VfL Wolfsburg faces a tough call: Algerian international Mohamed Amoura, who suffered a World Cup injury, is set to stay. The club must decide whether to keep the sidelined striker amid a worsening relegation battle.

How serious is Amoura's injury?

Amoura tore his anterior cruciate ligament in the World Cup quarter‑finals. Team doctor Dr. Klaus Müller estimates a minimum six‑month recovery, meaning he will miss the rest of the season. Nevertheless, head coach Niko Kovač says he does not want to sell the player immediately, believing he still has long‑term potential.

Why does Wolfsburg want to keep him?

The club has already spent heavily on recent transfers and does not want to pour more money into a short‑term replacement. In his 12 appearances this season, Amoura scored four goals – a decent return given the current offensive woes. Kovač trusts that Amoura will regain his form after recovery and become a key attacking asset again.

How does this affect the current campaign?

Wolfsburg currently sits 16th in the Bundesliga with 29 points after 34 games (7 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses) and has a recent run of 1W‑2D‑2L (LLDDW, the last two matches lost). The team has 45 goals scored and 69 conceded, a –24 goal difference. Their last result was a 2‑1 defeat to SC Paderborn on 25 May 2026, which was not enough to stave off relegation worries. Wolfsburg trails 60 points behind leaders Bayern München.

What could happen next?

If Amoura is released, Wolfsburg must act quickly for a replacement – either a loan or a low‑cost signing. The striker market is hot, and an immediate sale could further strain the budget. Conversely, retaining Amoura could reinforce the club’s long‑term strategy and give younger squad members more minutes.

What are the fans saying?

Social media shows mixed reactions. Some fans demand an immediate contract termination, arguing the team’s form is insufficient to avoid the drop. Others back the decision to keep Amoura, hoping he returns to his previous level after rehab. The debate stays lively as the next match against the league leaders looms.