LUCAS HOLER NEWS

Effective substitute appearance Holer assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Holer entered the fray from the substitute's bench for the fourth successive match Saturday, supplying a second half assist, as Freiburg confidently eased past Heidenheim 3 - 0. After making 33 appearances (26 starts) over the 2023/2024 campaign, Holer has found it more difficult to find regular minutes to begin the 2024/2025 season. The Freiburg-veteran has logged just 82 minutes over four appearances (zero starts).

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Option against Mainz Holer is available for Sunday's clash with Mainz, after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Holer's ban was due to yellow card accumulation and saw him sidelined for a single match. He's now available for a full return. The forward has been in and out of the starting XI, but he should play some role even if it's just off the bench Sunday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Holer scored a goal with his lone shot during Friday's 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich.

Impact Holer found the back of the net in the 87th minute, scoring the game tying goal for Freiburg. The goal was Holer's first since January as he's made seven straight Bundesliga starts.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots Holer took two off target shots and crossed twice (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Holer was held off the scoresheet as Freiburg dropped all three points on Sunday. The forward's goalless streak has now reached eight consecutive matches with Sunday's start being his first since October 8th.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling early Holer has scored just once in nine starts before the international break.

Impact Holer has retained his role as the top choice to lead the attack, but he hasn't done much with those minutes. In nine matches he has taken 12 shots and put five on goal, scoring just once. Holer has created nine chances, with all nine coming in seven Bundesliga matches.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting UEL clash Holer (thigh) was named to the starting XI versus Olympiacos on Thursday.

Impact Holer was forced off in the 77th minute versus Dortmund on Saturday but appears to be no worse for the wear. It will be the attacking midfielder's fifth consecutive start for the club, having recorded one goal on seven starts (four on target) six crosses (three accurate) and nine tackles.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in defeat Holer scored once from three shots (all on target) and created one chance in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Holer netted his first of the season with a wonderfully executed back header and ranked joint first for shots on goal. He has attempted seven shots and created seven chances so far this season as he looks to better his tally of five goals and two assists from the previous campaign.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Stuttgart Holer (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Holer recovered well during the week, so it's not a major surprise to see him slotting right away into the XI. He's yet to score this season, and after racking three shots (one on target) so far, he'll aim to break the duck before the international break.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Holer (undisclosed) is "doing well" and could be an option for Saturday's match against Stuttgart, according to manager Christian Streich.

Impact Holer picked up a minor injury last Saturday against Werder, but he looks good and could get the start forward against Stuttgart. This comes after starting the first two matches of the season, failing to score yet while totaling three shots (one on target) thus far.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Saturday Holer departed Saturday's game against Werder Bremen in the second half with an undisclosed injury.

Impact It remains to be seen how serious the injury will be, but losing Holer over an extended period of time would be a blow for Freiburg since he netted five goals and added two assists during the 2022-23 Bundesliga season.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes over starting role Holer missed the opening two months of the season with a knee injury but made 26 appearances (16 starts) total.

Impact Holer returned from injury and immediately took a role in the starting XI, including starting all nine of the final matches domestically. The striker will face competition from Michael Gregoritsch to lead the line but the two could both be included in the starting XI with Holer in attacking midfield. Holer ended the season with 30 shots and 13 chances created while still putting together five goals and two assists in the Bundesliga.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in road win Holer assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Holer assisted Ritsu Doan's game-winner in the 54th minute to help them earn important three points on the road. The forward now has two assists in the season, to go with five goals. He also led his side in shots in the proccess.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Holer scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Schalke.

Impact Holer has a goal across both of his last two appearances. With scoring momentum on Holer's side, he will be a favorable option to consider when SC Freiburg visits 1. FC Koln on Saturday.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal, assist in comeback win Holer scored a goal and recorded an assist in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Werder Bremen. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Holer set up Roland Sallai's equalizer and then headed in the winner himself from a cross to secure a come-from-behind win against Bremen on Sunday. These were Holer's first goal involvements in the Bundesliga since mid-February, ending a six-game drought without a goal or assist.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shot off bench Holer came off the bench for the final 15 minutes of Sunday's one-all draw with Mainz.

Impact Holer was brought off the bench to try and make a difference but was unable to do so. The forward has been a consistent starter, though he's been held off the scoresheet in five-straight starts. Holer put just four shots on goal in that span.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Holer scored his third goal over his last three starts, beautifully heading home a cross from the left to double his side's lead in the 51st minute. After being slowed down by an injury at the start of the campaign, the forward finally got into rhythm and after returning from the World Cup break and he'll try to keep adding to his account during Feb. 26 home clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Prevents clean sheet Holer scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Holer found the back of the net in the 45th minute sending Freiburg into halftime tied at one. The goal was the second in 11 appearances for the forward as he was the lone bright spot in an otherwise brutal day.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal during start Holer scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Holer played 33 minutes as a substitute during SC Freiburg's first game of 2023 before starting to finish January. After he scored the team's game-winning goal Saturday, fantasy managers should not be surprised if there is a more competitive balance of starts between him and Woo-yeong Jeong.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No starts Holer made seven appearances (no starts) in the Bundesliga before the Winter break.

Impact Holer appeared in all 34 matches, starting 30 and scoring seven times while assisting twice during the 2021/22 campaign. The 2022/23 edition has been far less kind to the forward, who missed all of pre-season and the opening months of the campaign with an injury. Holer will hope to return to full fitness, and compete for his starting role on the other side of the Winter break.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused substitute in Europa League Holer was an unused substitute during Thursday's 2-0 win over Nantes in the Europa League.

Impact Holer finally made his way back to the bench but didn't make his way onto the pitch Thursday. While it's not likely that he's fully fit yet, with Michael Gregoritsch going down with an injury Holer figures to see an uptick in playing time alongside Nils Petersen.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Holer is not in the squad to face Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Holer remains out after being in consideration to make the bench against Mainz. The forward sounds like he is close to a return as he has yet to feature this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Saturday Holer (foot) has a chance to play from the bench in Saturday's match against Mainz, according to manager Christian Streich.

Impact Holer has yet to play this season but figures to be back within the next week. He scored seven goals last season and once fit, could be a regular starter alongside Michael Gregoritsch.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning Saturday Holer is not in the match day squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Holer returned to training from a broken foot this week, but is not yet ready for match action. The forward will hope to return in some capacity next week against Bochum.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Holer (broken foot) was pictured participating in Thursday's training session ahead of Saturday's trip to Stuttgart.

Impact Holer broke his foot in July and shouldn't have much time left in his recovery. Once back, he'll compete with the in-form Michael Gregoritsch for starts at striker, though Gregoritsch is off to a hot start with two goals and one assist in two matches.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks bone in foot Holer suffered a broken right metatarsal in his foot during preseason training, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Holer might miss the start of the season after suffering this injury. With seven goals scored last season, Holer's absence would leave an important absence in the attack. Michael Gregoritsch could get an early chance to impress should Holer not be ready.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE