Arminia Team News Page 7 - Soccer

Amos Pieper - Fills stat sheet in win Pieper had one off-target shot, made four tackles (two won), six clearances, five interceptions and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Tuesday's 2-0 win ove...

Impact Pieper had another brilliant performance, leading Arminia in almost all defensive stats and being key for his side to shut the opposition down. With 16 tackles, 48 clearances, 17 interceptions and two clean sheets over his last seven starts, Pieper will try to remain productive during Saturday's visit to RB Leipzig.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Schopf - Takes two shots in win Schopf had two shots (one on target), created two chances and made three tackles (two won) during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Schopf remains without a goal since the 2019-20 season, but he once again found other ways to contribute, creating a couple of opportunities for this teammates and even proving some defensive support when needed. Despite the lack of scoring, the midfielder is an intergral part of his team, being a starter on 13 of the 15 matches he played so far. Up next for Schopf is Saturday's visit to RB Leipzig.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Brunner - Active display in win Brunner had one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in three crosses (one accurate), won one tackle and made three clearances while helping his side to keep a clean sheet dur...

Impact Brunner was solid defensively and kept providing some valuable offensive support from the flank. The right back doesn't appear on the scoresheet so frequently, but more than makes up for that with his peripheral numbers on both ends. Up next for Brunner is Saturday's visit to RB Leipzig.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Ortega - Keeps clean sheet in win Ortega made three saves and kept a clean sheet during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Ortega showed safety when called into action with a pair of difficult saves among his interventions and this time he was rewarded with his fourth clean sheet over 16 starts this season. The goalkeeper will have a much tougher test next Saturday as his side visits RB Leipzig before the winter break.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Scores, assists in win Wimmer scored a goal off five shots (two on target), made an assist, created four chances, sent in eight crosses (two accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Tuesday's 2-0 win...

Impact Wimmer had a man-of-the-match performance for Arminia, assisting the first goal with a picture-perfect cross from the right flank and then doubling his side's lead in the 69th minute with a big help from the goalkeeper. The winger also added team highs in shots attempted, chances created and crosses for what was easily one of the best stat lines of the week. Up next for Wimmer is Saturday's visit to RB Leipzig.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Masaya Okugawa - Scores opener in win Okugawa scored a goal off his lone shot and created one chance during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Okugawa opened the scoring for Arminia in the 51st minute with a beautiful header off a cross from the right flank. The playmaker has been amazing recently, with three goals and one assist over the last six starts. He'll try to keep adding to his tally during Saturday's visit to RB Leipzig.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Jacob Laursen - Remains out Saturday Laursen (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Leipzig, according to Bielefeld.

Impact Laursen will miss the final match before the winter break as he continues to recover from an undisclosed injury. The defender will hope to make his return promptly after the winter break.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lennart Czyborra - Out Saturday Czyborra (surgery) is out Saturday, Bielefeld announced Thursday.

Impact Czyborra is still recovering from appendix surgery and will be out for Thursday's match. The midfielder will look to return early in 2022 after resting over the winter break.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edimilson Fernandes - Available off bench Fernandes (undisclosed) will be an option off the bench against Bochum on Tuesday.

Impact Fernandes has started just two of his seven appearances this season, so he if far from a lock for the starting XI even when fully fit. Unless he can secure more regular minutes on the pitch, the midfielder figures to remain a low-end fantasy target the rest of the way.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Makes six clearances in loss Pieper created a chance, made two interceptions and six clearances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Pieper was busy defensively making three tackles (winning one), six clearances and one block. He usually racks up clearances and interceptions making him valuable leagues that record defensive stats. His next match is on December14 against Bochum.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Klos - Fails to hit the target in loss Klos took two shots (zero on target), made two clearances and won three duels in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Hertha Berlin.

Impact Klos was ineffective before being replaced by Bryan Lasme in the 61st minute. He has three goals and one assist this season but has only scored once in his last five. Bochum is next on December 14.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Schopf - Struggles in defeat Schopf took two shots (zero on target), delivered four crosses (one accurate) and won four duels in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Hertha Berlin.

Impact Schopf failed to hit the target for the fourth game running. He also failed to create a chance for the first time this season. He has created 29 chances so far but has yet to register an assist or a goal. His next match is against VfL Bochum on December 14.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Ortega - Makes six saves in loss Ortega made six saves and conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Ortega was kept busy all match and kept side within reach until the last kick of the game. He now has 54 saves with 22 goals allowed with three clean sheets kept this campaign. He faces Bochum next on December 14.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edimilson Fernandes - Game-time call Tuesday Fernandes (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash with Bochum, according to Bielefeld's medical report.

Impact Fernandes is uncertain for Tuesday's match as he was added to the injury report with an undisclosed injury. The midfielder will hope to be available Tuesday, though he is best left out of fantasy lineups either way.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Laursen - Out Tuesday Laursen (undisclosed) is out Tuesday, according to Bielefeld's medical report.

Impact Laursen will miss Tuesday's clash with Bochum after appearing out of nowhere on the medical report. It's not clear what the issue is for the defender but he is set to miss at least one match. Laursen will hope to be available Saturday, against Leipzig.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Vasiliadis - Out Tuesday Vasiliadis (ankle/COVID) will be out for Tuesday's clash against Bochum, the club announced Monday.

Impact Vasiliadis will miss Tuesday's clash as he continues to recover from multiple issues. The midfielder isn't worth much as a fantasy play even when fit and should be avoided.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hertha Berlin - Arminia Bielefeld 2-0 ' Highlights ' Matchday 15 - Bundesliga 2021/22

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Lennart Czyborra - Remains out Czyborra (rest) is out Saturday, but is training, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Czyborra continues his recovery from appendix surgery, but is running and training, even if he won't be able to play Saturday. The midfielder will look to return before the winter break, potentially as soon as Tuesday, against Bochum.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Vasiliadis - Still testing positive for COVID-19 Vasiliadis (ankle/COVID) is still testing positive for COVID-19, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Vasiliadis is asymptomatic but is still testing positive meaning he will likely be unavailable Saturday, barring a last-second turn around. The midfielder isn't a major fantasy player, so he's best avoided in any scenario.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Ortega - Makes two saves in close draw Ortega made two saves and conceded once in the 1-1 draw with Koln on Saturday.

Impact Ortega was barely relied on with the defense doing the majority of the work Saturday. Luckily, this was just his third game without hitting value all season -- 14 starts --. Ortega will remain a solid streaming option with an average of 3.4 saves over the season.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Lasme - Scores first Bundesliga goal Lasme scored once, took one shot (one on target) and committed two fouls off the bench in the 1-1 draw against Koln on Saturday.

Impact Lasme took very little time to get adjusted to the match Saturday. The striker came off the bench in the second-half and it only took a few minutes for him to make an immediate impact with the game-tying goal. When he receives minutes, he produces, but until he can receive more starts, there are safer options.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Masaya Okugawa - Assists first goal of season Okugawa assisted once, created three chances, sent one cross (none accurate) and intercepted three times in the 1-1 draw with Koln on Saturday.

Impact Okugawa was one of the best offensive players for Bielefeld in their close draw Saturday. The midfielder played on the left-wing and he managed to set up a season-high three created chances. He also fell back to help on the defensive end too. Okugawa does not possess a high ceiling, however, as long as he continues to play both sides of the ball he will hold value.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Klos - Takes two shots in 1-1 draw Klos took two shots (two on target), created two chances and drew three fouls during the 1-1 draw against Koln on Saturday.

Impact Klos continues his goal-drought of a season. The forward through 14 appearances -- 12 starts -- has three goals to his name from 34 shots. That sees Klos at an eight percent shot to goal conversion rate which places him at the bottom of the league. Luckily, he does have a floor, even if it is the bare minimum, but his ceiling will remain capped until he can start placing shots in the net.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Laursen - Takes four corners in draw Laursen sent one cross (none accurate), took four corners and intercepted twice during the 1-1 draw with Koln on Saturday.

Impact Laursen had by far one of his worst performances of the season. The wingback split set-piece duty with teammate Patrick Wimmer and outside of Laursen's few corners, he produced very little. However, he should be able to bounce back at Hertha Berlin next weekend. Over his five prior appearances, he averaged, 1.2 shots, 0.6 created chances, 4.6 crosses, 2.2 corners, 1.8 tackles and 2.2 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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