VFL BOCHUM NEWS

Timo Horn - Allows one in draw Horn made five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Horn made his second appearance in a row, allowing his first goal of the season during the draw to Wolfsburg. He had been babysitting the goal for Patrick Drewes after he had been dealing with an illness, who will likely get the start Saturday against Hoffenheim.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Injured on Saturday Holtmann was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Wolfsburg with a thigh injury.

Impact Holtmann grabbed his thigh and couldn't continue in the 78th minute being replaced by Maximilian Wittek. The extent of the attacker's injury should be determined ahead of next week's clash with Hoffenheim.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Drewes - In backup role Saturday Drewes (illness) is the backup keeper during Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Drewes returns after missing last week's match against Dortmund due to illness. The keeper is the starter when fully fit, but Timo Horn will remain in goal at least for Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Drewes - Likely available but on bench Drewes missed the last game against Dortmund due to illness and is now available for Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg. However, coach Dieter Hecking confirmed in the press confer...

Impact Drewes missed Saturday's game due to illness, and Timo Horn replaced him, keeping a clean sheet against Dortmund. As a result, Drewes will start on the bench against Wolfsburg on Saturday. It is still unclear whether this will be a one-time change or a longer-term shift.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Myron Boadu - Remains out Saturday Boadu (thigh) will miss Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg, coach Dieter Hecking confirmed in the press conference.

Impact Boadu will miss a second consecutive game due to the thigh injury that forced him off at halftime in the match against Kiel. His return date remains uncertain.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Wittek - Ban over Wittek is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Wittek is back from his ban, only missing one match due to his yellow card accumulation. The defender should be expected to return to the starting XI immediately, as he had yet to miss a start all season until his suspension.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Keeps clean sheet Horn made two saves in VfL Bochum's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund Saturday, keeping a clean sheet in his first match of the season.

Impact Horn didn't have much to stop in the win, and he should get more playing time after that effort. Next Saturday's matchup is tough for Horn if he does start, as Wolfsburg has scored 45 goals in league play this season.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Oermann - Defensive stalwart Oermann registered five tackles in VfL Bochum's 2-0 win Saturday against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact The defender won four of his five tackles and was instrumental in blanking Dortmund. He should be busy next Saturday against a Wolfsburg team which has scored 45 goals in league play this season.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Matus Bero - Creates four chances in win Bero had four crosses and two corner kicks in VfL Bochum's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund Saturday. He created four chances overall.

Impact Bero didn't log an assist but was instrumental in setting up both goals for his side. He should continue racking up solid numbers against Wolfsburg next Saturday, as the side has conceded 36 goals in league play.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Masouras - Logs brace in win Masouras (knee) put in both goals in VfL Bochum's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund Saturday. He finished with seven shots (six on target) and two crosses.

Impact Masouras' knee injury was clearly minor, as he was the driving force offensively in Bochum's win. The midfielder should keep up this level of play against a Wolfsburg side which has conceded at least one goal in four of its last five matches.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Hofmann - Gets assist in win Hofmann assisted on VfL Bochum's first goal in a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund Saturday. He also had two shots (one on target).

Impact Hofmann wasn't tremendously active offensively but he did create two chances and logged a key assist in a big win for Bochum. He should be a factor next Saturday against a Wolfsburg side which has conceded 36 goals in league play.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Masouras - Makes starting XI Masouras (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Dortmund.

Impact Masouras was set to return for Saturday's game after sustaining a minor knee injury late in the match against Kiel. The injury seems to have been insignificant, as he is back in the squad and included in the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Krauss - In starting squad Krauss (head) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Dortmund.

Impact Krauss received medical clearance earlier this week after suffering a head injury in his team debut against Kiel. The injury seems to have been minor, as he is back in the squad and has been included in the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Masouras - Likely available for Saturday Masouras (knee) suffered a minor knee issue but is expected to be available for Saturday's clash against Dormung, coach Dieter Hecking said in a press conference.

Impact Masouras experienced knee discomfort after the last game, but the issue is minor and shouldn't prevent him from playing Saturday. He could start on the right wing.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Drewes - Ruled out for Dortmund Drewes has picked up an illness and is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Dortmund, coach Dieter Hecking said in a press conference.

Impact Drewes had a fever on Friday and will miss Saturday's match against Dortmund. Timo Horn will replace him in goal. His next chance to feature will be next Saturday against Wolfsburg if he recovers in time.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Passlack - Undergoes eye surgery Passlack is out for Saturday's match against Dortmund due to eye surgery, according to his club.

Impact Passlack will be out for the time being, as he underwent a small eye surgery Wednesday. He will at least miss Saturday's match, with that being the only confirmed absence for the defender thus far. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Moritz Broschinski as a possible replacement on the right flank.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Masouras - Suffers minor knee issue Masouras (knee) took a knock to his knee during the game against Kiel, but this is not expected to affect his availability for Saturday's derby against Dortmund. He will train indi...

Impact Masouras played nearly 90 minutes in his first Bundesliga match with Bochum and took a knock to his knee. He will train individually on Tuesday and undergo load management in the coming days to address this minor issue and ensure he is fully fit for Saturday's derby against Dortmund.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Krauss - Receives medical clearance Krauss was forced off in the 81st minute of the game against Kiel due to a head injury, but it was revealed to be not serious. He is expected to train individually on Tuesday, the...

Impact Krauss suffered a head injury during his first game with Bochum but was cleared by the medical staff on Monday. He will train individually on Tuesday and is likely to be included in the squad for Saturday's derby. If he is unable to start in defensive midfield, Anthony Losilla is expected to take his place.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Myron Boadu - Out for the derby Boadu (thigh) picked up a thigh injury in the game against Kiel and will be out for Saturday's derby against Dortmund, the club announced.

Impact Boadu has scored five goals in his last three Bundesliga starts, and his absence for the derby against Dortmund on Saturday will be felt. Moritz Broschinski is likely to see increased playing time until Boadu returns. Boadu's next chance to feature will come against Wolfsburg on Feb. 22.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Myron Boadu - Injury not serious Boadu (hamstring) isn't expected to have suffered a serious injury, BILD reports.

Impact Boadu isn't thought to have suffered a serious injury as he came off with a muscle problem Sunday. It was a muscle issue he felt after a sprint and while he hasn't been totally cleared the hope is that he could be back for Saturday's clash with Dortmund.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Sissoko - Clears suspension Sissoko completed his one-game suspension for yellow cards accumulation and will be eligible to face Dortmund on Saturday.

Impact Sissoko missed Saturday's 2-2 draw against Kiel but is back and available for Saturday's game. He is expected to return directly in the starting squad in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Drewes - Gives up two goals Drewes conceded two goals in VfL Bochum's 2-2 draw against Holestein Kiel Sunday. He made one save.

Impact Drewes' second conceded goal was particularly painful, as it gave Holstein Kiel the draw and point. Drewes has another challenging matchup next Saturday against Borussia Dortmund, as the side has scored eight goals over its last four matches across all competitions.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE