PATRICK OSTERHAGE NEWS

No longer suspended Osterhage has cleared his suspension and is an option for Sunday's match against Hoffenhein.

Impact Osterhage is back with the team following his ban, with the midfielder having served his suspension. He is a regulars starter so he should see the start immediately Sunday, sending Michael Gregoritsch back to the bench.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Saturday Osterhage was sent off during the second half of Saturday's clash with Dortmund.

Impact Osterhage was handed his marching orders for a quick pair of yellow cards in the second half. The midfielder will miss one match due to the suspension, a Saturday clash with Gladbach. Merlin Rohl could return to the starting XI for that clash.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Friday Osterhage (strain) is "fit again" and is expected to make the trip to Darmstadt for Friday's match, per manager Thomas Letsch.

Impact Osterhage has only made one start in four appearances thus far. He has only been a bench player for Bochum since joining the club in 2021, totaling just 18 starts in 40 appearances over a span of three seasons.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Friday Osterhage (strain) is "fit again" and is expected to make the trip to Darmstadt for Friday's match, per manager Thomas Letsch.

Impact Osterhage has only made one start in four appearances thus far. He has only been a bench player for Bochum since joining the club in 2021, totaling just 18 starts in 40 appearances over a span of three seasons.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full training Osterhage (strain) is back to full training, but will not be an option for Friday's clash with Mainz. "Patti Osterhage has been fully involved again since today, but we want him to...

Impact Osterhage is not too far from returning as he begun team training. He missed the last match with a strain as the midfielder started just once in four appearances.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet season in midfield Osterhage created five chances, made 20 tackles and made 24 clearances in 23 appearances (11 starts) this past season.

Impact Osterhage had a quiet season for 14th-placed Bochum, as he failed to record a goal contribution or a clean sheet in his 23 appearances. Despite the lacking statistical output he played nearly double the amount of matches and minute compared to the 2021-2022 season, which is a positive sign heading into next season.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad Saturday Osterhage is fit and in the match day squad to face Leverkusen on Saturday.

Impact Osterhage passes a late fitness test to take up a role in Saturday's squad. The midfielder starts from the bench with Kevin Stoger and Anthony Losilla partnering in a double pivot role in midfield.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late fitness test Osterhage (undisclosed) is facing a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's clash with Bayer Leverkusen, Waz.de reports.

Impact Osterhage is dealing with an issue that has now sidelined him for three matches. The midfielder could return for the Bundesliga finale against Bayer Leverkusen if he's able to pass all the late fitness tests. Osterhage would be a nailed-on starter if fully fit and available.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Osterhage (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's trip to Hertha, manager Thomas Letsch told reporters Wednesday.

Impact Osterhage won't make a return during Saturday's clash after failing to return to training earlier in the week. With the midfielder on the sideline it is Kevin Stoger who will likely take a more defensive role in the midfield. Osterhage's last chance to return is a Saturday clash with Leverkusen in the Bundesliga finale.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains absent from training Osterhage (strain) was absent from team training Tuesday, Bochum announced.

Impact Osterhage remains absent from team training as he continues to deal with a muscular issue. With only two matches remaining in the Bundesliga Osterhage has limited time to recover. Kevin Stoger could take his place in midfield once more if Osterhage is ruled out for a Saturday trip to Herta.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Augsburg Osterhage (strain) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, manager Thomas Letsch told reporters.

Impact Osterhage suffered a muscular injury during warmups before a clash with Gladbach and hasn't returned to training. The midfielder is a consistent part of the starting XI when healthy but now faces a race for fitness before Saturday's Augsburg clash. Kevin Stoger (illness) could be a replacement in midfield if he recovers before Saturday's match.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in warmups Osterhage picked up an undisclosed injury during warmups and was ruled out of Saturday's game against Monchengladbach.

Impact Osterhage's absence means Keven Schlotterbeck will step into the starting lineup, while Erhan Masovic will move from defense to midfield. It remains to be seen if Osterhage will be able to return for the team's next match against Augsburg on May 13.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract through 2026 Osterhage signed a contract extension at Bochum through 2026, it was announced Wednesday.

Impact Osterhage has started just three times in 10 appearances this season but is a good piece to have around if his team can't stay in the Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falls out of starting XI Osterhage was on the bench for the final three matches before the Winter break.

Impact Osterhage had a run of three starts in midfield, but has returned to the bench, largely playing a role late in matches. Osterhage has no goal contributions, and has created just three chances in his three starts, giving him some limited upside. Osterhage is set to set a new high in minutes played, but remains a limited fantasy option due to his minimal playing time.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Stuttgart Osterhage is fit and in the match day squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Osterhage returns after being forced off in the second half of last week's match with an injury. The midfielder has three starts on the season with no goal involvements.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Departs after 60 minutes Osterhage was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match with Frankfurt due to an injury.

Impact Osterhage lasted 60 minutes before succumbing to an injury after a foul from Eric-Junior Dina-Ebimbe. The midfielder was replaced by Konstantinos Stafylidis as his status for next week against Stuttgart should be clarified in the buildup to the match.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates a chance Osterhage had three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 loss against RB Leipzig.

Impact Osterhage created his second chance of the campaign in just his second start. Osterhage has struggled with availability earlier in the campaign but when healthy will likely play some role in midfield, though it's possible he's moved into a more defensive role. Osterhage is worth targeting for a floor, but Bochum has next to no offensive upside as a team.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in first start Osterhage had two tackles (two won), one clearance, and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw to 1. FC Koln.

Impact Osterhage made his first start of the season and had plenty to do behind the ball, as well as creating a chance. The offensive upside is extremely limited for Osterhage but he could have the chance to fill the stat sheet with how poor the Bochum midfield has been.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has muscular strain Osterhage is dealing with a "slight strain" ahead of Saturday's match at Hoffenheim, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Osterhage didn't play in the opener in the opener against Mainz and is unlikely to play in Saturday's game as well. As he was in and out of the lineup last season, look to Kevin Stoger for better value in midfield from this team.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting finale Osterhage (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's finale against Union Berlin.

Impact Osterhage gets the call in the finale at center-back after missing last weekend's match. It's an odd position for him having started in the midfield in his prior stats and he's only gone a full 90 twice this season, though he'll likely add a third at center-back.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Osterhage (undisclosed) is out for Friday's clash with Bielefeld, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Osterhage is out for Friday's clash with Bielefeld with an undisclosed injury. It's unclear if he will be able to make his way back for the final match of the season, a Saturday trip to Union Berlin. Osterhage wasn't an anticipated starter Friday, even if fully fit and available.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Osterhage tested positive for COVID-19 and withdrew from the German U21 national team, according to Bochum.

Impact Osterhage tested positive for COVID-19 on the first day of international duty and was forced to withdraw from the U21 team. That said the midfielder should have more than enough time to be fit and available after the international break.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Osterhage had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately and making four tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 4-2 win over Bayern.

Impact Osterhage set up Cristian Gamboa in the 40th minute, assisting Bochum's third goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder while his four tackles led Bochum in the win.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Osterhage (undisclosed) will be unavailable Saturday against Leverkusen, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Osterhage will be unavailable Saturday, though it's not clear what happened to cause the injury. The midfielder isn't a major part of the starting XI, and isn't likely to move the needle for fantasy purposes.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Osterhage (muscular) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Koln.

Impact Osterhage makes the squad for the first time this season Saturday, though his playing time remains unclear. It's likely he'll play in more of a bench role for Bochum and even then, he's unlikely to hold fantasy value in this midfield.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE