VfL Wolfsburg Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Vinicius Souza - Out to face Dortmund Vinicius (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Dortmund.

Impact Vinicius is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Dortmund due to an illness that has affected multiple players in the squad. His absence is notable after he had started the club's previous two matches. Christian Eriksen is likely going to feature in a deeper role in the midfield until he returns.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sael Kumbedi - Not an option Saturday Kumbedi (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Dortmund.

Impact Kumbedi is not an option Saturday as he continues to deal with an illness and does not pass testing in time to feature. His absence is manageable for the club given he had started only one of their last three matches. Kilian Fischer is expected to see a greater role until Kumbedi returns.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Ruled out against Dortmund Wimmer (strain) won't answer the call and is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Dortmund, according to WAZ.

Impact Wimmer was expected to be a late call due to muscular fatigue, but it was ultimately confirmed that the attacking midfielder will not be available for the match. This is a significant blow for the wolves, as he had not missed a start since early November, and his absence will force changes to the starting XI. Adam Daghim and Mattias Svanberg emerge as the primary options to fill the void, while Mohammed Amoura could also take on a larger role in the frontline if he returns from his club suspension.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sael Kumbedi - Suffers from illness Kumbedi is doubtful for Saturday's match against Dortmund due to an illness, according to manager Daniel Bauer. "Sael trained individually and is still doubtful for the game."

Impact Kumbedi is one of a few players in the club dealing with an illness and will need some testing on Saturday to see if he can play. Luckily for the club, he has only started in one of their past three games, so they can do without the right-back. That said, Kilian Fischer is likely to see the start at right-back with Wolfsburg questionable.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Vinicius Souza - Dealt illness Vinicius is doubtful for Saturday's match against Dortmund due to illness, according to manager Daniel Bauer. "Souza trained individually and is doubtful for the game."

Impact Vincius will head into Saturday with some issues, as the midfielder is affected by an illness that some other teammates have been dealt. Unfortunately for the club, he has started in their past two games, so this is something to monitor. If he were to miss out, Mattias Svanberg is a possible replacement, likely to have a fitness test ahead of the game to decide his availability.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Late call to face Dortmund Wimmer is a late call for Saturday's match against Dortmund due to a muscle injury, according to manager Daniel Bauer. "Patrick has muscle problems after the Cologne game and is in...

Impact Wimmer is going to need some testing heading into Saturday's match, with the attacker now a late call due to some muscle fatigue. With the forward not missing a start since the beginning of November, this is something to monitor, possibly losing a regular starter. If that were the case, the club has a few replacements available, with Adam Daghim and Mattias Svanberg potentially options.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jeanuel Belocian - Loaned to Leverkusen Belocian has been loaned to Wolfsburg from Leverkusen, according to his new club.

Impact Belocian is off on loan for the rest of the season with Leverkusen, staying in Germany despite the move. He has been more of a rotational pick for Leverkusen this season, recording three starts in eight appearances. His role should only improve with Wolfsburg but a starting role is not guaranteed, adding reinforcements to a team that has had injury issues all season.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Eriksen - Notches four crosses Eriksen had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus 1. FC Koln. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 66th mi...

Impact Eriksen was on the field for a full 90 Friday, a ninth consecutive start for the midfielder. He did well with two shots, two chances created and four crosses, a solid display despite a second straight game with no goal contribution. He remains at one goal and four assists in 17 appearances (13 starts).

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Daghim - Four shots Friday Daghim registered four shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Dahgim did well to record four shots Friday, but with only one on target, not the most accurate day for the forward. However, he would only appear off the bench for 45 minutes. That said, he remains with two goals and one assist this season in 14 appearances (five starts).

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kamil Grabara - Allows one against Koln Grabara recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat to 1. FC Koln.

Impact Grabara would only make two saves on three shots Friday, allowing the lone goal in the loss. That said, he remains with one clean sheet all season, with his last against Hamburger some 12 games ago. He will face Dortmund next match, unlikely to change the streak then.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Jenz - Set for suspension Jenz will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.

Impact Jenz accumulated five yellow cards in the Bundesliga and will be suspended for the clash against Dortmund on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter in the backline for Wolfsburg, with Denis Vavro and Konstantinos Koulierakis likely pairing in the central defense against the Black and Yellow.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Konstantinos Koulierakis - Available off bench Koulierakis (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's game against Koln.

Impact As expected, Koulierakis is back in the squad and will be an option off the bench. Denis Vavro will be taking his place in the XI.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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Konstantinos Koulierakis - Should be back available Koulierakis (muscular) resumed team training this week and should be back available for Friday's clash against Koln, coach Daniel Bauer said in the press conference. "Konstantinos...

Impact Koulierakis missed the last game against Mainz due to a muscular issue that he seems to have fully recovered from since he resumed team training this week. The defender should return to the match squad for Friday's clash against Koln and regain a starting role in the backline if deemed fit enough to feature. If he had to miss the clash or start on the bench, Denis Vavro will likely be the one replacing him in the backline.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jenson Seelt - Picks up new injury Seelt has suffered a knee injury and is out for the time being, according to his club.

Impact Seelt was ill for the last few games but is now suffering from a new injury, with the defender now absent due to a knee injury. The club did not give a further explanation of how long he would miss out, already having been out for the past four games. He has started in eight of his nine appearances this season, earning starting time when fit, leaving Konstantinos Koulierakis (undisclosed) and Moritz Jenz to start at center-back.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sael Kumbedi - Delivers assist in loss Kumbedi assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Mainz.

Impact Kumbedi pulled a ball back for Mohammed Amoura to score the opening goal after three minutes of play Saturday. The defender added seven clearances and won three of his five ground duels during the match. The assist was his first since Dec. 6 and fifth of the season, making him the team's most successful player in that category in the 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kamil Grabara - Saves penalty in loss to Mainz Grabara made five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Mainz.

Impact Grabara did a great job which was not enough for his side to avoid defeat but prevented a more overwhelming result, as he made a huge penalty save and stopped a few other close-range shots. He has now registered multiple saves in seven consecutive appearances, but his value remains limited due to the lack of clean sheets. Up next is a trip to Koln, who scored 17 goals over their previous nine home matchups.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Arnold - Back from ban Arnold is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward.

Impact Arnold is back in the call for Wolfsburg after a game out through suspension, set to face Koln in their next contest. This is good news for the club, as they will regain a regular starter in midfield, having recorded one goal and three assists in 17 appearances this season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Konstantinos Koulierakis - Ruled out with muscular issue Koulierakis (muscular) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Mainz, the club announced.

Impact Koulierakis suffered a muscular injury this week and is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Mainz. The center-back will likely be assessed at the beginning of next week to know if he has to miss more time to recover. Koulierakis has been an undisputed starter in the backline for the wolves, therefore his absence forces a change in the starting squad, with Denis Vavro starting on Saturday.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dzenan Pejcinovic - Starting in attack Pejcinovic (foot) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Mainz.

Impact Pejcinovic starts in attack in Saturday's clash against Mainz after missing the last outing with a foot injury that was assessed this week and deemed not to be major. The forward returns to the lineup following three consecutive starts in which he scored in each match. He comes back in strong form after recording five goals across those three appearances.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Marius Muller - Finds bench role Muller (face) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Mainz.

Impact Muller is named on the bench for Saturday's clash against Mainz after returning from a face injury. He is fit again but remains in his usual role as the backup keeper and has yet to appear this season. His situation remains unchanged after he made only six appearances all of last season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mattias Svanberg - Back in training, fit again Svanberg (illness) is an option for Saturday's match against Mainz, according to manager Daniel Bauer. "Mattias has also returned to training after his infection."

Impact Svanberg is back from his illness as the club is about to take the field again, with the midfielder set to play against Mainz. This comes after six starts in 16 appearances this campaign, recording two goals and one assist. That said, a bench spot will be expected for the midfielder once fit.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Marius Muller - Set for return Muller (face) is an option for Saturday's match against Mainz, according to manager Daniel Bauer. "Mulli is back too. He's training with a mask and feels very safe with it."

Impact Muller will miss no further time with a face injury that has left him out the past few weeks, fit enough to face Mainz on Saturday. However, he is only their backup keeper and has yet to appear this season, likely to strictly remain the backup after only six appearances all of last season.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dzenan Pejcinovic - Optimistic to play Saturday Pejcinovic (foot) is a late call for Saturday's match against Mainz, according to manager Daniel Bauer. "Dzenan is back in training. It looks very good, and I'm very optimistic tha...

Impact Pejcinovic had to miss the last outing with a foot injury but is on the mend this week, as he is looking to be a late call after examination deemed no major injury. This is after his last three appearances all came as starts, scoring in all three appearances for a run of five goals in three games. With that run of form, the forward will hope to see the start if deemed fit.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kento Shiogai - Signs with Wolfsburg Shiogai has completed a transfer to Wolfsburg from NEC Nijmegen, according to his new club.

Impact Shiogai is making a move from the Netherlands to Germany this winter, with the forward inking a deal through 2030 with Wolfsburg. This comes as he starts to break onto the scene more this season, with only 49 appearances in his senior career to go along with 15 goals, although he has scored nine of those goals in 14 appearances this season. The young forward does show plenty of promise and could find himself in some rotational minutes early, with the club potentially finding a forward for a few years to come.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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