VfL Wolfsburg Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Tiago Tomas - Two shots Saturday Tomas had two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Tomas shot twice but struggled for end product during Saturday's loss. The midfielder has been a surprisingly consistent starting option to open the season, slotting in on the wing. It's unclear if he will be the first choice for the long-term, but as long as he remains in the starting XI he has decent upside week-to-week.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ridle Baku - Nets in loss Baku scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Baku found the back of the net during Saturday's loss, a surprising goal for the defender. Though he has been pushed into midfield and even the attack in recent matches. He was linked with a move away from the club but remained through the transfer window and now seems set for a solid role surprisingly high up the pitch.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Aster Vranckx - Returns to play in friendly Vranckx (undisclosed) started and played the full 90 in Friday's friendly against Hannover.

Impact Vranckx has cleared himself of any injury concerns, with the midfielder having taken the field Friday. He has yet to appear this season due to his issues, so this is great news. He will likely remain in a rotational role now that he is fit, starting in 12 of his 24 appearances last campaign.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Aster Vranckx - Signs new contract with Wolfsburg Vranckx has signed a contract extension with Wolfsburg, the club announced Monday.

Impact The club didn't reveal the length of the contract, though it ensures Vranckx will remain with the club past this summer, as his previous deal was due to expire in 2025. He's yet to play in the current campaign, but he made 24 appearances (12 starts) in 2023/24, though he didn't record a single goal contribution.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lovro Majer - Dealing with ankle ligament injury Majer has been diagnosed with a ligament injury in his right ankle and is expected to be out for several weeks, his team announced Monday.

Impact Majer picked up the injury in the dying moments of the first half against Holstein Kiel, and the injury could be worrisome, as there's no clear timetable for his return. However, the recovery in these types of injuries is multiple weeks in a best-case scenario, so Majer is set for a spell on the sidelines. Salih Ozcan replaced him Saturday, and he could be in line for a more prominent role in midfield while Majer is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Set Piece Masterclass! | Holstein Kiel - VfL Wolfsburg 0-2 | Highlights | MD2 – Bundesliga 24/25

SEPTEMBER 1 • YOUTUBE

Mattias Svanberg - Three shots, two on goal Svanberg logged three shots (two on goal) during VfL Wolfsburg's 2-0 win Saturday against Holstein Kiel. He also received a yellow card in the 19th minute.

Impact Now that Svanberg is healthy, he used VfL Wolfsburg's first games of August to get on track. Even though it was Maximilian Arnold who shined most Saturday, his fellow defensive midfielder was no slouch, trying to get himself into the action with his multiple shots on goal.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Arnold - Free kicks for goal and assist Arnold logged one goal and one assist during VfL Wolfsburg's 2-0 win Saturday against Holstein Kiel. He also received a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Impact The game included a three-minute span during which Arnold attempted two free kicks, both resulting in goals. Using help from a defender deflection, he scored his first kick. The second was headed in by Sebastiaan Bornauw for a goal. Already, Arnold is only one of it away from surpassing his statistical output from the 2023-24 Bundesliga.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiaan Bornauw - Excellent goal Saturday Bornauw scored one goal on his two shots during VfL Wolfsburg's 2-0 win Saturday against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Without looking at the ball, Bornauw headed in a free-kick pass from Maximilian Arnold. Bornauw's goal is his first since the 2022-23 Bundesliga.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Kaminski - Redeems himself using effort Kaminski logged five crosses (one accurate), three tackles (one won) and two clearances during VfL Wolfsburg's 2-0 win Saturday against Holstein Kiel.

Impact After logging an own goal during VfL Wolfsburg's 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich on Sunday, Kaminski attempted to redeem himself Saturday. In terms of effort, he succeeded by not only recording at least five crosses but also helping Wolfsburg maintain a clean sheet as the team's left-back.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kamil Grabara - Logs five-save clean sheet Grabara logged five saves and maintained the clean sheet during VfL Wolfsburg's 2-0 win Saturday against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Like his Bundesliga debut, Grabara's latest appearance also included five saves. But unlike the goalkeeper's previous appearance, he did not concede three goals, logging a clean sheet instead. Grabara will try to maintain his positive form two weeks from now, when VfL Wolfsburg's team plays its next game against Eintracht Frankfurt.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Lovro Majer - Injured again Saturday Majer was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Holstein Kiel due to injury.

Impact Majer left the match in the 43rd minute following a challenge by Kiel's Magnus Knudsen. The midfielder's extent of injury should be determined following the match with Salih Ozcan replacing him on the pitch.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Lovro Majer - Ready for Kiel clash Majer (eye) is starting for Wolfsburg during Saturday's match against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Majer is good to go after leaving last week's match against Bayern with a black eye. The midfielder is off to a flying start this season, netting a brace in Wolfsburg's opener last weekend.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Vavro - Joins Wolfsburg on loan Vavro will play the 2024/25 season on loan at Wolfsburg from Copenhagen, his parent club announced Friday.

Impact Vavro was expected to be a reliable force at the back for Copenhagen this season, but he'll end up playing in a more competitive environment. He's expected to see regular action with the Wolves as long as he stays healthy.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Lovro Majer - Suffers black eye Majer picked up a bruise to his eye following the match against Bayern Munich. According to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, "Lovro Majer has a pretty black eye. But nothing is broken or...

Impact Majer was lucky to walk away with no structural damage to his face following a blow to his eye Sunday. He is expected to return to the midfield, having played 78 minutes against Bayern Munich while recording a brace.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Salih Ozcan - Loaned to Wolfsburg Ozcan has been loaned to Wolfsburg from Dortmund, according to his parent club.

Impact Ozcan will remain in the Bundesliga this season but will now serve with his parent club, instead, he is set to spend the campaign with Wolfsburg on a season-long loan. He started in 13 of his 23 appearances last campaign, seemingly having his role diminished over the years. That said, he will look to see more time while on loan, although his time with Dortmund is probably over, with a transfer out likely in the 2025 summer.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kamil Grabara - Six saves in loss Grabara made six saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Bayern Munich.

Impact Grabara stopped six of the eight shots he faced, doing enough to earn a draw at least, before a late own goal cost him the draw. It was an excellent performance from the goalkeeper, who opened the season with the toughest match on the calendar. It only gets easier from here for Grabara as he looks to establish himself as one of the best in the Bundesliga.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Kilian Fischer - Makes start Fischer recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Fischer got the start at full-back due to some injuries elsewhere, and did quite well during a tough opening day clash with Munich. Fischer will likely remain more of a rotational option, but this sort of performance, and the potential departure of Ridle Baku could see him take on a larger role. If handed a full starting role Fischer should be a more consistent contributor in the starting XI.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Kaminski - Own goal in loss Kaminski had an own goal, one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Bayern Munich.

Impact Kaminski was creative from open play, but the most memorable part of his match was an own goal, that proved to be decisive in the loss. The midfielder is likely to contribute to the first team, but it's unlikely he takes on the full starting job. When Kaminski starts he should have some strong upside, especially against weaker opposition.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Assists despite defeat Wimmer assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Wimmer got the start on the wing and he was at his best, setting up Lovro Majer and providing a variety of dangerous moments. Wimmer has been inconsistent at best in Wolfsburg, but he's shown flashes of brilliance. At his best Wimmer could push for double-digit goal contributions with a full starting role.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Lovro Majer - Nets brace Majer (face) scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Bayern Munich. He was subbed off due to injury in the 78th minute.

Impact Majer scored a brace, a massive result in what is likely to be one of the absolute toughest matches on the season for Wolfsburg. The midfielder was excellent even against top opposition, and showed why he's such a crucial part of the attack. Against more favorable opposition Majer could be a top creative option.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Lovro Majer - Suffers bruised cheekbone Majer (face) has suffered a bruised cheekbone but is expected to return to training Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Majer went down over the weekend but the issues have already been deemed minor, with a bruise in the cheekbone all he suffered. This is great news for the club, as he is set to be a major player this season, especially after bagging a brace before his exit Saturday. He is set to resume training Wednesday and should be fit to face Jiel on Saturday.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Matchwinner Gnabry Made it Beautifully! | VfL Wolfsburg - FC Bayern München 2-3 | Highlights | MD 1

AUGUST 25 • YOUTUBE

Lovro Majer - Nets brace, leaves injured Majer scored goals in the 47th and 55th minutes, but was also forced off with a head injury during Sunday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Majer converted his first goal from the penalty spot before doubling the advantage from open play in quick succession. Majer's injury stemmed from a collision with Aleksandar Pavlovic, though the midfielder was able to walk off the pitch under his own power.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Maxence Lacroix - Out as expected Lacroix (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Sunday's season opener against Bayern Munich.

Impact Lacroix is out as expected following an injury picked up in the buildup to the season. The centerback will hope to return for next week's match against Holstein Kiel if he remains with Wolfsburg following the close of the transfer window.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

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