VfL Wolfsburg Team News Page 7 - Soccer

Maxence Lacroix - Available once more Lacroix served a two-match ban and is available for Saturday's clash with Bochum.

Impact Lacroix originally was handed a one-match ban, but that was upgraded to two matches. The defender should return to the starting XI immediately, meaning Sebastiaan Bornauw or Mortiz Jenz could get a chance to rest for a match in what has been a chaotic run in the Bundesliga.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Zesiger - Serves ban Zesiger is an option once again after serving a one-match ban against Gladbach on Sunday.

Impact Zesiger is eligible for Saturday's match against Leipzig again after serving his ban due to receiving his fifth yellow card of the season. The defender will now hope to get back in a starting role immediately, as he did start in his last three appearances, especially with fellow central defender Macence Lacroix still out due to suspension.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Assist in start Tomas assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 loss against Monchengladbach.

Impact After making the bench for Wolfsburg's game on March 2, Tomas started three of the team's last four games. Tomas' recent addition paid dividends Sunday, as he logged the assist to Wolfsburg's only goal, which was scored by struggling teammate Ridle Baku.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Arnold - Active display versus Werder Arnold had three shots (one on target), created three chances, sent in six crosses (three accurate), made three clearances and drew four fouls during Saturday's 2-0 win over Werder...

Impact Arnold had another brilliant playmaking display, distributing the ball in the middle of the park and putting his teammates in scoring position multiple times from both open play and set pieces. The midfielder is still to either score or assist since the calendar flipped to 2024, but his nine chances created, 22 crosses and 15 fouls draw over the last four starts are a proof he still can be effective from a fantasy standpoint without appearing on the scoresheet.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lovro Majer - Scores off bench in win Majer scored a goal off three shots (two on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Majer was brought at the hour mark to replace Ridle Baku and was very active from the get-go, The playmaker wasn't that involved on the build-up of plays but on the other hand found himself with room to finish more than the usual and that included the breakaway goal that sealed the 2-0 win in the 84th minute. With five goals and four assists over 27 appearances (22 starts) this season, Majer will hope this performance helps him to return to starting XI sooner than later.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Maxence Lacroix - Sent off against Bremen Lacroix scored and was shown a straight red card and sent off during Saturday's 2-0 win over Bremen.

Impact Lacroix was handed his marching orders for a last man back foul and sent off Saturday. With Lacroix and Cedric Zesiger both set to be suspended during Sunday's clash with Gladbach it will be Moritz Jens and Sebastian Bornauw who need to step up in a major role Sunday.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Zesiger - Handed ban Zesiger was shown a fifth yellow card against Bremen and will miss Sunday's clash with Gladbach.

Impact Zesiger is set for a one-match ban due to the yellow card accumulation. The defender will be tough to replace in the starting XI, especially with Maxence Lacroix also suspended for Sunday's match. Moritz Jenz will need to play a big role in defense.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Suspension served Wimmer served a one-match ban but is now eligible for Sunday's clash with Gladbach.

Impact Wimmer was sent off before the international break forcing him to the sideline for the first match after the break. He's now eligible once more, but even when he's available he may not be thrown straight back into the starting XI for Sunday's match.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Successful Start For Hasenhüttl! | Werder Bremen - VfL Wolfsburg 0-2 | Highlights | MD 27 – BL23/24

MARCH 31 • YOUTUBE

Koen Casteels - Fit once more Casteels (shoulder) is fully fit and with his national team, he announced on Twitter.

Impact Casteels missed the final match before the international break while struggling with a shoulder injury. He's back available once more, and should be straight back into the starting XI for a March 30 trip to Werder Bremen. Pavao Pervan is the backup behind Casteels when both are fit.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Maxence Lacroix - Assists versus Augsburg Lacroix assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against FC Augsburg.

Impact Lacroix assisted a goal with the first chance he had created in five matches as he also chipped in with seven clearances on the defensive end. He has played six consecutive full matches for Wolfsburg and is the first name on the team sheet in the back line, giving him ample opportunities to rack up defensive stats with the occasional foray forward, usually on set pieces.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pavao Pervan - Allows three goals in loss Pervan recorded two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Pervan was a late addition to the starting XI after regular keeper Koen Casteels injured his shoulder in pregame warmups, allowing Pervan to make his fifth appearance of the season. He has conceded 10 goals with zero clean sheets in his five contests.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Wirtz & Co. Extend Their Streak! | Bayer 04 Leverkusen - VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 | Highlights | Bundesliga

MARCH 10 • YOUTUBE

Mattias Svanberg - Returns for team Svanberg (calf) is on the bench for Sunday's match versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Svanberg missed the last match with a calf injury as his last appearance for the club was on Feb 17. He will likely return to the lineup once he is back to match fitness, having nine of the last 10 games played, totaling a goal and an assist with 30 crosses (seven accurate) and 16 tackles in that span.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rogerio - Option for Wolfsburg Rogerio (hamstring) is featured on the bench for Sunday's match versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Rogerio has missed the last three matches with a hamstring issue as he continues to struggle with injuries during his first season with Wolfsburg. He's started 10 of the 12 games played in the Bundesliga, recording a goal on 26 crosses (10 accurate) and 17 clearances.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiaan Bornauw - Starts on bench Bornauw (illness) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Bornauw struggled with an illness that had kept him out for the last three matches, but is back with the team and starting on the bench. He had started nine of the 12 games played at center back, totaling 38 clearances and 14 tackles (four won).

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Kaminski - Picks up illness Kaminski is dealing with an illness and will not be an option for Sunday's trip to Bayer Leverkusen, per manager Niko Kovac. "Jakub Kaminski is ill and will not be in the squad."

Impact Kaminski has not played since Jan 20, having been an unused sub since. He's started just three times in the last 13 matches, recording 11 tackles (four won), six crosses (two accurate) and three chances created.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Guirassy Brace In 5-Goal-Thriller | VfL Wolfsburg - VfB Stuttgart | Highlights | MD 24 | Buli 23/24

MARCH 2 • YOUTUBE

Lovro Majer - Records assist Majer assisted once to go with five crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Majer now has four assists across the 2023-24 Bundesliga. The attacking midfielder is only one assist short of equaling his tally from the 2022-23 Ligue 1, when he logged five assists with Rennes. Having logged an assist for about every two months this season, Majer stands at least a decent chance to record a fifth assist before the campaign's end.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Arnold - Solid despite no assist Arnold generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 loss against VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact While still with zero assists this season, Arnold's struggles have not been without effort. Since February, Wolfsburg's team has played five games, and he was a threatening option in at least three of them. Arnold logged multiple accurate crosses during all three appearances and multiple chances created in two of the three.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Joakim Maehle - Scores goal Maehle scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given...

Impact Maehle now has two goals across the 2023-24 Bundesliga. Maehle's form is at a high currently, considering he either scored or logged an assist to a goal in both of his last two appearances.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Koen Casteels - Three goals, zero saves Casteels registered no saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Casteels entered March in bad form, and it only got worse with Wolfsburg's first game in March. He conceded three goals without making any compensations for his concessions via saves. With multiple goals conceded across his last two appearances, Casteels will look to get back on track when Wolfsburg's team plays at Leverkusen on March 10.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Koen Casteels - Struggles in draw Casteels made three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Casteels faced five shots and stopped three, which isn't an awful showing, but some of the shots he conceded it's almost certain Casteels wanted back. It's been a tough run on either side of the winter break for Casteels and Wolfsburg but he will hope to find some stronger form in the closing stages of the Bundelsiga to stop this skid down the table.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Wind - Assists from attacking midfield Jonas Wind assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Wind has been pushed back into attacking midfield since the arrival of Kevin Behrens, and he did well during Sunday's draw to pop up with an assist. The striker doesn't have as much goalscoring upside with Kevin Behrens leading the line, but still, Wind has some strong offensive upside on the whole. Wind would also be a major benefactor if Wolfsburg can get back to their winning ways going forward.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Joakim Maehle - Assists Sunday Maehle assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Maehle popped up with an assist as he struggled to get forward in a surprisingly contested match. The full-back was hoping for more joy but failed to do much with a tough Frankfurt side. Maehle is still a productive option, but he, and Wolfsburg as a whole, have slowed down substantially in recent matches.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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