Leonardo Bittencourt - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Back on injury list Bittencourt is out for Saturday's match against BayernMunich due to a strain, according to his club.

Impact Bittencourt was back on the bench and went unused last match after returning from an injury, with the midfielder now dealing with a strain. Luckily for the club, this is a minor loss, only appearing in eight games (one start). He will look for a quick turnaround again, with their next contest in a week against St. Pauli.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Training fully Bittencourt (undisclosed) could be available for Saturday's visit to Freiburg after coach Daniel Thioune said that "Leo has been here for seven years and has a great standing in th...

Impact Bittencourt has been inactive since Dec. 14 and logged only 114 minutes of play as a substitute over his last seven Bundesliga appearances. However, his potential recovery from injury, and the arrival of a new manager, means he'll have a chance to push for playing time again. In that case, he'll contend with Senne Lynen and Jens Stage for a defensive midfield slot.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Bittencourt (undiclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Gladbach.

Impact Bittencourt is not available for Saturday's clash against Gladbach as he continues to deal with the injury that forced him to miss the last five games. He fails to clear the final fitness test after the last training session. That said, Bittencourt has mainly been a bench option this season, therefore his absence doesn't impact the starting XI.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Bittencourt (undisclosed) could return in Saturday's clash against Gladbach, coach Horst Steffen said in the press conference.

Impact Bittencourt has been dealing with an injury that made him misses the last five games but the midfielder could make his return during Saturday's clash against Gladbach. He will likely face a late fitness call after the final training session, although a potential return won't impact the starting squad since he was mainly a bench option prior to his injury.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Bittencourt (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen.

Impact Bittencourt remains out for Saturday's clash against the Werkself due to an undisclosed issue. The midfielder is not cleared following the final training session and is unavailable for selection. That said, he has been only a bench option this season, therefore his absence does not significantly affect the starting XI.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Leverkusen Bittencourt (undisclosed) is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen, coach Horst Steffen said in the press conference.

Impact Bittencourt is dealing with an undisclosed issue and is doubtful for Saturday's clash against the Werkself. The midfielder will likely be a late call after the final training session to see if he can make the squad on Saturday. That said, he has been only a bench option this season, therefore his potential absence shouldn't impact much the starting XI.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Clears illness Bittencourt is back available for Bremen after clearing his illness over the Winter break.

Impact Bittencourt missed the last Bundesliga game of the year due to illness but is fully fit and back available for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim after clearing it over the Winter break. That said, Bittencourt has mainly been a bench option in the midfield this season for the club, therefore his return will not impact the starting XI.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Augsburg Bittencourt (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Bittencourt is out for Saturday's clash against Augsburg due to illness after failing to be cleared following a late fitness assessment. The midfielder does not make the match squad after being monitored until the final training session. His absence does not impact the starting XI as he has mainly served as a bench option this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late call against Augsburg Bittencourt (illness) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Augsburg, coach Horst Steffen said in the press conference.

Impact Bittencourt is dealing with an illness and will be a late call for Saturday's clash against Ausgburg. The midfielder will likely undergo a late fitness test after the final training session to see if he can make the match squad. That said, an absence from Bittencourt will not impact the starting XI since he has been a bench option mainly this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Amongst substitutes Bittencourt (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Hamburger.

Impact Bittencourt was unlikely for Sunday, but has still made the call, with the midfielder earning a spot on the bench. He remains a rotational option for the club, starting in only one of his seven appearances this season, a spot he should remain in.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to face Hamburger Bittencourt is doubtful for Sunday's match against Hamburger after missing training this week, according to manager Horst Steffen.

Impact Bittencourt will more than likely miss out Sunday, as the midfielder has missed training this week due to an injury. He will likely go through some testing to decide if he can play. However, his absence would be a minor issue, having gone unused in five of their past seven games.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Bittencourt assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Bittencourt replaced Jens Stage in the 77th minute and set up the winner for Oliver Burke in the 90th minute. Bittencourt also made an interception. He has three goal contributions this campaign, two of which, have come off the bench.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Eight crosses Saturday Bittencourt registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Bittencourt had one of his best performances of the season Saturday despite not recording a goal contribution. He set season highs in chances created (four), crosses (eight), accurate crosses (two) and corners (four). He also recorded one off-target shot and won one tackle before he was subbed off in the 72nd minute for Issa Kabore.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts and plays 90 Bittencourt (strain) started and played 90 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Hoffenheim.

Impact Bittencourt was back with the team Sunday after only one match out due to a strain, with the midfielder seeing the start and playing the full 90. He serves in more of a rotational role but will hope to see the start more moving forward, netting two goal contributions in 15 appearances (eight starts) this season.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Bittencourt (strain) missed Friday's clash against Bayern due to muscular issues, but he was back on the training pitch Wednesday, the club announced.

Impact Bittencourt missed Friday's match due to muscular issues but appears to have recovered, as he was training normally with the team on Wednesday. He is expected to be available for Sunday's game against Hoffenheim.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Bittencourt (undisclosed) is out for Friday's match against Bayern Munich due to injury, according to his club.

Impact Bittencourt will remain sidelined after suffering an undisclosed injury in the club's last outing, as he has been left out for Friday. He did start in their last outing, so this will force a change, with Jens Stage likely to take his spot. HE will hope to be fit soon, as he has started in seven if his 14 appearances and holds a decent rotational role.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Bittencourt was forced off during the first half of Friday's clash with Mainz.

Impact Bittencourt was forced off before half time, being replaced by Skelly Alvero. The midfielder is a tough loss for an already depleted midfield unit. The midfielder will have an extra day to recover before a Feb. 7 trip to Bayern Munich.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Bittencourt scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 63rd minute.

Impact Bittencourt subbed on in the second half and scored his first goal in the campaign in the 64th minute to start Bremen's comeback. The midfielder led his side with a season-high five shots despite the limited time in the pitch. That was his 13th appearance (six starts) so far.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns after two match absence Bittencourt (groin) is among the substitutes for Sunday's clash with Leipzig.

Impact Bittencourt is back after missing Bremen's previous two matches through injury. A usual starter when fit, Bittencourt has now started just two of Bremen's last five league matches.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains fully Bittencourt took full part in training Thursday, Werder announced.

Impact Bittencourt could be an option for Sunday's trip to Leipzig after getting back in full team training. He worked some throughout the training camp, but had to stop due to an illness. Bittencourt would likely be a bench option even if deemed fully fit Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Bittencourt (groin) isn't an option for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, Werder announced.

Impact Bittencourt isn't going to make his return before the end of the year. The midfielder was hoping to return from a groin issue before the Christmas break, but he just couldn't get back on the pitch. His next chance will come in 2025 for a Jan. 12 trip to Leipzig.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed adductor injury Bittencourt has suffered a groin injury and is out to face St. Pauli on Saturday, according to his club.

Impact Bittencourt will be sidelined at least one match, with the midfielder suffering from a groin issue he picked up this week. Luckily for the club, this won't force a change, as he didn't start in their last outing. However, he has seen decent time this season, so they will hop he is an option again soon, with Jens Stage likely to see more time while he is out.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Bittencourt (illness) is an option for Friday's contest against Koln, as manager Ole Werner stated, "Pieper, Veljkovic, Stark, Keita and Opitz are out. Everyone else is fit."

Impact Bittencourt may be making his return to the team sheet, being announced as available for Friday's match after being left out in their last game against Heidenheim due to an illness. The midfielder will now look to get the start if healthy, as just four contests ago, he ended a streak of 10 straight starts. However, if he doesn't start, expect Senne Lynen to get the nod in the midfield instead, with Bitrencourt still earning some time as a substitute to test his legs.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Bittencourt (illness) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Bittencourt will miss yet another match, this time with an illness. He has not started since Jan 14, having previously started 10 of the 11 games since. With his absence, the midfield line is expected to stay the same with Senne Lynen, Jens Stage and Romano Schmid for the match against Heidenheim.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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