VfL Wolfsburg Team News Page 65 - Soccer

Kevin Mbabu - Sends in seven crosses against Freiburg Mbabu delivered seven crosses (three accurate), made two interceptions and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 loss to FC Freiburg.

Impact Mbabu was second to Maximilian Arnold in crosses delivered (7). He also won seven duels, made two interceptions and one clearance. He's created 14 chances along with sending in 41 crosses with eight being accurate this season. He'll look to tally his first goal or assist this season against Bayer Leverkusen next on October 30.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Arnold - Delivers 16 crosses in defeat Arnold took one shot (zero on target), delivered 16 crosses (three accurate) and created four chances in Saturday's 2-0 loss to FC Freiburg.

Impact Arnold lead his side in chances created (4) and crosses delivered (13) and has 17 chances created with 49 crosses delivered (18 accurate) in the league so far. He'll look to open his league account on October 30 away to Bayer Leverkusen next.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Koen Casteels - Allows two goals in loss Casteels made two saves while conceding two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Freiburg.

Impact Casteels was beaten once in both halves as his side dropped all three points. He now has 22 saves with 12 goals allowed and has kept one clean sheet this season. He'll hope for a better outing against Bayer Leverkusen on October 30.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cologne holds Leverkusen to 2-2 draw in Bundesliga

Anthony Modeste has scored twice to salvage a 2-2 draw for Cologne against Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Bayern wins again without coach Julian Nagelsmann

Bayern Munich has won 4-0 against Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga with coach Julian Nagelsmann again sending instructions remotely after testing positive for the coronavirus

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Luca Waldschmidt - Out Saturday Waldschmidt (thigh) is out for Saturday's clash with Freiburg, according to manager Mark van Bommel.

Impact Waldschmidt will be out once again with a thigh injury, according to van Bommel. The midfielder has been in and out of the starting XI recently, though Dodi Lukebakio may get more consistent time with Waldschmidt out.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Admir Mehmedi - Out Saturday Mehmedi (strain) will be out Saturday against Freiburg, according to manager Mark van Bommel.

Impact Mehmedi remains out with a muscular injury, and it's beginning to be a recurring theme for the midfielder. He will hope to return before the international break, but with how this injury has lingered that's far from a guarantee. He's not a consistent starter, so this shouldn't do much to change fantasy lineups.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Gerhardt - Available Saturday Gerhardt (foot) is available for Saturday's clash with Freiburg, according to manager Mark van Bommel.

Impact Gerhardt is available for Saturday's match after a lingering foot issue held him out for a few weeks. The defender has fallen out of the starting XI recently, but with a run of horrific form for Wolfsburg it's possible van Bommel will try and switch things up.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maxence Lacroix - Available Saturday Lacroix is available for Saturday's clash with Freiburg, after finishing his suspension.

Impact Lacroix should be straight back into the starting XI, as he has been for most of the season. The defender was stout in the Champions League on Wednesday, so he may not play the full 90 due to rest. With how crucial he is to the defense there's a chance he may still play the full match to try and break the horrid run of form Wolfsburg currently find themselves in.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Van Bommel's Wolfsburg stuck in reverse gear in Germany

Wolfsburg is Germany’s auto-making capital

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Lille, Sevilla still winless after Champions League 0-0 draw

Sevilla had the best chances to win in a tight and often dull game as it drew 0-0 at Lille in the Champions League

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Salzburg beats Wolfsburg to extend group lead in CL

Salzburg’s young squad has taken a big step closer to reaching the Champions League knockout stage with a 3-1 win over Wolfsburg

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Luca Waldschmidt - Out with injury Waldschmidt missed Wednesday's Champions League defeat against Salzburg with a thigh injury.

Impact Waldschmidt has been rotated throughout attacking midfield so far this season, so Wolfsburg have cover with Ridle Baku, Renato Steffen and Dodi Lukebakio if Waldschmidt is forced to miss addtitional game time due to his injury.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maxence Lacroix - Leader in blocks, clearances Lacroix blocked a shot, made three interceptions, a tackle (winning it) and five clearances during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Salzburg.

Impact Lacroix was a part of the Wolfsburg back line that conceded three goals during Wednesday's defeat. The centerback finished with the second highest amount of interceptions on the team while leading Wolfsburg in blocks and clearances in the loss.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Arnold - Leader in crosses, chances created Arnold took two shots (one on goal), corssed seven times (two accurate) and created three chances during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Salzburg.

Impact Arnold was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creative option for Wolfsburg on Wednesday. The midfielder had the second highest amount of shots on the team while leading his side in crosses and chances created in the loss.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Koen Casteels - Concedes three on Wednesday Casteels allowed three goals while making three saves during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Salzburg.

Impact Casteels conceded a goal in the first half and two in the second as Wolfsburg dropped all three points on Wednesday. The keeper has now allowed four goals in three Champions League starts while his three saves upped his total to ten in the competition.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Nmecha - Scores lone Wolfsburg goal Nmecha scored a goal while taking three shots during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Salzburg.

Impact Nmecha found the back of the net in the 15th minute, leveling the score at one at the time. The goal was the first in the Champions League for the forward while his three shots were the team-high total in the loss.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barcelona plays for Champions League survival

Barcelona needs to find a way to beat Dynamo Kyiv at home to have a realistic chance of advancing to the knockout stage of the Champions League

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Yannick Gerhardt - Remains out Gerhardt (foot) is out for Wednesday's match with Salzburg.

Impact Gerhardt is unavailable for Wednesday's clash as a foot injury will continue to keep him out. This is the same injury that prevented him from playing Saturday against Union Berlin, one that manager Mark Van Bommel said "could take some time" to heal.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Bialek - Out against Salzburg Bialek (knee) will not be available for Wednesday's clash with Salzburg.

Impact Bialek has been in recovery from this knee injury for nearly six months now, but it appears he isn't quite ready to return. A return to full team training would be a good sign for his return.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wout Weghorst - Tests positive for COVID-19 Weghorst (COVID-19) will miss Wednesday's trip to Salzburg after testing positive for COVID-19, Wolfsburg announced Monday.

Impact Weghorst won't travel to Wolfsburg after testing positive for COVID-19. The striker's absence could completely shift the balance of the game, as he has led the line for Wolfsburg up until this point. Lukas Nmecha could take over no. 9 duties from Weghorst with the Dutch striker sidelined.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Mbabu - Logs five crosses, one accurate Mbabu attempted five crosses during a 2-0 loss Saturday against Union Berlin.

Impact Mbabu is averaging 4.9 crosses across seven 2021-22 Bundesliga starts. However, he will need to improve his accuracy concerning the former category. Mbabu finally logged an accurate Bundesliga cross Saturday after previously not having one since Aug. 21.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Koen Casteels - Allows multiple goals again Casteels conceded two goals during a 2-0 loss Saturday against Union Berlin.

Impact Casteels conceded multiple goals during each of the Wolfsburg team's last three Bundesliga games. Before an Oct. 23 matchup versus SC Freiburg, he will try to get back on track during a Champions League game Wednesday against Red Bull Salzburg.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wout Weghorst - Attempts four shots, all on goal Weghorst recorded four shots (all on goal) across 22 minutes during a 2-0 loss Saturday against Union Berlin.

Impact Despite being a substitute Saturday, Weghorst improved his shot average to 2.9 across eight 2021-22 Bundesliga games. 56.5 percent of Weghorst's shots were on goal.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 17, 2021 • YOUTUBE

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