VFL BOCHUM NEWS

Bernardo - Sidelined against Leverkusen Bernardo (knee) is out for Friday's trip to Leverkusen, according to manager Dieter Hecking.

Impact Bernardo is dealing with some knee issues and is going to be out for Friday's trip to Leverkusen. The defender missed the final match before the international break due to suspension. Bernardo's first chance to return will be an April 5 clash with Stuttgart.

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Koji Miyoshi - Suffers friendly injury Miyoshi suffered a torn muscle fiber in his thigh in a friendly, WAZ reports.

Impact Miyoshi is set for a spell on the sideline due to a thigh injury. There's no specific timeline for Miyoshi's injury, but it's likely he will miss at least a match or two. Miyoshi has fallen largely out of favor of late and won't be a loss in the starting XI.

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Moritz Broschinski - Off early during friendly Broschinski was an early exit from Thursday's friendly against Preussen Munster, according to his club.

Impact Broschinski had to be taken off the field early during the first half of Thursday's friendly due to an apparent injury. This is all that is known for now, likely needing further testing before the club releases much. He will hope his issues are only minor, as he isn't a regular starter but does see consistent use off the bench.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Four saves Sunday Horn registered four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Horn faced seven shots Sunday and stopped four of them. It was a tale of two different goalkeepers, both faced seven shots on goal and Kaua Santos thoroughly outplayed Horn. Horn has been solid since taking the starting job, though he hasn't been at his best, and certainly hasn't been stealing games for Bochum.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Oermann - Earns assist Oermann assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Oermann isn't much of an offensive option, but he did well during Sunday's loss to get forward and create a pair of chances. He even earned an assist on Bochum's only goal. Still Oermann is a more defensive option for the most part and isn't likely to produce too much going forward.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Scores Sunday Holtmann scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 loss against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Holtmann found the back of the net with his limited chances Sunday. The attackers tends to be more of a creator than a finisher, but that didn't stop him from finishing a great move. Holtmann also sent in five crosses and did well to stretch the pitch in the final third when Bochum got on the ball.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo - Suspension cleared Bernardo completed his one-game suspension for yellow cards accumulation and will be eligible to face Leverkusen on March. 28.

Impact Bernardo missed Sunday's 3-1 loss against Frankfurt and is available for selection for their next contest after the international break. He has been a regular starter this season and should be expected to return to the starting XI immediately now that he is an option.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Krauss - Forced off injured Krauss (undisclosed) was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Sunday's clash with Frankfurt.

Impact Krauss picked up the injury right before halftime of Sunday's clash with Frankfurt. The midfielder was replaced by Dani de Wit, who could get more starting chances if the injury proves to be a serious one.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Matus Bero - Recovers from illness Bero (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Frankfurt.

Impact Bero is good to go after dealing with an illness in the buildup to Sunday's match. The midfielder has started every match since February.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ordets - Starting as expected Ordets (hip) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Ordets is back as expected following a two match absence due to a hip injury. A regular starter when fit, Ordets takes up his usual role in the heart of Bochum's back line Sunday.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Should be available Sunday Holtmann (thigh) should be available after making a good impression in training this week, coach Dieter Hecking said in the press conference.

Impact Holtmann missed the last two games due to a thigh injury but should be back in the squad for Sunday's clash after making a good impression in training. He has been a regular starter lately and is expected to reclaim his spot on the left flank once fully fit.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Matus Bero - Questionable for Sunday Bero (illness) is questionable for Sunday's clash against Frankfurt, coach Dieter Hecking said in the press conference.

Impact Bero picked up an illness Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game. His potential absence would be a big blow for the team since the midfielder has been an undisputed starter this season. If he misses the game, Anthony Losilla is likely to see increased playing time.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ordets - Back for Frankfurt game Ordets (hip) is back in the squad for Sunday's clash against Frankfurt, coach Dieter Hecking said in the press conference.

Impact Ordets was expected to return this week and has been announced fit and available for Sunday's game. This is good news for the club since the defender is a regular starter in the back three when available. It is unclear if he will be fit enough to start but if he begins on the bench, Jakov Medic will likely take his place.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ordets - Back for Frankfurt game Ordets (hip) is back in the squad for Sunday's clash against Frankfurt, coach Dieter Hecking said in the press conference.

Impact Ordets was expected to return this week and has been announced fit and available for Sunday's game. This is good news for the club since the defender is a regular starter in the back three when available. It is unclear if he will be fit enough to start but if he begins on the bench, Jakov Medic will likely take his place.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Myron Boadu - Available for Sunday Boadu (thigh) is back available for Sunday's clash against Frankfurt, coach Dieter Hecking said in the press conference.

Impact Boadu had been sidelined with a thigh injury since early February but is now fit and available for Sunday's game. He was a regular starter before the injury and could reclaim that role as he builds fitness in the upcoming matches.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Allows two against Bayern Horn made three saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 3-2 win over Bayern Munich.

Impact Horn saw the opposition finding the back of the net twice in less than half an hour but then kept his poise to put up a solid performance throughout the rest of the contest to allow his team to go for a huge come-from-behind victory. That's now 11 saves and just four goals allowed over four starts for the goalkeeper since he became Bochum's first choice in the net, which is significant given the level of opponents he faced in each game.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Matus Bero - Bags winner against Bayern Bero scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and made two tackles (one won), two clearances and two interceptions during Saturday's 3-2 win over Bayern Munich.

Impact Bero couldn't fill the stat sheet as he's used to do but did something way more important here. In the 71st minute, the midfielder saw room to go up the field and stepped into the opposition's box to pick up a pass from the left and beat the goalkeeper to score what ended up being the goal that sealed a come-from-behind upset against the Bundesliga giants. This was the fourth goal of the season for Bero, who was coming off racking up seven shots, seven chances created, 21 crosses, 11 tackles and 11 clearances over his previous three starts.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Passlack - Delivers assist on Saturday Passlack made an assist and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 3-2 win over Bayern Munich.

Impact Passlack had a very quiet first half, then assisted Ibrahima Sissoko for his team's second goal with a perfect cross and then went unnoticed throughout the rest of the contest, ultimately being subbed off in the 82nd minute. Anyway, that's now four assists this season for the full-back, with two of them coming over the last three starts.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Sissoko - Scores in win over Bayern Sissoko scored a goal off two shots (one on target), made three tackles (all won) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 3-2 win over Bayern Munich.

Impact Sissoko brought his usual tenacity in the middle of the park and this time was also important on the attacking end as he headed home a cross from the right flank to draw things level at 1-1 in the 51st minute. This was just the second goal of the year for the holding midfielder who, as most of his peers, is more used to have his fantasy input relying on defensive production.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jakov Medic - Scores in win over Bayern Medic scored a goal off his lone shot, made two tackles (one won), five clearances, two interceptions and one block and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 3-2 win over Bayer...

Impact Medic had another solid defensive outing but this time his biggest contribution came on the attacking end as he used a powerful one-timed finish off a poor clearance to score his team's first goal and put them back in contention just after the hour mark. This was the first goal of the season for the center-back, who also posted three shots, 18 clearances, three interceptions and two blocks over two matches since returning to the starting lineup.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo - Picks one match suspension Bernardo will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Bernardo accumulated five yellow cards in Bundesliga and will be suspended for Sunday's match against Frankfurt. His absence will force a change in the starting XI since he has been a regular starter this season in the back-three, with Erhan Masovic likely starting in defense for that game.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Erhan Masovic - Finds bench Masovic (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Masovic has returned from his illness to be an option Saturday as expected, with the defender seeing a spot on the bench to face Bayern. He has started in 10 of his 13 appearances and will hope to see a spot in the starting XI again soon.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Erhan Masovic - Available for Saturday Masovic (illness) is available to face Bayern on Saturday, coach Dieter Hecking said in a press conference.

Impact Masovic was unavailable for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim due to illness but is back in contention to face Bayern. The defender could return to the starting XI and take Jakov Medic's place.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Likely back next week Holtmann (thigh) could return for next Sunday's clash with Frankfurt, coach Dieter Hecking said in a press conference. "Except for Myron, Ivan, and Gerrit, everyone is available fo...

Impact Holtmann will miss a second straight match Saturday as he aims to return next Sunday against Frankfurt. He has been a regular starter lately and should reclaim his spot on the left flank once fully fit.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ordets - Could be available next week Ordets (hip) could return for next Sunday's clash with Frankfurt, coach Dieter Hecking said in a press conference. "Except for Myron, Ivan, and Gerrit, everyone is available for th...

Impact Ordets will miss a second straight match Saturday as he aims to return next Sunday against Frankfurt. He has been a regular starter this season and should reclaim his spot in defense once fully fit.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE