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Joins Torino on loan Brekalo will spend the 2021-22 season on loan with Torino from VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Brekalo made just one appearance off the bench in three matches for Wolves this year in which he registered one assist, two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created. The midfielder was a mainstay in the club's starting XI last year, starting 22 of 29 contests in which he racked up seven goals on 47 shots (21 on target). Brekalo should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI with Torino and could be a top-half fantasy option given his offensive acumen.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist despite previous injury Brekalo (undisclosed) recorded one assist across 20 minutes during a 2-1 win Saturday against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Brekalo returned from an injury by replacing Renato Steffen and recorded the assist to Wolfsburg's game-winning goal. The former possesses a career total of 12 assists with Wolfsburg.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to make 18-man squad Brekalo (undisclosed) failed to make the match day squad for Saturday's 1-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Brekalo was not in the squad due to injury according to coach Mark Van Bommel. He has been the subject of transfer rumors lately but reports of a loan move to Italy have been denied by Wolfsburg's managing director Jorg Schmadtke. Once he is fit, he should play a big role for his side this season. His next chance to return from injury comes on August 21 against Hertha Berlin.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to individual work Brekalo did not participate in Wednesday's team training session, raising doubts regarding his availability against VfL Bochum on Saturday.

Impact Brekalo started 22 of his 29 domestic appearances for the club last season in which he generated seven goals on 47 shots (21 on target), three assists, 58 crosses (19 accurate) and 39 corners. The team didn't provide any sort of injury indication, so it's possible a transfer is in the works which could open up for minutes for Joshua Guilavogui.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one half in draw Friday Brekalo had one chance created and one tackle won in Friday's 1-1 draw to Czech Republic.

Impact Brekalo was very quiet in his first start and was quickly replaced after only 45 minutes on the pitch making a very limited impact. With just 65 minutes on the pitch from the two matches thus far he may be back to the bench for the final outing of the group stages.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in friendly Brekalo entered in the second half of Sunday's friendly between Croatia and Belgium.

Impact Brekalo had been dealing with an ankle problem but should now be fully fit for the beginning of the Euros on June 13 against England. He's made himself fairly indispensable on the right wing for his country so it shouldn't be surprising to see him start game one if he's fit. Brekalo scored seven goals and provided three assists in 29 appearances for Wolfsburg this season.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still battling ankle issue Brekalo was forced off in the first half of Tuesday's friendly with Croatia because of a nagging ankle issue.

Impact Brekalo fought through an ankle issue to start the Bundesliga finale, but it looks like it's still bothering him and he may not recover completely until after the Euros. When healthy, he could be a starter for Croatia in the attack, so his status should be monitored ahead of the group opener.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available for finale Brekalo is battling an ankle issue, but he should be back for Saturday's match against Mainz.

Impact Brekalo missed last week's draw against Leipzig, but according to manager Oliver Glasner, he's good to go for the finale. Brekalo bagged a hat-trick in his last appearance, so if he's healthy, he should be in the starting XI against Mainz.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wolfsburg beats Stuttgart after coronavirus outbreak

Wolfsburg revealed a coronavirus outbreak at the club shortly before playing Stuttgart in the Bundesliga but its depleted team still ground out a 1-0 win

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Powerful free kick helps Wolfsburg earn 1-1 draw vs. Freiburg | ESPN FC Bundesliga Highlights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Wolfsburg extends Nuremberg's winless run in Bundesliga

Wolfsburg won 2-0 at Nuremberg to increase the hosts' winless streak in the Bundesliga to nine consecutive games

DECEMBER 14, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Bundesliga relegation rivals Mainz and Wolfsburg draw 1-1

BERLIN (AP) Wolfsburg's new coach Bruno Labbadia was unable to force an improvement as his side was held at relegation rival Mainz to 1-1 in the Bundesliga on Friday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2018 • FOX SPORTS