LOVRO MAJER NEWS

Forced off immediately Majer came on off the bench and was forced off shortly after, due to injury.

Impact Majer was dealing with an ankle injury less than a week prior and now came off shortly after returning off the bench. It's an awful turn for the midfielder, who now faces a race to get fir for a Nov. 10 trip to Heidenheim, the final match before the international break.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back against St. Pauli Majer (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against St. Pauli.

Impact Majer returns after missing Wolfsburg's last five matches due to injury. The midfielder is a regular starter when fit, but will be eased back into action from the bench Saturday.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Majer (ankle) was able to return to training for the first time since his injury, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Impact Majer is getting back to the swing of things after missing the last month with an ankle injury. His return to Saturday seems unlikely, however he is on the right track to play on Nov 2 versus Augsburg.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle ligament injury Majer has been diagnosed with a ligament injury in his right ankle and is expected to be out for several weeks, his team announced Monday.

Impact Majer picked up the injury in the dying moments of the first half against Holstein Kiel, and the injury could be worrisome, as there's no clear timetable for his return. However, the recovery in these types of injuries is multiple weeks in a best-case scenario, so Majer is set for a spell on the sidelines. Salih Ozcan replaced him Saturday, and he could be in line for a more prominent role in midfield while Majer is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Injured again Saturday Majer was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Holstein Kiel due to injury.

Impact Majer left the match in the 43rd minute following a challenge by Kiel's Magnus Knudsen. The midfielder's extent of injury should be determined following the match with Salih Ozcan replacing him on the pitch.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Kiel clash Majer (eye) is starting for Wolfsburg during Saturday's match against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Majer is good to go after leaving last week's match against Bayern with a black eye. The midfielder is off to a flying start this season, netting a brace in Wolfsburg's opener last weekend.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers black eye Majer picked up a bruise to his eye following the match against Bayern Munich. According to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, "Lovro Majer has a pretty black eye. But nothing is broken or...

Impact Majer was lucky to walk away with no structural damage to his face following a blow to his eye Sunday. He is expected to return to the midfield, having played 78 minutes against Bayern Munich while recording a brace.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Majer (face) scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Bayern Munich. He was subbed off due to injury in the 78th minute.

Impact Majer scored a brace, a massive result in what is likely to be one of the absolute toughest matches on the season for Wolfsburg. The midfielder was excellent even against top opposition, and showed why he's such a crucial part of the attack. Against more favorable opposition Majer could be a top creative option.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers bruised cheekbone Majer (face) has suffered a bruised cheekbone but is expected to return to training Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Majer went down over the weekend but the issues have already been deemed minor, with a bruise in the cheekbone all he suffered. This is great news for the club, as he is set to be a major player this season, especially after bagging a brace before his exit Saturday. He is set to resume training Wednesday and should be fit to face Jiel on Saturday.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace, leaves injured Majer scored goals in the 47th and 55th minutes, but was also forced off with a head injury during Sunday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Majer converted his first goal from the penalty spot before doubling the advantage from open play in quick succession. Majer's injury stemmed from a collision with Aleksandar Pavlovic, though the midfielder was able to walk off the pitch under his own power.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in win Majer scored a goal off three shots (two on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Majer was brought at the hour mark to replace Ridle Baku and was very active from the get-go, The playmaker wasn't that involved on the build-up of plays but on the other hand found himself with room to finish more than the usual and that included the breakaway goal that sealed the 2-0 win in the 84th minute. With five goals and four assists over 27 appearances (22 starts) this season, Majer will hope this performance helps him to return to starting XI sooner than later.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Majer assisted once to go with five crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Majer now has four assists across the 2023-24 Bundesliga. The attacking midfielder is only one assist short of equaling his tally from the 2022-23 Ligue 1, when he logged five assists with Rennes. Having logged an assist for about every two months this season, Majer stands at least a decent chance to record a fifth assist before the campaign's end.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Buries two in draw Majer scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Hoffenheim. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact Despite entering as a sub for the first time after eight consecutive starts, Majer made a major impact by scoring both of his team's goals in the 2-2 draw. Prior to the match, Majer had not registered a shot on goal in four straight games. Additionally, he is now up to a total of four accurate crosses through the last five outings.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses on day Majer generated three crosses (one accurate) and three tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Majer has been able to start the last eight matches in a row, recording a goal and an assist while logging in 22 crosses (five accurate) and 13 tackles in that span. Since joining Wolfsburg, the midfielder has started 17 of the 19 games played, averaging about two crosses in that span.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Majer assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mainz.

Impact Majer notched his third assist of the season Saturday, finding Vaclav Cerny in the 12th minute for Wolfsburg's lone goal of the match. Majer now has five goal contributions on the season, with two of those coming in the club's past three contests. He also had a great match distributing the ball, notching six chances created and six crosses, now having 23 and 33 on the season, respectively.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Croatia on course for Euro 2024 spot with 2-0 win over Latvia

Croatia is on the verge of qualifying for next year’s European Championship after beating Latvia on Saturday, 2-0.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Assists one of two goals Majer had an assist while crossing once inaccurately and creating four chances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen.

Impact Majer set up Kevin Paredes in the 59th minute assisting Wolfsburg's second goal while leading the club with four chances created. Majer has a goal and an assist in his past two matches while taking two shots, creating five chances and crossing three times.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts PK against Augsburg Majer scored a penalty goal, had two shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 3-2 loss against Augsburg.

Impact Majer returned to the starting XI but had another quiet performance. However, the playmaker showed poise from the penalty spot to give his side a 2-1 lead just before halftime. This was Majer's first goal since joining Wolfsburg and he'll hope this is a sign of a better things to come after a slow start.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Union Berlin Majer assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Union Berlin.

Impact Majer assisted Jonas Wind's opener in the 12th minute, paving the way for Wolfsburg win at home. The midfielder also led his side in chances created during the match. That was his first assist after five appearances (four starts) so far.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wolfsburg signs Croatia attacking midfielder Lovro Majer from French club Rennes

Wolfsburg has signed Croatia attacking midfielder Lovro Majer from French team Rennes

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs with Wolfsburg Majer is making a move to Germany after agreeing to a five-year contract with Wolfsburg from Rennes, the team announced.

Impact Majer spent the last two season playing for Rennes in Ligue 1, recording 46 starts in 70 appearances while generating nine goals and 14 assists. Last season he started just 18 times in 32 appearances in the midfield. He may be a depth option in the midfield unless he can crack into the starting 11 over Maximilian Arnold, Mattias Svanberg and Yannick Gerhardt.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spain win Nations League after penalty shootout win over Croatia Spain have been crowned Nations League champions for the first time after a penalty shootout victory over Croatia in the 2023 final. The vic...

JUNE 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM