Impact Osei-Tutu is yet to make his season debut as he deals with an illness. He had made eight starts in 20 appearances last campaign, totaling 23 tackles (18 won) and 15 crosses (three won).
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • 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
Jordi Osei-Tutu - Still cannot train Osei-Tutu (illness) is still unable to train with the team, according to manager Thomas Letsch. "Jordi Osei-Tutu cannot train with the team yet".
Cristian Gamboa - Will remain with club until 2025 Gamboa will be spending two more seasons with Bochum after signing a contract extension on Wednesday.
Impact Gamboa will be remaining with Bochum for a few more seasons, signing a contract extension that will keep him with the Blues for another two seasons. His contract was originally supposed to run out after this campaign, but he will now remain with the club until the conclusion of the 2024/25 season. The defender has only registered two starts this season, so he will hope this contract extension means further opportunities in the future.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
SC Freiburg - VfL Bochum 2-1 | Highlights | Matchday 8 – Bundesliga 2023/24
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Takuma Asano - Assists opener against Frieburg Asano assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against SC Freiburg.
Impact Asano assisted Goncalo Paciencia in the 15th minute for the opener. In addition to that he completed a dribble and also made a tackle. He has scored twice in eight games this season but this was his first assist of the season.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Goncalo Paciencia - Scores opener against Freiburg Paciencia scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against SC Freiburg.
Impact Paciencia scored the opener in the 15th minute of the game with a stunning effort assisted by Takuma Asano. He also missed a huge chance in the 18th minute. He was also able to make a clearance. He has played just four games this season (two starts) and this was his first goal of the season. He was replaced in the 65th minute by Philipp Hofmann.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Riemann - Concedes twice to Freiburg Riemann had three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65th minute.
Impact Riemann made three saves and one clearance but conceded to Ritsu Doan in the 26th minute and a penalty to Vincenzo Grifo in the 45+2nd minute. He has conceded 21 goals in just eight games this season and has made a total of 34 saves. His performance against Leipzig before the international break was the highlight of his season as he saved two penalties in that match and kept a clean sheet.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Maximilian Wittek - Dropped for draw Wittek was left on the bench during a scoreless draw with Leipzig.
Impact Wittek had been the starting left-back up until that point but it seems a changing of the guard could be happening as his minutes continue to dwindle. In the past three matches Wittek has gone 63, 36, and 45 minutes as Danilo Soares eventually took the starting job for the final match before the break. Soares played well and could keep Wittek out of the first XI moving forward.
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takuma Asano - Streaky start Asano has scored twice, both in a single game and been shut out elsewhere in the Bundesliga.
Impact Asano is on two goals in seven matches, not an awful return but one that isn't helped by the fact he has only put five shots on target in the other six matches. The striker has started every single match, which is a good sign, but still the offensive production has been lacking, and negative game scripts will continue to plague Asano.
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
2 Saved Penalties! | RB Leipzig - VfL Bochum 0-0 | Highlights | Matchday 7 – Bundesliga 2023/24
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Moritz-Broni Kwarteng - Plays 17 minutes Kwarteng registered one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig.
Impact Kwarteng logged his first appearance of the 2023-24 Bundesliga. After signing a four-year contract with VfL Bochum in June and sitting out multiple months, he will look to make a significant impact at the Bundesliga's top flight. Kwarteng logged 10 goals and three assists during the 2022-23 2. Bundesliga season.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bernardo - Excellent defensively Bernardo recorded five tackles (three won), four clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig.
Impact It took a while, but Bernardo's defensive efforts helped the 2023-24 Bochum team log its first clean sheet. He has 27 tackles (16 won), 25 clearances, 14 interceptions and six blocks across his seven appearances of the ongoing Bundesliga season so far.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keven Schlotterbeck - Crucial to clean sheet Schlotterbeck registered four blocks, three clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.
Impact Schlotterbeck helped VfL Bochum's team log its first clean sheet of the 2023-24 Bundesliga. Ideally for the center-back, he can continue to serve well defensively and earn a better role in that regard. Schlotterbeck has not logged a double-digit tally of starts across any season despite having a Bundesliga career spanning more than five years.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Riemann - Clean sheet, five saves Riemann recorded five saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig.
Impact It took VfL Bochum's first game of October, but Riemann finally has a clean sheet. It was not an unimpressive one either, as he now has at least five saves across each of his last four appearances. Ideally for Riemann, he can continue this positive momentum two weeks from now, when the Bochum team plays at SC Freiburg.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moritz-Broni Kwarteng - Available from bench Kwarteng is fit and in the match day squad to face Leipzig on Saturday.
Impact Kwarteng has recovered from a grown injury in time to take up a role on the bench for Bochum. The attacker has yet to appear this season due to the injury, but is available if called upon Saturday.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keven Schlotterbeck - Starting on Saturday Schlotterbeck is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leipzig.
Impact Schlotterbeck has missed the past two matches with a shoulder injury, but returns to the starting XI Saturday. It's the first start of the season for the defender after making eight starts with Bochum last campaign.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moritz-Broni Kwarteng - Expected to travel with team Kwarteng (groin) is expected to make the trip to Leipzig on Saturday. "Momo Kwarteng will be in the squad for the first time" confirmed manager Thomas Letsch.
Impact Kwarteng could make his season debut Saturday after sitting out the first two months of the season with a groin injury. He is also set to make his Bundesliga debut after signing from 2. Bundesliga side FC Magdeburg.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matus Bero - Picks up knee injury Bero will miss the next few weeks of play due to a partial MCL rupture, the team announced Tuesday.
Impact Bero is set for a spell on the sideline after rupturing his MCL in this weekend's match. The midfielder is lucky to avoid a full tear by only having a partial rupture and will be set to return from this injury in a couple of weeks. His absence from the squad could be detrimental to Bochum, as he has started in all but one match for them this season. While Bero is on the sideline, expect Lukas Daschner or Philipp Forster to take over his role in the midfield.
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
VfL Bochum - Borussia M'gladbach 1-3 | Highlights | Matchday 6 – Bundesliga 2023/24
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Lukas Daschner - Assists on lone goal in loss Daschner assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Monchengladbach.
Impact Daschner tallied his first assist in five appearances this season, as he sent a through ball up to Anthony Losilla, who shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Daschner also registered his first shot on goal of the season and had two chances created, bringing the rookie up to four chances created, so far on the year.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Losilla - Nets lone goal in loss Losilla scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Monchengladbach.
Impact Losilla was not closely involved with the attack in the first half. However, he tried his first attempt in the 65th minute, before pocketing his first goal of the season, in the 68th minute. He also built momentum in extra time, where he assisted on a shot attempt and then scored another goal, only to have it overturned by VAR review.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Riemann - Concedes three in loss Riemann had five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Monchengladbach.
Impact Riemann saw a whopping 27 shot attempts towards his goal, with nine making it through to the target. He managed to save five shots and saw one glance off the post in only the second minute of play. Unfortunately, it did not take long for Riemann to end up in a tough position, as he conceded three goals between the 27th minute and the end of the first half. Riemann is now up to 26 saves, compared to 19 goals conceded, through the first six games this season.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moritz-Broni Kwarteng - Sitting out Saturday Kwarteng (groin) wont be an option for Saturday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach. "Momo Kwarteng was able to train all week, but he is not yet at 100 percent. We have there...
Impact Kwarteng continues to train fully with the team, but it was not enough to rule him fit for Saturday. He could be ready for Oct 7 against Leipzig with another full week of training under his belt. The German is still looking to make his team debut for the team, missing the first five games with a groin injury.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Esser - Could return in late October Esser (knee) has been working on the grass and could make a return after the international break, according to manager Thomas Letsch. "For Michael Esser a prognosis is still diffic...
Impact Esser downgraded himself as the third-string keeper as he continues to deal with a knee injury. He could make a return after the international break, where he will return to the bench to be Manuel Riemann's backup.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keven Schlotterbeck - Returns to training pitch Schlotterbeck (shoulder) was in team training ahead of Saturday's match against Monchengladbach.
Impact Schlotterbeck was back in action on Tuesday after going down with a shoulder injury in training last week. The defender has a decent chance of being a part of the team sheet for Saturday, but even if he is, it will most likely only be as a bench player. He has only registered two appearances off the bench all season, notching seven minutes played in those matches combined.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
FC Bayern München - VfL Bochum 7-0 | Highlights | Matchday 5 – Bundesliga 2023/24
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE
