MAXENCE LACROIX NEWS

Set for shoulder surgery Lacroix will undergo surgery on his shoulder that will miss the rest of the season.

Impact Lacroix is set for a long road to recovery after sustaining a serious shoulder injury against Mainz Sunday that will require season-ending surgery. He will end the year with 18 starts on 24 appearances, totaling a goal with 82 clearances and 22 tackles (13 won). Sebastiaan Bornauw and Josuha Guilavogui are expected to play at center back alongside Micky van de Ven for the remainder of the campaign.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off at halftime Lacroix was forced off at halftime of Sunday's 3-0 win over Mainz due to a shoulder injury.

Impact Lacroix stayed in the locker room at halftime after suffering the injury just before the break. The defender was replaced by Niolas Cozza for the second half.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Union Berlin Lacroix (knee) is in Wolfsburg's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Lacroix sprained his knee in last weekend's draw with Eintracht Frankfurt, and he's only fit enough to make the bench on Sunday with Micky van de Ven and Sebastiaan Bornauw starting in central defense in his absence.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to face Union Berlin Lacroix (knee) is in doubt for Sunday's clash versus Union Berlin. "Maxence Lacroix is ??on the mend. I'm assuming he'll be at the final training session tomorrow and then we'll ma...

Impact Lacroix is expected to train Saturday, however he will be a late call for Sunday. Micky van de Ven and Sebastiaan Bornauw are likely to start as center backs, with Lacroix to be an option off the bench at minimum.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee sprain Lacroix was forced off in the second half of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Frankfurt due to a knee sprain.

Impact Lacroix was forced off in the 75th minute after suffering the injury in a duel with Randal Kolo Muani. The extent of the defender's injury should be revealed ahead of next week's match against Union Berlin.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in final four matches Lacroix made nine starts in the first 10 matches before going unused in the final four matches before the Winter break.

Impact Lacroix has fallen out of favor entirely, becoming a purely bench option in the final four matches. Lacroix had rumors swirling around him at the Summer transfer deadline, and could be on the move during the Winter transfer window. Micky van de Ven has taken on a starting role and excelled, making Lacroix less of a requirement.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances in draw Lacroix made three tackles (all won), seven clearances, two interceptions and one block during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Augsburg.

Impact Lacroix was a key presence at the heart of the defense, leading his side in three stat categories with season highs in both tackles and clearances. His strong play was definitely one of the biggest reasons why Wolfsburg could escape with at least one point despite being under pressure during most of the second half. Lacroix is one of Bundesliga's most productive center-backs for fantasy purposes but will need more help from his defensive partners to achieve more collective success.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Lacroix had one tackle (zero won), four clearances, and four interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.

Impact Lacroix had plenty to do to try and shut down an unstoppable Bayern attack, and filled the stat sheet in the loss. The central defender won't have any matches as tough as this one moving forward, except for the reverse fixture. Lacroix will hope to bounce back in more favorable matches moving forward after Wolfsburg started the season with one point from the opening two matches.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twenty-nine starts once more Lacroix made 29 starts, totaling 59 tackles throughout the 2021/22 Bundesliga season.

Impact Lacroix made 29 starts for the second year in a row with Wolfsburg. The defender once again found himself right at the center of the defense, and put together another season with 2,500 minutes. Lacroix's biggest struggle throughout the 2021/22 season were red cards as he saw three over the course of the campaign. If Lacroix can avoid those suspensions he should be set for a season playing in every match, and likely going the full 90 in nearly all of those matches.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Eintracht Frankfurt frustrated Bayern Munich in their Bundesliga game until substitute Leroy Sané scored late for the league leaders on a day when players and coaches had their min...

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off Saturday Lacroix was shown a straight red card during Saturday's two-all draw with Gladbach.

Impact Lacroix was shown a straight red card and sent off during Saturday's draw, as Gladbach went on to equalize and earn a single point. It's yet another suspension for Lacroix, who is really struggling to stay out of the referee's book. Lacroix will be suspended for a Saturday clash with Union Berlin, and could be suspended longer than that if the foul was deemed to be dangerous.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Lacroix made five clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Hertha Berlin. He also won two of three tackles and created a chance in the match.

Impact Lacroix defended well as Wolfsburg earned a much-needed clean sheet against Hertha on Saturday, ending their eight-game losing streak in the Bundesliga. He might have a tougher time next weekend versus seventh-placed Leipzig, which have scored 36 goals in 19 matches this season.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Lacroix made six tackles and two interceptions during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Bochum.

Impact Lacroix did well throughout Sunday's match, excelling behind the ball as he so often does. The defender is one of the top defensive options in the Bundesliga and consistently produces even from center-back. Next up is a Saturday clash with Hertha.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in loss Lacroix had two off-target shots, made three tackles (two won), six clearances, five interceptions and one block, drew four fouls but scored an own goal during Saturday's 3-0 loss...

Impact Lacroix saw his side allowing two goals in four minutes, but then bounced back and was having a solid performance, with one of his best stat lines of the season so far. Though, in the 90th minute the centre back ruined definitely his fantasy output, heading the ball into his own net when tried to clear a cross from the left. Up next for Lacroix is Wednesday's pivotal UCL match against Lille.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Haaland scores on return for Dortmund, Bayern reclaims lead

Erling Haaland scored on his return from injury for Borussia Dortmund to beat Wolfsburg 3-1 and turn up the pressure on Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills stat sheet in return Lacroix had one off-target shot while making two tackles (one won), six clearances, five interceptions and one block during Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League loss against Sevilla.

Impact Lacroix made his return to the team after serving a two-match domestic ban and had his usual big numbers on the defensive end, which included a season-high five interceptions. The centre back one of Wolfsburg's most reliable players for fantasy purposes and will probably be in very high demand during Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Borussia Dortmund.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for two games Lacroix will miss the next two games due to a suspension from a red card during Saturday's clash with Leverkusen.

Impact Lacroix will be sidelined for two games after a bad tackle during Saturday's match. The defender just returned from another suspension, played one game, and is immediately suspended for two more matches. At this point it's hard to trust Lacroix as a fantasy asset until he can stay on the pitch.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four interceptions in defeat Lacroix delivered one cross (zero accurate), made four interceptions and won six duels in Saturday's 2-0 loss to FC Freiburg.

Impact Lacroix lead his side in interceptions made and aerials won. He's help keep two clean sheets this season along with 33 clearances and 11 interceptions. His next match is away to Bayer Leverkusen on October 30.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Lacroix is available for Saturday's clash with Freiburg, after finishing his suspension.

Impact Lacroix should be straight back into the starting XI, as he has been for most of the season. The defender was stout in the Champions League on Wednesday, so he may not play the full 90 due to rest. With how crucial he is to the defense there's a chance he may still play the full match to try and break the horrid run of form Wolfsburg currently find themselves in.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in blocks, clearances Lacroix blocked a shot, made three interceptions, a tackle (winning it) and five clearances during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Salzburg.

Impact Lacroix was a part of the Wolfsburg back line that conceded three goals during Wednesday's defeat. The centerback finished with the second highest amount of interceptions on the team while leading Wolfsburg in blocks and clearances in the loss.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Gladbach Lacroix received a red card in the 76th minute of Saturday's defeat against Monchengladbach following a foul on Breel Embolo for his second booking of the game. He created a chance...

Impact Lacroix was lucky in that Koen Casteels saved Lars Stindl's attempt on the ensuing penalty from his foul, but the damage had already been done beforehand. Lacroix will be suspended for the Bundesliga match against Union Berlin after the international break on Oct. 16. Sebastiaan Bornauw will likely partner John Brooks in central defense in his absence.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inks extension Lacroix signed a contract extension with Wolfsburg on Thursday that will keep him with the club through 2025.

Impact Including a pair of Champions League contests, Lacroix has started all eight of the club's matches this year in which he registered 37 clearances, 14 tackles (12 won) and 10 interceptions. While the central defender won't offer much in the way of fantasy value outside of defensive stats, he'll remain a fixture in the starting XI moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wolfsburg's Pongračić still struggling with COVID-19 effects

Wolfsburg defender Marin Pongračić is still dealing with the effects of COVID-19 weeks after his infection and had to be taken off during a Bundesliga game

JANUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS