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Joakim Maehle - Doubtful after break Maehle is a doubt for a Nov. 23 clash with Union Berlin due to a thigh injury AZ/WAZ reports.

Impact Maehle is struggling with a thigh injury he suffered before the break, and early reports on the injury aren't positive. The club hasn't officially ruled Maehle out for the Nov. 23 clash, but it's looking unlikely he makes it back. Cedric Zesiger would get the start if Maehle was ruled out.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Scores late goal Tiago Tomas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus FC Heidenheim. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 84th minute.

Impact Tiago Tomas scored from the substitute's bench Sunday, bagging an 89th minute goal to ice the match and cool Heidenheim's hopes in a 3-1 Wolfsburg victory. The match marked the midfielder's first substitute appearance of the season after being selected to the starting XI in each of Wolfsburg's first nine fixtures. Over his last five appearances (four starts), Tomas has managed 13 shots (six on goal), created three chances and scored three goals.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bence Dardai - First Bundesliga goal Dardai scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Dardai scored his first ever senior and Bundesliga goal Sunday as Vfl Wolfsburg cruised past Heidenheim to a 3-1 victory. The 18-year old midfielder made just one substitute appearances through Wolfsburg's first eight Bundesliga fixtures. However, he has now been selected to the starting XI in their most recent two league fixtures. In three senior appearances (two starts) this season, Dardai has attempted one shot (one on goal), sent in four crosses (one accurate), created six chances and scored once.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Gerhardt - Scores in rare start Gerhardt scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 victory over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Gerhardt opened the scoring for Vfl Wolfsburg Saturday, beating the keeper from outside of the box as Wolfsburg would go on to outlast Heidenheim in a 3-1 victory. The long-serving Wolfsburg midfielder made 25 appearances (18 starts) during the 2023/2024 Bundesliga campaign. However, through 10 of Wolfsburg's Bundesliga fixtures, Gerhardt has made just eight appearances (two starts) to begin the 2024/2025 season. The goal was his first of the season.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kamil Grabara - Three saves in victory Grabara had three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win versus FC Heidenheim. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact Grabara conceded a single goal Sunday in VfL Wolfsburg's 3-1 victory over Heidenheim. Wolfsburg's No. 1 keeper enters the international break on a strong run of form, having conceded just two goals over his last three appearances (three starts). He's made eight saves and a single clearances over that stretch. Grabara should be in net for Wolfsburg's next fixture on Nov. 23 when they host Union Berlin who haven't scored a single goal over their most recent three matches (all competitions).

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Important 3 Points! | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 - VfL Wolfsburg 1-3 | Highlights | MD 10 – Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 10 • YOUTUBE

Jakub Kaminski - Available as substitute Kaminski (finger) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Kaminski is able to play despite breaking a finger in training during the buildup to the match. The wide man begins the match on the bench for the third straight fixture.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Wind - Passes fitness test Wind (hip) is in the squad for Sunday's trip to Heidenheim.

Impact Wind passed a late fitness test in time to be a part of Sunday's squad, albeit from the bench. The forward snaps a streak of five straight starts Sunday.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Kaminski - Breaks finger Kaminski suffered a broken finger during training and needed surgery. He will train with a splint and will be reassessed ahead of Sunday's trip to Heidenheim. According to manager...

Impact Kaminski will have to adjust to playing with a splint, leaving him questionable for Sunday's trip. He's been demoted to the bench since Joakim Maehle's return, starting the last two games on the bench after earning a start the first seven games of the season, totaling an assist with 21 crosses (seven accurate), 11 tackles and eight interceptions in that span.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Wind - Set for fitness test Wind (hip) is expected to be a late call for Sunday's trip to Sunday.

Impact Wind was forced off against Augsburg with a hip injury. He only began training Wednesday, leaving him for one final fitness test before Sunday's trip. He had started the last five games in the attack, totaling three goals with one assist in that span. With Mattias Svanberg (ankle) still injured, Salih Ozcan could see a late call to the starting XI if Wind is not fit to play.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiaan Bornauw - Fit for weekend Bornauw (illness) is expected to be an option for Sunday's trip to Heidenheim. "Seb Bornauw is fit to play again and an option for the weekend" per manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Impact Bornauw had been dealing with an illness that forced him to miss the last to matches. The good news is that he has recovered and will be ready to return to action on Sunday. He will also return to his starting position in the back line, having made all seven appearances from the starting XI, totaling two goals with 26 clearances and 12 blocks.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Clears suspension Wimmer is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Wimmer has cleared his suspension, having sat out the club's past two games against St. Pauli and Augsburg. This leaves him as an option for their next match, although he will likely serve off the bench, as he only appeared off the bench in the two games before his suspension.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Wolfsburg Saves A Point Late! | VfL Wolfsburg - FC Augsburg | Highlights | Matchday 9 – Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Kamil Grabara - No saves in draw Grabara allowed a goal while making no saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Augsburg.

Impact Grabara allowed the opening goal of the match in the 34th minute, but held Augsburg from there as Wolfsburg came from behind for a point. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for eight saves and a clean sheet over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Joakim Maehle - Assists with lone chance created Maehle had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two shots (both on goal) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Augsburg.

Impact Maehle set up Mohammed Amoura in the 82nd minute assisting the game tying goal for Wolfsburg. The assist was the first goal involvement of the season for Maehle who has started back-to-back fixtures now that he's fully recovered from an ankle injury which kept him out of the early part of the season.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Arnold - Leader in crosses, interceptions Arnold took one shot (on goal), crossed nine times (two accurate), created two chances and made four interceptions during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Augsburg.

Impact Arnold was held off the scoresheet, but was active on both sides of the ball leading Wolfsburg in crosses and interceptions. The midfielder has combined for five chances created and 19 crosses over his last three starts, but hasn't had a goal involvement since August.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Wind - Quiet against Augsburg Wind took an off target shot during Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Wind had a quiet performance before subbing off the pitch in the 57th minute. Wind has struggled of late with just two shots and a chance created over his last three Bundesliga outings as a regular starter for Wolfsburg.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lovro Majer - Forced off immediately Majer came on off the bench and was forced off shortly after, due to injury.

Impact Majer was dealing with an ankle injury less than a week prior and now came off shortly after returning off the bench. It's an awful turn for the midfielder, who now faces a race to get fir for a Nov. 10 trip to Heidenheim, the final match before the international break.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiaan Bornauw - Won't face Augsburg Bornauw (illness) won't play in Saturday's match against Augsburg, manager Ralph Hasenhuttl told media Thursday. "Seb Bornauw will not be playing this weekend after his illness, ot...

Impact Bornauw's illness will prevent him from playing for a second game in a row. However, he's started in his seven appearances this season, so he should return to the starting lineup once he's fully healthy and available.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Nmecha - Could get the call Saturday Nmecha (thigh) could get the call for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, per manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. "It is quite possible that Lukas Nmecha will be in the squad this weekend".

Impact Nmecha could see a return to the pitch after missing time with a thigh injury. He will likely start on the bench if fit, not having played since March, only appearing three times during the 2023/24 campaign.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 30 • YOUTUBE

Maximilian Arnold - Starting against Dortmund Arnold got the start during Tuesday's DFB Pokal clash with Dortmund.

Impact Arnold got back in the starting XI for Tuesday's DFB Pokal clash, after coming off injured against Bremen. The midfielder has been training in full and a return to the starting XI is a great side that he's back to full fitness.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pauli Makes Life Difficult For Wolves | FC St. Pauli - VfL Wolfsburg 0-0 | Highlights | MD 8 – BL

OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE

Jonas Wind - Takes one shot Wind took one shot (on goal) and created a chance during Saturday's 0-0 draw with St. Pauli.

Impact Wind was held off the scoresheet during a quiet match against St. Pauli on Saturday. The forward has combined for two goals, five shots and four chances created over his last three starts.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Joakim Maehle - Makes two interceptions Maehle took an off target shot, crossed once inaccurately, made two interceptions and a clearance during Saturday's 0-0 draw with St. Pauli.

Impact Maehle was a part of the Wolfsburg back line that kept a clean sheet Saturday leading the team with two interceptions. The start was Maehle's first of the season after working his way back to fitness following an ankle injury.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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