GERRIT HOLTMANN NEWS

Injured against Union Holtmann was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Union Berlin due to an injury.

Impact Holtmann limped off the pitch in the 37th minute being replaced by Anthony Losilla. The extent of Holtmann's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Heidenheim.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fails to deliver accurate cross Holtmann logged 11 crosses in Saturday's match against Werder Bremen but created zero chances in the 1-0 loss.

Impact None of Holtmann's crosses were considered accurate, and his stat line was emblematic of VfL Bochum's offensive struggles in the contest. Things might get easier next Saturday against a Union Berlin side which was conceded five goals in its last two matches.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leaves injured Saturday Holtmann was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Leverkusen with an injury.

Impact Holtmann picked up a thigh injury in the second half and was replaced by Sebastian Polter in the 65th minute. The extent of the injury should be detrmined ahead of next week's match against Gladbach as Holtmann just signed for the club on loan last week.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Germany Holtmann was loaned to Darmstadt for the remainder of the 2023/24 season.

Impact Holtmann finished the first half of the season in Turkey but has now been recalled and given the chance for some Bundesliga playing time. Darmstadt are in a tough race to avoid relegation and any sort of attacking help will be a welcome addition. Holtmann could be left to compete with fellow new signing Julian Justvan for minutes on the wing.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

On bench vs. Augsburg Holtmann (knee) is in Bochum's match day squad to take on FC Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Holtmann missed the loss to Borussia Monchengladbach last weekend with a knock on his knee, but he's fit enough to be available off the bench on Saturday.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full training Holtmann (knee) is back in full training ahead of Saturday's match versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Holtmann was forced to sit out last match with a knee injury, but has been training and could return as soon as Saturday. If this is the case, the forward could see the start on the bench after failing to make the starting lineup since January. He's only started eight times in 21 appearances, recording a goal and an assist in that span .

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In squad versus Koln Holtmann (knee) was named to the match-day squad against Koln on Friday.

Impact Holtmann returns following a three-match absence due to his knee problem. Considering the forward made just one start in the previous 10 matches before getting hurt, his absence from the starting XI shouldn't come as a surprise. Holtmann figures to remain primarily a substitute option moving forward, limiting him to low-end fantasy value.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to be sidelined Holtmann (knee) still needs time to recover from knee surgery and will miss Saturday's match versus FC Schalke 04.

Impact Holtmann has been out for three weeks with a knee injury and still has a lot of work to do if he wants to be considered an option for the team after struggling to contribute to the club this season. When healthy, the forward has featured in the lineup eight times in 17 appearances, generating one goal and one assist on 25 tackles (13 won).

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss two weeks Holtmann (knee) is set to miss two weeks after minor surgery on his knee, "It's not a serious injury, it was a minor surgery. We assume that he will be back on the pitch in two wee...

Impact Holtmann looks like he will remain sidelined until March based on the manager's timeline. Christopher Antwi-Adjei has been the preferred striker over Holtmann, who has recorded four assists in the last four matches.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee problem Holtmann trained individually with Bochum on Tuesday due to an injury in his knee. He will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Freiburg.

Impact Holtmann's injury was described as "slight" by Bochum's Twitter post, so the injury isn't expected to be very serious. Regardless, he has started just once in the club's last 10 Bundesliga games dating back to late October.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused Saturday Holtmann was an unused substitute during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Holtmann has been in and out of the starting XI, but has been on the bench for the final five matches before the Winter break. The forwards hold on a starting role seems to be slipping, especially with the rise of Philipp Forester in central attacking midfield.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in win over Union Holtmann scored a goal off three shots (one on target) after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Holtmann was brought in the 65th minute as part of a double substitution and needed just six minutes to make an impact, appearing unmarked inside the box to slot home a pass from the left flank and double his side's lead. This was the first goal of the season for the winger and he'll hope it helps him to be back in the lineup for the upcoming games.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down in loss Holtmann had one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-0 loss against RB Leipzig.

Impact Holtmann managed only a single shot as Bochum were entirely shut out of any sort of attacking chances. It's a brutal match for Holtmann but there's no light at the end of the tunnel, next up is Frankfurt, and then a trip away to Stuttgart, both of which project as tough matches. Holtmann and Bochum as a whole are simply an awful fantasy environment.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Sunday Holtmann could feature in Sunday's match against Bayern Munich as he improves his fitness, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Holtmann had missed the last match against Hoffenheim after starting in the opener against Mainz. While he's been out, Takuma Asano has taken on the attacking-midfield role.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract through 2025 Holtmann signed a contract extension through 2025 with Bochum, it was announced Thursday.

Impact Holtmann racked up five goals and four assists last season in an impressive campaign for a club that didn't have many attacking options. As a result, he's earned a fresh deal and will stick with this team for three more seasons, which could result in another relegation if Holtmann doesn't keep up the good work.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nine goal contributions Holtmann scored five goals and produced four assists during 29 appearances (23 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Holtmann proved to be a consistent part of the Bochum attack throughout the 2021/22 campaign. Despite the team struggling to score throughout the campaign Holtmann did well to nearly break double-digit goal contributions. The forward will be right back on the wings for Bochum in the 2022/23 season.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in win Holtmann (knock) shot four times (three on goal) during Friday's 2-1 win over Bielefeld.

Impact Holtmann shot four times as he started despite a knock last time out against Dortmund. The forward has been a consistently strong option on the wing for Bochum, with five goals and four assists so far in the 2021/22 Bundesliga season. Holtmann will close out the season against Union Berlin, looking to top 10 goal contributions for the first time in his Bundesliga career.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, comes off with knock Holtmann scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 4-3 win over Dortmund.

Impact Holtmann scored and came off the pitch with a knock during Saturday's win. The winger has been a solid fantasy option for Bochum, with nine goal contributions in 22 starts. Holtmann will hope to make it back on the pitch for a Friday clash with Bielefeld, where Bochum will look to flex their offensive muscles once more.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shines against Bayern Holtmann had an assist and scored a goal while taking five shots (three on goal), crossing five times inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 4-2 win over Bayern.

Impact Holtmann set up Christopher Antwi-Adjei in the 14th minute before scoring himself in the 44th to play a role in two of Bochum's four goals. The goal and assist were the fourth of the season for the forward as he finished with team-high totals in shots, crosses and chances created in the upset win.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in draw Holtmann sent in five crosses (four accurate) during Friday's one-all draw with Hertha.

Impact Holtmann was the most efficient of the Bochum wingers Friday, not necessarily finding all of the volume he would have wanted though. The left side of midfield proved to be largely fruitless despite Holtmann moving forward consistently. He will be a desperate play against Bayern next time out.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal during start Holtmann scored one goal across 82 minutes during a 2-2 draw Saturday versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Holtman logged his first Bundesliga goal this year. He will try to score more goals across 2022 after recording fewer than three during 2021. Considering the German remains VfL Bochum's primary left winger, there is already a great chance Holtman will succeed concerning this objective.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in win Holtmann created one chance on four crosses during Sunday's 1-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Holtmann did well to create a single chance Sunday during the win. The forward has grown into his role, though he's struggled to find any sort of fantasy consistency. Holtmann is best left out of fantasy rosters despite his very occasional boom games.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists goal in win Holtmann took three shots (three on target), scored a goal and provided an assist in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Augsburg.

Impact Holtmann had one of his most productive games so far this season. He set up Sebastian Polter's opening goal before smashing home a volley himself. He now has two goals and three assists this campaign. His next opponent is Borussia Dortmund on December 11.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Freiburg Holtmann assisted one goal from three chances created, took one off-target shot and sent in two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Holtmann assisted Sebastian Polter's equalizer in the 54th minute. That was his second assist in the season, both in his last two appearances. The forward will now look to keep things rolling at Freiburg on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Holtmann (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Holtman is surprisingly back in the team and in the starting XI Saturday despite getting surgery on both of his groins over the international break. It clearly was a minor procedure, as the surgery was done only three weeks ago. The winger hasn't scored since his first start of the season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE