MAXIMILIAN ARNOLD NEWS

Leader in crosses, interceptions Arnold took one shot (on goal), crossed nine times (two accurate), created two chances and made four interceptions during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Augsburg.

Impact Arnold was held off the scoresheet, but was active on both sides of the ball leading Wolfsburg in crosses and interceptions. The midfielder has combined for five chances created and 19 crosses over his last three starts, but hasn't had a goal involvement since August.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Dortmund Arnold got the start during Tuesday's DFB Pokal clash with Dortmund.

Impact Arnold got back in the starting XI for Tuesday's DFB Pokal clash, after coming off injured against Bremen. The midfielder has been training in full and a return to the starting XI is a great side that he's back to full fitness.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves field injured Arnold was forced off the field in the 41st minute of Sunday's 4-2 loss to Werder Bremen due to an injury.

Impact Arnold was an early exit from Sunday's match, with the midfielder leaving due to an undisclosed injury. This could be a brutal loss for the club, as he has started in every match this season, although he is still waiting on results from his scans. More should be released soon, with Salih Ozcan or Yannick Gerhardt as his likely replacement if he misses any time.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Free kicks for goal and assist Arnold logged one goal and one assist during VfL Wolfsburg's 2-0 win Saturday against Holstein Kiel. He also received a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Impact The game included a three-minute span during which Arnold attempted two free kicks, both resulting in goals. Using help from a defender deflection, he scored his first kick. The second was headed in by Sebastiaan Bornauw for a goal. Already, Arnold is only one of it away from surpassing his statistical output from the 2023-24 Bundesliga.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Active display versus Werder Arnold had three shots (one on target), created three chances, sent in six crosses (three accurate), made three clearances and drew four fouls during Saturday's 2-0 win over Werder...

Impact Arnold had another brilliant playmaking display, distributing the ball in the middle of the park and putting his teammates in scoring position multiple times from both open play and set pieces. The midfielder is still to either score or assist since the calendar flipped to 2024, but his nine chances created, 22 crosses and 15 fouls draw over the last four starts are a proof he still can be effective from a fantasy standpoint without appearing on the scoresheet.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Solid despite no assist Arnold generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 loss against VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact While still with zero assists this season, Arnold's struggles have not been without effort. Since February, Wolfsburg's team has played five games, and he was a threatening option in at least three of them. Arnold logged multiple accurate crosses during all three appearances and multiple chances created in two of the three.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, captains side Arnold (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup to face Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Arnold was training individually earlier this week before Tuesday's DFB Pokal clash against Monchengladbach and wasn't expected to be available this quickly. However, he recovered earlier than expected, and he'll not only slot in his regular midfield role but also resume his captaincy duties. Arnold has started in eight of his 11 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in eight crosses Arnold took an off target shot, crossed eight times (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Arnold was held off the scoresheet, but led Wolfsburg with eight crosses in the loss. The midfielder continues to search for his first goal involvement, but is the main creator for Wolfsburg in most matches as shown by his seven chances created and 22 crosses in his last three starts.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting for first goal involvement Arnold took an off target shot, crossed four times (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Stuttgart.

Impact Arnold was held off the scoresheet, finishing Saturday's match with the second most crosses and chances created on the team. Arnold remains without a goal involvement this season, but is a locked in starter when fully fit.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

10 crosses Saturday Arnold had one shot (one on goal), 10 crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Arnold peppered the box with a huge amount of volume from set-pieces as Frankfurt were pinned into their own end due to an early sending off. Arnold might not have the open play volume but he has a lion's share of the set-pieces and has the aptitude to link attack and midfield. Arnold is fit once more and seemingly is set for a major role in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent once more Arnold scored five times and assisted three times during 32 starts in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Arnold has been one of the most consistent players in Germany since being brought into the senior team and is showing no signs of his role slipping. The midfielder was brilliant on both sides of the ball with eight goal contributions, 43 chances created and 154 crosses going forward. Defensively he added 62 tackles and clearances as well as 26 interceptions. Arnold will wear the captain's armband once more in 2023/24.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active display on return Arnold sent in four inaccurate crosses, made four tackles (two won) and two clearances and drew two fouls during Saturday's 1-0 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Arnold returned to the team after serving a one-game yellow-card ban and brought his usual tenacity in the middle of the park to make like much easier for the defensive line. His offense wasn't that great here but the midfielder has already shown multiple times that he can also make an impact there and be a valuable two-way contributor.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available once more Arnold is eligible to return from a one-match ban before a Saturday trip to Stuttgart.

Impact Arnold picked up a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation and is now eligible to return. The midfielder should be brought back straight into the starting XI before Saturday's trip to Stuttgart, a role he's held onto throughout the season.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shown fifth yellow card Arnold was shown his fifth yellow card of the season Sunday's 2-2 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Arnold was shown the yellow card in the 84th minute and will miss next week's match against Union Berlin through suspension.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty in win Arnold scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-0 win over Koln.

Impact Arnold found the back of the net in the 68th minute converting a penalty to score Wolfsburg's second goal. The goal tied the midfielder for the team-high with five in 22 appearances as he also leads Wolfsburg in shots, crosses and chances created.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Single shot in loss Arnold recorded one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against RB Leipzig.

Impact Arnold recorded a single shot but didn't do much otherwise in a match that Wolfsburg were entirely shutdown. The midfielder did have a minor floor with his role on set-pieces, and added a cross from open play as well. Arnold will hope to have a more productive time against teams further down the table moving forward.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Schalke fighting for Bundesliga survival after another draw

Schalke’s bid for Bundesliga survival has continued with a draw 0-0 against Wolfsburg

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses penalty in draw Arnold took an off target shot and crossed three times inaccurately during Friday's 0-0 draw with Schalke.

Impact Arnold missed a penalty in the ninth minute as Wolfsburg had to settle for a share of the points on Friday. The attacker's four goals are second on the club while his 111 crosses and 30 chances created are both team-high totals in his 20 appearances.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in ten crosses Arnold took one shot (on goal), crossed ten times (one accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Arnold was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for Wolfsburg on Saturday. The attacker took just one shot, but his ten crosses and two chances created were both team-high totals adding to his club lead of 102 crosses and 29 chances created in 18 appearances.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores once, sends six crosses Arnold scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 5-0 victory versus Hertha Berlin.

Impact Arnold bagged Wolfsburg's second goal with a perfect penalty, but aside from that, he also delivered value as a crossing threat and set-piece taker. Arnold has four goals and two assists this season, and all four goals have come in his last 10 matches.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Dortmund victory Arnold delivered five corners, sent in six crosses (three accurate) and added one interception during Tuesday's 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Arnold paced all players on his squad in crosses and successfully connected on half of those attempts. He also was Wolfsburg's preferred set piece option from both corners. It was the first time in four games that he failed to post a goal contribution, but he salvaged the afternoon with reasonable volume. On the league season, the veteran midfielder is averaging almost eight crosses to go with over three corners per match.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to goal again Arnold scored one goal during a 3-0 win against FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday.

Impact Arnold has three goals and two assists across his last six games played. Coincidentally, he scored twice using long shots that opposing goalkeepers should have saved but did not. Robin Zentner mistimed the direction of a free kick Arnold attempted Saturday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records two assists Arnold logged two assists during a 4-0 win against VfL Bochum on Saturday.

Impact Arnold recorded the assist to both goals Felix Nmecha scored. Arnold's latest game log concluded his excellent October. Including two assists Arnold recorded Saturday, the midfielder contributed to four goals across five appearances this month.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Arnold scored one goal during a 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

Impact Using a penalty kick given after Edmond Tapsoba fouled Felix Nmecha, Arnold scored past Lukas Hradecky to log VfL Wolfsburg's second of two goals. He has that many recorded across his last four games played. The feat is impressive, considering Arnold was used as a defensive midfielder during both instances he scored.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet against Augsburg Arnold had two shots (one on target), created one chance, sent in seven crosses (one accurate), made one tackle, three clearances, one interception and one block and suffered four...

Impact Arnold didn't score as he did on the previous match but did a little bit of everything in the middle of the park, being involved on the build-up of plays on the attacking end but also being a solid defensive presence when his side was under pressure during the second half. Once the midfielder starts scoring and assisting like he did on previous campaigns, his fantasy value will certainly skyrocket again.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE