PAULO OTAVIO NEWS

Set for injury stint Otavio is set to miss "an indefinite period of time" after suffering a serious ankle injury during Sunday's 0-0 draw to Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact It sounds like Otavio will miss a lengthy amount of time, ruling him out for the rest of the month, at minimum. This is not the first time the defender has suffered a serious like this has he had had a history of long injury stints in both 2020 and 2021. His absence opens the opportunity for Nicolas Cozza to get more playing time at left back, who has played in just one match since his transfer from Ligue 1 side Montpellier in January,

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Otavio was forced off in the second half of Sunday's 0-0 draw with Leverkusen due to an ankle injury.

Impact Otavio left the match in the 54th minute after succumbing to the injury and being replaced by Kevin Paredes. The fullback's extent of injury should be revealed in the buildup to next week's match against Bochum.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven tackles Otavio took an off target shot, crossed five times inaccurately and made seven tackles during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Otavio was a part of the Wolfsburg back four that conceded twice on Sunday. The fullback has been extremely well rounded on the season with five assists and 65 crosses to go along with a team-high 45 tackles won.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Wolfsburg to clean sheet Otavio crossed three times inaccurately, made three interceptions and three tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Koln.

Impact Otavio was a part of the Wolfsburg back four that kept a clean sheet on Saturday. The fullback has now helped his club to six clean sheets in 19 appearances while sending in 48 crosses and making 55 tackles.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six tackles Otavio made six tackles (winning four) and six clearances during Friday's 0-0 draw with Schalke.

Impact Otavio helped Wolfsburg keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back four on Friday. It was the fifth clean sheet in 17 appearances for the fullback as he's been good in attack with 45 crosses and 14 chances created while leading Wolfsburg with 29 tackles won.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Sunday Otavio assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Bayern Munich. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Otavio provided an assist during Sunday's loss, adding his fifth of the season for a new career-high. The wing-back has been exceptional in the starting XI and has already doubled his previous season-highs in all competitions. Otavio is a top option in all formats while in this sort of form.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 70 minutes Otavio took an off target shot, crossed once accurately, made an interception, two tackles and a clearance during Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Otavio played 70 minutes before being substituted with Wolfsburg down a goal and needing to attack. The fullback has provided four assists in 15 appearances while helping Wolfsburg keep four clean sheets during his time on the pitch.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from suspension Otavio will be eligible to return for Saturday's clash against Werder Bremen after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Otavio missed Tuesday's win over Hertha Berlin due to a suspension for yellow card accumulation. He had started every single Bundesliga game since mid-August prior to this week, and he should be back in the XI at left-back against Werder Bremen.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended Tuesday Otavio will not be available against Hertha Berlin on Tuesday due to a one-match suspension for accumulation.

Impact Otavio has racked up 16 crosses (four accurate), one assist and five chances created in his last five outings (all starts). With the left-back on the shelf, midfielder Yannick Gerhardt could shift to the back line while Kilian Fischer could also be an option to make his second start of the season.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses, two accurate Otavio logged six crosses (two accurate) during a 2-1 win against 1899 Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Otavio logged VfL Wolfsburg's best cross tally at Hoffenheim. Across his 13 games played during the 2022-23 Bundesliga, he has 37 crosses (12 accurate). Otavio will try to continue being one of its best defenders when it restarts after FIFA's World Cup at Qatar.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eight clearances across 88 minutes Otavio logged eight clearances across 88 minutes during a 3-0 win against FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday.

Impact Otavio and Micky van de Ven logged VfL Wolfsburg's most clearances. However, the Brazilian recorded them across fewer minutes than those his teammate had. Otavio logged five or more clearances during two of VfL Wolfsburg's last three games played away.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Otavio logged one assist during a 4-0 win against VfL Bochum on Saturday.

Impact Otavio logged the assist to a goal by Jonas Wind, who had not scored any since May 14. The defender has four assists across his last five games played. So though Jerome Roussillon (previously Achilles) is healthy now, fantasy managers should continue expecting Otavio to be VfL Wolfsburg's preferred left-back until further notice.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of assists in draw Otavio assisted twice to go with five crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw to Monchengladbach.

Impact Otavio assisted twice, his second and third assist of his last three matches. The left-back has been a nailed-on starter since returning from a long-term knee injury and has already set a new career-high for assists. With a nailed-down role in the starting XI finally guaranteed Otavio's main goal will be remaining fit with a full workload.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers in time for Saturday Otavio is fit and in the starting XI to face Monchengladbach on Saturday.

Impact Otavio returns after picking up a knee injury during training in the buildup to the match. Otavio has made seven starts on the season providing one assist.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Departs training with knee injury Otavio (knee) departed training Tuesday with a knee issue, Bild.de reports.

Impact Otavio has had major knee issues throughout his career, including missing multiple months in the 2021/22 campaign with a knee issue. The defender would be a major loss if unable to play Saturday against Gladbach. That said it's possible that he departed training for precautionary reasons. Otavio was forced to depart training ahead of a clash with Augsburg on Saturday so it's possible this is a new routine to rest his knee.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assists versus Stuttgart Otavio provided an assist, had two off-target shots, created two chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and made three tackles (two won) during Saturday's 3-2 win over Stuttg...

Impact Otavio had one his best offensive displays of the season so far, assisting Maximilian Arnold for his side's second goal in the 38th minute and being involved in some other dangerous plays from the left flank. This was the first assist of the season for the left back, who can contribute in either side of the pitch but is yet to put everything together and be a two-way factor during the same match.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends ten crosses Otavio sent ten crosses (three accurate) and had seven clearances during Saturday's 0-0 draw against Schalke.

Impact Otavio recorded a great first appearance of the season making several defensive stops as well as delivering multiple crosses. The defender missed his first two matches of the season due to a previous knee injury, however with his health improvement, Otavio could find himself in a pivotal role within the starting XI.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might be back Otavio (knee) has a chance to be ready for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg if he's among those declared fit by manager Nico Kovac.

Impact Otavio played in just seven league matches last season due to a knee injury and though he hasn't featured in recent preseason games, he might be ready for the league campaign. If that happens, Otavio will be another option in defense, though he may not play consistently.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses match against Hertha Berlin Otavio has been ruled out of the match against Hertha Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Otavio will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The midfielder is still recovering from a knee injury.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grim outlook regarding knee Otavio (knee) is underdoing tests Monday, though the outlook on his knee is not positive.

Impact Otavio will hope to avoid a long-term injury but it appears that he could be sidelined well into 2022. Jerome Roussillon figures to be the long-term starter while Otavio recovers.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Stuttgart Otavio was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against VfB Stuttgart in the 50th minute after suffering potentially serious non-contact injury. He made a block and won one of two tackl...

Impact Otavio came into Saturday's game with a knock but he played anyway, and then needed lengthy treatment when he went down injured again in the second half. He was replaced by Jerome Roussillon at left back. The fear with a non-contact injury like this is that it could be his ACL, but more details will emerge in the coming days.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Tuesday Otavio (knock) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Otavio recovered quick from his issue, but he won't be risked to start twice on a short week after leaving in the 25th minute a few days ago. He'll be an option to come off the bench Tuesday in place of Jerome Roussillon, who is starting on the left wing.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off with knock Otavio (knock) came off the pitch during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bielefeld.

Impact Otavio was brought off the pitch with a knock during Saturday's draw. The defender is unlikely to feature Tuesday against Sevilla, but depending on his fitness it's not out of the question. Maxence Lacroix figures to be the like-for-like replacement.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist during start Otavio recorded one assist during a 1-0 win Saturday versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Otavio has one assist across his last three league-based appearances. The Brazilian played at least 45 minutes during each of those games, all that happened while a new manager (Florian Kohfeldt) was in charge and indicating he will remain an important team member.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski scores in Bayern win for 60th goal of 2021

Robert Lewandowski has scored his 60th goal of the year as leader Bayern Munich won 2-1 against previously unbeaten Freiburg in the Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS