VFL BOCHUM NEWS

Ibrahima Sissoko - Clears suspension Sissoko is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Sissoko has cleared his ban due to his two yellow cards received against Bremen, with the midfielder set to return in their next contest. He is an undisputed starter in midfield when available and is expected to return to the starting XI against Heidenheim on Friday.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ordets - Clears suspension Ordets is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Ordets has cleared his ban due to due to yellow cards accumulation, with the defender set to return in their next contest. He is an undisputed starter in the central defense when available and is expected to reclaim that spot right away.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Matus Bero - Suspension cleared Bero is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Bero has cleared his ban due to due to yellow cards accumulation and is now back available for their next contest. He is an undisputed starter when available and is expected to return directly to the starting XI in the midfield.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Four crosses Saturday Holtmann had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Werder Bremen.

Impact Holtmann recorded four crosses in Saturday's loss, his 13th match this season with four or more. He added one chance created and two off-target shots before he was subbed off in the 63rd minute for Myron Boadu.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Wittek - Eight crosses Saturday Wittek generated two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Wittek had a productive match Saturday despite his team being held without a goal. He recorded eight crosses for the seventh time this season and also tied a season high with six corners. He added two chances created and two off-target shots on the attack. On the defensive end he added one tackle, two interceptions and two clearances before he was subbed off in the 88th minute for Mats Pannewig.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Hofmann - Six shots in loss Hofmann had six shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Werder Bremen.

Impact Hofmann took a team-high six shots Saturday, his second straight match with six shots. He put only one on target though, and he also failed to create a chance or record a cross. He was subbed off in the 78th minute for Samuel Bamba.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Concedes once in loss Horn recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Werder Bremen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 99th minute.

Impact Horn conceded one goal Saturday, a strike by Mitchell Weiser in the 80th minute. Although it came in a loss, it broke Horn's five match streak of conceding multiple goals, so it was an improvement based on his recent form. He faces a favorable matchup Sunday versus Union Berlin, a side which has scored just 30 goals through 30 matches this season.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Sissoko - Sent off late Sissoko was shown a second yellow card in the 85th minute of Saturday's match against Bremen.

Impact Sissoko was an late exit Saturday, as he couldn't end the match after receiving a second yellow in the 85th minute. This will leave him suspended for their next contest against Union Berlin next Sunday. His absence will force a change, with Dani de Wit as a possible replacement.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ordets - Set for suspension Ordets will serve one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Ordets picked up his fifth yellow card in the Bundesliga and will be suspended for Saturday's match against Bremen. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been a regular starter this season in the backline, with Jakov Medic expected to start in his place for that game.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Matus Bero - Picks one match suspension Bero will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of ten yellow cards.

Impact Bero accumulated 10 yellow cards in the Bundesliga and will be suspended for the clash against Bremen on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been a regular starter this season in the midfield, with Dani de Wit expected to start in his place for that game.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Masouras - Seven shots, two on goal Masouras generated seven shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC Augsburg.

Impact Once in a while, Masouras will go off in terms of shots, as he did Saturday. This is the second time this season he attempted more than five shots in a game. But unlike the first of the two, during which Masouras logged a brace, he was goalless Saturday.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Passlack - Records assist Passlack assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Augsburg.

Impact Even with Bochum's loss, Passlack's assist served multiple purposes. In terms of the team, Passlack helped striker Philipp Hofmann end a goal drought that lasted more than 10 games. The former has been rolling, with a goal and two assists across his last five appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Hofmann - Finally scores goal Hofmann scored one goal to go with six shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Augsburg.

Impact Hoffman had gone more than 10 appearances without a goal until finally getting one and breaking his drought in the category Saturday. With three goals this season, he is only one away from tying his previous season's scoring tally.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Concedes two goals Horn had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against FC Augsburg.

Impact It is now five consecutive games in which Horn has conceded multiple goals. Currently, VfL Bochum's next game is scheduled for April 19 at Werder Bremen, with 45 goals in 28 games this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ordets - Starts despite late call Ordets (back) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Ordets is no longer injured and is immediately ready for critical minutes, with the defender placed in the starting XI Saturday. He is their regular starter in the defense and should continue in this role, starting in 19 of his 20 appearances this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Losilla - Healthy enough for bench Losilla (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Losilla was doubtful heading into Saturday but has still made the call, earning a spot on the bench to face Augsburg. He is typically only a rotational option and will likely only see bench appearances moving forward, as he has not started in a match since Jan. 25, having gone unused four times since then.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo - Fit Saturday Bernardo (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Bernardo is back with the club as expected, seeing the start after a battle with a knee injury. He had started for nearly four straight months before the injury and should maintain this role moving forward.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Matus Bero - Starting after injury Bero (bruise) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Bero is no longer injured and is returning immediately after he was forced off last match. He immediately sees the start and will continue in this role, only missing five starts all season when he is an option.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ordets - Late call Saturday Ordets (back) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Augsburg, coach Dieter Hecking said in the press conference. "Ivan has back problems, so we'll have to wait and see."

Impact Ordets is a doubt and will be a late call for Saturday's match due to back issues. His absence would be a significant blow for Bochum as he is a regular starter in central defense when fit. If ruled out, Jakov Medic could see an increased role in the backline.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Losilla - Doubtful against Augsburg Losilla twisted his ankle and was unable to train Thursday. He is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Augsburg, coach Dieter Hecking said in the press conference.

Impact Losilla was unable to train Thursday due to a twisted ankle and is considered a doubt for Saturday's clash. He is expected to be assessed after the final training session to determine his availability. However, he has not been a regular starter lately so his potential absence is unlikely to impact the starting XI.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Koji Miyoshi - Sideline due to setback Miyoshi suffered a setback from his thigh injury and will be out for an extended period, coach Dieter Hecking confirmed in the press conference.

Impact Miyoshi is out for an extended period after suffering a setback with his thigh injury. His return timeline remains unclear and he hasn't played significant minutes this season which raises doubts about whether he'll feature again this campaign, as there's little reason to rush him back.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo - Back available against Augsburg Bernardo (knee) is available for Saturday's clash against Augsburg, coach Dieter Hecking confirmed in a press conference. "He has been back in training since Sunday. We will decide...

Impact Bernardo is back in contention for Bochum after recovering from a knee injury. A decision will be made in the coming hours on whether he returns directly to the starting XI, as he is considered an undisputed starter when fully fit.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Matus Bero - Suffers blow against Stuttgart Bero was not training Tuesday due to an injury he suffered in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Stuttgart but could return to training by Thursday, according to manager Dieter Hecking, per Ma...

Impact Bero has taken a break Tuesday from training, as the midfielder is suffering from a bruise an undisclosed spot that he suffered over the weekend. The good news is this doesn't appear to be serious and he should return soon, expected to train Thursday. He has started in every match he has been available for since Nov. 2, so this could be a tough loss if he misses time, but he seems likely to be fit by Saturday's match against Augsburg.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Koji Miyoshi - Training with team Tuesday Miyoshi (thigh) was spotted training with the team on Tuesday, the club announced.

Impact Miyoshi is nearing a return from a thigh injury after training with the squad Tuesday following individual sessions last week. He has a good chance to be available for Saturday's match against Augsburg. That said, even if fully fit for the game, he is unlikely to see significant playing time as he has only mainly been used off the bench this season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE