MILOS VELJKOVIC NEWS

Out to face Bochum Veljkovic (strain) is out for Saturday's match against Bochum.

Impact Veljkovic has not passed his fitness test Saturday and will be left out, as the defender is still dealing with his strain. This brings Anthony Jung into the starting XI, with Veljkovic now hoping for a return when the club faces St. Pauli on Dec. 14.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with muscle issues Veljkovic is questionable for Saturday's match against Bochum due to injury, according to his club.

Impact Veljkovic is questionable for Saturday after his early exit from Tuesday's DFB Pokal match, with the defender suffering from muscle issues. He will likely face a late fitness test, likely forcing a change if left out as he is a regular starter. That said, if he is left out, Anthony Jung will likely take his spot.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early Veljkovic was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Tuesday's clash with Darmstadt.

Impact Veljkovic had to come off just 14 minutes into the Pokal clash. It's a doubly disappointing injury as he just returned from a foot issue earlier in the season. Anthony Jung came on to replace Veljkovic for the cup clash.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back after six matches out Veljkovic (foot) is in the squad to face Leverkusen on Saturday.

Impact Veljkovic returns for the first time since August after missing six matches through injury. A locked on starter when fit, Veljkovic will be eased back into action from the bench Saturday.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with group Veljkovic (foot) trained with the group Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Veljkovic looks to be on the brink of a return, with the defender having been viewed training with the group. That said, he could be back anytime now, possibly against Leverkusen on Saturday. The club will hope for this, as he did start in their first four matches of the season before his injury.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Veljkovic (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, according to manager Ole Werner. "He is still having persistent ankle problems. We are assessing him week...

Impact Veljkovic is set to miss out on yet another match, marking his third straight match on the sidelines due to the issues. He looks likely to possibly miss even more time moving forward, as he has been reported to still have consistent problems with his ankle. That said, he probably won't see the field again until some time in October.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Veljkovic (undisclosed) has been training individually ahead of Sunday's trip to Mainz.

Impact Veljkovic is working his way back to fitness following an injury picked up before the international break. He is still questionable for Sunday's trip to Mainz. missing the clash with BVB already. If the defender is ruled out again, then Anthony Jung will likely get the start in the back line for the team.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Veljkovic (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Dortmund on Saturday.

Impact Veljkovic played the entirety of last week's opener against Augsburg, but picked up an issue in the training which will keep him out of Saturday's match. The defender is replaced in the starting XI by Anthony Jung.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to individual training Veljkovic was limited to individual training Friday and is now questionable for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Veljkovic looks likely to be a late call for Saturday's match, with the defender having picked up an undisclosed issue this week. He started in their opening match of the season, so this will force a change if he is unable to player. That said, if fit, he will likely see the start, but if not, expect Julian Malatini to start in his place.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies first assist of season Veljkovic assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Union Berlin.

Impact Veljkovic tallied his first assist of the season, as he set up teammate, Marvin Ducksch in the center of the box, giving his side a 2-0 lead in the 75th minute of play. Veljkovic has never tallied more than one assist in a season and has a chance to set a new career high, after notching one in his seventh appearance of the year.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of season Veljkovic scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and made three clearances during Sunday's 4-2 loss to Darmstadt.

Impact Veljkovic found the back of the net in the 78th minute scoring Bremen's second goal while leading the team with three clearances. The goal was the first of the season for Veljkovic who has started two straight matches after recovering from illness.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Veljkovic (illness) was on the pitch for Tuesday's training session, indicating he'll be available versus Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Veljkovic missed out against Freiburg on Saturday after picking up an illness but seems to be trending in the right direction to play versus Mainz. If fully fit, the center back should reclaim his place in the starting XI. which figures to relegate Niklas Stark to a spot on the bench.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Veljkovic (illness) will not be an option for Saturday's clash against Freiburg. "Milos #Veljkovic is ill and will be out" said manager Ole Werner.

Impact Veljkovic will sit out Saturday after picking up an illness. He started last Friday against Bayern Munich at center back. totaling three clearances and winning two tackles. Amos Pieper, Niklas Stark and Marco Friedl are the likely pair in the back line to get the start against Freiburg.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tops two thousand minutes Veljkovic made 29 appearances (25 starts), scoring and assisting once during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Veljkovic was a consistent starter throughout the Bundesliga while recording a career-high two goal contributions. The defender also piled on 99 clearances and made 33 interceptions. Veljkovic partnered Niklas Stark and Amos Pieper in the starting XI and earned three clean sheets in his first season back in the Bundesliga.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench against Bayern Veljkovic provided an assist after coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Bayern Munich.

Impact Veljkovic was brought to replace injured Amos Pieper (wrist) and wasn't having anything special on his stat line but then he assisted fellow substitute Nicklas Schmidt for his side's lone goal in the 87th minute. This unexpected contribution was the first assist of the campaign for the center-back and he could very well be included in the starting XI for May 14 visit to RB Leipzig if Pieper can't recover on time.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to start Sunday Veljkovic is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Hoffenheim.

Impact Veljkovic returns from a calf injury which kept him out of Bremen's previous match. The defender has helped his club keep three clean sheets in his 21 appearances.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return to training this week Veljkovic (calf) is expected to return to training this week after participating in individual training Monday. "Veljkovic was already working individually with Felix Agu on Monday...

Impact Veljkovic had missed the last match before the international break with calf problems, but has returned to the training grounds and is expected to train with the team fully this week. If all goes well, he could be back to the starting XI for Sunday's game against Hoffenheim. He has been anchoring the back line for Werder alongside Niklas Stark and Amos Pieper with 68 clearances thus far. If the defender fails to pass fitness before Sunday, then the young 17-year-old Fabio Chiarodia will get the start again in his place.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with calf problem Veljkovic (calf) will not be available for selection for Friday's clash versus Monchengladbach, according to manager Ole Werner. "Milos Veljkovic has calf problems and is also out...

Impact Veljkovic is forced to be sidelined after picking up a calf problem. Prior to his injury, the defender has not been getting consistent starts of late, featuring in the starting XI eight times out of 12 matches. Once healthy, Veljkovic will have to compete with Niklas Stark and Marco Friedl for playing time in the center defense.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Leverkusen Veljkovic is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Veljkovic returns from an undisclosed injury to start for Bremen on Sunday. The center back has helped his club keep three clean sheets in 19 appearances.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Veljkovic (undisclosed) returned to training with Werder Bremen on Wednesday after missing last weekend's loss to FC Augsburg.

Impact Veljkovic has started 16 of Bremen's 23 Bundesliga matches in the back-three this season, but he missed last weekend's match with an undisclosed issue. He has returned to training with his teammates and might be able to return to the squad for Sunday's clash against Leverkusen.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Brazil Veljkovic (achilles) is in Serbia's starting lineup for Thursday's clash against Brazil.

Impact Veljkovic has recovered from an achilles knock that sidelined him for last week's international friendly win over Bahrain and he's starting in Serbia's back-three on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in friendly Veljkovic (Achilles) was an unused substitute during Friday's 5-1 friendly win over Bahrain.

Impact Veljkovic went unused on the bench as he continues to make his way back from an Achilles tendon injury. The defender did go through a full warm-up session with the rest of the team, but remains a heavy doubt for the opening match of the World Cup. Nikola Milenkovic could get the start if Veljkovic is unable to return for Thursday's clash with Brazil.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Veljkovic will miss Saturday's match against Werder Bremen due to an issue with his Achilles tendon, his club have announced.

Impact Veljkovic had been limited in training and now misses out altogether. Niklas Stark is likely to take the place of Veljkovic after doing the same in Tuesday's loss to Bayern Munich. To start the season, Veljkovic scored once and kept two clean sheets in 12 appearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Veljkovic didn't train Thursday and will be questionable for Saturday's match against RB Leipzig, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Veljkovic only played for the first half of Tuesday's 6-1 loss to Bayern Munich and might miss his third game of the season. In his place, Niklas Stark could fill out the back line.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE