VfL Bochum Team News Page 39 - Soccer

Maxim Leitsch - Returns as expected Leitsch (COVID-19) is back in team training and is fully available against Hoffenheim, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Leitsch is back as expected after having a full two weeks to recover from COVID-19. The defender should be straight back in the starting XI. That said Leitsch doesn't have a lot of fantasy upside and isn't worth targeting in most formats.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Positive COVID-19 test Bella-Kotchap tested positive for COVID-19, Bochum announced Monday.

Impact Bella-Kotchap was forced to withdraw from the U21 national team after testing positive for COVID. While it will certainly be a disappointment for the defender, he should have time to return to full fitness over the international break.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Osterhage - Tests positive for COVID-19 Osterhage tested positive for COVID-19 and withdrew from the German U21 national team, according to Bochum.

Impact Osterhage tested positive for COVID-19 on the first day of international duty and was forced to withdraw from the U21 team. That said the midfielder should have more than enough time to be fit and available after the international break.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bundesliga game called off after linesman struck by beer cup

A Bundesliga game between Bochum and Borussia Mönchengladbach has been called off after a linesman was struck in the back of the head by a plastic beer cup thrown by someone in the...

MARCH 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Danny Blum - Held out against Gladbach Blum (undisclosed) will miss Friday's clash with Monchengladbach.

Impact Blum was a last-second exclusion versus Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday and will now be unavailable for his second straight contest. The forward has just nine appearances this year (two starts) in which he has registered two goals on eight shots (three on target), 13 crosses (five accurate) and five corners.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Esser - Backup option Friday Esser (COVID-19) was named to the match-day squad versus Gladbach on Friday.

Impact Considering Esser has played just twice this season, few fantasy players will be impacted by his return to the squad. Manuel Riemann figures to continue serving as the No. 1 choice between the sticks.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Soares - On bench Friday Soares (COVID-19) will be available as a substitute against Monchengladbach on Friday.

Impact Soares returns to the squad having missed just one match following his positive test for COVID-19. Prior to his absence, the left-back racked up 12 crosses (one accurate), 25 tackles (16 won) and 11 interceptions in his previous five contests. Given his ability to push the attack from the backline, Soares should offer decent value once back in the starting XI, which should happen coming out of the international break.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Tesche - Tests positive for COVID-19 Tesche (ankle) will not be available against Monchengladbach on Friday after testing positive for COVID-19.

Impact Tesche has gotten onto the pitch in just one of the club's last eight contests, in part due to an ankle issue. Even once cleared to play, the midfielder will be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Wolves faces Leeds; Getafe at Bilbao

Wolverhampton wants to boost its improbable ambitions of Champions League qualification while Leeds is desperate to move further clear of relegation trouble

MARCH 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Hertha Berlin's new coach Magath tests positive for COVID-19

Hertha Berlin’s new coach Felix Magath has tested positive for the coronavirus before his first game in charge

MARCH 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Cristian Gamboa - Tests positive for COVID-19 Gamboa tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Friday's clash with Gladbach, according to Bochum.

Impact Gamboa has tested positive for COVID-19 and is set to miss Friday's clash with Gladbach. The defender is yet another COVID-19 absence for Bochum, who are dealing with a plethora of issues. Erhan Masovic is likely to get the start Friday.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Hartwig - Returns to training Hartwig (COVID-19) is back in training Tuesday, Bochum announced.

Impact Hartwig is the first of Bochum's myriad of positive tests to recover and return to training. The forward isn't a fantasy option by any means and isn't worth considering in any formats even when healthy.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Zoller - Running once more Zoller (knee) is running in training, Bochum announced Tuesday.

Impact Zoller is running in training once more, as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury. The midfielder still isn't training with the ball, but running once more is a great sign for his recovery. The hope is he will be able to return early in April, after the international break.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Herbert Bockhorn - Plays strong defense Bockhorn had one cross, three interceptions, four tackles and two fouls in the 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.

Impact After not playing since January, Bockhorn came into this game ready to make a statement. The defender normally has pretty low statistics, so this match was a bit of an exception for him. If he plays in the next match against Monchengladbach, it is unlikely he will match these numbers.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Logs four interceptions Bella-Kotchap had one block, four interceptions and sustained one foul in the 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.

Impact Though his side went up early, Bella-Kotchap made sure never to surrender on defense. That held true when Eintracht Frankfurt eventually pulled ahead as well. The defender always seems to be in the right place at the right time, as he averages several interceptions per appearance. Hopefully he can do the same in the next match against Monchengladbach.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Stafylidis - Assists teammate in loss Stafylidis had one assist, 10 crosses, one interception, one tackle, created two chances and sustained one foul in the 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.

Impact After his last appearance was pretty quiet, Safylidis made an impression on this match by finding Sebastian Polter for a goal in the 19th minute. The defender is normally a consistent crosser, but these numbers are exceptional for him as his side tried to come back from behind. He will probably have a few more crosses in the next match against Monchengladbach, but probably not this many.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Polter - Scores once in loss Polter had one goal on three shots (two on target), one cross, one block, two fouls and created one chance in the 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.

Impact Polter game out aggressive Sunday to score the first goal of the match in the 19th minute thanks to the assist from Kostas Stafylidis. This snapped a four match drought the forward went without scoring, but he remains a reasonable offensive threat. Hopefully he can do it again against Monchengladbach.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Riemann - Makes three saves in loss Riemann had three saves and conceded two goals in the 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.

Impact Riemann seemed to have everything under control in the first half. Then, in the 46th minute, Erhan Masovic scored an own goal Daichi Kamada scored again six minutes later. Though this is the seven straight appearance that the keeper has gone without a clean sheet, his is averaging a higher number of saves than goals conceded. Hopefully he can do better in the next match against Monchengladbach.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erhan Masovic - Scores own goal against Frankfurt Masovic had three interceptions, two tackles and sustained one foul in the 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.

Impact Though his side went up early in the first half, Masovic cost them the lead at the start of the second half by scoring an own goal in the 46th minute. While normally not a major impact player, Masovic is always good for a tackle or two. It is unlikely he will make the same mistake again against Monchengladbach.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Blum - Late scratch against Eintracht Blum was taken out of the starting lineup just before Sunday's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Blum likely suffered an injury in the warmups on Sunday, but more details should emerge after the match. Gerrit Holtmann is replacing him on the left wing.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jurgen Locadia - Set to return Sunday Locadia is set to return for Sunday's clash with Frankfurt, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Locadia is set to make his return to the first team during Sunday's trip to Frankfurt. The forward has some fantasy value as a depth option, but is only really worth targeting on the rare occasion's he starts.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Soares - Positive COVID test Soares tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday's trip to Frankfurt, according to Bochum.

Impact Soares tested positive for COVID-19 and is set to miss at least Sunday's clash with Frankfurt. With a short turnaround before a Friday clash with Gladbach, his return for that match isn't guaranteed. It's likely that Soares' absence will force Bochum into a positional change, or maybe a slight change in formation.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Esser - Tests positive for COVID-19 Esser tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday's trip to Frankfurt, Bochum announced.

Impact Esser tested positive for COVID-19 and is set to miss Sunday's trip to Frankfurt. This changes very little for anything with Esser being purely the back up goalies in Bochum. He will be back on the bench for Friday's clash with Gladbach,

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Gamboa - Suspended against Frankfurt Gamboa will be suspended for Sunday's trip to Frankfurt due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Gamboa will be suspended for Sunday's match with Frankfurt, causing an issue for Bochum with Maxim Leitsch testing positive for COVID-19. The defender is likely to be replaced by Erhan Masovic, who would be a like-for-like replacement in defense, though he would likely offer less going forward.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Hartwig - Positive COVID-19 test Hartwig (COVID-19) tested positive for COVID-19 and is out for Sunday's clash with Frankfurt, according to Bochum.

Impact Hartwig tested positive for COVID-19 and has been ruled out for Sunday's trip to Frankfurt. The forward is purely a depth option and shouldn't be on any fantasy radars even when fully fit.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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