VFL BOCHUM NEWS

Elvis Rexhbecaj - Seven crosses in win Rexhbecaj sent in seven crosses (one accurate) making five tackles during Sunday's 1-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Rexhbecaj had a busy day Sunday on both sides of the ball. The midfielder offers value in every direction and is worth keeping an eye on in all formats. Rexhbecaj has a Saturday trip to Mainz up next, where he will hope to keep this form going.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Pantovic - Scores in win Pantovic scored once on three shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Pantovic scored his third goal of the campaign during Sunday's win. It was a good showing for the forward who has enjoyed some solid form of late. Pantovic remains a boom-bust fantasy option and for that reason he is hard to trust.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cologne beats virus-hit Hertha 3-1 to move 6th in Bundesliga

Jan Thielmann has scored in injury time to help Cologne move to sixth in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win at Hertha Berlin

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eduard Lowen - On bench against Wolfsburg Lowen (illness) is in Bochum's match day squad for Sunday's clash against VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Lowen missed Bochum's final three games of 2021 after testing positive for COVID-19, but he has recovered now and is starting Sunday's match on the bench.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Stafylidis - Enters COVID protocol Stafylidis returned a positive COVID-19 test ahead of Sunday's clash with Wolfsburg.

Impact Stafylidis is set to miss Sunday's clash with Wolfsburg due to a positive COVID-19 test. The defender isn't a major part of the starting XI, though his absence leaves Bochum lacking depth in defense. He will hope to return Saturday, against Mainz.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erhan Masovic - Suspended Sunday Masovic is suspended for Sunday's clash with Wolfsburg due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Masovic will be suspended for Sunday's match, knocking him out of the starting XI for the first time in 12 matches. The central defender will likely be replaced by Maxim Leitsch.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jurgen Locadia - Transfers to Bochum Locadia has sealed a permanent move to sign with Bochum away from Premier League side Brighton.

Impact This isn't too surprising for Locadia, who didn't stand out in MLS and only made one appearance in the first half of the season for Brighton. He'll hope to find a role at Bochum, but it'll be hard for him to become a relevant regular in terms of fantasy.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elvis Rexhbecaj - Takes one shot Rexhbecaj took one shot (on goal) and crossed once inaccurately during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Rexhbecaj was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Bochum were shutout on Saturday. The midfielder crossed just once without creating a chance while his lone shot tied for the second highest total on the team in the loss.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Soares - Leader in interceptions, clearances Soares crossed twice (one accurate), blocked a shot, made two interceptions and six clearances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Soares was a part of the Bochum back line that allowed just one goal in Saturday's defeat. The defender finished with team-high totals in interceptions and clearances in the loss.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Riemann - Beaten once in loss Riemann allowed a goal while making two saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Riemann allowed the lone goal of the match in the 16th minute as Bochum dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 24 goals in 16 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 65.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: EPL down to 2 games; Sevilla hosts Atlético

Thanks to the coronavirus, the English Premier League fixture list on Saturday has been slashed from six games to two

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cristian Gamboa - Makes five clearances in loss Gamboa sent in four inaccurate crosses and made three tackles (all won) and five clearances during Tuesday's 2-0 loss against Arminia Bielefeld.

Impact Gamboa made his first start since Oct. 31 and looked good defensively, racking up some nice numbers and not letting opposing attackers create much from his side. The right back will hope this performance helps him to remain in the lineup for Saturday's home match against Union Berlin.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Erhan Masovic - Makes seven tackles in loss Masovic made seven tackles (three won), three clearances, three interceptions and one block during Tuesday's 2-0 loss against Arminia Bielefeld.

Impact Masovic was on the losing side this time, but still racked up some huge numbers, including a season-high seven tackles. With 11 tackles, 32 clearances, 11 interceptions and seven blocks over his last four starts, the centre back will remain a great fantasy choice for Saturday's home match against Union Berlin.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Riemann - Concedes two in loss Riemann made two saves and conceded two goals during Tuesday's 2-0 loss against Arminia Bielefeld.

Impact Riemann couldn't do much to stop the header that resulted in the opening goal of the match for the opposition, but committed a huge mistake that led to the second goal as he let Patrick Wimmer's shot escape through his fingers before finding the back of the net. With 33 saves, only seven goals conceded and three clean sheets over his last seven starts, the veteran goalkeeper will try to bounce back during Saturday's home match against Union Berlin.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maxim Leitsch - Could return Saturday Leitsch (knee) could return before the winter break, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Leitsch could make his return as soon as Saturday as he continues to recover from a long-term knee injury. The defender will hope to make his return before the winter break. It's likely that even if he returns it will only be off the bench.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern extends league lead as Dortmund draws at Bochum

Bayern Munich extended its lead in the Bundesliga to six points after Jamal Musiala scored in a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Mainz and Borussia Dortmund was held by local rival Bo...

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manuel Riemann - Five saves in draw Riemann made five saves and one clearance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Riemann shut down one of the best attacks in Europe Saturday, making a variety of big saves in the match. The keeper has made himself a strong fantasy play and one worth considering in all matches. He will be in line for a favorable match Tuesday against Bielefeld.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Stafylidis - Four crosses Saturday Stafylidis sent in four crosses (two accurate), as well as making six tackles during Saturday's one-all draw with Dortmund.

Impact Stafylidis did well at right-back Saturday, ending up with six tackles and four crosses in an impressive showing. The right-back has played himself into the starting XI and into a favorable fantasy position. He will be an interesting play Tuesday against Bielefeld.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Soares - Busy in draw Soares made six tackles, five interceptions and two blocks during Saturday's one-all draw with Dortmund.

Impact Soares had plenty to do behind the ball at left-back as he continued his sneakily good fantasy season. The defender is a solid and usable fantasy play in most formats. He has a favorable clash with Bielefeld up next.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Losilla - Busy in draw Losilla made four interceptions and clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Losilla put together a usable fantasy day Saturday, but it was based purely on defensive volume as the midfielder continued to show no fantasy upside. He's not a recommended option next time out against Bielefeld.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Polter - Nets pen in draw Polter scored once on one shot during Saturday's one-all draw with Dortmund.

Impact Polter did well to convert the one chance he was given during Saturday's draw. The forward has now scored four goals in his last three matches an is in impeccably efficient form. Next up is a favorable Tuesday trip to Bielefeld.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aggrieved Dortmund heads to Bochum fortress in Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund now has a very different task after its contentious loss to Bayern Munich in the “Klassiker.”

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Danny Blum - Dealing with muscle injury Blum (strain) is out for Saturday's clash with Dortmund, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Blum is out once again with a muscular injury, a concerning bit of news as he has just returned from a hamstring injury. It's unclear what the injury is, but this is certainly a setback. Look for Blum to try and return to Tuesday, against Bielefeld.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Riemann - Fully available Saturday Riemann (undisclosed) is available Saturday against Dortmund, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Riemann is available after missing only a single match and should return back to the starting role. He is returning in one of the toughest matches of the season against Erling Haaland and co. Michael Esser returns straight to the bench, where he will remain barring injury to Riemann.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eduard Lowen - Tests positive for COVID-19 Lowen has tested positive for COVID-19, Bochum announced Monday.

Impact Lowen will miss at least a week while in isolation. Milos Pantovic or Robert Tesche could replace him in midfield until he recovers from the virus.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE