VfL Bochum Team News Page 41 - Soccer

MATCHDAY: Bayern and Liverpool in Champions League action

There are two more first-leg matches in the Champions League round of 16 and Austrian champion Salzburg could be in for a furious reaction from Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga lead...

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Dortmund cuts Bayern's lead with 3-0 win at Union Berlin

Marco Reus has scored twice to lead Borussia Dortmund to a 3-0 win at Union Berlin and cut Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga lead to six points

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Mane back with Liverpool, AC Milan eying top spot

Liverpool will look to trim the deficit to English Premier League leader Manchester City back to nine points with a win at Burnley

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Promoted Bochum beats Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich 4-2

Promoted Bochum has stunned Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga with a 4-2 win over the Bavarian powerhouse

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Danilo Soares - Makes five clearances Soares blocked a shot, made four interceptions, three tackles (winning two) and five clearances during Saturday's 4-2 win over Bayern.

Impact Soares was a part of the Bochum back line that allowed only two goals on Saturday. The defender finished with the second highest amount of tackles on the team while leading Bochum in interceptions and clearances in the win.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Esser - Concedes two in win Esser allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 4-2 win over Bayern.

Impact Esser allowed a goal in each half, but was backed with four goals as Bochum upset Bayern on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed four goals in two league starts while his two saves upped his season total to six.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Antwi-Adjej - First goal of season Antwi-Adjei scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturdya's 4-2 win over Bayern.

Impact Antwi-Adjei found the back of the net in the 14th minute scoring Bochum's first goal. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker coming from his lone shot of the match.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Shines against Bayern Holtmann had an assist and scored a goal while taking five shots (three on goal), crossing five times inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 4-2 win over Bayern.

Impact Holtmann set up Christopher Antwi-Adjei in the 14th minute before scoring himself in the 44th to play a role in two of Bochum's four goals. The goal and assist were the fourth of the season for the forward as he finished with team-high totals in shots, crosses and chances created in the upset win.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jurgen Locadia - Converts penalty in win Locadia scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating two chances during Saturday's 4-2 win over Bayern.

Impact Locadia converted a penalty in the 38th minute scoring Bochum's second goal. The goal was the first of the season for the forward while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Gamboa - Scores rare goal Gamboa scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking a shot, making an interception, three tackles (winning two) and a clearance during Saturday's 4-2 win over Bayern.

Impact Gamboa found the back of the net in the 40th minute scoring Bochum's third goal. The goal was the first of the season for the defender coming from his lone shot in the match.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Osterhage - Assists with lone chance created Osterhage had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately and making four tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 4-2 win over Bayern.

Impact Osterhage set up Cristian Gamboa in the 40th minute, assisting Bochum's third goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder while his four tackles led Bochum in the win.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City wary of Norwich; Madrid at Villarreal

English Premier League leader Manchester City goes to relegation-threatened Norwich, which it beat 5-0 in August

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Problems mount for Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich has problems it didn’t have last week

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Danny Blum - Returned to training Blum (strain) returned to training, though is still out for Saturday's clash with Munich, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Blum is still not ready to return from a muscular injury, though he did take part in some of team training in the past week, according to Reis. The forward will hope to return in the coming weeks, though it's far from guaranteed. Blum is a depth option when available.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Riemann - Tests positive for COVID-19 Riemann tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unavailable for Saturday's clash with Munich, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Riemann will be sidelined for the hardest match of the season as he has tested positive for COVID-19. The keeper could be at risk of missing a clash with Stuttgart as Riemann was reported to be symptomatic. Reis didn't name the starter in Riemann's place though Michael Esser seems to be the logical back up.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Zoller - Targeting April return Zoller (knee) is targeting an April return, according to Ligainsider.de.

Impact Zoller is expecting to return to the pitch in April as he continues his way back from a long-term knee injury. The midfielder will hope to return to the starting XI as soon as possible and has reportedly been running individually since October. The midfielder is a somewhat mediocre fantasy option even when in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eduard Lowen - Quick return to training Lowen (COVID-19) took part in training Wednesday, Bochum announced.

Impact Lowen had a very quick, five-day turnaround from a positive COVID-19 test. The midfielder may have had a false positive, or simply tested negative after five days. Lowen will return to the bench, and could possibly start Saturday, against Bayern Munich.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eduard Lowen - Returns positive COVID-19 test Lowen (COVID-19) tested positive for COVID-19, the club announced Friday.

Impact Lowen returned a positive COVID-19 test Friday and will face a quick turnaround to be ready for a Saturday clash with Munich. With Anthony Losilla fit and available once more Lowen wasn't likely to be a major member of the starting XI whether fit or not.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erhan Masovic - Returns to full training Masovic (COVID-19) made a full return to training Monday, testing negative for COVID-19.

Impact Masovic is back in full team training and is testing negative for COVID-19. The defender is a crucial part of the starting XI, and will likely return to the starting lineup immediately. Masovic has limited fantasy value, but is a consistent starting option.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Losilla - Returns to full team training Losilla (COVID-19) is out of quarantine, and in full team training for Monday's session.

Impact Losilla is back with the team in full training, which means he is testing negative and should be fully available. The midfielder figures to move straight back into the starting XI. Robert Tesche will likely fall out of the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Riemann - Two saves Friday Riemann made two saves during Friday's one-all draw with Hertha.

Impact Riemann did well Friday making two saves and earning a draw against Hertha. The keeper is a decent fantasy play, though he is best avoided next time out, against Bayern Munich. Riemann will be under siege against one of the best attacks in Europe.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Five crosses in draw Holtmann sent in five crosses (four accurate) during Friday's one-all draw with Hertha.

Impact Holtmann was the most efficient of the Bochum wingers Friday, not necessarily finding all of the volume he would have wanted though. The left side of midfield proved to be largely fruitless despite Holtmann moving forward consistently. He will be a desperate play against Bayern next time out.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elvis Rexhbecaj - Busy in draw Rexhbecaj sent in three crosses and made four tackles during Friday's one-all draw with Hertha.

Impact Rexhbecaj isn't a consistent fantasy option by any means, failing to break onto the scoresheet consistently and generally not producing great volume. That said the midfielder can provide some consistent value in games where he has plenty to do on both sides of the ball. He's a purely defensive option next time out against Bayern Munich.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Pantovic - Eight crosses in draw Pantovic sent in eight crosses (three accurate), creating two chances during Friday's one-all draw with Hertha.

Impact Pantovic got forward well from the right side of midfield and created a plethora of chances. The winger was dangerous throughout the match and could have had a few assists with better finishing up front. He faces an impossible task next time out, against Bayern Munich.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Polter - Scores off bench Polter scored once on one shot off the bench during Friday's one-all draw with Hertha.

Impact Polter came off the bench at half-time and made the most of the chance, scoring on his only shot. The forward was leading the line to start the season, but has fallen out of favor lately. If he continues this strong form off the bench he could return to the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MATCHDAY: Bayern and Liverpool in Champions League action

Dortmund cuts Bayern's lead with 3-0 win at Union Berlin

MATCHDAY: Mane back with Liverpool, AC Milan eying top spot

Promoted Bochum beats Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich 4-2

MATCHDAY: Man City wary of Norwich; Madrid at Villarreal

Problems mount for Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich