MATTIAS SVANBERG NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

Starts against Gladbach Svanberg is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Monchengladbach.

Impact Svanberg returns after missing out on last week's match with an illness. The midfielder has eight starts on the season providing two assists.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Svanberg (illness) returned to training Tuesday, Bild.de reports.

Impact Svanberg missed Saturday's clash with Augsburg due to illness but returned to the training ground Tuesday. The midfielder has been a nailed-on starter when fully fit and could return as soon as Saturday's clash with Gladbach.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Svanberg is not in the match day squad to face Augsburg on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Svanber misses out on the trip to Augsburg after coming down with an illness in the buildup to the match. The midfielder had appeared in all eight Wolfsburg matches this season, making six starts while providing two assists.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Stuttgart Svanberg made an assist, had three shots (one on target), created two chances and drew three fouls during Saturday's 3-2 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Svanberg had arguably his best performance of the campaign so far, attempting more shots than he did in all previous matches combined while also being heavily involved in the build-up of plays. And the midfielder was key for his side to win all three points, as he slightly deflected a cross from the right to leave Yannick Gerhardt with the net wide-open to seal the 3-2 victory deep into second half's stoppage time. This was the second assist over the last four outings for Svanberg and he'll hope it strengthens his case to remain in the lineup for the upcoming games.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Wolfsburg Svanberg has transferred to Wolfburg from Bologna and inked a five-year contract, the team announced.

Impact Svanberg departs Serie A after four solid campaigns, where he logged nine goals and ten assists in 118 appearances in total. He hit the net three times and set up three teammates in the most recent campaign, adding 39 shots (13 on target), 35 chances and 39 tackles in 36 games.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does not feature versus Genoa Svanberg was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Svanberg was outright spared like a few of his teammates that logged heaving minutes this season. He continued to be solid but did not make a further leap compared to the previous campaign. He tallied three goals, three assists, 39 shots (13 on target), 50 crosses (12 accurate) and 39 tackles in 36 appearances.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Udinese Svanberg assisted one goal from his only chance created, took one off-target shot, made one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Sunday's 2-2 draw to Udinese.

Impact Svanberg assisted Aaron Hickey in the sixth minute to give them the early lead, but it wasn't enough for the home win. The midfielder now has three assists to go with three goals in the season. He will look to get on the scoresheet again when they host Internazionale on Wednesday.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Launches five crosses Svanberg had one shot (on goal), five crosses, two tackles, sustained one foul and created one chance in the 1-0 loss to Atalanta on Sunday

Impact Though most of the match was scoreless for both squads, Svanberg did everything he could to try and drum up some offense for his side. The midfielder normally has a cross or two per appearance, but this was an exceptional performance for him. If he can do this again in the next match against AC Milan, his side may stand a chance.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 27 minutes Svanberg played 27 minutes during a 1-1 draw Saturday against Salernitana.

Impact On Saturday, Roberto Soriano and Jerdy Schouten were the Bologna team's primary center midfielders. Svanberg logged his smallest amount of game minutes post-Aug. 22.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE