CRISTIAN GAMBOA NEWS

Scores off bench in loss Gamboa scored a goal off his lone shot and created two chances after coming off the bench during Saturday's 3-1 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact Gamboa was brought off the bench for the first time this season, replacing Felix Passlack midway through the second frame, and needed just 10 minutes to make an impact as he scored the goal that put his side back in contention with a great right-footed finish into the far post. With his first goal in three years, the full-back will hope to get more playing time moving forward.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain with club until 2025 Gamboa will be spending two more seasons with Bochum after signing a contract extension on Wednesday.

Impact Gamboa will be remaining with Bochum for a few more seasons, signing a contract extension that will keep him with the Blues for another two seasons. His contract was originally supposed to run out after this campaign, but he will now remain with the club until the conclusion of the 2024/25 season. The defender has only registered two starts this season, so he will hope this contract extension means further opportunities in the future.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slow season at the back Gamboa kept one clean sheet and picked up two yellow cards in 19 appearances (17 starts) this past season.

Impact Gamboa had a fairly slow season during the 2022-2023 campaign, as he failed to record a goal contribution and kept just one clean sheet. He did increase his number of crosses though as he finished the season with 43 (11 accurate). After missing nearly half of the season with an injury, he could have a more productive campaign next season if he stays healthy.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 15 minutes Gamboa generated one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Union Berlin.

Impact Gamboa stepped on the pitch for the first time since Nov 12 after tearing his MCL in January. He is not expected to jump back to the starting XI anytime soon with Kostas Stafylidis taking over the right back duty in his absence, Once the defender builds back full match fitness, he could return to being an option to start for the team.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available from bench Gamboa is fit and in the match day squad to face Union Berlin on Sunday.

Impact Gamboa was a doubt in the buildup to the match, but has recovered from a knee injury enough to be a part of the squad. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for Union Berlin trip Gamboa (knee) has been training with the team and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's trip to Union Berlin. "Cristian Gamboa trains well, maybe he'll even get on the train to Berlin...

Impact This is promising news for Gamboa, who has been out for over three months with a torn MCL. He could make the trip to Union Berlin Sunday, where he is expected to start on the bench until he returns to full match fitness.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for weekend Gamboa (knee) won't be available for Sunday's match against VfB Stuttgart, confirmed manager Thomas Letsch.

Impact Gambos returned to full training this week, but will not be fit enough to play Sunday. He figures to return for the April 16 clash with Union Berlin if there is no set back in his recovery. The defender has not played since November after suffering both an abdomen injury and a torn MCL in his knee.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains fully Gamboa (knee) took part in full team training Tuesday, manager Thomas Letsch told waz.de.

Impact Gamboa is back in full team training though it's likely he won't be rushed back into a heavy match workload. The defender is a nailed-on start at right-back when fully fit and available though the timeline for full fitness is uncertain at best.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Gamboa (knee) took part in individual training during Monday's session, Bochum announced.

Impact Gamboa was active in training individually Monday, but still needs to return to team training to have any chance of returning during Friday's match. It's certainly not out of the question, though Gamboa is more likely to return for an April 9 clash with Stuttgart.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined until after break Gamboa (knee) wont be an option for Friday's match against FC Koln, according to manager Thomas Letsch.

Impact Gamboa is still not fit to return to the team despite beginning training in late February. He will need the international break to recover and train until he returns to the squad.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to face Werder Bremen Gamboa (knee) has returned to training but "it is still too early for him to play" against Werder Bremen this weekend, according to Bochum manager Thomas Letsch on Thursday.

Impact Gamboa is training with his teammates after recovering from a knee injury he suffered during the winter break, but he's not quite fit enough to be available for Saturday's Werder Bremen clash.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Gamboa (knee) returned to training Tuesday, Bochum announced.

Impact Gamboa made a return to training Tuesday, right in line with the timeline reported by manager Thomas Letsch. It remains to be seen if Gamboa will be a real option for Saturday's trip to Bremen, though he appears to be recovering as expected thus far.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to train next week Gamboa (knee) is expected to return to training next week, pending his recovery process. "Cristian Gamboa may be back on the training ground next week. We'll have to wait and see h...

Impact Gamboa has missed the last five matches and will sit out again for Saturday's game against SC Freiburg with a knee issue. He has plenty of time to recover until next week, where the team hopes to get him back on the training grounds. Saidy Janko will continue to start in right back in Gamboa's absence.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury in training Gamboa is out indefinitely after tearing his MCL in training, Bochum announced Thursday.

Impact Gamboa will likely have to miss a handful of weeks at least while he recovers from this injury. He has started every single Bundesliga match for Bochum this season, but perhaps Jordi Osei-Tutu could replace him at right-back until he can return to fitness.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Gamboa (abdomen) returned to full team training Tuesday, Bochum announced.

Impact Gamboa is back in full team training after suffering a muscular issue during the December program. The defender should be fully fit and available for the restart of the Bundesliga a Jan. 21 clash with Hertha. Gamboa has been a nailed-on starter when fit, starting all 15 Bundesliga matches.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls muscle in training Gamboa pulled a muscle in training and will be out until 2023, manager Thomas Letsch told reporters.

Impact Gamboa is set to be sidelined for the majority of winter training with Bochum. The only positive is with the extended Winter break of the Bundesliga Gamboa has until Jan. 21 to return to full fitness.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts fifteen matches Gamboa started all 15 matches, with no goal contributions, in the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Gamboa is set for his biggest role yet in the Bundesliga, having made 23 appearances in his first season in the top division with Bochum. Gamboa is on pace to blow past that, and is also on pace to set a new career-high for crosses, chances created, and almost all defensive stats.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in rout Gamboa had one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Gamboa was right back in his natural role at full-back, but just couldn't stem the tide of a free-flowing Wolfsburg attack. The defender has been one of the most consistent pieces of the starting XI since earning the main role, though Bochum's awful form make him hard to trust. With little clean sheet upside and incompetent forwards ahead of him there's not much to chase with Gamboa, though he does have a decent floor on both sides of the ball.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blown away Gamboa had two crosses (one accurate) and zero chances created in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to RB Leipzig.

Impact Gamboa's two crosses were just about the sum off offense attempted by Bochum on Saturday, which is just as awful as it sounds. The right-back was moved onto the right side of a back five where he was still stuck with full time defending duties. There is next to no offensive upside anywhere on the pitch for relegation-favorites Bochum.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Own goal in rout Gamboa had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 7-0 defeat versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Gamboa put past his own keeper in an all-around disappointing match. It was always going to be the toughest match on the calendar, with a fully fit Munich coming to wreak havoc. Gamboa will only have it easier from here, and this is an easy match to put behind him. Bochum have yet to pick up a point in the season and look like potential relegation favorites.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Bochum Gamboa has extended his contract with VfL Bochum through the 2023/24 campaign, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Gamboa made 23 appearances (20 starts) mostly at right back in his debut season in the Bundesliga, and he scored a goal against Bayern Munich in February. The 32-year-old is now signed on for two more years with Bochum.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts final seven matches Gamboa ended the season with seven straight starts on the way to 23 appearances and 20 starts.

Impact Gamboa struggled to stay on the pitch early in the season while dealing with an elbow injury. After he was fit though, Gamboa was a nailed-on starter, starting nearly every match in the second half of the campaign. The right-back doesn't offer too much offensively with just one goal and 13 chances created in 23 appearances, hampering his fantasy value. That said he should expect a full season's workload in 2022/23, which gives Gamboa a chance to push up those offensive numbers, especially his crossing volume.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from COVID-19 Gamboa (COVID-19) has returned to training ahead of a clash with Hoffenheim, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Gamboa is back in training and is fully available against Hoffenheim. The defender has had over two weeks to recover from COVID-19 and every indication is that he is fully fit and ready to go. The international break was perfectly timed for Gamboa's recovery, and Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim should mark his return.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Gamboa tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Friday's clash with Gladbach, according to Bochum.

Impact Gamboa has tested positive for COVID-19 and is set to miss Friday's clash with Gladbach. The defender is yet another COVID-19 absence for Bochum, who are dealing with a plethora of issues. Erhan Masovic is likely to get the start Friday.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Frankfurt Gamboa will be suspended for Sunday's trip to Frankfurt due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Gamboa will be suspended for Sunday's match with Frankfurt, causing an issue for Bochum with Maxim Leitsch testing positive for COVID-19. The defender is likely to be replaced by Erhan Masovic, who would be a like-for-like replacement in defense, though he would likely offer less going forward.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE