VfL Wolfsburg Team News - Soccer

Kilian Fischer - Spotted running on grass Fischer (thigh) was spotted back on grass running Friday.

Impact Fischer underwent surgery in February for an adductor injury, and the fact that he's running on the grass is certainly a positive development. That said, he might need to return to full training before being considered as a realistic option to return to the squad, meaning the April 4 match against Bayer Leverkusen might come too soon for him.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lovro Majer - Will miss one game Majer will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.

Impact Majer picked up his fifth yellow card in the Bundesliga and will serve a one-match suspension for the next clash against Leverkusen after the international break. The midfielder has been only a bench option since the recent arrival of new coach Dieter Hecking, therefore his absence won't impact the starting XI.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Eriksen - Strong offensive effort Eriksen registered three shots (one on goal), 12 crosses (one accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Eriksen did as much as he possibly could to find an equalizer for Wolfsburg short of scoring one himself, but simply didn't get much help. He'll hope to find a teammate or two in a game against Bayer Leverkusen which should feature more goals. Leverkusen has scored 52 times in 27 games but has only conceded 36 goals.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kamil Grabara - Concedes lone goal of game Grabara had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Grabara wasn't particularly bad in this game but he did allow the lone score to cost Wolfsburg at least a point. He'll likely face more shots against Bayer Leverkusen, a team which has scored 52 goals in 27 league games.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Jenz - Receives red card Jenz was sent off in the 92th minute of Saturday's match against Bremen and will be suspended for the upcoming clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Jenz received two yellow cards, resulting in a red card, during Saturday's match against Bremen and will miss the next game against Bayer Leverkusen. The center-back had started the last six matches, recording four tackles, nine blocks and 24 clearances, so his absence could be felt. Denis Vavro is expected to start in central defense during his suspension.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mattias Svanberg - Available Saturday Svanberg (undisclosed) trained this week and is back available for Saturday's match against Bremen, according to coach Dieter Hecking. "Apart from the long-term injured players, ev...

Impact Svanberg is back available for Saturday's match against Bremen after training all week, having missed the last three matches with an undisclosed injury. The midfielder held a rotational role prior to his absence and is expected to return to that spot, having made just seven starts in 20 appearances this season while recording three goals and one assist.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Zehnter - Clears illness Zehnter (illness) is back available for Saturday's clash against Bremen, according to coach Dieter Hecking. "Except for the long-term injured, everyone was able to train fully this...

Impact Zehnter missed the last two matches due to illness but is back in the mix for Saturday's clash against Bremen after not appearing on the injury report, with new coach Dieter Hecking confirming the squad trained at full strength aside from long-term absences. He opened the campaign as a regular starter, but the coaching change combined with Joakim Maehle's return from injury is expected to cut into his minutes down the stretch.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Arnold - Back available Saturday Arnold (groin) trained normally this week and is back available for Saturday's match against Bremen, according to coach Dieter Hecking. "Max made a good impression. We didn't have...

Impact Arnold returns for Saturday's clash against Bremen after training fully this week, having missed the previous match with a groin issue. The midfielder remains a key piece in the center of the pitch, handling a share of set pieces alongside Christian Eriksen, and his availability is a boost for the side, with one goal and four assists this season.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Arnold - Trains in full Tuesday Arnold (groin) was spotted training in full Tuesday, the club posted on instagram.

Impact Arnold has missed three of the last four matches with a groin injury, but he is now back in full team training with no restrictions and trending toward being available for Saturday's clash against Bremen. That said, the wolves' captain finds himself in a bit of uncertainty, with reports indicating new coach Dieter Hecking could strip him of the armband, raising questions about whether he will return to the same role he held prior to the injury. Christian Eriksen and Vinicius could be in line for increased minutes if Arnold ends up taking on a reduced role moving forward.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mattias Svanberg - Trains normally Tuesday Svanberg (undisclosed) was spotted in team training Tuesday, the club posted.

Impact Svanberg has missed the last three games with an injury and was close to making the squad against Hamburg before ultimately missing out, but he's now back in full team training with no restrictions and is tracking toward being available for Saturday's clash against Bremen. That said, he has mostly been used as a depth piece off the bench this season, so his return shouldn't shake up the starting XI.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Eriksen - Assists opener Saturday Eriksen assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Hoffenheim. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Eriksen set up the opening goal of Saturday's match as his cross connected with Konstantinos Koulierakis' head in the 64th minute to take the 1-0 lead. Eriksen now has eight goal contributions (two goals and six assists) this season, three of which have come in his last four matches. He played well defensively too in his first start in central midfield this season, recording five clearances and one tackle before he was subbed off in the 96th minute for Yannick Gerhardt.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Konstantinos Koulierakis - Scores in Saturday's draw Koulierakis scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Hoffenheim. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 98th minute.

Impact Koulierakis opened up the scoring Saturday with a header in the 64th minute assisted by Christian Eriksen. It marked his second goal of the season, both of which have come in his last five appearances. He played well on the defensive end too, making nine clearances and winning three tackles in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kamil Grabara - Concedes once Saturday Grabara had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim.

Impact Grabara conceded one goal in Saturday's draw, a Grischa Promel header in the 83rd minute which served as the equalizer. Grabara also made five saves in his third consecutive match, although he's conceded seven goals over that stretch. He faces a much more favorable matchup Saturday versus Werder Bremen, a side which has scored 29 goals through 26 matches this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Marius Muller - Back from ban Muller has cleared his suspension after missing the week 26 meeting with Hoffenheim.

Impact Muller may not play despite being an option, as he has served as Kamil Grabara's backup throughout the campaign. Therefore, Muller will be limited to a bench role going forward, having yet to feature other than in cup action this season.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Arnold - Not available Saturday Arnold (groin) is still dealing with his injury and not an option for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, the club posted.

Impact Arnold was left out of the matchday squad as he continues to deal with a lingering groin injury and is not yet fully fit to feature for the wolves. The midfielder is expected to remain sidelined until he regains full fitness, with new coach Dieter Hecking unwilling to deploy him while he is operating at only 70 percent of his capacity. Until he is back to full strength, Vinicius and Christian Eriksen are expected to handle duties together in central midfield.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Makes bench Saturday Wimmer (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Wimmer is named on the bench for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim after missing the last five matches with a muscle strain. The attacking midfielder returned to training this week and traveled with the squad but is not yet fully match fit. He could still be called upon as a substitute if needed depending on how the game unfolds.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Wind - Returns to bench Wind (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Wind returns to the bench for Saturday's matchup against Hoffenheim after recovering from a thigh injury that had kept him out since late November. The striker resumed full team training this week and traveled with the squad but is eased back into action as a substitute option. That said, he will hope to build fitness and eventually fight his way back into the starting XI under new coach Dieter Hecking.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Joakim Maehle - Finds starting role Maehle (shoulder) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Maehle finds a starting role for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim after being sidelined since late October with a shoulder injury. The defender recently returned to full team training and traveled with the squad after recovering from the setback. His immediate return to the starting XI marks a strong comeback after the lengthy absence and shows how much new coach Dieter Hecking trust him.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Wind - Back in contention Wind (thigh) will be in the squad for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, according to new coach Dieter Hecking. "Jonas, barring any unforeseen circumstances, will be traveling wi...

Impact Wind has been out of action since late November with a thigh injury, but the striker returned to full team training this week and will travel with the squad for Saturday's matchup against Hoffenheim. He is not fully match fit yet, though he could still be an option off the bench if called upon. That said, Wind could eventually fight his way back into the starting XI under new head coach Dieter Hecking.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Joakim Maehle - Available against Hoffenheim Maehle (shoulder) will be in the squad for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, according to new coach Dieter Hecking. "Joakim, barring any unforeseen circumstances, will be travel...

Impact Maehle has been sidelined since late October with a shoulder injury, but the defender made his return to full team training this week and will travel with the squad for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim. He is not fully match fit yet, though he could still be called upon off the bench if needed. That said, Maehle could eventually work his way back into the starting role he held before the setback under new head coach Dieter Hecking.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Will be in squad Wimmer (strain) will be in the squad for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, according to new coach Dieter Hecking. "Patrick, barring any unforeseen circumstances, will be traveli...

Impact Wimmer missed the last five matches with a muscle strain, but the attacking midfielder returned to training this week and will travel with the squad for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim. He isn't fully match fit yet, though he could still be called upon off the bench if needed. That said, Wimmer could eventually regain the starting role he held before the setback under new head coach Dieter Hecking.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Zehnter - Dealing with illness Zehnter (illness) won't be an option for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, according to new coach Dieter Hecking.

Impact Zehnter has been battling an illness this week and wasn't able to train fully, so he won't be available for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim. The defender has mostly been a bench option lately, so his absence should have only a minor impact on the starting XI.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Joakim Maehle - Trains fully Tuesday Maehle (shoulder) was spotted training fully Tuesday under new coach Dieter Hecking, the club posted.

Impact Maehle is closing in on a return to the matchday squad after being spotted in full training Tuesday during the first session under new head coach Dieter Hecking. The full-back could work his way back into contention for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim after recovering from a shoulder injury that kept him out since months. Once he's fully match fit again, Maehle is expected to carve out a solid role during the final stretch of the season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Eriksen - Converts from spot Eriksen scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Hamburger SV.

Impact Eriksen scored his side's only goal of the game by converting from the spot, marking his second league goal of the season with both strikes now coming from the penalty mark. His set piece delivery continued to threaten with nine crosses and four chances created, though his teammates could not capitalise. Over his last six games the midfielder has created 14 chances and delivered 31 crosses, registering at least four crosses and two chances created in all but one of those appearances.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kamil Grabara - Five saves in loss Grabara recorded five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Hamburger SV.

Impact Grabara was beaten twice from the spot but still managed five saves, three of which came from outside the box. The goalkeeper continues to struggle however, with just one clean sheet to his name this season and two or more goals conceded in each of his last five appearances. Another difficult test awaits on Saturday when he faces Hoffenheim, a side tied second in the league for goals scored with 53, behind only Bayern.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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