VFL BOCHUM NEWS

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

Gerrit Holtmann - Assists off bench in win Holtmann made an assist, had two off-target shots and sent in an accurate cross during Saturday's 2-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Holtmann was brought still during the first half, replacing injured Danny Blum, and had a quiet performance. But everything change during second half's stoppage time as the forward made a big contribution, assisting Milos Pantovic for the goal that sealed the 2-0 win for Bochum. If Blum isn't fit to be back for Nov. 20 visit to Leverkusen, Holtmann will have a good chance to return to the lineup.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Pantovic - Scores, assists off bench in win Pantovic scored a goal off two shots (both on target) and made an assist after coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Pantovic was brought in the 64th minute, replacing Elvis Rexhbecaj, and it took him only two minutes to contribute, as he assisted Soma Novothny for the opening goal of the match- Then, deep into second half's stoppage time, the playmaker sealed the 2-0 win for Bochum with an amazing shot from inside his own half. This was by far Pantovic's best performance of the season and he'll hope this helps him to be back in the starting XI for Nov. 20 visit to Leverkusen.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Soma Novothny - Scores off bench in win Novothny scored a goal off his lone shot and suffered two fouls after coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-0 win over Hoffenhem,

Impact Novothny was brought in the 64th minute, replacing Sebastian Polter, and made an immediate impact, opening the scoring just two minutes later heading into the net a cross from the left flank. This was the first goal of the season for the forward, now completely recovered from the injury that made him miss the start of the campaign. He'll hope this helps him to keep getting minutes during Nov. 20 visit to Leverkusen.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski scores in Bayern win for 60th goal of 2021

Robert Lewandowski has scored his 60th goal of the year as leader Bayern Munich won 2-1 against previously unbeaten Freiburg in the Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gladbach beats Bochum at 16th attempt in Bundesliga

Borussia Mönchengladbach has finally defeated Bochum in the Bundesliga at the 16th attempt with a 2-1 win over the promoted visitors

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manuel Riemann - Concedes two in first half Riemann allowed two goals while making two saves during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Monchengladbach.

Impact Riemann allowed two first half goals as Bochum dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 18 goals in 10 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 41.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elvis Rexhbecaj - Creates a chance Rexhbecaj created a chance during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Monchengladbach.

Impact Rexhbecaj was held off the scoresheet as Bochum found just one goal on Sunday. The midfielder failed to shoot or cross but his one chance created tied for the second most on the team in the loss.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Soares - Leads Bochum in tackles Soares crossed once inaccurately, blocked a shot, made two interceptions, five tackles (winning two) and a clearance during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Monchengladbach.

Impact Soares was a part of the Bochum back line that allowed two goals during Sunday's loss. The defender finished with the second highest amount of blocks and interceptions on the team while leading Bochum with his five tackles in the loss.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE