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Could return in late October Esser (knee) has been working on the grass and could make a return after the international break, according to manager Thomas Letsch. "For Michael Esser a prognosis is still diffic...

Impact Esser downgraded himself as the third-string keeper as he continues to deal with a knee injury. He could make a return after the international break, where he will return to the bench to be Manuel Riemann's backup.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as backup Esser is fit and in the match day squad to face Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact Esser was dealing with an illness in the buildup to the match but has recovered in time to take up a role on the bench. The keeper has yet to play a single minute in the Bundesliga this season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffering from illness Esser is dealing with a gastrointestinal illness and won't be available for Friday's match against FC Koln.

Impact Esser has yet to make an appearance this season after accepting his backup role for the season, therefore his absence won't affect any fantasy figures.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bench role Esser is fit and in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Esser returns from an undisclosed injury to take up a role on the bench for Bochum. The keeper will back up Manuel Riemann having yet to appear in a Bundesliga match this season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Esser is not in the match day squad to face Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Esser misses out on Saturday's match despite being deemed available in the buildup. The keeper has yet to make a single appearance for Bochum as a backup to Manuel Riemann.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for weekend Esser (undisclosed) participated in full training this week and is avaliable for selection for Saturday's match against SC Freiburg, according to manager Thomas Letsch. "Michael Es...

Impact Esser is set for a return back on the pitch after being sidelined all season with an undisclosed injury. However, the team still is not sure who will take full responsibility of the goalkeeping role, with Manuel Riemann struggling in the net, allowing a league-high 49 goals thus far. If Esser can regain full form, he should be expected to take back his goalkeeping role in the next coming games.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Esser continues to be sidelined (undisclosed) and will not be featured in the team sheet against Hoffenheim on Saturday, Bochun announced.

Impact Esser has not played at all this season with an undisclosed injury. Manuel Riemann will continue to take over the main goalkeeping role for the time being.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury setback Esser (undisclosed) "will still take a little while" to return to fitness after suffering a setback in his recovery, Bochum manager Thomas Letsch announced Tuesday.

Impact Esser had returned to training Monday after recovering from an injury he suffered in early January, but he has suffered a set back and is now sidelined once again in the immediate future. Even when fit, he is yet to feature in the Bundesliga this season as a backup to Manuel Riemann in goal.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full team training Esser (undisclosed) took part in full team training Monday, Bochum announced.

Impact Esser being fully fit is a nice boon in that he has the chance to return to the bench, but he remains little more than a depth option. The goalkeeper will compete with Marko Johansson for the second string job behind Manuel Riemann.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Esser (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash with Hertha, manager Thomas Letsch announced.

Impact Esser is out as he continues to deal with medical issues he picked up during the World Cup break. Esser wasn't likely to play any part as the third string option but is now ruled out. Marko Johansson will remain as the secondary option behind Manuel Riemann. Esser's next chance to return is a Wednesday trip to Leverkusen.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Esser is leaving Bochum's training camp in Spain to undergo medical evaluations back home, the club announced Monday.

Impact Esser is Bochum's third-string goalkeeper so he was unlikely to see much playing time anyway, but he's having to return to Germany early from the winter break training camp due to an injury.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slipping down depth chart Esser has yet to make an appearance and has struggled with injury in the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Esser has seemingly lost his role as Manuel Riemann's back up to Marko Johansson. Neither goalkeeper have particularly worthwhile roles for fantasy purposes, even when playing they would be behind a porous defensive unit. Johansson has worked with head coach Thomas Letsch previously, so it's possible Esser could be relegated to third on the depth chart.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in training Esser (undisclosed) has not returned to training with VfL Bochum, according to manager Thomas Letsch on Monday.

Impact Esser is yet to feature for Bochum this season as Manuel Riemann's backup in goal, but he wasn't in the match day squad against Stuttgart last weekend due to an injury. Marko Johansson will take over as the No. 2 until Esser can return.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight saves in loss Esser made eight saves and conceded three goals during Saturday's 3-2 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Esser made his third start of the season and, despite not being able to shut the opposition down, he made several big saves that kept his side in contention. The veteran goalkeeper was a backup for Manuel Riemann during all season and it shouldn't change if he stays with Bochum for the next campaign.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Backup option Friday Esser (COVID-19) was named to the match-day squad versus Gladbach on Friday.

Impact Considering Esser has played just twice this season, few fantasy players will be impacted by his return to the squad. Manuel Riemann figures to continue serving as the No. 1 choice between the sticks.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Esser tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday's trip to Frankfurt, Bochum announced.

Impact Esser tested positive for COVID-19 and is set to miss Sunday's trip to Frankfurt. This changes very little for anything with Esser being purely the back up goalies in Bochum. He will be back on the bench for Friday's clash with Gladbach,

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted Bochum beats Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich 4-2

Promoted Bochum has stunned Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga with a 4-2 win over the Bavarian powerhouse

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Concedes two in win Esser allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 4-2 win over Bayern.

Impact Esser allowed a goal in each half, but was backed with four goals as Bochum upset Bayern on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed four goals in two league starts while his two saves upped his season total to six.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves in win Esser made four saves while conceding two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory over FC Augsburg.

Impact Esser made his first start this season and played well enough to help his side earn much needed three points.. If Manuel Riemann is unable to return from injury, he may get the starting nod against Borussia Dortmund on December 11.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Wuppertaler Esser (knee) will be in the match-day squad versus Wuppertaler SV for Saturday's DFB-Pokal match. Manager Thomas Reis told reporters, "Bruno Esser will be part of the squad again."

Impact Esser made 29 appearances for Hannover 96 last season and figures to compete with Manuel Riemann for a spot in the starting XI on a week-to-week basis. While Riemann figures to have the inside track as the No. 1 option, Esser will certainly make holding the starting job easy for him.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injures knee in training Esser injured his knee in training and while out for an unspecified amount of time, he'll receive conservative treatment.

Impact Esser signed with Bochum this summer after making 29 appearances for Hannover in Bundesliga 2 last season. This injury takes away any chance he had of becoming the No. 1 for Bochum in the early season.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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