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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

Solid defensively versus Schalke Veljkovic made one tackle, six clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 win over Schalke.

Impact Veljkovic was an imposing presence at the heart of the defense, clearing everything that went onto his way and being a huge reason why opposing forwards were kept at bay during most of the match. The center-back is among the top 10 in clearances among all Bundesliga players and that makes him a great fantasy pickup regardless of the matchup.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Hertha Veljkovic (thigh) was named to the starting XI versus Hertha Berlin on Friday.

Impact Veljkovic returns to the starting XI after having missed the previous two contests due to his thigh problem. With Niklas Stark (foot) also returning, the Werder Bremen backline is almost back to 100 percent, though Marco Friedl is suspended.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Veljkovic (thigh) is available for Friday's clash with Hertha, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Veljkovic is available Friday against Hertha after making a full return to training Thursday. The defender will likely be straight back in the starting XI, potentially alongside Niklas Stark, though it's possible Veljkovic is eased back into action on the bench.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Tuesday Veljkovic (thigh) is training individually Tuesday, DeichStube.de reports.

Impact Veljkovic is in individual training Tuesday as he deals with a thigh issue. The defender is hopeful of making a return to team training Wednesday after positive results from his scans Monday. Veljkovic could be replaced by the returning Niklas Stark if he isn't 100% for a Friday clash with Hertha.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New tests Monday Veljkovic (thigh) underwent more tests Monday to learn the extent of his muscular issue, DeichStube.de reports.

Impact Veljkovic is a heavy doubt for a Friday clash with Hertha unless the news is overwhelmingly positive from the extra tests. The defender has a short turn around to recover from a soft tissue injury that he suffered a set-back with during training. Niklas Stark is set to return Friday and could take Veljkovic's place in the back-three.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Veljkovic (thigh) is out due to muscular problems for Saturday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Veljkovic was supposedly fit midweek for a cup match but he's out over the weekend. He started nine times before missing Saturday's loss to Mainz and will now miss a second straight league contest.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to fitness Veljkovic (thigh) has been declared fit by manager Ole Werner ahead of Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Paderborn.

Impact Veljkovic missed Saturday's loss to Mainz but evidently didn't need long to return from a muscular injury. He had started in all nine games before his absence and should he return to the starting lineup in this cup match or Saturday at Freiburg, Amos Pieper might be forced back to the bench.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Mainz Veljkovic is not in the match day squad to face Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Veljkovic will miss the match with a thigh injury suffered in the buildup to the match. The defender had started all nine matches for Mainz but is replaced in Saturday's lineup by Amos Pieper.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses final training session Veljkovic missed Friday's training session due to an "inflamed tendon in his thigh", according to his club ahead of Saturday's match against Mainz.

Impact Veljkovic was already considered questionable for Saturday's contest and can now be considered a major doubt to play by missing the final training session before a match, Amos Pieper can hope to return as a starter after suspension knocked him out of the lineup over the last two games.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Veljkovic is listed as questionable for Saturday's match against Mainz, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Veljkovic has played the full 90 in all nine games to open the season but faces a short stint on the sidelines if he's not back in time for this match. Amos Pieper could return to the lineup if Veljkovic is out.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of season Veljkovic scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), creating a chance, making a tackle and six clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Veljkovic found the back of the net in the 82nd minute leveling the score for Bremen. The goal was the first of the season for the defender as he finished with a team-high six clearances in the draw.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for finale Veljkovic is in doubt with an undisclosed injury against Monchengladbach on Saturday. Manager Thomas Schaaf told reporters, "However, we'll have to wait and see with Veljkovic."

Impact Veljkovic has appeared in just one of the club's last three contests and is in danger of missing the season finale as well. If available, the defender should be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI but shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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