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Sends in six crosses in loss Wittek tallied six crosses in VfL Bochum's 2-0 loss to Stuttgart Saturday. He took one shot but failed to hit the target.

Impact Wittek's inefficiency highlighted a poor day for VfL Bochum's offense as the team only put two shots on frame. Wittek should have more success against an Augsburg team which just conceded three goals to Bayern Munich Friday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses during loss Wittek registered two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 5-0 defeat versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Wittek was one of the few players to find any success against Bayern, notching one chance created, two shots and four crosses in the loss. Th defender has yet to miss a start this season, registering four or more crosses in six of his eight appearances.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses at Freiburg Wittek had two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate), three chances created and six corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Wittek had a good all-around performance and led Bochum in crosses and chances created during the road loss. The left-back also took all of their six corner kicks and logged the second-most clearances (six) and shots. He did receive his second yellow card in three starts, though.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sends seven crosses Wittek generated three shots (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Wittek has been doing a fine job on the left side of the field for the team, recording 11 crosses (two accurate), four clearances and four chances created in the two games played. He is on pace for regular starts after getting just 13 starts in 21 appearances during the 2023/24 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in loss Wittek had two off-target shots, created one chance, sent in four inaccurate crosses, made one tackle, three clearances, two interceptions and one block and was shown a yellow card...

Impact Wittek did a little bit of everything in the season opener, being effective on the defensive end while going up the field to support the offense whenever he was given the chance to do so. After a campaign full of ups and downs last year, the left-back will hope this performance is a sign of better things to come for him.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped for draw Wittek was left on the bench during a scoreless draw with Leipzig.

Impact Wittek had been the starting left-back up until that point but it seems a changing of the guard could be happening as his minutes continue to dwindle. In the past three matches Wittek has gone 63, 36, and 45 minutes as Danilo Soares eventually took the starting job for the final match before the break. Soares played well and could keep Wittek out of the first XI moving forward.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances Wittek recorded three shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Wittek created three chances, continuing his run of matches with at least one chance created. The wing-back is up to seven chances created in four matches but has produced just a single goal contribution. Wittek also has sent in 16 crosses and taken nine corners during his first season with Bochum, where he has taken a major role immediately.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes starting lineup Saturday Wittek (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Augsburg.

Impact Wittek has been a regular starter for Bochum and that won't change here despite the fact he was subbed off due to injury against Dortmund the previous weekend. He has racked up one assist, three chances created, five crosses, three tackles and five clearances through two appearances so far.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at training Tuesday Wittek (undisclosed) was cleared to participate in Tuesday's training session and could be in contention to face Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Wittek left in the 48th minute versus Dortmund on Saturday but not before picking up his first assist of the season. With the midfielder unable to continue, Danilo Soares came on against Dortmund and could be in contention to slot into the starting XI if Wittek is unable to start Saturday.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Saturday Wittek departed Saturday's game against Dortmund during halftime due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact There aren't many details of what happened to Wittek, but further tests will confirm the injury's severity and a potential spell on the sidelines. Danilo Soares replaced him, and he could be in line for more minutes if Wittek can't recover in time to face Augsburg on Sep. 2.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Bochum Wittek signed with Bochum from Vitesse, Bochum announced.

Impact Wittek makes the switch back to Germany, this time in the bundesliga. The left-back came through the 1860 Munich youth academy before struggling to catch on with Vitesse and Furth. Wittek will likely be a depth option at first with Bochum, or an option at left-back in a back-four as opposed to Bochum's standard back-three.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vitesse 1-0 Tottenham: Much-changed Spurs beaten in Europa Conference League Match report as Maximilian Wittek volleys winning goal as Vitesse Arnhem comfortably beat much-changed Tottenham, who left big-name stars in...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • SKY.COM