Impact Zoller tore his ACL in September, but his rehabilitation is going well so far if this video is any indication. He is still a long way from making his return to action, but he is taking steps to get closer.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
VFL BOCHUM 0-2-10 · 18TH IN BUNDESLIGA · RELEGATION
0-2-10 · 18TH IN BUNDESLIGA · RELEGATION
Next Match vs Werder Bremen (H) · Sat 2:30PM
BOC +200 TOTAL 2.5
Simon Zoller - Running on treadmill Zoller (knee) posted a video on social media Wednesday of him running on a treadmill.
Danilo Soares - Makes four interceptions in victory Soares delivered one cross (zero accurate), made five tackles (winning four) and four interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 win against FC Augsburg.
Impact Soares put in a solid defensive shift, leading his side in tackles (5), tackles won (4), interceptions made (4) and duels won (9). He remains a relevant fantasy player in formats that count defensive stats. His next game is against Borussia Dortmund on December 11.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elvis Rexhbecaj - Quiet against Augsburg Rexhbecaj made three tackles (winning one), created a chance and made an interception in Saturday's 3-2 win over Augsburg.
Impact Rexhbecaj had a minimal impact statistically, failing to take a shot for the second game in a row. He has yet to score or assist a goal this season. He'll hope to turn around his form against Borussia Dortmund next on December 11.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Esser - Makes four saves in win Esser made four saves while conceding two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory over FC Augsburg.
Impact Esser made his first start this season and played well enough to help his side earn much needed three points.. If Manuel Riemann is unable to return from injury, he may get the starting nod against Borussia Dortmund on December 11.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eduard Lowen - Provides assist against Augsburg Lowen delivered eight crosses (two accurate), created three chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over Augsburg.
Impact Lowen's corner in first half stoppage time was headed home by Sebastian Polter for his second assist this term. While he doesn't have many assists yet, he is the team's primary set piece taker, increasing his chances of producing offensively. HIs next match is on December 11 against Borussia Dortmund.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gerrit Holtmann - Scores and assists goal in win Holtmann took three shots (three on target), scored a goal and provided an assist in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Augsburg.
Impact Holtmann had one of his most productive games so far this season. He set up Sebastian Polter's opening goal before smashing home a volley himself. He now has two goals and three assists this campaign. His next opponent is Borussia Dortmund on December 11.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Polter - Scores brace in win Polter took four shots (two on target), created a chance and scored two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Augsburg.
Impact Polter two goals in the first half to put his side three goals to the good. He now has five goals this season and has scored in back-to-back matches for the first time this term. His next match is on December 11 against Borussia Dortmund.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Blum - Starts on bench against Augsburg Blum will start the match against Augsburg on the bench on Saturday.
Impact Blum will start Saturday's fixture on the bench. The striker has recently recovered from a hamstring injury.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Riemann - Unavailable Saturday Reimann (undisclosed) will be unavailable Saturday against Augsburg, according to manager Thomas Reis.
Impact Riemann won't make the trip Saturday, leaving a likely start for Michael Esser. It's uncertain how long he will replace Riemann, but Riemann did train this week so the hope will be that this is a one-time absence. His first chance to return is a Dec. 11 clash with Dortmund.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Blum - Possibility Saturday Blum (hamstring) could be in the squad Saturday against Augsburg, according to manager Thomas Reis.
Impact Blum could be in the squad, though he won't start, Saturday, if he can train Friday. The forward has dealt with various injuries so far this season, and isn't one to overly trust even if he is starting.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher Antwi-Adjej - Picks up yellow card as sub Antwi-Adjei took one off-target shot and picked up a yellow card in 5 minutes during Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.
Impact Antwi-Adjei subbed on in the 85th minute and was able to take one shot and receive his first yellow card of the season in his limited time in the field. The midfielder will now likely remain as a bench option for Saturday's visit to Augsburg.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Milos Pantovic - Scores as substitute Pantovic scored one goal from two shots, created one chance and made one interception in Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.
Impact Pantovic came off bench in the 65th minute and scored in the 82nd to complete the comeback. That was his second goal of the season, both as substitute. The midfielder will now look for more playing time when they visit Augsburg on Saturday.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gerrit Holtmann - Assists against Freiburg Holtmann assisted one goal from three chances created, took one off-target shot and sent in two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.
Impact Holtmann assisted Sebastian Polter's equalizer in the 54th minute. That was his second assist in the season, both in his last two appearances. The forward will now look to keep things rolling at Freiburg on Saturday.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Polter - Scores equalizer in home win Polter scored one goal from his only shot and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.
Impact Polter scored the 1-1 equalizer in the 54th minute to help them build the comeback win. That was his third goal of the season. The forward will now look to find the back of the net again at Augsburg on Saturday.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Losilla - Takes two shots in win Losilla took two shots on target, made two tackles (one won), one interception, one clearance and one block and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.
Impact Losilla was active on both sides of the ball to help them earn three points at home, but also received his second yellow card of the season in the proccess. The midfielder has yet to score or assist, and will now visit Augsburg on Saturday.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Riemann - Makes 10 saves in win Riemann made 10 saves and two clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.
Impact Riemann had a great outing, posting a season-high 10 saves to help them earn the home win. The goalkeeper will now look to keep the momentum when they visit Augsburg on Saturday.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gerrit Holtmann - Back in starting XI Holtmann (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Freiburg.
Impact Holtman is surprisingly back in the team and in the starting XI Saturday despite getting surgery on both of his groins over the international break. It clearly was a minor procedure, as the surgery was done only three weeks ago. The winger hasn't scored since his first start of the season.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Danilo Soares - Wins seven tackles Soares took an off target shot, crossed twice inaccurately, created a chance, made an interception, seven tackles (winning all seven) and five clearances during Saturday's 1-0 loss...
Impact Soares was a part of the Bochum back line that allowed just one goal during Saturday's defeat. The defender finished with team-high totals in tackles and clearances in the loss.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Riemann - Beaten early in loss Riemann allowed a goal while making four saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Leverkusen.
Impact Riemann conceded the lone goal of the match in the third minute as Bochum dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 19 goals in 12 league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 46.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Osterhage - 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
Danny Blum - Out with hamstring injury Blum will miss at least one match with a hamstring injury suffered before the break, reports Waz.
Impact Blum received just his second start of the season when he injured his hamstring, but it looks like it's only a minor tweak, which could see him in the squad the next couple weeks. This absence likely means a return to the XI for Gerrit Holtmann, if healthy.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gerrit Holtmann - Out after planned groin surgery Holtmann will miss an extended period after getting a planned surgery on both of his groins.
Impact Holtmann's playing time had decreased in recent contests and it's likely related to this injury. This was likely planned for him so he could return to the squad for the first match in January. With eight starts this season, Hoffenheim will have to turn elsewhere in his position, possibly Danny Blum assuming he's healthy.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Erhan Masovic - Makes eight clearances in win Masovic won one tackle, made eight clearances, four interceptions and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Hoffenheim.
Impact Masovic had arguably his best performance of the season so far, having game highs in both clearances and interceptions and being key for his side to shut the opposition down. Over the six matches played since the centre back became a starter, his side had four clean sheets and only four goals conceded. Masovic will try to keep it up during Nov. 20 visit to Leverkusen.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Riemann - Keeps clean sheet, misses PK in win Riemann made one save, kept a clean sheet and missed a penalty during Saturday's 2-0 win over Hoffenheim.
Impact Riemann didn't have much work coming his way, keeping his fourth clean sheet over the last six matches. Things could've been even better for the goalkeeper as he stepped up to take a penalty kick in the 76th minute. But Riemann's shot was too high and his side had to work hard until the final whistle to preserve the win. Up next for the goalkeeper is Nov. 20 visit to Leverkusen.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Blum - Leaves injured against Hoffenheim Blum was forced off the pitch during Saturday's 2-0 win over Hoffenheim.
Impact Blum had to leave the pitch in the 39th minute because of what looked to be a hamstring injury, being replaced by Gerrit Holtmann. This comes as a huge disappointment for the forward, who was coming from scoring on back-to-back matches. The extent of the injury isn't known yet, so he should he listed as questionable for Nov. 20 visit to Leverkusen.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
