Impact Nmecha could see a return to the pitch after missing time with a thigh injury. He will likely start on the bench if fit, not having played since March, only appearing three times during the 2023/24 campaign.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
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Could get the call Saturday Nmecha (thigh) could get the call for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, per manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. "It is quite possible that Lukas Nmecha will be in the squad this weekend".
Back on grass Nmecha (thigh) was back in parts of training ahead of Saturday's match versus Stuttgart, said manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. "Lukas Nmecha was also back after minor adductor problems, b...
Impact Nmecha is making his first steps of returning to the pitch after missing the opening matches with a thigh injury. He will be a late call for Saturday, though has a better chance of coming back on Oct 5. The midfielder only made three Bundesliga appearances last campaign, keeping a limited role with Wolfsburg.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready Nmecha (thigh) is out for Sunday's clash with Munich, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.
Impact Nmecha isn't an option for Sunday's clash with Munich due to a thigh injury. The attacker finished the last two seasons with major injuries and has now gone almost three years without a major role. Nmecha will hope to return before the first international break, though that seems unlikely.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes knee surgery Nmecha (knee) underwent knee surgery and will be out long term, according to manager Niko Kovac.
Impact Nmecha is set for yet another lost year, his third season in a row with major time on the bench. Manager Niko Kovac also bluntly spoke about new addition Amin Sarr as a like-for-like replacement for Nmecha. Not only will the striker be facing a six-month, or longer, absence, but he will likely be third or fourth on the pecking order when he returns with Jonas Wind in scintillating form.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aggravates knee injury Nmecha (knee) will miss Saturday's clash with Heidenheim due to a knee injury, Wolfsburg announced Monday.
Impact Nmecha was forced off during a 6-0 DFB Pokal win over TuS Makkabi Berlin due to the knee injury and it's a worst case scenario for the striker. He will undergo tests to understand the extent of the injury but after nearly a year on the sideline with a prior injury the fear is a long-term absence. Jonas Wind will lead the line for Saturday's Bundesliga opener.
AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Active in friendly Nmecha (knee) took part in Tuesday's friendly clash with Freiburg.
Impact Nmecha returned to the pitch after a knee injury knocked him out of pre-season training. The forward is set for a major role in the starting XI in 2023-24 if he can stay fit, though there is plenty of competition for starting minutes with Jonas Wind and Patrick Wimmer.
JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to team training Nmecha (knee) took full part in team training Thursday, Waz.de reports.
Impact Nmecha was back in full team training as he recovers from a long-term knee injury. The striker could be the top option leading the line in 2023-24, though he will face competition from Jonas Wind for that role.
JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing return to training Nmecha (knee) is targeting a return to team training, he announced via Instagram.
Impact Nmecha continues to progress through his recovery from a long-term knee injury. The striker is hoping to recover before the beginning of the 2023-24 season, though it seems likely he will miss some portion of pre-season. It remains to be seen who will lead the line for Wolfsburg to open the Bundesliga, though Nmecha is certainly a frontrunner for the starting role.
JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on shelf Nmecha will end the season with a knee injury, confirmed manager Nico Kovac.
Impact Nmecha has been out since March 18 with a knee injury and has failed to make a return before the season ends. It has been an injury plagued year for the forward, making just 10 starts in 16 appearances with four goals. He will try to recover in time for preseason camp with two years left on his contract.
MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Misses Stuttgart clash due to injury Nmecha (knee) was left out of the squad for Saturday's 1-0 win over Stuttgart.
Impact Nmecha had another injury setback, once again on his knee, and didn't travel with the squad. The timetable for the forward to return is still to be known and we'll certainly have more news after the international break.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for return Nmecha (illness) is fully fit and available for Sunday's match with Frankfurt, manager Niko Kovac announced.
Impact Nmecha is fully fit Sunday after missing out against Koln due to illness. The forward should be fit and available to lead the line against Frankfurt as he tries to bounce back from what has been a disappointing season with only four goals in 14 appearances.
MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with illness Nmecha will miss Saturday's clash against FC Koln due to an illness, Wolfsburg manager Niko Kovac announced Thursday.
Impact Nmecha has made two appearances off the bench in February after missing almost three months with a knee injury he suffered just before the World Cup, but he will be sidelined against Koln this weekend with an illness.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Among substitutes on Sunday Nmecha is fit and in the match day squad to face Bayern Munich on Sunday.
Impact Nmecha returns after recovering from a knee injury in time for the match. The attacker starts from the bench having scored four goals in 12 appearances.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training with team Nmecha (knee) returned to full training with Wolfsburg on Friday, manager Niko Kovac announced Friday. He is expected to be available for selection to face Bayern Munich on Sunday.
Impact Nmecha has been out since before the World Cup after tearing a tendon in his knee in early November, but Kovac says he has recovered now and could be set to make his return to the pitch on Sunday. He has scored four goals in 12 Bundesliga appearances (10 starts) mostly at center forward this season for Wolfsburg.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Saturday Nmecha (knee) will be out again for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, the club announced.
Impact Nmecha will miss his fourth match in a row due to a knee injury. Patrick Wimmer will continue to receive more minutes after recording a goal and two assists in the last three games.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Saturday Nmecha (knee) is out for Saturday's clash with Freiburg, according to manager Niko Kovac.
Impact Nmecha is out for Saturday's match but has made a return to training. The forward is continuing his recovery and is expected to return to full fitness in the coming weeks. Patrick Wimmer will likely see more playing time with Nmecha sidelined.
JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available for training camp Nmecha (knee) is expected to travel to the January training camp, kicker.de reports.
Impact Nmecha is set to return to training early in January, though likely in a reduced capacity. The forward is making his way back from a long-term knee injury and might be unable to take full part in the training camp or friendlies. Still a return slightly ahead of schedule gives Nmecha a chance to return for a Jan. 21 clash with Freiburg.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for MRI Nmecha (knee) is set for an MRI to inspect his knee's recovery, waz.de reports.
Impact Nmecha returned to Wolfsburg for an MRI to inspect how his knee is recovering. The striker is targeting a return to the pitch during Wolfsburg's January training camp, with eyes on a playing return in a Jan. 21 clash with Freiburg.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out multiple weeks Nmecha will miss multiple weeks with a tear of a tendon in his knee suffered in Tuesday's match against Borussia Dortmund, his club announced Wednesday.
Impact Nmecha will not only be out Saturday at Hoffenheim but for much of the mid-season break due to this injury. As he made the German roster for friendlies in September, this ends his chances of going to the World Cup too. Nmecha ends the first half of the season with four goals in 12 appearances (10 starts) and Jonas Older Wind can help fill the gap at forward.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mané's injury overshadows 6-1 win for Bayern Munich
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Scores in relief in win Nmecha scored a goal on one shot (one on target) and was shown yellow once during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Nmecha came onto the pitch during the 75th in relief of Jonas Wind and found the back of the net just 15 minutes later to double the Wolfsburg cushion one minute into stoppage time. It was just the second time all season he's appeared as a substitute, and he's now up to four goals for the current Bundesliga campaign.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench in return Nmecha (knee) had zero shots and committed one foul after coming off the bench during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Augsburg.
Impact Nmecha returned from the injury that made him miss the previous match, being brought off bench in the 75th minute. The striker couldn't make an impact, though, barely touching the ball as the opposition dominated the entire second half. The good news, on the other hand, was seeing the forward play some minutes without experience setbacks so everything indicates he should be able to return to the starting XI for next Saturday's home clash against Borussia Monchengladbach.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns against Augsburg Nmecha is fit and in the match day squad to face Augsburg on Saturday.
Impact Nmecha has recovered from a knee injury that has kept him out of Wolfsburg's previous match. The attacker starts from the bench but is available if needed with three goals already on his ledger for the season.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Active in training Nmecha (knee) participated in training sessions over Thursday and Friday ahead of Saturday's trip to Augsburg, according to manager Nico Kovac.
Impact Nmecha returns after missing one match due to an injury picked up while playing with the German national team. Depending on the preferences of the manager, Nmecha (three goals in seven starts) or Omar Marmoush (scored as striker in win over Stuttgart) will get the call at striker for Saturday's game.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Stuttgart Nmecha (knee) will miss Saturday's match against Stuttgart after skipping Friday's training session, according to manager Nico Kovac.
Impact Nmecha picked up a knee injury over the international break and while it's likely a minor issue, is enough to knock him out of a league contest as well. Luca Waldschmidt will become an important piece to the lineup for as long as Nmecha is out.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
