VfL Bochum Team News Page 25 - Soccer

Simon Zoller - Confirmed as out Zoller is not in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday due to a muscle issue.

Impact Zoller is confirmed as out after being a doubt in the buildup with a muscle issue suffered last week against Freiburg. The attacker will look to return in time for next week's match against Schalke.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Gamboa - Doubtful to face Werder Bremen Gamboa (knee) has returned to training but "it is still too early for him to play" against Werder Bremen this weekend, according to Bochum manager Thomas Letsch on Thursday.

Impact Gamboa is training with his teammates after recovering from a knee injury he suffered during the winter break, but he's not quite fit enough to be available for Saturday's Werder Bremen clash.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Forster - 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

Cristian Gamboa - Returns to training Gamboa (knee) returned to training Tuesday, Bochum announced.

Impact Gamboa made a return to training Tuesday, right in line with the timeline reported by manager Thomas Letsch. It remains to be seen if Gamboa will be a real option for Saturday's trip to Bremen, though he appears to be recovering as expected thus far.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Zoller - Picks up muscle issue Zoller missed training Tuesday due to a muscular issue picked up against Freiburg, Bochum announced.

Impact Zoller was absent from training Tuesday as he recovers from the muscular issue, putting him in doubt for a Saturday trip to Werder Bremen. The forward has been a consistent starter since the World Cup break and would be tough to replace if he's ruled out.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keven Schlotterbeck - Fills stat sheet versus Freiburg Schlotterbeck created three chances, made four tackles, four clearances, three interceptions and one block and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Schlotterbeck faced the club where he became a professional for the first time and proved he could still be useful there with another all-around performance that even included a career-high three chances created. With 10 tackles, 22 clearances and six interceptions over four starts since joining Bochum on loan, the center-back is probably locked up as a starter for the upcoming weeks.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Stoger - Active display against Freiburg Stoger had two shots on goal, created five chances and sent in eight crosses (three accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Stoger was Bochum's biggest threat on both open play and set pieces here, displaying all his creativity to put teammates in position to score. That wasn't enough against Freiburg's brilliant defensive effort but at least his stat line made happy those who picked him for fantasy teams. The role as a set-pieces taker gives Stoger a decent fantasy floor but the lack of goals or assists prevents him from maximizing his value.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Hofmann - Takes four shots against Freiburg Hofmann had four shots (one on target) during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Hofmann was way more active than on the previous match but none of his team-leading four shot attempts were particularly dangerous as the opposing defense did a brilliant job against Bochum's forwards. With seven goals over 21 appearances so far this season, Hofmann will try to bounce back during next Saturday's visit to Werder Bremen.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Riemann - Beaten twice against Freiburg Riemann made three saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Riemann was beaten one each half with both goals coming off close-range finishes after crosses from the left flank. He didn't have any chance to prevent either but, still, the fact that this was his fifth consecutive match with multiple goals allowed doesn't help at all. The goalkeeper will now try to bounce back next Saturday as his side visits Werder Bremen.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

VfL Bochum - SC Freiburg 0-2 | Highlights | Matchday 21 – Bundesliga 2022/23

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Anthony Losilla - Shown straight red card Losilla was shown a red card in the second half of Saturday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Losilla was shown a straight red card following a studs up challenge in the 63rd minute. The midfielder will miss at least next week's match against Werder Bremen through suspension with the possibility of also missing the following match against Schalke.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Esser - 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

Philipp Forster - 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

Erhan Masovic - Out with illness Masovic is not in the match day squad to face Freiburg on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Masovic misses out on Saturday's match after coming down with a cold in the buildup. The defender will hope to recover in time to face Werder Bremen next weekend.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Set to miss two weeks Holtmann (knee) is set to miss two weeks after minor surgery on his knee, "It's not a serious injury, it was a minor surgery. We assume that he will be back on the pitch in two wee...

Impact Holtmann looks like he will remain sidelined until March based on the manager's timeline. Christopher Antwi-Adjei has been the preferred striker over Holtmann, who has recorded four assists in the last four matches.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Esser - 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

Cristian Gamboa - Expected to train next week Gamboa (knee) is expected to return to training next week, pending his recovery process. "Cristian Gamboa may be back on the training ground next week. We'll have to wait and see h...

Impact Gamboa has missed the last five matches and will sit out again for Saturday's game against SC Freiburg with a knee issue. He has plenty of time to recover until next week, where the team hopes to get him back on the training grounds. Saidy Janko will continue to start in right back in Gamboa's absence.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Grave - Back in training Grave (shoulder) returned to training with Bochum on Tuesday.

Impact Grave has been out since suffering a dislocated shoulder in the preseason that later required surgery in August, but he has now made his return to training with the team. The 21-year-old will be one of a few options to be Manuel Riemann's backup in goal once he returns to full fitness.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Dealing with knee problem Holtmann trained individually with Bochum on Tuesday due to an injury in his knee. He will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Freiburg.

Impact Holtmann's injury was described as "slight" by Bochum's Twitter post, so the injury isn't expected to be very serious. Regardless, he has started just once in the club's last 10 Bundesliga games dating back to late October.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erhan Masovic - Misses training with illness Masovic did not train with Bochum on Tuesday due to a slight cold.

Impact Masovic has scored two goals in his last three Bundesliga games from central defense, and he will hope to recover from this cold by Saturday's clash against Freiburg. Vasilios Lampropoulos or Keven Schlotterbeck could replace him in the XI if necessary for the game.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Forster - 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

Manuel Riemann - Overwhelmed in loss Riemann recorded nine saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Riemann faced 12 shots stopping nine of them and still conceding three goals. The goalkeeper was entirely overwhelmed by the volume of Munich. Riemann has had immense save upside, but has limits to his clean sheet chances.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ordets - Busy in defeat Ordets had one tackle (zero won), four clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.

Impact Ordets had plenty to do behind the ball, and picked up a yellow card for his troubles. Bayern is always one of the toughest matches on the schedule, and Ordets struggled throughout. The central defender will hope to find more upside on both sides of the ball in easier matches.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Stafylidis - Two shots in loss Stafylidis had two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 loss against Bayern Munich.

Impact Stafylidis produced a pair of shots but was shut out by the excellent Munich defense. The defender will hope to continue this sort of offensive upside in a mixed Bochum side. Stafylidis will have a better chance for clean sheets in easier clashes than against the presumptive champions.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FC Bayern München - VfL Bochum 3-0 | Highlights | Matchday 20 – Bundesliga 2022/23

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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