MATTIAS SVANBERG NEWS

Unlikely against Hoffenheim Svanberg (knee) didn't train this week and is very unlikely to feature in Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, coach Ralph Hasenhuttl said in the press conference.

Impact Svanberg is dealing with knee discomfort again and was unable to train with the team this week. He is unlikely to feature in Saturday's clash and could be a late call if he is deemed fit for the game. His absence would be a significant blow for the team, as he is a regular starter in midfield. If he misses the game, Bence Dardai will start in his place in midfield.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Starting XI Svanberg (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Bremen.

Impact Svanberg was a doubt in the buildup to the match, but has recovered in time to make the starting XI. The midfielder makes his sixth straight league start and scored last time out.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain with knee injury Svanberg (knee) is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Bremen, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Impact Svanberg played the full 90 and scored last time out, but is dealing with a swollen knee. The knee is stable, so it's more of a discomfort or pain issue for the midfielder. Svanvberg has started five straight and would be a big miss, especially while Maximilian Arnold continues on the sideline.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

On scoresheet Svanberg scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bochum.

Impact Svanberg found the back of the net for the lone goal for Wolfsburg on Saturday. He's been in the starting XI the last five matches, colleting nine shots (three on target), 18 crosses (five accurate), 10 tackles (five won) and 10 clearances in that span.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts six crosses Svanberg had six crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th minute.

Impact It took only one more game for Svanberg to update his season high in crosses again. Even though accuracy remains a problem, quantity has not been as of late, with his 11 crosses across VfL Wolfsburg's last two games indicating such.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in five crosses Svanberg registered one shot (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Svanberg led the Wolfsburg attack Saturday with five crosses (one accurate) and created two chances in a languid affair that resulted in a 0-0 draw versus Bayer Leverkusen. The midfielder added one tackle (zero won), two interceptions and two clearances to the clean sheet effort. After a seven-match stretch in which he made just six appearances and one start, Svanberg has now started in three successive fixtures.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nets from bench Svanberg scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Friday's 3-2 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Svanberg entered the match in the 57th minute and scored Wolfsburg's second goal in the 83rd. The midfielder has goal involvements in two straight appearances after returning from an ankle injury which has kept him out of the starting XI since September.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on return Svanberg delivered one assist to go with one chance created off bench in Saturday's 5-1 win against Leipzig.

Impact Svanberg returned from an ankle injury and needed just six minutes to showcase his passing ability, delivering a precise assist to Kevin Behrens late in the game.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains fully Svanberg (ankle) took part in full training Wednesday, AZ/WAZ reports.

Impact Svanberg got back in full team training Wednesday and is trending towards a return to action for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin. With Jakub Kaminski (strain) injured with Poland, Svanberg could be brought straight back into the starting XI on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle issue Svanberg is out for Saturday's match against Bochum, according to manager Ralph Hassenhuttl. "Mattias will not be there this weekend, he has an ankle injury."

Impact Svanberg will be on the sidelines for the weekend, having gone down with ankle problems over the week. It is unknown how long he will miss but this will be a significant loss, as he has started in all five matches to this point. That said, he will hope to miss only one match before returning, with Salih Ozcan as his likely replacement while out.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes from deep Svanberg scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-3 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Svanberg scored Wolfsburg's third goal just before halftime Saturday, charging through the midfield and releasing a strike form the top of the box to score his first goal of the season. Over his 71 minutes of play, the midfielder added two tackles (two won), two interceptions and two clearances to the defensive effort. Svanberg has started in each of Wolfsburg's first four matches to begin the Bundesliga campaign.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots, two on goal Svanberg logged three shots (two on goal) during VfL Wolfsburg's 2-0 win Saturday against Holstein Kiel. He also received a yellow card in the 19th minute.

Impact Now that Svanberg is healthy, he used VfL Wolfsburg's first games of August to get on track. Even though it was Maximilian Arnold who shined most Saturday, his fellow defensive midfielder was no slouch, trying to get himself into the action with his multiple shots on goal.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to play Monday Svanberg (shoulder) started and played 81 minutes in Monday's friendly against TuS Koblenz.

Impact Svanberg ended last season on the injury list after he underwent surgery on his shoulder, missing the last month of the season due to the issues. However, he has now returned, as he was given the start in their DFB Pokal match. This should clear him for the start of the season, which is great news for the club, as he is likely to see decent time after starting in 20 of his 25 appearances last campaign.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns for team Svanberg (calf) is on the bench for Sunday's match versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Svanberg missed the last match with a calf injury as his last appearance for the club was on Feb 17. He will likely return to the lineup once he is back to match fitness, having nine of the last 10 games played, totaling a goal and an assist with 30 crosses (seven accurate) and 16 tackles in that span.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opening goal Svanberg had an assist while taking three shots (one on goal), creating two chances and blocking two shots during Saturday's 2-1 win over Leipzig.

Impact Svanberg set up Jonas Wind after just nine minutes while leading Wolfsburg in shots, chances created and blocks in the match. The assist was the first since August for the midfielder despite starting all but one Bundesliga match on the season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Major minutes continue Svanberg got the start, played the full 90 and earned the man of the match award during Tuesday's 1-0 win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Svanberg has been the only constant in the center of the park in Wolfsburg and he kept that role even in the Pokal. Really the only concern for Svanberg is the fact that he seemingly never gets the chance for a break or to recover from the major minutes he has played in all competitions.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five tackles in win Svanberg generated one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate), one chance created, five tackles (four won) and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win against Union Berlin....

Impact Svanberg had a good all-around outing to help Wolfsburg win at home, mostly on defense. The midfielder led his side in both tackles and interceptions during the match. He also received his second yellow card in four starts, though.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in victory Svanberg assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over 1. FC Koln.

Impact Svanberg assisted Jonas Wind in the 62nd minute. In addition to this he created a big chance and contributed defensively with three tackles, one interception and one clearance. He has assisted Jonas Wind in each of the two matches played this season.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in victory Svanberg assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Svanberg assisted Jonas Wind in the 27th minute. He created a big chance, completed three dribbles and recorded two tackles and one interception. He was replaced by Nicolas Cozza in the 87th minute.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ten goal contributions Svanberg made 32 appearances (21 starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga, scoring four times and assisting six times.

Impact Svanberg joined Wolfsburg and took a major role in the starting XI immediately putting together a career-year. Svanberg provided major value on both sides of the ball, also making 25 tackles and 22 clearances while sending in 37 crosses. The midfielder heads into pre-season alongside Felix Nmecha as the two likely starters in the center of the pitch.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sixth assist of season Svanberg had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and making three tackles (winning two) during Sunday's 3-0 win over Mainz.

Impact Svanberg set up Jonas Wind in the fifth minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the sixth of the season for the midfielder, the second most on the club, while his three tackles tied for the team-high total in the victory.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace and assists in win Svanberg scored two goals and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Saturday's 5-1 victory versus Bochum.

Impact Svanberg was the man of the match during their big win on the road. He scored their first and fourth goals, while assisting Patrick Wimmer for their third before subbing off in the 67th minute. The midfielder now has four goals and five assists in the season.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Svanberg scored one goal to go with six shots (three on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-2 loss against Bayern Munich.

Impact Svanberg got in on the goal-scoring though it proved to be far too little, far too late. The midfielder is off to an excellent start to life in Germany, with six goal contributions and 15 chances created in just 10 starts. Svanberg will hope to keep improving on this in the second half of the Bundesliga.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stars in rout Tuesday Svanberg scored one goal and assisted twice from four shots and three chances created in Tuesday's 5-0 victory against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Svanberg was the star of the game for Wolfsburg, and that wasn't easy, given the fact that the team scored five goals and delivered one of their most complete performances of the season. Svanberg started for the first time since mid-October and dazzled, so it wouldn't be shocking if he stays in the XI when Wolfsburg takes on Werder Bremen on Saturday.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses starting role Svanberg was an option off the bench in the final five matches of the Bundesliga.

Impact Svanberg opened the season starting six of the first eight matches, but was a substitute and rotational option in the final five matches. The midfielder seems to have largely fallen out of the starting XI behind Yannick Gerhardt. Svanberg has made consistent appearances though with 14 appearances total in the first half, only missing a single match.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE