VfL Bochum Team News - Soccer

Mats Pannewig - Out with injury Pannewig is out for Wednesday's match against St. Pauli, according to manager Dieter Hecking.

Impact Pannewig is set to miss out again, marking his second straight absence due to undisclosed issues. Luckily for the club, this is a minor absence, only starting in one of his minimal six appearances. A return date is unknown, although he will look to return soon, hoping to maintain some of the few minutes he holds now.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Losilla - Eyeing Saturday return Losilla is out for Wednesday's match against St. Pauli. according to manager Dieter Hecking. "Toto was able to run a bit today but still feels weak. We hope he'll be back to normal...

Impact Losilla will not be an option Wednesday following his early exit Saturday, leaving the match against Mainz at halftime. However, he was able to run Tuesday, leaving confidence he could be an option for Saturday's match. That said, he will hope to train with the team over the week and return when facing Leipzig on Saturday. Dani de Wit is a possible replacement while Losilla is out.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Koji Miyoshi - Suspension over Miyoshi has served his suspension and is an option moving forward.

Impact Miyoshi has served his ban after two matches out, clearing his red card suspension. He will likely return to a bench role, as he has only started in five of his 11 appearances, seeing more of a rotational role this campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Burkardt Brace! | 1. FSV Mainz 05 - VfL Bochum 1848 2-0 | Highlights | MD 16 – Bundesliga 2024/25

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Bernardo - Solid defensively Bernardo registered five tackles (two won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Mainz.

Impact Bernardo saw a great day in the defense, registering one interception, five tackles and five clearances despite allowing two goals. He continues to see starting time, now starting in four straight appearances after returning from an injury.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matus Bero - Leads match in crosses Bero generated 11 crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Mainz.

Impact Bero saw a productive outing despite the loss, leading the match in both chances created and crosses with six and 11, respectively. This is also a new season-high in a match for both crosses and chances created for the midfielder. However, he is still looking for his first assist of the season, notching zero on 24 chances created.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dani De Wit - Registers three shots de Wit recorded three shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Mainz.

Impact de Wit was a halftime substitute, appearing for 45 minutes Saturday. He saw a decent effort despite no goal, registering three shots. This is now his sixth straight appearance without a goal. However, he has also not started in his past six appearance, falling out of a starting role after seven consecutive starts. He will hope to see starting time again soon, looking to add to his two goals this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jakov Medic - Three shots from bench Medic recorded three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Mainz.

Impact Medic saw an early appearance off the bench due to an injury substitute Saturday, earning 70 minutes in the loss. He was solid in his time on the field, registering three shots. This was his third straight appearance off the bench, seemingly having fallen out of his starting role, as he did start in his first 10 appearances of the season. However, there is solid reasoning, as he has not scored a goal in 13 appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Drewes - Concedes two Drewes registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Mainz.

Impact Drewes had a rough day Saturday, losing his clean sheet after allowing two goals in a three-save effort. He remains at one clean sheet on the season, with that coming in his last outing. He will have a decent chance at his second on the season when facing St. Pauli on Wednesday in their nest contest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tim Oermann - Suffers head injury Oermann was forced off in the 19th minute of Saturday's match against Mainz due to a head injury.

Impact Oermann didn't make it long Saturday, forced off with what the club has already deemed a head injury. If so, he could be facing a concussion, meaning he would miss at least 10 days of action due to protocol. He was replaced by Jakov Medic, who would likely continue in this spot if Oermann misses time.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Kwarteng - Out Saturday Kwarteng is out for Saturday's trip to Mainz, according to manager Dieter Hecking.

Impact Kwarteng is currently set to miss Saturday's clash with an apparent injury. It's not clear how serious the issue is, but the winger isn't fit enough to play after the break. His first chance to return comes on short order for a Wednesday clash with St. Pauli.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Wittek - Six crosses Sunday Wittek recorded two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 win versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Wittek recorded six crosses Sunday, his eighth match this season with six or more. He also recorded two off-target shots and two corners on the attack. He added one interception and one clearance before he was subbed off in the 78th minute for Jakov Medic.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Oermann - Assists Sunday Oermann assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Oermann recorded his first goal contribution of the season Sunday as he set up Matus Bero's goal in the 38th minute. It was the only chance he created in the match. He kept his first clean sheet of the season as he made two clearances and blocked two shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Sissoko - Assists opener Sunday Sissoko assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Sissoko set up the opening goal of Sunday's match as his cross in the 6th minute assisted Moritz Broschinski's strike. It marked his second straight match with a goal contribution, his only two of the season. He also made one clearance and blocked one shot before he was subbed off in the 85th minute for Dani de Wit.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Broschinski - Scores opener Sunday Broschinski scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 win against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Broschinski scored his first goal of the season Sunday as he opened up the scoring in the 6th minute assisted by Ibrahima Sissoko. He finished the match with two shots, two inaccurate crosses and two tackles before he was subbed off in the 85th minute for Lukas Daschner.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matus Bero - Scores in Sunday's win Bero scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 win versus FC Heidenheim. In addition, he was given a yello...

Impact Bero scored in Sunday's win, a strike in the 38th minute assisted by Tim Oermann. It marked his third goal of the season and his first since Sept. 27. He set season highs in shots (three), chances created (four), crosses (four) and accurate crosses (three). He also won one tackle and kept his first clean sheet in his best 90 minutes of the season.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Drewes - Keeps clean sheet Sunday Drewes had two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 win versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact After dealing with a concussion in the lead up to Sunday's match, Drewes started and kept his first clean sheet of the season. He made two saves in the match, something he has done in all but one of his 15 starts this season. He faces a more difficult matchup next at Mainz on Jan. 11, a side which has scored 28 goals through 15 matches this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First Win Of The Season! | VfL Bochum 1848 - 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2-0 | Highlights | Matchday 15

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Gerrit Holtmann - Working through muscle tear Holtmann is not in the squad to face Heidenheim on Sunday due to a muscle tear.

Impact Holtmann misses the match after picking up the injury last weekend. The attacker will hope to recover following the winter break in Germany.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jakov Medic - Available as substitute Medic (eye) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Medic returned from an eye injury with 16 minutes off the bench last week and is available again as a substitute Sunday. The defender had been a regular starter prior to the injury.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Drewes - Could play Sunday Drewes (head) could be available for Sunday's match against Heidenheim, coach Dieter Hecking confirmed, stating that the goalkeeper is ready for action. Drewes also expressed confi...

Impact Drewes has started in goal for Bochum this season, recording 42 saves in 14 appearances. However, he has yet to keep a clean sheet. If Drewes is unable to start, Timo Horn is likely to take his place.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Drewes - Training once more Drewes (head) returned to training Thursday, Kicker reports.

Impact Drewes got back in training Thursday, giving him a chance to play during Sunday's clash with Heidenheim. The goalkeeper could even be fit enough to start before the Christmas break, which would come as a shock after he had to be helped off with a concussion against Union Berlin.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Could go Sunday Holtmann (undisclosed) could be an option for Sunday's clash with Heidenheim, Kicker reports.

Impact Holtmann is expected to return to training Friday and could be an option Sunday. The forward won't be rushed back, especially with the Christmas break right around the corners. Still it appears he's recovering well and has a real chance to play before the break.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Broschinski - Three shots in start Broschinski had three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Union Berlin. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Since his early-October assist, Broschinski has been a regular starter for VfL Bochum. Since then, he has logged only one substitute appearance, and Saturday marked his return to Bochum's starting XI. The game also marked Brochinski's first with three shots since Nov. 23.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Passlack - Records assist Passlack assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Union Berlin.

Impact Ibrahima Sissoko scored with help from Passack, who has two assists across his last six appearances. In one less appearance, the wing-back has already logged the same amount of assists he recorded in his 2023-24 season.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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