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Wolfsburg releases ex-Germany forward Max Kruse

Former Germany forward Max Kruse has agreed to a release from Wolfsburg after not playing for nearly three months because of an injury and a dispute with coach Niko Kovac

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing until transfer Kruse has played his last match for Wolfsburg and manager Niko Kovac, according to Rune Gjerulff.

Impact Kruse's issues with Kovac have built throughout the campaign and it appears things have come to a head with Kovac stating he will no longer be selecting Kruse in any capacity. The forward had made five appearances (two starts) before the falling out, and has not been selected to the first team since. Luca Waldschmidt and Lukas Nmecha figure to lead the Wolfsburg line.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in draw Kruse scored once and provided one assist during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Munich.

Impact Kruse ended the season with a bang, combining for 12 goals and five assists across 30 matches with Union Berlin and Wolfsburg. The veteran striker doesn't seem to have lost a step, and looked brilliant alongside Jonas Wind and Lukas Nmecha for Wolfsburg. Kruse heads into the 2022/23 campaign likely looking to mentor the two younger forwards.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets hat trick on Friday Kruse scored three goals from four shots (all on goal) and created a chance during Friday's 5-0 win over Mainz.

Impact Kruse scored in the 24th, 35th and his third goal in first half stoppage time to score three of Wolfsburg's five goals. The goals upped the forward's season total to 11 while his four shots led Wolfsburg in the win.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Kruse scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 4-0 win over Arminia Bielefeld.

Impact Kruse found the back of the net in the 53rd minute scoring Wolfsburg's fourth and final goal. The goal was the eighth of the season for the attacker coming from his lone shot in the match.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots Kruse took two shots (one on goal), crossed once inaccurately and created a chance during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Kruse was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Wolfsburg were blanked on Sunday. The attacker crossed just once but finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team in the loss.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances Kruse took an off target shot, crossed four times (one accurate) and created three chances during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Kruse was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Wolfsburg were shutout on Sunday. The attacker finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while his three chances created tied for the team-high in the loss.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on Saturday Kruse scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and crossing three times inaccurately during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Kruse found the back of the net in the 52nd minute, scoring Wolfsburg's first goal of the match. The goal was the seventh of the season for the forward while his three shots led Wolfsburg in the loss.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts PK at Frankfurt Kruse scored one goal from two shots, created two chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and made one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Kruse scored the opener in the 28th minute converting a penalty kick to pave the way for their road win. That was his sixth goal in the season, to go with four assists. The forward will now look to find the back of the net again when they host Hoffenheim on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund cuts Bayern's lead with 3-0 win at Union Berlin

Marco Reus has scored twice to lead Borussia Dortmund to a 3-0 win at Union Berlin and cut Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga lead to six points

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected in starting XI Kruse will start immediately for Wolfsburg, according to manager Florian Kohfeldt.

Impact Kruse is expected in the starting XI Sunday, against Furth, at the first time of asking for his new club. The forward will take no time to gel with the team, or work on new formations, moving straight into the starting striker role. Look for Kruse to lead the line as he did all season for Union Berlin. Kruse had five goals and four assists in 16 appearances for Union Berlin before transferring to Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League participant Wolfsburg in relegation scrap

Wolfsburg is banking on a victory against last-place Greuther Fürth on Sunday after failing to win any of its last nine Bundesliga games

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wolfsburg the busiest on last day of transfers in Germany

Wolfsburg has reacted to its dramatic fall in fortune with a flurry of activity as the winter transfer window closes in Germany

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Completes move to Wolfsburg Kruse is returning to Wolfsburg, the clubs announced Sunday.

Impact Kruse is making his return back to Wolfsburg, and has signed a deal that will see him stay there until 2023. The striker departs Union Berlin on a high-note, finishing January in good form. He will look to make the difference for his old club, who have been scuffling in the first half of the season.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kruse stuns Union Berlin with imminent return to Wolfsburg

Union Berlin’s star player Max Kruse has stunned the Bundesliga club by asking for a transfer to his former team Wolfsburg

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets brace in win Kruse scored two goals off three shots (two on target) and sent in three crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Kruse was the hero for Union here as he opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 18th minute and then scored the game-winning goal with a powerful left-footed shot that went into the far post during the closing stages of the match. With three goals and one assist over his lasst four starts, the attacker will try to keep up with the strong play on Feb. 5 when his side visits Augsburg.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gladbach in crisis after 2-1 loss to Union, Dortmund wins

Max Kruse has scored twice for Union Berlin to leave Borussia Mönchengladbach in crisis after a 2-1 defeat in the Bundesliga

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Max Kruse's brace powers Union Berlin past Gladbach ' Bundesliga Highlights ' ESPN FC

JANUARY 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Fourth assist of season Kruse had an assist while taking four off target shots, crossing seven times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Kruse set up Grischa Promel in the 50th minute assisting Union's second goal. The assist was the fourth of the season for the forward while he led Union in shots, crosses and chances created in the draw.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claims all three points Kruse scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Kruse found the back of the net in the 16th minute scoring the lone goal of the match. The goal was the third of the season for the forward while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Kruse had two shots on goal and sent in two inaccurate crosses during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Greuther Furth.

Impact Kruse had a couple of opportunities to score but couldn't keep up with the good performance, which ultimately led him to be subbed off after 63 minutes. This has been a rough season for the forward, with only two goals and three assists over 12 starts. He'll try to bounce back during Wednesday's home match against Freiburg.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs goal contribution Kruse scored one goal during a 2-1 loss Sunday against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Kruse has two goals and three assists across his last 10 Bundesliga appearances. Now that he became healthy after returning from an undisclosed injury, the striker is a promising fantasy option again.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE