VfL Wolfsburg Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Maxence Lacroix - Nets rare goal Lacroix scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Lacroix popped up with a rare goal from central defense, getting forward and making the most of his only shot. The center-back isn't any sort of consistent offensive option, and isn't worth chasing for offensive outbursts like this. Still Lacroix is a solid defensive option and this goal upside is a nice boon.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Winless Streak Continues | Eintracht Frankfurt - VfL Wolfsburg 2-2 | Highlights | Bundesliga 2023/24

FEBRUARY 25 • YOUTUBE

VfL Wolfsburg vs. Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga Highlights | ESPN FC

FEBRUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Yannick Gerhardt - Scores equalizer Saturday Gerhardt scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was g...

Impact Gerhardt scored his second goal of the season Saturday, an unassisted header in the 63rd minute which tied the match at 1-1. It came on his only shot in the match and marked his first goal since Oct. 7. He also created two chances and won six tackles in his 45 minutes off the bench.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Koen Casteels - Concedes once in draw Casteels registered four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Castles conceded one goal Saturday, an unassisted strike by the red-hot Niclas Fullkrug in the eighth minute. He has not kept a clean sheet since Dec. 16, conceding eight goals in six matches over that stretch. He has a slightly more favorable matchup next Sunday at Eintracht Frankfurt, a side which has scored 31 goals in 21 league matches this season.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Aster Vranckx - Returns Wednesday Vranckx returned to team training Wednesday, ahead of Saturday's clash with Dortmund.

Impact Vranckx got back to team training after missing out on Saturday's clash with Union Berlin. The midfielder's muscular injury wasn't expected to be overly serious and it seems he should be available for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wimmer - Returns to team training Wimmer (ankle) took part in team training during Wednesday's session, Wolfsburg announced.

Impact Wimmer made it back to team training after more than a month on the sideline. The ankle injury has derailed his season but Wimmer should still compete for some sort of role in the final months of the Bundesliga. Wimmer's first chance to return is a Saturday match against Dortmund.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Union Berlin - VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 | Highlights | Matchday 21 – Bundesliga 2023/24

FEBRUARY 11 • YOUTUBE

Maxence Lacroix - Trains Thursday Lacroix (groin) was able to train for the first time Thursday ahead of Saturday's trip to Union Berlin, according to manager Niko Kovac.

Impact Lacroix missed last match with a groin injury and is looking to make a return Saturday . A two match ban and injuries has limited the defender's time on the pitch since the start of the new year, totaling just two appearances in 2024, starting once in that span. If he is able to recover in time, Lacroix is expected to start at center back alongside Moritz Jens for the clash against Union Berlin.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Aster Vranckx - Questionable for Saturday Vranckx is dealing with a muscular injury and is expected to be questionable for Saturday's match against Union Berlin, said manager Niko Kovavc. "Aster Vranckx currently has muscu...

Impact Vranckx left Sunday's match in the 55th minute with a strain and will be a late call for Saturday. If he ends up missing the game, a formation change is in line for the side with a possible 4-2-3-1, with Mattias Svanberg and Maximillian Arnold expected to start the defensive midfield, behind Kevin Paredes, Jonas Wind and Lovro Majer in the attacking midfield.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Behrens - Notches assist in draw Behrens assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Hoffenheim.

Impact Behrens recorded an assist in his debut appearance with Wolfsburg, after recently coming over from Union Berlin. Behrens accounted for two chances created in the match, which stands as the fifth time in a total of 19 appearances on the season that he was responsible for more than one scoring opportunity in a game. Behrens played a full 90 minutes in the match and will likely forge ahead as a regular contributor for his new squad.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lovro Majer - Buries two in draw Majer scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Hoffenheim. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact Despite entering as a sub for the first time after eight consecutive starts, Majer made a major impact by scoring both of his team's goals in the 2-2 draw. Prior to the match, Majer had not registered a shot on goal in four straight games. Additionally, he is now up to a total of four accurate crosses through the last five outings.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lovro Majer - Three crosses on day Majer generated three crosses (one accurate) and three tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Majer has been able to start the last eight matches in a row, recording a goal and an assist while logging in 22 crosses (five accurate) and 13 tackles in that span. Since joining Wolfsburg, the midfielder has started 17 of the 19 games played, averaging about two crosses in that span.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

VfL Wolfsburg - 1. FC Köln 1-1 | Highlights | Matchday 19 – Bundesliga 2023/24

JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Koen Casteels - One save in draw Casteels allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Koln.

Impact Casteels conceded the opening goal in the 37th minute but blanked Koln from there as Wolfsburg came from behind for a point. The keeper has now allowed 23 goals in 16 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 52.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Paredes - Two crosses on day Paredes registered two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Paredes has come off the bench the last six matches, totaling six crosses (zero accurate), four tackles (two won) and two clearances in that span. His last start with Wolfsburg was on Nov 10 against Gladbach.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

1. FC Heidenheim - VfL Wolfsburg 1-1 | Highlights | Matchday 18 – Bundesliga 2023/24

JANUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

Joakim Maehle - Impacts both ends in draw Maehle had two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Maehle had a shot on goal and created one chance in addition to winning both of his tackles while making four clearances and a block. He has been a big contributor on both ends for this Wolfsburg side and has started all but two games for them this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Shoots twice off the bench Tiago Tomas recorded two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Tomas was a halftime substitute and took two shots in the second half. He has seen his involvement decline in the Wolfsburg attack as Vaclav Cerny has come into form, meaning Tomas has not started a match since mid-November.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Wind - Assists versus Heidenheim Jonas Wind assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Wind's great campaign continued in this one as he earned a 14 goal contribution in 18 outings thus far. He will look to keep it rolling against Koln next time out on Saturday.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Vaclav Cerny - Hot streak continues Cerny scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Cerny scored for the second consecutive game as he took three shots and created at least one chance for the third game running. He had been in and out of the starting lineup for most of the season up to this point but his goalscoring form makes him hard to leave out when Wolfsburg hosts Koln on Saturday.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Koen Casteels - Three saves in stalemate Casteels registered three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Casteels has made nine saves and conceded four times in his last three matches to go along with three clean sheets in 15 games on the season. He has three consecutive seasons of keeping double-digit clean sheets and will hope to keep one more against Koln on Saturday.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Maxence Lacroix - Set for return Lacroix is available to return from a two-match ban for Saturday's trip to Heidenheim.

Impact Lacroix served the ban for being sent off against Darmstadt and is now available to return. The defender should be back in the starting XI straight away for Saturday's clash, likely sending Moritz Jenz to the bench.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

1. FSV Mainz 05 - VfL Wolfsburg 1-1 | Highlights | Matchday 17 – Bundesliga 2023/24

JANUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

Aster Vranckx - Picks up fifth yellow card Vranckx will not be an option for the club's next match against Heidenheim on Saturday, as he was given his fifth yellow card of the season in the 16th minute of Saturday's 1-1 dra...

Impact Vranckx will not be available for the club's trip to Heidenheim, having picked up a suspension due to receiving his fifth yellow card of the season against Mainz. His loss will have a decent effect on the team. as he has started in seven of the club's last eight contests in league play. The club will hope for Kevin Paredes (thigh) to be healthy by their match against Heidenheim on Saturday, as the club will already be low on midfield options, with Mattias Svanberg also out due to suspension. If Paredes is not healthy by then, expect Yannick Gerhardt to move back into the starting XI while Maximilian Arnold moves back to a defensive midfielder role.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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