JEAN-PAUL BOETIUS NEWS

Role dwindles due to injury Boetius made 21 appearances (10 starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Boetius joined Hertha and was diagnosed with testicular cancer early in the season. The midfielder was able to return and take a substantial role, before suffering a shoulder injury. On the whole Boetius created 13 chances and made 30 tackles while shooting five times.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bayern Boetius is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Boetiues returns from a shoulder injury which has kept him out of action since the beginning of March. The midfielder starts from the opening kickoff in the center of the pitch for Hertha.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved again Friday Boetius (shoulder) will not return versus Schalke on Friday.

Impact Boetius will be unavailable for his fifth consecutive contest due to his lingering shoulder problem. Prior to getting hurt, the midfielder made four straight appearances off the bench and will likely continue to serve primarily as a substitute option moving forward.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Boetius (shoulder) is out for Saturday's trip to Freiburg, Hertha announced.

Impact Boetius won't be back for Saturday's clash with Freiburg as he deals with a shoulder injury in training. The timeline for Boetius' return is unclear, though the shoulder surgery was immediately deemed to be serious. Boetius had fallen out of the starting XI even before picking up the injury.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers serious training injury Boetius (shoulder) suffered a serious injury Monday and will be out multiple weeks, Hertha announced.

Impact Boetius suffered the shoulder injury Monday and will now be sidelined for multiple weeks. If the injury requires surgery it could be a season-ending injury for Boetius, though it appears the club intends to try and get the midfielder through the injury without surgery.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three starts before break Boetius made 11 appearances and five starts during the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Boetius joined Hertha Berlin and was immediately diagnosed with testicular cancer. The midfielder hasn't had any of the offensive upside he showed with Mainz, though he has had decent volume, with eight chances created. Boetius will have more time to recover his fitness during the Winter break before having the chance to return to form in the second half of the Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in win Boetius conceded a yellow card late into Sunday's 2-1 win over Schalke.

Impact Boetius was diagnoses with a testicular tumor back in September but was fortunate not to miss more than a few weeks while getting treated for it. He opened the season with two starts in six games and will hope to rejoin the rotation now that he's fit.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Sunday Boetius is fit and in the match day squad to face Schalke on Sunday.

Impact Boetius returns to the match day squad for the first time since a discover of a tumor in September. The midfielder has recovered match fitness and starts from the bench after making six appearances in the league.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full team training Boetius (tumor) made a full return to team training Tuesday, Hertha announced.

Impact Boetius not only made his way back to training but is back with the team and is available for a Sunday clash with Schalke. While he wouldn't be likely to break into the starting XI either way seeing Boetius back on the pitch would be a feel-good story and a major boost for Hertha.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Boetius (tumor) has returned to training as of Thursday, according to his club.

Impact Two weeks after it was announced Boetius wouldn't need chemotherapy on a testicular tumor, he's back on the pitch and working on his fitness. While he's still likely to take his time in returning, Boetius has a good chance of playing some before the World Cup break. Until that happens, Suat Serdar, Lucas Tousart and Ivan Sunjic should remain the starters in midfield.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't need chemotherapy Following more tests, it was decided that Boetius won't need to undergo chemotherapy on a testicular tumor, his club announced Friday.

Impact Boetius will probably still miss a couple of months but this is big news as it means he's likely to return far sooner just like teammate Marco Richter did after his own diagnosis in the summer. Suat Serdar, Lucas Tousart and Ivan Sunjic will be key to the midfield while Boetius is out.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has tumor detected Boetius, after undergoing urological examination Wednesday, has been informed of a testicular tumor present on his body, his club announced Thursday.

Impact Boetius is unfortunately the second Hertha player to test for a tumor since the summer but Marco Richter is already back and contributing from the bench. Once more news arrives, it will become clearer how long Boetius will be out though it's entirely possible he doesn't play again until 2023 even for a mild case. This will keep Ivan Sunjic and Lucas Tousart as regular starters alongside Suar Serdar in midfield for the moment.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Boetius had two tackles (one won), one clearance, and one interception in Friday's 1-1 draw to FSV Mainz 05.

Impact Boetius has been a consistent piece of the midfield for Hertha, but it's been a much more defensively minded midfield in general. Boetius has a solid fantasy floor with his defensive work, though he will remain a lower ceiling option after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Hertha Boetius joined Hertha Berlin from Mainz on Monday. He's committed to a three-year contract with the capitol club.

Impact Boetius started just 19 times last season for Mainz and will now look to reinforce the midfield for his new side. While capable of marginal attacking production, Boetius is unlikely to be a top option in fantasy even if he gets back to starting every week.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reduced playing time Boetius made 33 appearances (19 starts) scoring two goals and assisting twice during the 2021/22 season.

Impact Boetius saw significantly reduced playing time in the 2021/22 season. The midfielder was often left out of the starting XI even when fully fit, coming off the bench to make appearances in all but one match. The disappointment for fantasy managers will be the week-to-week changes in playing time for Boetius, who rarely played the full 90 even when starting.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists teammate in loss Boetius had one assist, one shot (off target), three tackles, created one chance and sustained four fouls in the 2-1 loss to FC Augsburg on Wednesday.

Impact Though his side went down early, Boetius brought back a bit of hope by assisting Silvan Widmer in the 54th minute. The midfielder is not typically a threat on goal, and it is unlikely he will repeat this performance against FC Koln.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mainz stuns Leverkusen 3-2 to stoke local carnival party

Patrik Schick’s 20th Bundesliga goal of the season wasn’t enough to stop Bayer Leverkusen slumping to a 3-2 loss at Mainz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores as substitute Boetius scored a goal with his lone shot during Friday's 3-2 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Boetius found the back of the net in the 84th minute, scoring two minutes after entering the match as a substitute. The goal was the second of the season for the midfielder as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Hertha Berlin Boetius scored one goal on two shots (one on target), created one chance, delivered three crosses and drew three fouls in Tuesday's 4-0 win versus Hertha Berlin.

Impact Boetius came off the bench in the second half and found the back of the net minutes later. The midfielder's playing time is a concern, however, as he has failed to start in each of the last three games. He has registered one goal and one assist in 15 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up lone Mainz goal Boetius had an assist while taking two shots (zero on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating five chances during Friday's 2-1 loss to Stuttgart.

Impact Boetius set up Alexander Hack in the 38th minute assisting the lone Mainz goal. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder as his five chances created were the team-high total in the loss.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two corners in draw Saturday Boetius produced one shot (one on target), created one chance, sent four crosses (one accurate) and made one tackle (none won) in the 0-0 draw against Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Boetius had his worst performance of the season so far. The midfielder put together one of the worst offensive performances for Mainz in the draw. Prior to this performance, he was averaging, 1.33 shots, 2.0 created chances, 7.33 crosses, 4.33 corners, 0.33 tackles and 1.33 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions. However, he did not match those averages here. As long as he rebounds, he will continue to be worthwhile.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts many crosses, corner kicks Boetius attempted eight crosses (one accurate) and five corner kicks during a 2-0 win Saturday at Hoffenheim.

Impact Boetius averaged 9.5 crosses and six corner kicks across Mainz's last two Bundesliga games. Considering he logged a team-best assist tally (four) one season ago, the previously mentioned tallies should not be considered too surprising to fantasy owners.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in win Boetius scored one goal from three shots, created two chances, sent in one inaccurate cross, made one interception and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 3-2 win at Wolfsburg.

Impact Boetius scored the opener in the 44th minute to help them pave the way for the road win in the season finale. The forward finished the campaign with two goals and four assists in 31 appearances (23 starts), and will look to improve his performance in 2021-22.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Last-place Schalke beats Augsburg for 2nd win of season

Schalke has won a Bundesliga game for just the second time in 15 months

APRIL 11, 2021 • Associated Press