ANTHONY LOSILLA NEWS

Eyeing Saturday return Losilla is out for Wednesday's match against St. Pauli. according to manager Dieter Hecking. "Toto was able to run a bit today but still feels weak. We hope he'll be back to normal...

Impact Losilla will not be an option Wednesday following his early exit Saturday, leaving the match against Mainz at halftime. However, he was able to run Tuesday, leaving confidence he could be an option for Saturday's match. That said, he will hope to train with the team over the week and return when facing Leipzig on Saturday. Dani de Wit is a possible replacement while Losilla is out.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Saturday's win Losilla assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Wolfsburg.

Impact Losilla recorded his first assist of the season Saturday as he set up Patrick Osterhage's goal in the 19th minute which took the early 1-0 lead. He also put in solid defensive work as he recorded four clearances, one blocked shot and one tackle in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three clearances Losilla registered three clearances and two tackles in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Losilla played all 90 minutes after missing the last match with an illness. He has started all matches played this season, scoring a goal with 25 tackles (13 won) and 15 interceptions in 11 games.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal in loss Losilla scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Losilla was not closely involved with the attack in the first half. However, he tried his first attempt in the 65th minute, before pocketing his first goal of the season, in the 68th minute. He also built momentum in extra time, where he assisted on a shot attempt and then scored another goal, only to have it overturned by VAR review.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Bochum midfield last season Losilla scored two goals and recorded two assists on 27 shots and 14 chances created in 31 starts this past season.

Impact Losilla recorded two goals and two assists this past season and established himself yet again as Bochum's first choice midfielder. The captain also kept five clean sheets and set career highs in tackles, clearances and blocked shots. He penned a contract extension through the end of next season, which could be the last for the 37-year-old.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Losilla scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win against FC Augsburg.

Impact Loscilla scored Bochum's third goal in the 62nd minute assisted by Philipp Forster. He was exceptional and recorded four shots, four clearances, two key passes, two tackles and one interception. He has scored twice in the last three matches. He has played 29 games this season and averages 2.4 tackles, 2.1 clearances, 1.1 interceptions and 0.9 shots per game.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of season Losilla scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Friday's 1-1 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Losilla found the back of the net after just five minutes to open the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season in 27 appearances for the midfielder to go along with two assists as a more defensive minded option in Bochum's midfield.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five tackles Losilla registered five tackles (three won) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-1 loss against Wolfsburg.

Impact Losilla made five tackles in his return to the team after serving a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation. He only needs two more tackles to match his career high. This follows an average of 2.5 a game and 12 (eight won) in the last five contests.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Losilla served a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and is now eligible to return to the first team.

Impact Losilla missed a one-all draw with Union Berlin due to the suspension but is now set to return straight to the starting XI. When available Losilla is the top choice in holding midfield, tallying some major defensive stats.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ban Losilla was shown a fifth yellow card during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Stuttgart.

Impact Losilla ended up in the official's book Sunday and will now serve a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation. The midfielder will be sidelined for a Sunday trip to Union Berlin. Losilla's first chance to return will be a April 22 clash with Wolfsburg. Kevin Stoger will likely get the start while Losilla is on the sideline.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Asano scores, Bochum stretches Frankfurt's winless run

Japan forward Takuma Asano has scored for Bochum to hold Eintracht Frankfurt to 1-1 in the Bundesliga and stretch the home team’s winless streak to seven games across all competiti...

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspension served Losilla served a two-match ban and is now eligible to return for a Friday trip to Koln.

Impact Losilla was handed a two-match ban for a straight red card but is now eligible to return. The midfielder will likely be immediately added back into the starting XI, where he has been a nailed-on starter. Losilla has made 21 appearances, all starts, and assisted twice while creating eight chances.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Second match of suspension added Losilla has been suspended for a second match after being sent off during a clash with Freiburg, the DFB announced.

Impact Losilla was sent off with a straight red card, and missed a match with Werder Bremen, and was handed a second-match ban. Losilla's first chance to return will be a Mar. 10 trip to Koln after he serves the second of his two-match ban.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shown straight red card Losilla was shown a red card in the second half of Saturday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Losilla was shown a straight red card following a studs up challenge in the 63rd minute. The midfielder will miss at least next week's match against Werder Bremen through suspension with the possibility of also missing the following match against Schalke.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Hoffenheim Losilla provided an assist, created two chances and made three tackles (one won) and two clearances during Saturday's 5-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Losilla was deployed in a more defensive-minded role here but still made an impact on the attacking end, even setting up Moritz Broschinski for his side's second goal in the 83rd minute. That's now back-to-back matches with an assist for the veteran midfielder, who's mostly known for his ability to rack up numbers on the less glamourous end.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Mainz Losilla provided an assist, had one shot on goal and made two tackles (one won) during Saturday's 5-2 loss against Mainz.

Impact Losilla didn't have a stat line like the ones he's used to put up but made up for that with his first assist of the campaign as he set up Pierre Kunde for his side's first goal in the 70th minute. Already a very productive player on the defensive end, the midfielder will become a must-have fantasy player if he's able to rack up more contributions like this on the offensive side of the ball.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Bochum Losilla has signed an 18-month contract extension with VfL Bochum, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Losilla has started every single league match bar one -- a draw against Hertha Berlin last February -- for Bochum since the club was promoted to the Bundesliga in 2021, and the 36-year-old midfielder has now signed on to remain with the club through the 2023/24 campaign.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays all but 20 minutes Losilla played all but 20 minutes in the first half of the Bundesliga, making 15 starts.

Impact Losilla has been an absolutely nailed-on starter since Bochum returned to the Bundesliga, and is showing no signs of slowing down. The midfielder has played all over the midfield, though generally in a more defensive role. Losilla has yet to earn a goal contribution, but is on pace for new highs in nearly every defensive category.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensively versus Union Losilla made one tackle, six clearances and one block during Sunday's 2-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Losilla this time did more than just alleviating the task of center-backs as he almost played like one of them, even doubling his previous season high in clearances. The midfielder is accumulating dominant performances with great displays of tenacity and good positioning, having started in all 11 matches so far this season.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Losilla made three tackles and two interceptions during Saturday's 3-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Losilla has played every single minute of the campaign in a variety of positions and finally came away with a clean sheet. It's been a tough season for Bochum and Losilla has been one of the few bright spots, controlling central midfield and consistently filling the stat sheet. Losilla is the heartbeat of a Bochum side that is already looked like a major relegation favorite.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steady presence once more Losilla played the full 90 and made three interceptions and two tackles during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mainz.

Impact Losilla was a consistent starter in the 2021/22 campaign and is right back in the starting XI for the the 2022/23 edition. The midfielder is a defensively minded option, limiting his offensive upside, though his ability to play a full 90 every week gives him a solid floor.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts all but one match Losilla made 33 starts and appearances during the 2021/22 Bundesliga campaign.

Impact Losilla started all over the pitch for Bochum, in central defense, central midfield, and defensive midfield. While the veteran doesn't offer much for fantasy managers, his 2,847 minutes played give him value for consistency if nothing else. Losilla's role could fall off at any time, especially as he enters his age-37 season, but until it does, he remains a safe, if not glamorous, fantasy option.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rare goal Saturday Losilla scored one goal during a 2-1 win Saturday versus SpVgg Greuther Furth.

Impact Losilla logged his second goal of the 2021-22 Bundesliga. Fantasy managers should not expect him to score regularly though. Losilla's current goal tally is across 24 Bundesliga appearances, and he remains a defensive-minded midfielder who has little upside otherwise.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund drops more points in Bundesliga, Bayern now 8 clear

Borussia Dortmund has stumbled again in the Bundesliga with a 1-1 draw at relegation-threatened Augsburg to let Bayern Munich open up an eight-point lead

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS