VfL Bochum Team News Page 35 - Soccer

Kostas Stafylidis - Out with injury Stafylidis is not in the squad to face Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Stafylidis will not feature Saturday as he is dealing with an undisclosed injury. The fullback will hope to return for next Sunday's clash against Bayern Munich.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Soares - Remains out Soares is not in the squad to face Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Soares remains out with a hip injury that has plagued him since July. The fullback will hope to return for next Sunday's clash against Bayern Munich.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Osterhage - Has muscular strain Osterhage is dealing with a "slight strain" ahead of Saturday's match at Hoffenheim, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Osterhage didn't play in the opener in the opener against Mainz and is unlikely to play in Saturday's game as well. As he was in and out of the lineup last season, look to Kevin Stoger for better value in midfield from this team.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Stafylidis - Dealing with injury Stafylidis is dealing with an undisclosed injury ahead of Saturday's match at Hoffenheim, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Stafylidis recorded an assist in the opener against Mainz and dealt with fitness issues throughout the final weeks of preseason camp. It's still uncertain what could happen by Saturday's game, but Stafylidis is sure to start at left-back if he's fit.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jacek Goralski - Not ready to play Goralski (fitness) isn't ready for Saturday's match at Hoffenheim, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Goralski will offer further reinforcement to defensive-midfield but he won't be ready to play just yet. Whether that happens before the end of August is something that remains to be seen.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Heintz - Joins Bochum on loan Heintz has joined VFL Bochum on a season-long loan from Union Berlin.

Impact Heintz has been a consistent player in the past but the last three seasons have seen drastic drops in his minutes. He'll now join a club in need of more talented defenders and he should have no problems working his way into the lineup.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Zoller - Starts against Mainz Zoller started and played 76 minutes during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mainz.

Impact Zoller lost most of the 2021/22 campaign with a knee injury but showed he still figures as part of the starting XI when healthy. In his age-31 season it's uncertain what the long-term role looks like for Zoller, Christopher Antwi-Adjei figures to compete for a starting spot in the 2022/23 season, but Zoller has shown no signs of slowing down when healthy and on the pitch.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erhan Masovic - Given second chance Masovic started and played 90 minutes during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mainz.

Impact Masovic fell completely out of the starting XI during the latter half of the 2021/22 campaign, though it appears he may have a second chance. The defender played all 90 minutes in central defense, leaving Vasilios Lampropoulos on the bench. It's unclear if Masovic will have the full-time starting role or not, but he has shown to be a solid fantasy center-back when starting in the past.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Losilla - Steady presence once more Losilla played the full 90 and made three interceptions and two tackles during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mainz.

Impact Losilla was a consistent starter in the 2021/22 campaign and is right back in the starting XI for the the 2022/23 edition. The midfielder is a defensively minded option, limiting his offensive upside, though his ability to play a full 90 every week gives him a solid floor.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takuma Asano - Three shots Saturday Asano shot three times and played the full 90 during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mainz.

Impact Asano ended the 2021/22 season as a nailed-on starter after playing his way into the first team and was right back in the starting XI to kick-off the new season. The forward only managed seven goal contributions in the 2021/22 campaign, but will likely have to improve if Bochum want to avoid relegation once more.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Silvere Ganvoula - Picks up yellow card as sub Ganvoula played 14 minutes as substitute during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mainz and picked up a yellow card.

Impact Ganvoula subbed on one minute before they conceded the second goal to Mainz, and then could not do much to help them avoid the home loss. The forward also received his first yellow card of the season in the proccess. He logged nine appearances (zero starts), with no goals or assists, in their last campaign, and will now look for more playing time in 2022-23.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Stoger - Scores against Mainz Stoger scored one goal from three shots, created four chances, sent in five crosses (one accurate), made four tackles (two won) and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mainz...

Impact Stoger scored the equalizer in the 39th minute against his former club, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss -- as they conceded again in the second half. The midfielder led his side in shots and chances created. Starting in their season debut was also a good sign, since he only started once in 21 appearances in the last campaign playing for Mainz.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Stafylidis - Assists in home loss Stafylidis assisted one goal from two chances created, took thre off-target shots, sent in six crosses (two accurate), made four tackles (three won) and picked up a yellow card in...

Impact Stafylidis assisted Kevin Stoger's equalizer in the 39th minute, but they conceded again in the second half and dropped all three points at home. Despite the frustrating loss, the left-back had a good overall performance, leading his side in shots and crosses and logging the second-most chances created and tackles. He also received his first yellow card of the season, though.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Riemann - Makes four saves in loss Riemann made four saves and five clearances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mainz.

Impact Riemann conceded once in each half as they ended up with the home loss in the season debut. The goalkeeper only logged seven clean sheets in 31 starts last season, while allowing 45 goals over that span. He will now look to bounce back at Hoffenheim on Saturday.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Pefok scores on Bundesliga debut as Union beats Hertha 3-1

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AUGUST 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Kostas Stafylidis - Returns to starting lineup Stafylidis (strain) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Mainz.

Impact Stafylidis is back in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Mainz. The left-back was rested in training as he worked to build match fitness back up, but has apparently completed that task well enough to earn a spot back in the starting XI.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Stafylidis - Seen in training Stafylidis (fitness) participated in Wednesday's training session ahead of Saturday's match against Mainz.

Impact Stafylidis should be in good shape to play in the opener with a couple more good sessions under his belt. He started in 15 of his 24 appearances last season and should reprise a similar role in the rotation as a defensive-minded player.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jacek Goralski - Participates in training Goralski participated in Wednesday's training session ahead of Saturday's opener against Mainz.

Impact Goralski just joined training for the first time despite joining the club in June. This doesn't set him up well to play much early in the season, so expect his presence a little later on.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jannes Horn - Comes off injured in cup match Horn was subbed out of Saturday's victory in the DFB-Pokal first round in the 27th minute after suffering a hamstring injury.

Impact Horn is expected to miss around two weeks with this injury, which will delay his debut for his new club Bochum. Kostas Stafylidis (strain) could replace him at left-back if he's fit enough.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ordets - Could start in cup match Ordets is in the process of recovering from an injury and while he's not fully fit, he could start Saturday in a DFB Pokal match against Viktoria Berlin, according to coach Thomas...

Impact Ordets joined from Dynamo Moscow on loan just a few weeks ago but could be a regular in the lineup once the season gets going. The first match of the Bundesliga campaign is Aug. 6 against Mainz and Ordets will hope to play a part.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Stafylidis - Won't play Saturday Stafylidis will miss Saturday's DFB Pokal match against Viktoria Berlin as he's not fit, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Stafylidis may just not be ready for competitive matches as it seems like no injury is limiting him for the moment. In his place, Jannes Horn and Saidy Janko were named as potential replacements. The league season begins Aug. 6 against Mainz.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Soares - Likely out for cup match Soares is likely to miss Saturday's DFB Pokal match against Viktoria Berlin due to a hip issue, according to coach Thomas Reis via Liga Insider.

Impact Soares seemingly hasn't been fit for some time and it partially motivated the arrival of Jannes Horn from Koln. The league campaign begins Aug. 6 against Mainz and it's unclear if Soares will be ready by then, though look for his name on a squad list to prove his fitness.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jannes Horn - Signs for Bochum Horn joined Bochum from Koln, it was announced Monday. He's committed to a two-year contract with his new club.

Impact Horn only made 11 appearances last season (three starts) and will hope for a better chance at his new destination. As an option at left-back, Horn could hold marginal value if he can get some touches in the attack.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Extends contract through 2025 Holtmann signed a contract extension through 2025 with Bochum, it was announced Thursday.

Impact Holtmann racked up five goals and four assists last season in an impressive campaign for a club that didn't have many attacking options. As a result, he's earned a fresh deal and will stick with this team for three more seasons, which could result in another relegation if Holtmann doesn't keep up the good work.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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