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Wins four tackles Otavio won four tackles during a 2-0 win Saturday against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Otavio won more tackles than any of his teammates did while competing against a team that recorded about 66 percent ball possession. The 26-year-old's future status may remain unspecified due to VfL Wolfsburg hiring another manager, but he is an adequately available option.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On training pitch Friday Otavio (knee) has begun training with the team with manager Mark van Bommel telling reporters, "The good news is that Paulo Otavio was able to train half of the unit yesterday and...

Impact Otavio is expected to remain sidelined through the international break but could be an option to get back into the match-day squad against Union Berlin on Oct. 16. Considering the defender started 19 of his 23 appearances this year, he should be a near-lock for the starting XI once given the all-clear.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Training back home Otavio (knee) is in his native Brazil as he works his way back from injury. Manager Mark van Bommel told reporters, "Paulo works hard in Brazil."

Impact The fact that Otavio is back home as part of his recovery means fantasy players should consider him sidelined indefinitely. The defender has yet to get onto the pitch this season and appears to be no closer to getting back into action any time soon.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season opener Otavio (knee) will miss Saturday's season opener against VfL Bochum, manager Mark Van Bommel announced Friday.

Impact Otavio has been officially ruled out of Saturday's game due to his knee injury, and will likely be replaced by Jerome Roussillon at left back against Bochum.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Otavio suffered a serious knee injury and will be out indefinitely, though no surgery is required.

Impact Otavio managed to avoid the worst but his chances of playing when the Bundesliga season begins are now slim. He made 19 starts last season at left-back and could be replaced by Jerome Roussillon to open the season.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home loss Otavio assisted one goal from his only chance created, sent in four crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (two won), one clearance and one block in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Main...

Impact Otavio assisted Maximilian Philipp's equalizer in the 47th minute, his second assist in the season. The left-back made 23 appearances (19 starts) in the campaign, and will now look to remain in the starting XI for 2021-22.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern closes in on title as Flick says he wants to leave

Bayern Munich teenager Jamal Musiala starred for the Bavarian powerhouse to go seven points clear in the Bundesliga before coach Hansi Flick said he wanted to leave at the end of t...

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS