VfL Bochum Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Gerrit Holtmann - Working through muscle tear Holtmann is not in the squad to face Heidenheim on Sunday due to a muscle tear.

Impact Holtmann misses the match after picking up the injury last weekend. The attacker will hope to recover following the winter break in Germany.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jakov Medic - Available as substitute Medic (eye) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Medic returned from an eye injury with 16 minutes off the bench last week and is available again as a substitute Sunday. The defender had been a regular starter prior to the injury.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Drewes - Could play Sunday Drewes (head) could be available for Sunday's match against Heidenheim, coach Dieter Hecking confirmed, stating that the goalkeeper is ready for action. Drewes also expressed confi...

Impact Drewes has started in goal for Bochum this season, recording 42 saves in 14 appearances. However, he has yet to keep a clean sheet. If Drewes is unable to start, Timo Horn is likely to take his place.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Drewes - Training once more Drewes (head) returned to training Thursday, Kicker reports.

Impact Drewes got back in training Thursday, giving him a chance to play during Sunday's clash with Heidenheim. The goalkeeper could even be fit enough to start before the Christmas break, which would come as a shock after he had to be helped off with a concussion against Union Berlin.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Could go Sunday Holtmann (undisclosed) could be an option for Sunday's clash with Heidenheim, Kicker reports.

Impact Holtmann is expected to return to training Friday and could be an option Sunday. The forward won't be rushed back, especially with the Christmas break right around the corners. Still it appears he's recovering well and has a real chance to play before the break.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Broschinski - Three shots in start Broschinski had three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Union Berlin. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Since his early-October assist, Broschinski has been a regular starter for VfL Bochum. Since then, he has logged only one substitute appearance, and Saturday marked his return to Bochum's starting XI. The game also marked Brochinski's first with three shots since Nov. 23.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Passlack - Records assist Passlack assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Union Berlin.

Impact Ibrahima Sissoko scored with help from Passack, who has two assists across his last six appearances. In one less appearance, the wing-back has already logged the same amount of assists he recorded in his 2023-24 season.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Sissoko - Scores goal Sissoko scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Union Berlin.

Impact The goal marks Sissoko's first since joining VfL Bochum after a long tenure with Strasbourg. The defensive midfielder's regular positioning and Strasbourg history, which includes no goals since his 2021-22 season, suggest the goal scoring will not continue.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Drewes - Dealing with concussion Drewes (head) is dealing with symptoms of concussion, but will attempt to train Tuesday, Bochum announced.

Impact Drewes is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Heidenheim after being hit by something from the stands during Saturday's clash with Union Berlin. The goalkeeper had to be helped off the pitch and went to the hospital with signs of a concussion. Timo Horn would get the start for the final match before the Christmas break if Drewes isn't deemed fit to play.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-Interruption and Red Card! | 1. FC Union Berlin - VfL Bochum 1848 1-1 | Highlights | Bundesliga

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Patrick Drewes - Hit in head by thrown object Drewes was forced off at the end of Saturday's match against Union Berlin due to a head injury.

Impact Drewes left the match in the final stages after being hit in the head by an object thrown from the crowd. The extent of the keeper's injury should be revealed ahead of next week's match against Heidenheim.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Injured against Union Holtmann was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Union Berlin due to an injury.

Impact Holtmann limped off the pitch in the 37th minute being replaced by Anthony Losilla. The extent of Holtmann's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Heidenheim.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Koji Miyoshi - Sent off early Miyoshi was sent off in the first half of Saturday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Miyoshi was shown a straight red card in the 13th minute forcing Bochum down to 10 men. The midfielder will be suspended for next week's match against Heidenheim.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Myron Boadu - Back after seven matches Boadu (strain) is in the squad to face Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Boadu returns for the first time since October having missed seven straight matches through injury. The forward had started four straight fixtures prior to the injury, scoring twice, but will be eased back into action from the bench Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Myron Boadu - Late call for Saturday Boadu (strain) is questionable for Saturday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Dieter Hecking. "We'll decide tomorrow whether Myron is good enough for the squad."

Impact Boadu could be in for his return Saturday, with the forward a late call after seven straight matches on the sidelines due to a strain. He will likely have to face a fitness test ahead of the match, with that deciding his availability. He will probably only see a spot on the bench in his return if fit for Saturday but will hope to see the start after testing his legs, starting in four of his six appearances this campaign.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Important Away-Win! | VfL Bochum 1848 - SV Werder Bremen 0-1 | Highlights | Matchday 13 – Bundesliga

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Patrick Drewes - Concedes lone goal in loss Drewes gave up the game's only goal in VfL Bochum's 1-0 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Drewes continues to give up goals but has been steady since the international break with just four goals allowed in three matches. He has a good chance to log a clean sheet against a Union Berlin side averaging less than a goal per match in league play.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo - Makes six tackles Bernardo had six tackles in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact The defender got the start after recovering from an injury and making appearances off the bench. He might not be as involved next Saturday against a Union Berlin side which has scored just three goals across its last four matches.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Wittek - Three shots in loss Wittek logged three shots, eight crosses and a corner kick in VfL Bochum's 1-0 loss to Werder Bremen Saturday.

Impact Wittek did not generate a single chance with his crosses, and none of his three shots were on target. The defender is showing he can become more involved offensively, and he could eventually pay that off next Saturday against Union Berlin. The side has been decent defensively but has given up five goals in its last two matches.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Passlack - Cross machine Passlack sent 18 crosses in VfL Bochum's 1-0 loss to Werder Bremen Saturday. He also had six corners.

Impact Passlack did create three chances off his service but VfL Bochum was unable to find an equalizer late. The midfielder next gets to face a Union Berlin side which has given up five goals in the last two matches, so his high volume of service could pay off there.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Fails to deliver accurate cross Holtmann logged 11 crosses in Saturday's match against Werder Bremen but created zero chances in the 1-0 loss.

Impact None of Holtmann's crosses were considered accurate, and his stat line was emblematic of VfL Bochum's offensive struggles in the contest. Things might get easier next Saturday against a Union Berlin side which was conceded five goals in its last two matches.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jakov Medic - Out with eye injury Medic is out for the time being due to an eye socket injury, according to his club.

Impact Medic is set for some time out due to an injury to his eye socket, although he will not need an operation luckily. That said, he will likely miss a few weeks, probably just being held out until after the winter break to be safe. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Bernardo as a likely replacement.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tietz Decides The Game! | FC Augsburg - VfL Bochum 1848 1-0 | Highlights | Matchday 12 – Bundesliga

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Patrick Drewes - Concedes once from penalty spot Drewes recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to FC Augsburg.

Impact Drewes extended his season-long streak without a clean sheet to 12 games when he conceded from the penalty spot. This was also the fourth time in six games that he had made a minimum of three saves in the match.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aliou Balde - Out due to internal reasons Balde is out for Saturday's match due to an undisclosed incident, according to manager Dieter Hecking. "Aliou is missing again, there was another incident I didn't like. There are...

Impact Balde is being sidelined Saturday, although it is not due to injury, instead having been placed as out due to a disciplinary reason relating to their manager. It is unknown how long he will miss out for, as the club did not disclose much on the situation. Luckily for the club, this is a minor absent, as has not earned a minute since early October.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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