DENIS VAVRO NEWS

Targeting Saturday Vavro (thigh) is targeting a return for Saturday's clash with Heidenheim, Kicker reports.

Impact Vavro came off injured against Slovenia, and returned to Wolfsburg. After the initial assessment Vavro is targeting a return against Heidenheim, which would keep him from missing any time. If Vavro can't go Saturday it would likely be Sebastiaan Bornauw who starts.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured with Slovakia Vavro (thigh) was forced off in the 11th minute of Thursday's 0-0 draw with Slovenia due to an injury, his club announced.

Impact Vavro appeared to suffer a thigh injury in Thursday's Nations League match and was forced off in the 11th minute. The extent of the injury is unclear but could be concerning given the early substitution. He will likely be assessed in the coming days and may return to Wolfsburg for recovery. Sebastiaan Bornauw could step in if fit and if Vavro remains sidelined for some time.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Provides 16 clearances Saturday Vavro had one tackle (one won), 16 clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Vavro was dominant in Saturday's win as he provided a season-high 16 clearances. It marked his eighth match this season with 10 or more clearances. He also won one tackle and intercepted two passes and would have kept a clean sheet but for Mitchell Weiser's goal in the 90th minute. He completed the full 90 minutes in his 19th consecutive match.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Flexes defensive muscle Vavro had one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Vavro was central to VfL Wolfsburg's defensive success Saturday, leading the team with 10 clearances and making one block to preserve a clean sheet in the 0-0 draw versus Bayer Leverkusen. The crucial central defender has a started and played the full 90 minutes over Wolfsburg's last 16 Bundesliga fixtures, scoring once and contributing to four clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone goal foe team Vavro scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.

Impact Vavro got the only goal for Wolfsburg Sunday, resulting in the loss to BVB, He wraps up his first half of the season with 10 starts in 11 appearances, scoring once with 80 clearances, which leads the league first his first campaign in Germany.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Estonia Vavro (concussion) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Estonia.

Impact Vavro is straight into the starting XI despite suffering a concussion less than four days prior. The defender being included in the XI is certainly a bit of a surprise, and it's entirely possible he returns to Wolfsburg with concussion symptoms that rule him out Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to concussion Vavro is out for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin due to a concussion, AZ/WAZ reports.

Impact Vavro picked up the concussion while playing with the Slovakian national team and had to be stretchered off. There's no timeline on his return as he now enters concussion protocols. His first chance to get back would be a Nov. 30 trip to Leipzig. Sebastiaan Bornauw is the likely option to step into the starting XI on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Vavro had one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-2 loss against Werder Bremen.

Impact Vavro had a strong defensive performance, recording five clearances, three blocks, and an interception. However, he missed a decent scoring opportunity in the 19th minute. This was his second consecutive start in what has been three total appearances this season.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Wolfsburg on loan Vavro will play the 2024/25 season on loan at Wolfsburg from Copenhagen, his parent club announced Friday.

Impact Vavro was expected to be a reliable force at the back for Copenhagen this season, but he'll end up playing in a more competitive environment. He's expected to see regular action with the Wolves as long as he stays healthy.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Lazio Vavro is back at Lazio as Copenhagen did not pick up their option to acquire him permanently.

Impact Vavro racked up 16 appearances while on loan, but the club evidently deemed the sum too high. He is a long shot to be part of Lazio's roster for the 2021/2022 season.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Lazio Vavro is back at Lazio after the loan spell at Huesca.

Impact Vavro got decent playing time since joining in January, making 11 appearances (nine starts) and recording 20 clearances, 11 interceptions and seven tackles. New coach Maurizio Sarri will evaluate him in the next few weeks as Lazio have non-existent depth in the back and could use one more body.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Scotland holds England to 0-0 draw at Euro 2020

England and Scotland played to a 0-0 draw at the European Championship

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slovakia’s Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020 Slovakia coach Stefan Tarkovic says defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus...

JUNE 17, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Slovakia’s Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020 Slovakia coach Stefan Tarkovic says defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus...

JUNE 17, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Slovakia’s Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020 Slovakia coach Stefan Tarkovic says defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus...

JUNE 17, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Slovakia's Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020

Slovakia coach Stefan Tarkovic says defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of the European Championship match...

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: North Macedonia eliminated from Euro 2020

North Macedonia has become the first team to be eliminated from the European Championship

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Vavro (undisclosed) has tested positive for COVID-19, reports EWN Sport.

Impact Vavro was expected to challenge for a spot on Slovakia's back line in the Euros, but he stayed on the bench in the opener and now COVID-19 may have derailed the entire tournament for him. It's an unfortunate blow for the Huesca defender after he started nine league matches this past season.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Valencia Vavro (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Vavro gets the call in the finale despite leaving in the seventh minute of last weekend's match. The central defender has been used over the final two months and will hope to secure a clean sheet, similar to his prior two home starts.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Sunday Vavro was replaced by Gaston Silva in the 7th minute of Sunday's match against Real Betis due to an injury.

Impact Vavro has stared in seven of his last nine appearances while his replacement, Gaston Silva, dealt with injuries and was eventually benched. Vavro will now hope this injury doesn't keep him out of the season finale against Valencia.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE