LUKAS NMECHA NEWS

Remains on shelf Nmecha will end the season with a knee injury, confirmed manager Nico Kovac.

Impact Nmecha has been out since March 18 with a knee injury and has failed to make a return before the season ends. It has been an injury plagued year for the forward, making just 10 starts in 16 appearances with four goals. He will try to recover in time for preseason camp with two years left on his contract.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Stuttgart clash due to injury Nmecha (knee) was left out of the squad for Saturday's 1-0 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Nmecha had another injury setback, once again on his knee, and didn't travel with the squad. The timetable for the forward to return is still to be known and we'll certainly have more news after the international break.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Nmecha (illness) is fully fit and available for Sunday's match with Frankfurt, manager Niko Kovac announced.

Impact Nmecha is fully fit Sunday after missing out against Koln due to illness. The forward should be fit and available to lead the line against Frankfurt as he tries to bounce back from what has been a disappointing season with only four goals in 14 appearances.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Nmecha will miss Saturday's clash against FC Koln due to an illness, Wolfsburg manager Niko Kovac announced Thursday.

Impact Nmecha has made two appearances off the bench in February after missing almost three months with a knee injury he suffered just before the World Cup, but he will be sidelined against Koln this weekend with an illness.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Among substitutes on Sunday Nmecha is fit and in the match day squad to face Bayern Munich on Sunday.

Impact Nmecha returns after recovering from a knee injury in time for the match. The attacker starts from the bench having scored four goals in 12 appearances.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Nmecha (knee) returned to full training with Wolfsburg on Friday, manager Niko Kovac announced Friday. He is expected to be available for selection to face Bayern Munich on Sunday.

Impact Nmecha has been out since before the World Cup after tearing a tendon in his knee in early November, but Kovac says he has recovered now and could be set to make his return to the pitch on Sunday. He has scored four goals in 12 Bundesliga appearances (10 starts) mostly at center forward this season for Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Saturday Nmecha (knee) will be out again for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, the club announced.

Impact Nmecha will miss his fourth match in a row due to a knee injury. Patrick Wimmer will continue to receive more minutes after recording a goal and two assists in the last three games.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Nmecha (knee) is out for Saturday's clash with Freiburg, according to manager Niko Kovac.

Impact Nmecha is out for Saturday's match but has made a return to training. The forward is continuing his recovery and is expected to return to full fitness in the coming weeks. Patrick Wimmer will likely see more playing time with Nmecha sidelined.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for training camp Nmecha (knee) is expected to travel to the January training camp, kicker.de reports.

Impact Nmecha is set to return to training early in January, though likely in a reduced capacity. The forward is making his way back from a long-term knee injury and might be unable to take full part in the training camp or friendlies. Still a return slightly ahead of schedule gives Nmecha a chance to return for a Jan. 21 clash with Freiburg.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for MRI Nmecha (knee) is set for an MRI to inspect his knee's recovery, waz.de reports.

Impact Nmecha returned to Wolfsburg for an MRI to inspect how his knee is recovering. The striker is targeting a return to the pitch during Wolfsburg's January training camp, with eyes on a playing return in a Jan. 21 clash with Freiburg.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out multiple weeks Nmecha will miss multiple weeks with a tear of a tendon in his knee suffered in Tuesday's match against Borussia Dortmund, his club announced Wednesday.

Impact Nmecha will not only be out Saturday at Hoffenheim but for much of the mid-season break due to this injury. As he made the German roster for friendlies in September, this ends his chances of going to the World Cup too. Nmecha ends the first half of the season with four goals in 12 appearances (10 starts) and Jonas Older Wind can help fill the gap at forward.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mané's injury overshadows 6-1 win for Bayern Munich

An apparent injury for Sadio Mané ahead of the World Cup overshadowed Serge Gnabry’s hat trick in a 6-1 win for Bayern Munich over Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores in relief in win Nmecha scored a goal on one shot (one on target) and was shown yellow once during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Nmecha came onto the pitch during the 75th in relief of Jonas Wind and found the back of the net just 15 minutes later to double the Wolfsburg cushion one minute into stoppage time. It was just the second time all season he's appeared as a substitute, and he's now up to four goals for the current Bundesliga campaign.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in return Nmecha (knee) had zero shots and committed one foul after coming off the bench during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Augsburg.

Impact Nmecha returned from the injury that made him miss the previous match, being brought off bench in the 75th minute. The striker couldn't make an impact, though, barely touching the ball as the opposition dominated the entire second half. The good news, on the other hand, was seeing the forward play some minutes without experience setbacks so everything indicates he should be able to return to the starting XI for next Saturday's home clash against Borussia Monchengladbach.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against Augsburg Nmecha is fit and in the match day squad to face Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Nmecha has recovered from a knee injury that has kept him out of Wolfsburg's previous match. The attacker starts from the bench but is available if needed with three goals already on his ledger for the season.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active in training Nmecha (knee) participated in training sessions over Thursday and Friday ahead of Saturday's trip to Augsburg, according to manager Nico Kovac.

Impact Nmecha returns after missing one match due to an injury picked up while playing with the German national team. Depending on the preferences of the manager, Nmecha (three goals in seven starts) or Omar Marmoush (scored as striker in win over Stuttgart) will get the call at striker for Saturday's game.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Stuttgart Nmecha (knee) will miss Saturday's match against Stuttgart after skipping Friday's training session, according to manager Nico Kovac.

Impact Nmecha picked up a knee injury over the international break and while it's likely a minor issue, is enough to knock him out of a league contest as well. Luca Waldschmidt will become an important piece to the lineup for as long as Nmecha is out.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns early to club Nmecha has returned to his club after suffering a knee issue with the German national team, the DFB announced Saturday.

Impact Nmecha will hope he hasn't picked up anything too serious on returning from his first national team camp. With three goals on the season in seven games, Nmecha is off to a solid start but might be questionable for the Oct. 1 game against Stuttgart, leaving Luca Waldschmidt and Josip Brekalo as two options to take on a bigger attacking burden.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet performance against Union Nmecha had one off-target shot and drew four fouls during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Nmecha was questionable for this match after missing some training sessions during the week but made the starting XI and played the full 90. But the forward was a non-factor during the entire match, being easily held in check by opposing defenders. Nmecha will now play for Germany during the international break and then try to help his side bouncing back on Oct. 1 in a home clash versus Stuttgart.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Nmecha made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Nmecha had missed some time in training but that didn't stop him from making a seventh start to open the season. With three goals scored already, he's also made the German national team and could become even more valuable in the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses training session Nmecha missed Thursday's training session ahead of Sunday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Nico Kovac.

Impact Nmecha has completed the full 90 in four of his six starts to open the season, including in each of the last two contests against Koln and Eintracht Frankfurt. As he's also made Germany's squad for the international window, Nmecha may prioritize his fitness for those games over making any potential issues worse, allowing Luca Waldschmidt to take on a bigger role.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No room for Götze, Hummels in Germany squad before World Cup

Germany coach Hansi Flick has hinted at his World Cup plans by leaving Mario Götze and Mats Hummels out of his 24-man squad for upcoming Nations League games against Hungary and En...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Shut down in loss Nmecha had three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Nmecha found space for three shots during Sunday's loss, but accomplished next to nothing with those shots and created only a single chance. This is the toughest match of the season and a Saturday clash against newly-promoted Schalke should be a great chance for Nmecha to get right back on track.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Nmecha scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen.

Impact Nmecha needed only 11 minutes to score his first goal of the season, beautifully chipping the ball over the goalkeeper inside the box. After dealing with injuries during his previous campaign, the forward will try to finally showcase his skills with hopes of guaranteeing a spot in Germany's squad for this year's World Cup. Aug 14 visit to Bayern Munich will be definitely a great test for him.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Breakout marred by injury Nmecha scored eight goals during 25 appearances (18 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Nmecha got off to a red-hot start to the season breaking out in a huge way and even earning a call-up and start for the German national team. Unfortunately a major injury derailed his season knocking him out for multiple months. Nmecha returned and didn't have his brilliance from the original start of the season, though the addition of Jonas Wind should give Nmecha a strong scoring environment heading into the 2022/23 season. Nmecha has shown the talent to be one of the best players in Germany, 2022/23 should be his chance to show just how good he can be.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE