Impact Bero is good to go after dealing with an illness in the buildup to Sunday's match. The midfielder has started every match since February.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
MATUS BERO #19 - MIDFIELDER - VFL BOCHUM
4 G •
2 A •
0.8 SPG
4 G
2 A
0.8 SPG
Recovers from illness Bero (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Frankfurt.
Questionable for Sunday Bero (illness) is questionable for Sunday's clash against Frankfurt, coach Dieter Hecking said in the press conference.
Impact Bero picked up an illness Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game. His potential absence would be a big blow for the team since the midfielder has been an undisputed starter this season. If he misses the game, Anthony Losilla is likely to see increased playing time.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Bags winner against Bayern Bero scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and made two tackles (one won), two clearances and two interceptions during Saturday's 3-2 win over Bayern Munich.
Impact Bero couldn't fill the stat sheet as he's used to do but did something way more important here. In the 71st minute, the midfielder saw room to go up the field and stepped into the opposition's box to pick up a pass from the left and beat the goalkeeper to score what ended up being the goal that sealed a come-from-behind upset against the Bundesliga giants. This was the fourth goal of the season for Bero, who was coming off racking up seven shots, seven chances created, 21 crosses, 11 tackles and 11 clearances over his previous three starts.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 11 crosses, six accurate Bero had two shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (six accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Hoffenheim.
Impact Bero not only tied his season high in crosses but also updated his season high in accurate crosses. Across his previous four appearances, he logged two assists with six accurate crosses. Bero struggled in the assist department but replicated the accurate crosses Saturday.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Knocks in assist Bero assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Wolfsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow car...
Impact Bero was able to get his second assist in three matches for his first two of the season. This adds on to his three goals in 20 appearances, starting 19 of those while totaling 71 crosses (16 accurate), 40 tackles (18 won) and 38 chances created in that span.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Creates four chances in win Bero had four crosses and two corner kicks in VfL Bochum's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund Saturday. He created four chances overall.
Impact Bero didn't log an assist but was instrumental in setting up both goals for his side. He should continue racking up solid numbers against Wolfsburg next Saturday, as the side has conceded 36 goals in league play.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Adds assist in draw Bero whipped in eight crosses and took five corner kicks, logging an assist in VfL Bochum's 2-2 draw against Holstein Kiel Sunday.
Impact The midfielder was rewarded for his service with an assist, though he likely should've created more than just three chances. He should continue finding success next Saturday against Borussia Dortmund, a side that has conceded 17 goals over its last eight matches across all competitions.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
No longer suspended Bero has completed his one-game suspension and is no longer suspended.
Impact Bero missed the 3-0 loss against Gladbach due to a one-match ban but is expected to return to the starting lineup against Freiburg on Saturday.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended next week Bero was shown his fifth yellow card during Saturday's 3-3 draw with Leipzig.
Impact Bero was shown the card in the ninth minute of the match, but did play the entirety of Saturday's draw. The midfielder will miss next week's trip to Gladbach through suspension.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Engine in midfield Bero generated one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 1-0 win against FC St. Pauli.
Impact Bero was all over the pitch for Bochum in their victory over St. Pauli on Wednesday. In 90 minutes played, he created the most chances in the match with three, took four corners, and made three passes into the final third. He was also crucial defensively as he won 12 of his 14 duels, won three of his five tackles, and made six recoveries. Bero does not have an assist yet in the Bundesliga this season, but does have three goals in 14 starts. Hopefully, his creativity will translate to tangible output when Bochum battle RB Leipzig on Saturday.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Leads match in crosses Bero generated 11 crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Mainz.
Impact Bero saw a productive outing despite the loss, leading the match in both chances created and crosses with six and 11, respectively. This is also a new season-high in a match for both crosses and chances created for the midfielder. However, he is still looking for his first assist of the season, notching zero on 24 chances created.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in Sunday's win Bero scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 win versus FC Heidenheim. In addition, he was given a yello...
Impact Bero scored in Sunday's win, a strike in the 38th minute assisted by Tim Oermann. It marked his third goal of the season and his first since Sept. 27. He set season highs in shots (three), chances created (four), crosses (four) and accurate crosses (three). He also won one tackle and kept his first clean sheet in his best 90 minutes of the season.
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Training again Bero (knee) was back in training Tuesday, as he continues to recover.
Impact Bero got back in training Tuesday as he continues to work back from a meniscus injury. The midfielder went the full 90 last time out against Leverkusen, but is still not training fully as he tries to build strength in his knee once more.
NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Trains with team Bero (knee) has returned to team training, according to his club.
Impact Bero is back in training after missing the club's past two games, having worked with the team Wednesday. This is a great sign for the midfielder, as he is nearing a return to play. That said, he is questionable for Saturday's match against Frankfurt, with his availability likely coming down to a late fitness test.
OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out for time being Bero suffered a knee injury in training with the Slovakian national team and is out for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim, according to his club.
Impact Bero will be heading to the sidelines, as the midfielder went down over the break with a knee injury. The club has yet to announce an exact return date, with him only having been ruled out for one match. However, this will still be a major loss, as he has started in their past six games, with Lukas Daschner or Koji Miyoshi as his likely replacements.
OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores again Bero scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 4-2 loss against Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Bero scored for a second straight game, as he buried shot from the left side of the box, assisted by Philipp Hofmann to give his squad a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute of action. With two goals in five appearances this season, Bero has already surpassed his total of one goal in 24 appearances from the 2023 season. Additionally, this marked just the second time in the last five outings that Bero did not account for a chance created.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores first goal of the season Bero scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Holstein Kiel. In addition, he was given a y...
Impact Bero scored his first goal of the season to score his side's first goal of the game and to bring his side back level in the game. In this game, he took two shots and one shot on target, his first of the season.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Trains by himself Bero (knee) started to train individually with the athletic trainer, the club announced Tuesday.
Impact Bero is starting to work on his first parts of returning to full fitness, as he trained individually following the knee issue he picked up just over two weeks ago. This is great news for the midfielder, although he still most likely won't be an option for Sunday's match against Darmstadt. He will probably not get into team training until next week, making a return against Koln on April 6 much more likely.
MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist Bero assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-2 defeat versus Monchengladbach.
Impact Bero logged the assist to Bochum's second goal, scored by Keven Schlotterbeck. By doing so, the former finally has an assist across Bochum's 2023-24 season 15 appearances into it.
FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up suspension Bero was handed a one-match ban and will miss Sunday's clash with Bayern Munich, due to yellow card accumulation.
Impact Bero has been flirting on the edge of a suspension for multiple matches and he finally picked up the yellow against Frankfurt. It's obviously a disappointing turn for the right winger, who has been a consistent starter in the last six matches. Takuma Asano is back from the Asian Cup and could slot into the right wing in place of Bero for Sunday's match.
FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores lone goal in win Bero scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus VfB Stuttgart.
Impact Bero came up as the hero, reaching the back of the net with a shot from the center of the box in the 50th minute of play. The goal marks his first in 11 appearances this season, while he is now up to a total of four shots on target. This also marked the third consecutive match that Bero completed at least 10 passes.
JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet in return Bero recorded one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Wolfsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th minute.
Impact Bero returned from a knee injury and is back in his midfield starting position. He has totaled six starts in six appearances, totaling nine tackles (six won), four clearances and three crosses (zero accurate) in that span.
DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Darmstadt Bero (knee) is out for Friday's match against Darmstadt.
Impact Bero, unfortunately, is not back in the lineup for his expected return date, still needing time to recover from his ruptured MCL. There is a slight chance the midfielder returns before the international break, but he will most likely be held out until after to make sure he is 100 percent fit after rupturing his MCL.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up knee injury Bero will miss the next few weeks of play due to a partial MCL rupture, the team announced Tuesday.
Impact Bero is set for a spell on the sideline after rupturing his MCL in this weekend's match. The midfielder is lucky to avoid a full tear by only having a partial rupture and will be set to return from this injury in a couple of weeks. His absence from the squad could be detrimental to Bochum, as he has started in all but one match for them this season. While Bero is on the sideline, expect Lukas Daschner or Philipp Forster to take over his role in the midfield.
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for Bundesliga debut Bero (strain) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Dortmund.
Impact The inclusion of Bero is the only change Bochum are doing compared to the season, and the Slovakian midfielder will add tenacity to the midfield zone due to his defensive nature.
AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
