LEONARDO BITTENCOURT NEWS

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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

Struggles for impact Bittencourt recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Friday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 61st minute.

Impact Bittencourt got the start over Senne Lynen but it was Lynen who came off the bench and seemed to have more impact. With Naby Keita (strain) seemingly injured perpetually the minutes should still be there for Bittencourt, the question is if he can actually make use of that playing time.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains fully Bittencourt (knee) took full part in team training Friday and is available for Sunday's trip to Heidenheim, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Bittencourt made his full return to training and is now an option to return. The midfielder could take an immediate role in the starting XI, though with Naby Keita (groin) also an option they could compete for the same role coming back into the first team.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes part in individual training Bittencourt trained individually away from the grass Monday while rehabbing from a knee injury.

Impact Bittencourt came off the bench to score against Mainz in the team's last game before the international break, but he's been plagued by knee problems over the last 18 months. Given he's yet to return to individual training on grass, he seems to be a long shot to face Heidenheim on Sunday, though given he's started just one match, his potential absence shouldn't alter many fantasy decisions.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores from the bench Bittencourt appeared as a substitute and scored with his only shot in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Mainz.

Impact Bittencourt started the opening loss to Bayern, but has Been on the bench for the two games since. He found the net within six minutes of coming on when he tapped in Justin Njinmah's cross at the back post. The midfielder registered five attacking returns (three goals and two assists) in 25 appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries slow season Bittencourt made 25 appearances (22 starts) scoring three times in an injury-riddled 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Bittencourt managed five goal contributions while on the pitch but struggled with a variety of minor injuries. When fit Bittencourt was a frequent part of the starting XI in attacking midfield and on the right wing. Bittencourt ended the season fully fit starting all nine matches during the run-in.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring Sunday Bittencourt scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Bittencourt found the back of the net in the 70th minute to open the scoring in the match. The goal was the third of the season for the midfielder and his first since August.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active on both ends versus Bayern Bittencourt had three shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and made nine tackles (five won) during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Bayern Mu...

Impact Bittencourt was one of Werder's few players capable of threatening the opposition on the attacking end and was even better on defense, more than doubling his previous season high in tackles. With two goals and two assists over 22 league appearances, the midfielder isn't having his most prolific campaign but often finds his way of being productive for fantasy purposes.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Freiburg Bittencourt created two chances and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against SC Freiburg. He also won two of three tackles in the match

Impact Bittencourt set up a Maximilian Philipp strike just after halftime Sunday for his second assist of the season, both of them coming in his last four appearances since the start of March.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Bittencourt is fit and in the match day squad to face Hoffenheim on Sunday.

Impact Bittencourt returns from an illness which has kept him out of Bremen's previous two matches. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to partial training Bittencourt (illness) was back training in some capacity with Werder Bremen on Tuesday.

Impact Bittencourt missed his side's last two Bundesliga games due to an illness heading into the international break, but he now has an extended period of time to recover and should be fully fit by the time the club season resumes on April 2 against Hoffenheim.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Bittencourt is not in the match day squad to face Leverkusen on Sunday due to illness.

Impact Bittencourt misses out on Sunday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The midfielder will hope to return in time for next week's trip to Borussia Monchengladbach.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist against Augsburg Bittencourt made an assist, had one off-target shot, sent in three crosses (one accurate), drew two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Augsburg.

Impact Bittencourt had his first appearance on the scoresheet since August, assisting Jens Stage for his side's lone goal in the 16th minute with a cross from the right flank. With just two goals and an assist over 16 appearances this season, the midfielder is still far from expected regarding offensive production but will hope this assist is a sign of better things to come moving forward.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Bittencourt served a one-match ban and is now eligible for Saturday's clash with Bochum.

Impact Bittencourt served a one-match ban after being banned for yellow card accumulation. The midfielder should be straight back in the first team, though it's possible he returns to the bench and not straight into the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE