taking his spot Sunday, with Albian Hajdari another option until he is fi again.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Bernardo is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Bernardo was out last match due to his fifth yellow card of the season, but is in for a return this week, with the defender no longer banned. He should immediately return to a role at left-back, as he had yet to miss a start all season leading up to the ban.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ban Bernardo has picked up a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Bernardo is hitting the sidelines for the first time this season, with the defender picking up a fifth yellow card and a one-match ban. This will then force a change, leaving it a bit open for the club with multiple options, as Alexander Prass, Hennes Behrens and Valentin Gendrey as possible replacements. He will next be an option to face Stuttgart on Dec. 20.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Hoffenheim as free agent Bernardo has signed with Hoffenheim as a free agent after departing Bochum at the end of the 2024-25 season, the club announced.

Impact Bernardo will continue his Bundesliga journey in Hoffenheim after signing as a free agent following his departure from Bochum at the end of his contract. He had a difficult 2024-25 season as he dealt with multiple knee injuries. He will look to come back fit for the preseason with TSG.

JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fit Saturday Bernardo (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Bernardo is back with the club as expected, seeing the start after a battle with a knee injury. He had started for nearly four straight months before the injury and should maintain this role moving forward.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back available against Augsburg Bernardo (knee) is available for Saturday's clash against Augsburg, coach Dieter Hecking confirmed in a press conference. "He has been back in training since Sunday. We will decide...

Impact Bernardo is back in contention for Bochum after recovering from a knee injury. A decision will be made in the coming hours on whether he returns directly to the starting XI, as he is considered an undisputed starter when fully fit.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Bernardo (knee) was spotted training with the team on Tuesday, the club announced.

Impact Bernardo is nearing a return from his knee injury after training with the squad Tuesday following individual sessions last week. He is in good position to be available for Saturday's match against Augsburg. If deemed fit, he is expected to return directly to the starting XI in defense.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Tuesday Bernardo (knee) was spotted training individually on Tuesday, the club announced.

Impact Bernardo missed the last two league games due to a knee injury but is making great progress in his recovery as he was spotted training individually with the ball on Monday. He is in a good position to potentially be available for Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined against Leverkusen Bernardo (knee) is out for Friday's trip to Leverkusen, according to manager Dieter Hecking.

Impact Bernardo is dealing with some knee issues and is going to be out for Friday's trip to Leverkusen. The defender missed the final match before the international break due to suspension. Bernardo's first chance to return will be an April 5 clash with Stuttgart.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Bernardo completed his one-game suspension for yellow cards accumulation and will be eligible to face Leverkusen on March. 28.

Impact Bernardo missed Sunday's 3-1 loss against Frankfurt and is available for selection for their next contest after the international break. He has been a regular starter this season and should be expected to return to the starting XI immediately now that he is an option.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks one match suspension Bernardo will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Bernardo accumulated five yellow cards in Bundesliga and will be suspended for Sunday's match against Frankfurt. His absence will force a change in the starting XI since he has been a regular starter this season in the back-three, with Erhan Masovic likely starting in defense for that game.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensively Bernardo registered five tackles (two won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Mainz.

Impact Bernardo saw a great day in the defense, registering one interception, five tackles and five clearances despite allowing two goals. He continues to see starting time, now starting in four straight appearances after returning from an injury.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six tackles Bernardo had six tackles in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact The defender got the start after recovering from an injury and making appearances off the bench. He might not be as involved next Saturday against a Union Berlin side which has scored just three goals across its last four matches.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training in full Bernardo (knee) took part in full training ahead of Saturday's trip to Bochum, WAZ reports.

Impact Bernardo has been recovering well from the knee injury and is now nearing a return to the pitch. It's unclear if he's trained enough to get back for Saturday's clash, but it seems his recovery is going as well as can be expected.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Bernardo (knee) returned to training Wednesday, Bochum announced.

Impact Bernardo got back in training Wednesday as he continues to work back from a knee injury. The last time he was close to returning, he suffered a setback. If he can avoid that same issue this time around he could be back as soon as a Nov. 23 trip to Sttutgart.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for November return Bernardo (knee) will look to make a return in November as he looks to begin team training, confirmed interim manager Markus Feldhoff. "Bernardo is expected back in early November a...

Impact Bernando suffered a setback following a relapse of his knee injury. The good news is the defender was able to return to Brazil and work back his fitness. If all goes well within the next few weeks, he will look to make an appearance on the pitch as soon as mid November, the earliest.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers setback Bernardo (knee) has suffered a setback and will return to Brazil to continue his recovery, according to his club.

Impact Bernardo has met an unfortunate fate, with the defender further injuring his knee as he was working on his recovery. After talks with his club, they have decided to let the defender return to his home country of Brazil to continue his rehabilitation. That said, he should miss around at least another month or two as he waits on a return, likely getting back into training in late November and hopefully taking the field in December.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still some time away Bernardo (knee) is still recovering as he is not ready to make a return to action yet, according to manager Peter Zeidler. "Bernardo has not yet trained with the boys. As of today,...

Impact Bernando has missed the opening month of the season after picking up a knee injury just before the start of the campaign. He is still a few weeks away from returning as he is not ready for any team training. His new timeline of return is some time in November, barring any setbacks.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for opener Bernardo (knee) is out for Saturday's match against Leipzig, according to his club.

Impact Bernardo looked to be on his way out of the club after being involved in numerous transfer rumors but that has been brought to a halt by his recent injury, as after going down in training Thursday, he is set to miss weeks due to the knee issue. This is a tough loss for the club, as he did start in all 33 appearances last campaign and was set to be a regular starter if he remained with the club. He will now look for a return sometime in September, although that is still up in the air, with Maximilian Wittek most likely taking his spot until he is fit.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers blow to knee Bernardo has picked up a knee injury, according to his club.

Impact Bernardo has met an ugly fate just ahead of the beginning of the season, with the defender having picked up knee injuries. This will leave him out for their DFB Pokal match on Saturday, also leaving him in question for their season opener on Aug. 24. He is expected to be a regular starter, so this will be something to monitor, with Cristian Gamboa and Felix Passlack being his likely replacements if not fit to start the campaign.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 18, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Picks up fifth yellow Bernardo (suspension) registered one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win over VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th...

Impact Bernardo received the yellow card on a bad foul in the 36 minute of play. With five yellows on the season, Bernardo is set to miss his squad's next match, against Dortmund on Jan. 28.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent defensively Bernardo recorded five tackles (three won), four clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig.

Impact It took a while, but Bernardo's defensive efforts helped the 2023-24 Bochum team log its first clean sheet. He has 27 tackles (16 won), 25 clearances, 14 interceptions and six blocks across his seven appearances of the ongoing Bundesliga season so far.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes Bochum move Bernardo completed a transfer to Bochum from RB Salzburg, Bochum announced.

Impact Bernardo departs the RB pipeline and makes the switch to Germany with Bochum. The central defender will hope for a significant role in the Bochum first team. Bernardo finishes his second stint with Salzburg with 51 appearances and a single goal.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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