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LEONARDO BITTENCOURT #10 - MIDFIELDER - WERDER BREMEN
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Back in training Bittencourt (illness) has been declared as fit ahead of Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Paderborn after participating in Monday's training session.
Impact Bittencourt missed Saturday's loss to Mainz after coming off the bench in two games before then. So long as he plays in the cup match, BIttencourt might be ready to start Saturday at Freiburg. He's scored twice in four starts though that all came back in August.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Mainz Bittencourt will miss Saturday's match against Mainz as he continues to deal with an illness, according to manager Ole Werner.
Impact Bittencourt has come off the bench in each of his last two appearances but will miss at least one game due to this ailment. When fit, Bittencourt did score twice in four starts to open the season. Ilia Gruev has started in three straight games while Bittencourt wasn't able to start and will provide competition for minutes going forward.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't train due to illness Bittencourt (illness) missed Tuesday's training session, Bremen announced.
Impact Bittencourt was unable to train Tuesday due to an illness. While more details weren't given it's possible it is a minor illness, putting Bittencourt in contention for Saturday's clash with Mainz. The midfielder has been a substitute in the previous two matches due to a rib injury, but is a nailed-on starter when fully fit.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will be in squad Bittencourt (ribs) will be available for selection in Saturday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach, according to manager Ole Werner.
Impact Bittencourt missed all of September due to injury but figures to at least be available off the bench for Saturday's contest. He scored two goals in four starts before his injury and should bump Romano Schmid from the lineup when fit.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returning to training Bittencourt (ribs) returned to training during Tuesday's session ahead of Saturday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Bittencourt missed all of September's matches with a rib issue but scored twice in four starts before going down. As a result, one would hope he's able to return to the starting lineup by Saturday's game against the Foals, pushing Romano Schmid back to the bench.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains unavailable Bittencourt (ribs) will miss Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.
Impact Bittencourt is making progress according to manager Ole Werner but won't be fit for this contest. Romano Schmid should make another start while Bittencourt is out.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Making progress Bittencourt (ribs) remains limited in training but is on the right track ahead of Saturday's trip to Bayer Leverkusen, according to manager Ole Werner. "He's looking better than he...
Impact Bittencourt hasn't quite made it fully back into training but could still return in time to make the squad list. Given that he's now missed two straight games, make sure Bittencourt is fully fit before trusting him. Romano Schmid could continue in the starting lineup one more time if Bittencourt doesn't return Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Stuttgart Bittencourt is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Stuttgart.
Impact Bittencourt returns after being a doubt in the buildup to the match due to a heel injury. The midfielder starts from the jump for Bremen during their Bundesliga clash with Stuttgart.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Misses training Bittencourt was not in training with Werder Bremen on Thursday due to a heel issue.
Impact Bittencourt played 75 minutes and scored in last weekend's Bundesliga opener against Wolfsburg, but he has picked up a knock on his heel and will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart. Romano Schmid (illness) could replace him in central midfield for the game if necessary.
AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in draw Bittencourt (strain) scored a goal off three shots (two on target), created one chance and made two interceptions during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg.
Impact Bittencourt was questionable for the season opener but was fit to be inserted into the starting XI. And his Bundesliga return ended up being great as he scored his side's second goal with a well-placed header in the 23rd minute and was involved in the build-up of other dangerous plays. The midfielder is expected to be one of Werder's top fantasy performers this season and will try to keep it up during next Saturday's home clash against Stuttgart.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Wolfsburg Bittencourt is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg.
Impact Bittencourt is in the starting XI on Saturday after making his way back into the first team following a muscular strain in the DFB Pokal clash with Energie Cottbus. Bittencourt figures to be a nailed-on starter throughout the 2022/23 Bundesliga campaign barring injury.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets all clear Bittencourt should return to training ahead of Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg after avoiding a muscular injury in Monday's DFB Pokal win over Energie Cottbus.
Impact Bittencourt had been substituted early in the cup match but following evaluations from the doctor, he's been cleared to return when ready. He played in 22 matches last season, scoring two goals and logging four assists. Based on his past experience in the top tier, Bittencourt should be a reliable presence if fit, even if his value isn't extraordinary.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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