VFL BOCHUM NEWS

Milos Pantovic - Eight crosses in draw Pantovic sent in eight crosses (three accurate), creating two chances during Friday's one-all draw with Hertha.

Impact Pantovic got forward well from the right side of midfield and created a plethora of chances. The winger was dangerous throughout the match and could have had a few assists with better finishing up front. He faces an impossible task next time out, against Bayern Munich.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Polter - Scores off bench Polter scored once on one shot off the bench during Friday's one-all draw with Hertha.

Impact Polter came off the bench at half-time and made the most of the chance, scoring on his only shot. The forward was leading the line to start the season, but has fallen out of favor lately. If he continues this strong form off the bench he could return to the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bochum draws 1-1 to stretch Hertha Berlin's winless run

Hertha Berlin’s bid for a fresh start after the international break has ended in disappointment as Bochum has fought back to draw 1-1 in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Man U starts FA Cup 4th round; Marseille eyes 2nd

The fourth round of the FA Cup begins with Manchester United’s home match against second-tier Middlesbrough

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Losilla - Out with COVID-19 Losilla (illness) will be out for Friday's trip to Hertha Berlin, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Losilla is out, as expected, barring a false positive this was always going to be the case for the midfielder. While it's not clear who will fill in for him in central midfield, Reis named Robert Tesche, Patrick Osterhage and Eduard Lowen as all potential options. Of those three Tesche is probably the most fantasy relevant to take over the role.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erhan Masovic - Tests positive for COVID-19 Masovic tested positive for COVID-19 and is at home quarantining, according to Bochum.

Impact Masovic has picked up a positive COVID-19 test and with a Friday match ahead of him is a heavy doubt. The defender is unlikely to play any part Friday, but should be ready to go after that. If it turns out to be a false positive Masovic could play Friday.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Losilla - Tests positive for COVID-19 Losilla has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in quarantine, Bochum announced Monday.

Impact Losilla tested positive for COVID-19 and is quarantining. The midfielder is a crucial part of the Bochum set up and will hope to be back before Friday's trip to Hertha. It will be an extremely tough task to play Friday, or even make the bench.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jurgen Locadia - Scores goal during start Locadia scored one goal across 56 minutes during a 2-2 draw Saturday versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Locadia logged his first start and goal as a member of the VfL Bochum team. He will receive some chances to start over fellow striker Sebastian Polter. Along with occasional starts, Locadia could be the VfL Bochum team's primary backup forward from its bench.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takuma Asano - Logs goal off bench Asano scored one goal across 25 minutes during a 2-2 draw Saturday versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Asano logged his first goal this year. Despite not being a consistently successful forward, he remains the VfL Bochum team's primary right winger and will continue to receive goal-scoring chances.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Scores goal during start Holtmann scored one goal across 82 minutes during a 2-2 draw Saturday versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Holtman logged his first Bundesliga goal this year. He will try to score more goals across 2022 after recording fewer than three during 2021. Considering the German remains VfL Bochum's primary left winger, there is already a great chance Holtman will succeed concerning this objective.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Polter - Plays off bench, logs assist Polter logged one assist across 34 minutes during a 2-2 draw Saturday versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact The regular starter Polter logged his first Bundesliga bench appearance since Oct. 2. Despite being benched, he played and recorded an assist by contributing to a goal from Takuma Asano.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Riemann - Allows two goals Riemann conceded two goals during a 2-2 draw Saturday versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Riemann conceded goals from Anthony Modeste and Timo Hubers without saving multiple shots. He logged one of his worst stat lines but will try to redeem himself during the VfL Bochum team's next fixture, scheduled against Hertha BSC Berlin on Feb. 4.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gladbach in crisis after 2-1 loss to Union, Dortmund wins

Max Kruse has scored twice for Union Berlin to leave Borussia Mönchengladbach in crisis after a 2-1 defeat in the Bundesliga

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Simon Zoller - Not quite ready to return Zoller (knee) remains out for Saturday's clash with Koln.

Impact Zoller has gone through a long road to recovery and it remains uncertain when he will finally make his return. He remains out with a knee injury and there has been no update on his return since the original diagnosis of an "indefinite" time frame. Zoller would be a fantasy relevant option when healthy, but it's truly uncertain when that will be.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

St. Pauli knocks defending champ Dortmund out of German Cup

Second-division leader St. Pauli has knocked defending champion Borussia Dortmund out of the German Cup with a 2-1 win in their third-round game

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eduard Lowen - Sends in five crosses in defeat Lowen delivered five crosses (two accurate), created a chance and won four duels.

Impact Lowen led his side in crosses delivered with five but only two were accurate. He also created one chance and has two assists this term. His next opponent is FC Koln on January 22.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxim Leitsch - Makes 12 clearances against Mainz Leitsch two blocks, an interception and 12 clearances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat away to Mainz.

Impact Leitsch started for only the fifth time this season and led his side in clearances. He's been out with knee problems for much of the season but has started the last three matches. His next match is against FC Koln on January 22.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Gamboa - Delivers four crosses in loss Gamboa sent in four crosses (two accurate), created a chance and made five tackles (winning four) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Mainz.

Impact Gamboa led his side in tackles made (5) and tackles won (4) but also got involved on the offensive end, creating a chance and sending in four crosses. He's found playing time hard to come by this season but has started back to back matches for the first time since October 31. His next chance to make the starting XI comes on January 22 against Koln.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Riemann - Concedes once in defeat Riemann made four saves, two clearances and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss at Mainz.

Impact Riemann could do little to save Jeremiah St. Juste's shot in the 48th minute but made four saves to keep the contest close. He now has 72 saves with 25 goals conceded and has kept six clean sheets this campaign. His next match is on January 22 against FC Koln.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Polter - Misses penalty in loss Polter took two shots (one on target), created two chances and won six duels in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Mainz.

Impact Polter missed a penalty on 32 minutes that would have given his side the lead. He has now failed to score in his last four matches since scoring in three straight matches. He has six goals this season and will hope to get back to scoring ways against Koln on January 22.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Stafylidis - Starts against Mainz Stafylidis has been included in the starting XI for the match against FSV Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Stafylidis will start Saturday's fixture. The defender has recently recovered after testing positive for Covid-19.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Riemann - Three saves in win Riemann made three saves and one clearance during Sunday's 1-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Riemann was excellent Sunday during the win and well earned his sixth clean sheet of the season. The keeper is a surprisingly solid option and tends to face massive volume against. He will be a top fantasy play against Mainz next time out.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Creates chance in win Holtmann created one chance on four crosses during Sunday's 1-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Holtmann did well to create a single chance Sunday during the win. The forward has grown into his role, though he's struggled to find any sort of fantasy consistency. Holtmann is best left out of fantasy rosters despite his very occasional boom games.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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