VfL Wolfsburg Team News - Soccer

Patrick Wimmer - Ruled out of playoff, focus on WC Wimmer (thigh) will not be an option for the second leg of the relegation playoff against Paderborn and will now focus entirely on being fit for the World Cup with Austria this sum...

Impact Wimmer ends the season with four goals, three assists, 16 chances created, 25 crosses and 47 tackles across 25 Bundesliga appearances (21 starts), having been one of Wolfsburg's most dangerous attacking contributors before the thigh issue emerged. Mattias Svanberg is expected to continue covering in his absence as the wolves battle to secure their Bundesliga survival without one of their key wide options.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Wind - Back for second leg Wind (thigh) has been cleared and is fit for Monday's second leg against Paderborn, according to coach Dieter Hecking. "All of them are fit to play except for Patrick."

Impact Wind had missed Thursday's first leg as he continued his recovery from a thigh issue, but his clearance for the second leg is a timely attacking boost for Wolfsburg heading into such a high-stakes relegation playoff fixture. Getting the Danish striker available gives coach Hecking another important option up front as the wolves push for a Bundesliga survival on Monday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Gerhardt - Available for second leg Gerhardt (calf) has been cleared and is fit for Monday's second leg against Paderborn, according to coach Dieter Hecking. "All of them are fit to play except for Patrick."

Impact Gerhardt had been forced off in the 74th minute of Thursday's first leg with an apparent calf issue after limping off with his leg bandaged, making his clearance a significant relief for Wolfsburg heading into such a decisive relegation playoff fixture. The veteran midfielder's availability gives coach Hecking a key option back in the engine room as the Wolves look to secure their Bundesliga survival on Monday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kilian Fischer - Fit for second leg Fischer (thigh) has been cleared and is fit for Monday's second leg against Paderborn, according to coach Dieter Hecking. "All of them are fit to play except for Patrick."

Impact Fischer had missed Thursday's first leg as he continued his comeback from the thigh surgery he underwent in early February, but his clearance for the second leg is a timely boost for Wolfsburg heading into such a high-stakes relegation playoff fixture. The right-back's return gives coach Hecking a welcome defensive option back in the fold as the wolves look to secure their Bundesliga survival on Monday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elvis Rexhbecaj - Ends time at Augsburg Rexhbecaj (illness) has been let go by Augsburg after the 2025/26 season, having previously agreed to a return to Wolfsburg under a contract through June 2030, the club announced F...

Impact Rexhbecaj made 109 Bundesliga appearances over four years with Augsburg, notching five goals and one assist in that span. He featured mostly as a central midfielder, and occasional corner-kick duties allowed him to hold some creative value, although his role decreased over time. He'll now be in contention with Maximilian Arnold, Christian Eriksen and Yannick Gerhardt in Wolfsburg's rotation next season.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Gerhardt - Suffers calf injury Gerhardt was replaced in the 74th minute of Thursday's relegation playoff first leg against Paderborn after receiving medical treatment for an apparent calf injury, leaving his ava...

Impact Gerhardt had been sitting on the pitch before limping off with his leg bandaged, with Lovro Majer stepping in to replace the midfielder. His potential absence for the decisive second leg would be a significant blow for Wolfsburg as they battle to secure their Bundesliga survival, with the club set to assess the extent of the calf issue over the coming days before making a final call on his involvement on Monday.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Vinicius Souza - Suspension served Vinicius has served his one-match suspension and is available for Monday's second leg against Paderborn.

Impact Vinicius had been forced to sit out Thursday's first leg after picking up his fifth yellow card during the St. Pauli fixture, with Wolfsburg managing without one of their key midfield contributors for such a high-stakes relegation playoff opener. His return for the second leg is a timely boost for the Wolves as they look to secure their Bundesliga survival in what promises to be a decisive fixture.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kilian Fischer - Second leg return possible Fischer (thigh) will miss Thursday's relegation playoff first leg against Paderborn but could potentially return for Monday's second leg, according to coach Dieter Hecking. "Fische...

Impact Fischer has been working his way back from thigh surgery undertaken in early February, and while his return to training had been an encouraging sign, the first leg comes too soon for him to feature. The right-back's potential availability for Monday's second leg would be a timely boost for Wolfsburg given the magnitude of the occasion, with the club managing his reintegration carefully after such a lengthy absence.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Wind - Second leg return possible Wind (thigh) will miss Thursday's relegation playoff first leg against Paderborn but could potentially return for Monday's second leg, according to coach Dieter Hecking. "Fischer a...

Impact Wind has been absent for several weeks with an undisclosed issue, and the first leg of the playoff arrives too soon for him to be considered. His potential return for Monday's second leg would give Wolfsburg a significant attacking boost at a critical stage, with the club hopeful of having him available should the tie remain in the balance heading into the decisive fixture.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Ruled out for first leg Wimmer (thigh) will miss Thursday's relegation playoff first leg against Paderborn and is unlikely to feature in Monday's second leg either, according to coach Dieter Hecking. "Wim...

Impact Wimmer's absence is a significant blow for Wolfsburg heading into the highest-stakes fixtures of their season, with the Austrian winger having been one of their more dangerous attacking options before the thigh issue emerged. Manager Dieter Hecking's uncompromising stance on player fitness underlines the importance the club places on having fully fit players available for such a critical two-legged tie. Mattias Svanberg is expected to continue covering in his absence across both legs of the playoff.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Eriksen - Provides assist in win Eriksen assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory against FC St. Pauli.

Impact Eriksen stepped up to take a penalty after a handball by Tomoya Ando and smashed his spot-kick off the crossbar, with Dzenan Pejcinovic reacting quickest to bury the rebound in the 80th minute to make it 3-1, with Eriksen still credited with the assist on the goal. He also put his stamp on the match with six chances created and nine corners, both season highs, stepping up in the final game of the regular season to help keep Wolfsburg in the fight to stay up as they now head into the first leg of the Bundesliga playoffs on Thursday.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Konstantinos Koulierakis - Scores opener in victory Koulierakis scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against FC St. Pauli.

Impact Koulierakis powered Wolfsburg into the lead in the 37th minute, getting in front of his marker to steer a header home from a corner after Nikola Vasilj was caught stuck on his line in what was the third set-piece goal of a match heavily shaped by dead-ball situations. He finished with two tackles and six clearances in a composed, steady showing at the heart of Wolfsburg's three-man back line, standing out as the most reliable presence in the defensive unit throughout the game. Koulierakis will be aiming to bring that same calm and control into Thursday's first leg of the Bundesliga playoffs as Wolfsburg fight to stay in the top flight.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dzenan Pejcinovic - Scores in victory to qualify Pejcinovic scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over FC St. Pauli.

Impact Pejcinovic added Wolfsburg's third goal in the 80th minute, calmly finishing to make it 3-1 and effectively lock in a crucial three points in their Bundesliga survival fight. He also produced four shots (three on target) and created two chances across 89 minutes, constantly troubling St. Pauli's back three with his direct, aggressive running. Pejcinovic will aim to make an impact again in Thursday's first leg of the Bundesliga playoff as Wolfsburg push to secure their place in the top flight.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kamil Grabara - One save in victory Grabara had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against FC St. Pauli.

Impact Grabara made one save in Saturday's 3-1 Bundesliga win at St. Pauli, and his biggest moment came when he denied Ricky-Jade Jones from point-blank range after Joel Chima Fujita slipped the ball back into the box, a crucial stop that kept Wolfsburg in control while St. Pauli were still pushing for an equalizer before Nikola Vasilj's own goal in the 64th minute effectively put the game out of reach. He only faced two shots on target overall as St. Pauli struggled to generate real attacking threat despite fighting to stay in the Bundesliga. Wolfsburg locked up a playoff spot for the Bundesliga tie on Thursday, and Grabara will be looking to bring the same sharpness and command of his box against the 2. Bundesliga side.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Vinicius Souza - Suspended for Thursday's first leg Vinicius (suspension) is ruled out for Thursday's relegation first leg playoff opener.

Impact Vinicius picked up his fifth yellow card of the season during Wolfsburg's match against St. Pauli, triggering an automatic one-match ban that will sideline him for the first leg of the relegation playoff first leg Thursday. The midfielder's absence is a significant blow for the Wolves heading into such a high-stakes fixture, with their opponent yet to be determined as Elversberg, Hannover 96 and Paderborn are still battling for both direct promotion and the playoff spot heading into the final round of matches.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Paredes - Available for season finale Paredes has served his one-match disciplinary suspension and rejoined the squad ahead of Saturday's crucial relegation clash against St. Pauli, according to BILD.

Impact Paredes had been left out of the Bayern fixture following the same training altercation with Mohamed Amoura, with both players receiving fines in addition to their exclusion. Coach Dieter Hecking made clear that the matter is now closed and that Paredes is too important to be left out of the season finale against St. Pauli, with Wolfsburg needing every available attacking option for a fixture that will determine their Bundesliga status.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kilian Fischer - Season nearly over Fischer (thigh) has returned to training but is not yet being considered for a place in the squad, according to coach Dieter Hecking. "Fischer has returned to training. A place in...

Impact Fischer's return to the training pitch is an encouraging development after undergoing thigh surgery in early February, though the club is managing his reintegration carefully rather than rushing him back into the matchday squad. The right-back has been through a lengthy recovery process, and while his return to collective sessions is a significant milestone, a place in the squad for Saturday's fixture against St. Pauli appears to come too soon. Should Wolfsburg finish 16th and face a relegation playoff, Fischer could potentially be an option as he continues to build his fitness, making his return to training a timely development for the club.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Wind - Nearly out for Season Wind (thigh) will miss Saturday's clash against St. Pauli but could potentially return for the relegation playoff should Wolfsburg finish 16th, according to coach Dieter Hecking. "...

Impact Wind's absence for the final regular season fixture is another blow for a Wolfsburg side already dealing with multiple injury concerns heading into a crucial weekend. Manager Dieter Hecking's comments suggest a return for the relegation playoff is not out of the question, giving the club some hope of having the forward available should they need to navigate the two-legged tie. His potential availability for the playoff could prove significant given the stakes involved.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Suffers thigh injury Wimmer will miss Saturday's clash against St. Pauli due to a muscular injury in his thigh, according to coach Dieter Hecking. "He will not be able to play Saturday. We hope he will...

Impact Wimmer's absence is a concern for Wolfsburg heading into a crucial fixture with relegation implications still in play. Manager Dieter Hecking's comments suggest the injury is not considered serious enough to rule him out of a potential playoff, which provides some encouragement for the club. Lovro Majer and Mattias Svanberg are the leading candidates to fill in for the Austrian in Saturday's lineup.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kilian Fischer - Back in team training Fischer (thigh) returned to full team training Tuesday and could be an option for Saturday's season finale against St. Pauli if he comes through the remaining sessions in good shap...

Impact Fischer had been working through individual sessions on the pitch as part of his rehabilitation following the thigh operation he underwent in early February, making his return to collective training a significant step forward in what has been a lengthy recovery process. The right-back is a natural starter in that position when fit and Wolfsburg will assess how he responds to the coming sessions before making a final call on his involvement in the final fixture of the season.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Doubtful for season finale Wimmer (thigh) underwent an MRI on Monday after being forced off in the second half of Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich with a bandaged thigh, leaving his availability f...

Impact Wimmer had been substituted in the 67th minute after receiving lengthy treatment, and the club is awaiting the MRI results before providing any clarity on the extent of the damage. The Austrian winger is one of Wolfsburg's most important players and his potential absence would be a significant blow heading into what is effectively a relegation six-pointer against St. Pauli, with the club monitoring his condition closely before making a final call on his involvement for the weekend.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Joakim Maehle - Creates two chances Maehle crossed three times (two accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bayern.

Impact Maehle was held off the scoresheet despite tying for the team-high in chances created Saturday. The wing-back has combined for two shots, four chances created, six crosses and nine tackles over his last three appearances.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kamil Grabara - Eight saves in defeat Grabara allowed a goal while making eight saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bayern.

Impact Grabara allowed the lone goal of the match in the 56th minute as Wolfsburg dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed just two goals while combining for 12 saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. Wolfsburg head to St. Pauli on the final day of the Bundesliga in a battle to avoid the second relegation spot.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Departs with leg injury Wimmer was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Bayern with a leg injury.

Impact Wimmer left the match in the 67th minute after receiving lengthy treatment on his left leg, eventually departing with it bandaged above the knee. Wimmer will be a doubt for next week's season finale against St. Pauli which is set up as a relegation six-pointer.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Paredes - Out for discipline issue Paredes is not in the squad for Saturday's clash with Bayern as a result of a disciplinary issue.

Impact Paredes misses out on short notice as he's been suspended for Saturday's match by manager Dieter Hecking. Paredes hasn't made a start since February due to injury and manager preference.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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