What happened?
VfL Wolfsburg's goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther is out for weeks after suffering a knee injury in a test match against Olympique Lyon. The club will now have to rely on a substitute goalkeeper. Wellenreuther was injured on Friday in the test match and is expected to undergo surgery, but the exact recovery time is not yet known.
Why it matters for VfL Wolfsburg
Wellenreuther's absence is a big loss for VfL Wolfsburg. The goalkeeper was one of the club's regular starters and his absence will put a lot of pressure on the team in the coming weeks. The club will have to rely on a substitute goalkeeper who may not have the same level of experience and ability.
What's next?
The club will have to rely on a substitute goalkeeper who may not have the same level of experience and ability. The exact recovery time for Wellenreuther is not yet known. The club will have to prepare for the upcoming games and hope that Wellenreuther will be back to full fitness soon.
Current statistics
- League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 17th in Bundesliga, 21 pts, 5W-6D-18L from 29 games, recent form LLLDL.
- Goals this season: 39 scored, 65 conceded (-26 goal difference).
- Title race: 55 points behind leaders Bayern München.
- Next fixture: vs Holstein Kiel (at home, 2026-11-21).
- Currently sidelined: Rogerio, Kevin Paredes, Jonas Older Wind, Mohamed Amoura, J. Lindstrøm, K. Paredes.
