PHILIPP FORSTER NEWS

Plays Saturday Forster (Achilles) came off the bench during Saturday's 1-0 preseason loss to Parma.

Impact Forester is set to be ready for the start of the new season after appearing in a friendly match for the team. He made 15 starts in 25 appearances last campaign, recording three goals and seven assists in that span.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Forster (Achilles) returned to individual training Monday, Kicker reports.

Impact Forster made his way back to individual training as he returns from a long-term Achilles injury. The midfielder is a doubt to make it back for the start of the 2023-24 Bundesliga, though if he avoids any issues in his recovery it is possible. Thomas Letsch told reporters he would integrate Forster back into the team slowly to avoid aggravating the injury.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with Achilles injury Forster missed the beginning of pre-season training due to an Achilles tendon injury, Philipp Rentsch of VFL Magazine reports.

Impact Forster picked up the injury in the closing stages of the 2022-23 Bundesliga and is still struggling with it. The extent of the injury is unclear but the hope is that Forster will be ready for the beginning of the 2023-24 regular season.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Forster scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and creating three chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Forster found the back of the net in the 19th minute, opening the scoring in the match. The midfielder ends the season scoring three goals and providing seven assists in 25 appearances while taking 17 shots, crossing 77 times and creating 27 chances.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Leverkusen Forster is fit and in the starting XI to face Leverkusen on Saturday.

Impact Forster returns from an undisclosed injury which forced him off early during last week's match against Hertha Berlin. The attacker starts just behind the striker for Bochum having scored twice and provided seven assists in 24 appearances.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to avoid sideline Forster came off with an injury against Hertha Berlin but is expected to return for a Saturday clash with Leverkusen, Waz.de reports.

Impact Forster's injury against Hertha was a minor strain and with a relegation battle so crucial it appears he will be able to play in the Bundesliga finale. Forster has been a consistent starter in central midfield and would likely return to the starting XI if fit.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Forster (undisclosed) generated two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Hertha Berlin. He was injured and subbed ou...

Impact Forster registered the most crosses in the game (5) alongside opposition's Marco Richter. He also recorded two shots, two key passes, one interception and one clearance. He has two assists in last four appearances. He has played 24 games this season and has two goals and seven assists and also averages 1.2 tackles per game.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in victory Forster assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 3-2 win versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Forster assisted Anthony Losilla for Bochum's third goal in the 62nd minute. He registered the most crosses in the game (12) and also three key passes, two clearances, two tackles and one interception. He has two goals and seven assists in 23 games and averages 1.2 tackles per game.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training fully Forster (Achilles) took part in full team training Tuesday, Bochum announced.

Impact Forster is back in full team training Tuesday after missed two matches with an Achilles strain. The midfielder had largely fallen out of the starting XI before the injury and could be a bench option for Saturday's trip to Gladbach, even if he is deemed fit once more.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Forster (Achilles) is out for Friday's clash with Dortmund, Bochum announced Tuesday.

Impact Forster worked in recovery training Tuesday, but was immediately ruled out for the Friday match. The midfielder had largely fallen out of the starting XI even before this injury, though the injury will now confirm his absence. Patrick Osterhage and Anthony Losilla will continue in the starting XI with Forster out.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with Achilles Injury Forster missed out last match with an Achilles tendon problem and has yet to return to training.

Impact Forster has been dealing with an Achillies injury and is at risk of missing his second match in a row. He has only been a feature in the starting XI four times in the last nine games played, recording a goal and four assists in that span. Since joining the team in 2020, the midfielder has started in 40 of the 66 appearances, but only making 23 starts in 41 contests in the last two seasons.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Forster came off the bench to grab an assist and attempted seven crosses (three accurate) in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Stuttgart.

Impact Up against his former club, Forster attempted more crosses than any of his teammates despite only playing the second half. The midfielder has six assists this season and will hope to get back into the starting XI for Sunday's match against Dortmund.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Schalke 04 Forster (illness) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Schalke.

Impact Forster had been dealing with an illness in the last match and gets the nod here, playing in the number 10 role behind the team's lone striker, Philipp Hofmann. Forster has two goals and five assists this season.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Forster is fit and in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Forster returns from an illness which kept him out of last week's match against Freiburg. The midfielder starts from the bench having seven goal involvements in his 17 appearances.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training Tuesday Forster (illness) returned to training Tuesday, Bochum announced.

Impact Forster made a full return to training Tuesday after an illness knocked him out against Freiburg. The midfielder should be set to return to the starting XI immediately, with a return to train likely indicating he has recovered from his cold.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Forster is not in the match day squad to face Freiburg on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Forster misses out on Saturday's match after coming down with a cold in the buildup. The attacker is a miss for Bochum as he's scored twice and provided five assists in 17 appearances.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with cold Forster did not train with Bochum on Tuesday due to a slight cold.

Impact Forster still has a few days to recover from this illness before Saturday's clash against Freiburg. Patrick Osterhage could replace him in attacking midfield for the game if necessary.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists versus Hoffenheim Forster scored a goal off his lone shot, made an assist, created two chances, sent in seven crosses (three accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 5-2 win over Hoff...

Impact Forster was back in the starting XI after coming off the bench in each of the previous two contests and made most of the opportunity, scoring his side's second goal with a one-timed shot after a pass from the left flank at the half-hour mark and also bringing a lot of danger as a set pieces taker, which included a corner-kick cross that was headed home by Erhan Masovic in the 69th minute. With one goal and three assists over his last two starts, the playmaker will hope to remain in the lineup for Saturday's visit to Bayern Munich.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists on Saturday Forster had two assists while taking an off target shot, crossing three times (three accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's match against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Forster set up Philipp Hofmann in the 22nd minute and Keven Schlotterbeck in the 44th to assist Bochum's first two goals in the match. The assists doubled the midfielder's season total to a team-high four in his 13 appearances.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Increased role with Bochum Forster has made 12 appearances, scoring once and assisting twice during the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Forster transferred from Stuttgart to Bochum and has seen a considerable increase in playing time and production. The attacking midfielder has earned a consistent role in the starting set up and is on pace to set a new career-high for goals, and has already set a new high for assists.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Only one corner Forster attempted one corner kick during a 4-0 loss to VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Impact VfL Wolfsburg did well preventing the Bochum team from attempting more than one corner kick, which was how Forster logged two assists across his four appearances during October. He will try continuing to be a goal contributor across November.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win over Union Berlin Forster made an assist, created three chances and drew two fouls during Sunday's 2-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Forster was once again instrumental for his side to win all three points as he assisted Philipp Hofmann for the opening goal of the match with a picture-perfect corner-kick cross from the right. With one goal and two assists over his last three games, the attacker can now be considered an integral part of the team.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists in home win Forster scored one goal from two shots and assisted another from two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win over Frankfurt, while sending in 11 crosses (one accurate) and making thr...

Impact Forster was the man of the match, first assisting Philipp Hoffman's opener in the 71st minute before scoring himself their third goal in the 91st to seal the deal. The midfielder also led his side in crosses (with a season-high 11) and tackles in the proccess. He now has one goal and one assist in six appearances (four starts) so far.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still building fitness Forster "isn't at 100 percent yet, he says so himself," manager Thomas Reis announced ahead of Sunday's match against Bayern Munich. "We're working on getting him there. This week...

Impact Forster has made two appearances off the bench so far and should eventually increase his minutes until he makes the starting lineup. After recording five goals and two assists over two seasons in Stuttgart, Forster will hope to play frequently in his new club.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Bochum Forster has signed a two-year contract with VfL Bochum after transferring from Stuttgart, the club announced Friday.

Impact Forster tallied a combined five goals and two assists in 45 Bundesliga appearances (28 starts) in his last two seasons with Stuttgart, but his usage really trailed off in 2022. The 27-year-old is now moving to Bochum, where he will challenge for a spot in attacking midfield.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE