Impact Ortega allowed a goal in the first half and two in the second as Bielefeld dropped all three points. The keeper has now allowed 32 goals in 23 league starts while his six saves upped his season total to 86.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
ARMINIA 7-5-2 · 2ND IN 3. LIGA · PROMOTION
7-5-2 · 2ND IN 3. LIGA · PROMOTION
Next Match vs Hansa Rostock (A) · Sat 1:00PM
Stefan Ortega - Concedes three to Leverkusen Ortega allowed three goals while making six saves during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.
Andres Andrade - Playing through pain Andrade (ankle) is playing through pain but should be available Saturday, according to manager Frank Kramer.
Impact Andrade is still dealing with an ankle injury but is able to "grit his teeth and play with tape" according to manager Frank Kramer. That said the defender isn't a crucial part of the starting XI and the hope will be to give him as much time as possible to recover. Andrade is an option Saturday, against Leverkusen.
FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Prietl - Returns to training Prietl (COVID-19) returned to training Thursday, according to manager Frank Kramer.
Impact Prietl has made a partial return to training as he continues to recover from the long-term effects of COVID-19. It's uncertain what actually is going on, but the fact that Prietl was able to return to running in any capacity is a good sign. There is next to zero chance he is able to play Saturday against Leverkusen.
FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Arminia Bielefeld - Union Berlin 1-0 ' Highlights ' Matchday 23 - Bundesliga 2021/22
FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Okugawa scores game winning goal in the second half ' Bundesliga Highlights ' ESPN FC
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Fabian Kunze - Locks down defense against Berlin Kunze had one interception, four tackles, created one chance and sustained two fouls in the 1-0 victory over Union Berlin on Saturday.
Impact After not playing in the last match, Kunze came out ready to shut down Union Berlin. Thanks to the midfielder's aggressive play, his squad was able to lock down the victory. If he plays in the next match against Leverkusen, he will need to come with the same energy if his side hopes to win.
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Wimmer - Assists teammate to win Wimmer had one assist, three shots (all off target), four crosses, one interception, one tackle, four corners, created three chances and sustained two fouls in the 1-0 victory over...
Impact After struggling to find the net in the first half, Wimmer came out quickly in the second to find Masaya Okugawa for the goal. Typically an offensive threat, the forward has scored one goal and logged three assists in his last three appearances. Hopefully he will come ready to play the same way in the next match against Leverkusen.
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Masaya Okugawa - Scores once against Berlin Okugawa had one goal on one shot, one cross, one tackle, sustained three fouls and created one chance in the 1-0 victory over Union Berlin on Saturday.
Impact After a scoreless first half, Okugawa scored quickly in the 53rd minute thanks to an assist from Patrick Wimmer. After scoring four goals in four consecutive appearances, Okugawa went on a three match drought, so it is unclear whether the midfielder will get lucky against Leverkusen.
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Ortega - Logs clean sheet against Berlin Ortega had three saves and conceded no goals in the 1-0 victory over Union Berlin on Saturday.
Impact Even against a tougher opponent, Ortega managed to stand up and lead his squad to victory. This was the keeper's sixth clean sheet of the season, but it is unlikely he will pull it off again in the next match against Leverkusen.
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andres Andrade - Uncertain Saturday Andrade (ankle) could play Saturday against Union Berlin, according to manager Frank Kramer.
Impact Andrade could play Saturday, an improvement from last time out against Hoffenheim where he was ruled out early in the week. The defender isn't much of a fantasy play, but he is a solid and consistent presence on the pitch. Andrade could be worth a fantasy look in some formats, especially with Union Berlin scuffling for form lately.
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Prietl - Out Saturday Prietl (illness) will be out for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, according to manager Christoph Kramer.
Impact Prietl will be out Saturday and is likely to be sidelined indefinitely while he deals with long-term effects of COVID. Prietl has been reported to have COVID-19 complications pretty much non-stop since his positive case in January. It's possible that Prietl could return within a week, or be out long-term. Sebastian Vasiliadis should be a long-term starter with Prietl sidelined.
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Amos Pieper - Injures head in loss Pieper suffered a head-to-head collision during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Hoffenheim.
Impact Pieper injured his head during a head-to-head collision in the defeat. The defender would be a major loss for Bielefeld if he misses any sort of time, but he's clearly in concussion protocol. A return to training would go a long way towards alleviating concerns around Pieper.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
TSG Hoffenheim - Arminia Bielefeld 2-0 ' Highlights ' Matchday 22 - Bundesliga 2021/22
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Gonzalo Castro - Leader in multiple stats Castro took two shots (one on goal), crossed five times (one accurate) and created a chance during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Hoffenheim.
Impact Castro was held off the scoresheet but not from a lack of effort on his part. The midfielder finished with team-high totals in shots, crosses and chances created in the loss.
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Schopf - Leader in blocks, chances created Schopf created a chance, blocked two shots, made two interceptions and a tackle during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Hoffenheim.
Impact Schopf was held off the scoresheet as Bielefeld were shut out on Sunday. The midfielder finished with team-high totals in chances created and blocks in the loss.
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Ortega - Beaten twice in loss Ortega allowed two goals while making six saves during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Hoffenheim.
Impact Ortega allowed a goal in each half as Bielefeld dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 29 goals in 21 league starts while his six saves upped his season total to 77.
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andres Andrade - Out Sunday Andrade (ankle) is out for Sunday's clash with Hoffenheim.
Impact Andrade is missing out on Sunday's clash with Hoffenheim, failing a late fitness check. The defender will hope to return to training before a Saturday clash with Union Berlin.
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Wimmer - Missing Sunday Wimmer is missing Sunday's trip to Hoffenheim due to yellow card accumulation.
Impact Wimmer is set to miss Sunday's clash due to yellow card accumulation. The forward will be on the sidelines in what should have been a very winnable match for Bielefeld. Janni-Luca Serra should slot into the starting XI.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
ASN: Reyna returns, Bello debuts, EPB's rise, Pefok's brace lead Americans abroad The weekend for Americans abroad focused on those players who were not part of the recent national team roster. Among this group, there were...
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM
How George Bello ended up at Arminia Bielefeld After interest from numerous clubs across Europe, the young fullback landed in the Bundesliga at the end of the January transfer window
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Arminia Bielefeld - Borussia M'gladbach 1-1 ' Highlights ' Matchday 21 - Bundesliga 2021/22
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Stefan Ortega - Backstops club to one point Ortega made three saves and conceded once during the 1-1 draw against Monchengladbach on Saturday.
Impact Ortega was forced to make a few big saves early on in the match and he ultimately would hang on to the point after Monchengladbach's late surge. The keeper has been a steady source of saves lately with an average of 3.4 saves per game over his last five appearances. He has also only conceded 1.0 goals per game in that stretch. Those are some solid numbers for a struggling Bielefeld squad. If he can continue to keep his saves high and his goals-against low, he will remain a fantastic option.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Wimmer - Extends point streak in 1-1 draw Wimmer assisted once, produced two shots, created two chances, sent seven crosses (one accurate), took five corners, made two tackles (two won) and intercepted three times in the 1...
Impact Wimmer was the only shining star for Bielefeld in their draw Saturday. The winger did it all on both sides of the ball, however, he shined the most in the opposition's third. Not only did Wimmer continue to take his own chances, but he also continued to supply chances from the flank as well. Whenever Bielefeld sees offensive success, typically Wimmer is the center of the action and his numbers speak for themselves. Over his last five appearances, he is averaging, 2.4 shots, 2.0 created chances, 4.2 crosses, 3.8 corners, 2.6 tackles and 1.8 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Janni Serra - Pots second goal of season in draw Serra scored once, took three shots (two on target), created two chances, sent one cross (none accurate) and made one interception in the 1-1 draw with Monchengladbach on Saturday.
Impact Serra provided much-needed offensive support in the draw Saturday. The forward had been on a massive dry spell with luck his only saving grace. However, he showed excellent skill with his goal against the hosts. Over Serra's last five appearances, he is averaging, 0.8 shots, 0.8 created chances, 0.20 crosses and 0.6 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions. Those numbers are anything but great and he will need to elevate his performance before he can be considered game to game.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nathan De Medina - Gets robbed in 1-1 draw Saturday De Medina took two shots (one on target), made two tackles (none won) and intercepted once in the 1-1 draw with Monchengladbach on Saturday.
Impact De Medina unsurprisingly did very little in the draw Saturday. The wingback received just his third start of the season after being out for the last three matches with an illness. He did however get a supreme chance during the second-half that was ultimately saved. Unless de Medina garners more time on the pitch, there will be much safer options worth consideration.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
