FC Köln Team News - Soccer

Dominique Heintz - Still too early to return Heintz (adductor) resumed team training this week but Saturday's clash against Stuttgart is ultimately coming too early for him, according to Geissblog Koln.

Impact Heintz was listed as a squad option by coach Lukas Kwasniok during the pre-match press conference, and although he has shaken off his adductor injury and returned to full team training, the defender did not travel for Saturday's matchup against Stuttgart. The staff is opting for caution, pushing his comeback back one more week. He is now lined up to return in next week's showdown with Hoffenheim, where he should have a few more training sessions under his belt before rejoining the matchday squad.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isak Bergmann Johannesson - Doesn't travel with squad Johannesson (illness) didn't travel with the squad for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart, according to Geissblog Koln.

Impact Johannesson failed to recover in time for Saturday's showdown against Stuttgart and did not travel with the squad. The midfielder will now aim to turn the page quickly and get back in the mix for next week's clash with Hoffenheim, though his absence does not shake up the rotation in a major way. He has mostly been deployed as a bench piece in recent weeks for the goats, so the impact on the starting XI remains limited.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Heintz - Back available Saturday Heintz (adductor) recovered from his injury and is an option for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart, coach Lukas Kwasniok said in the press conference. "Heintzi is theoretically a...

Impact Heintz has shaken off the adductor issue that sidelined him for the last six matches and is back in the mix as a squad option for Saturday's showdown against Stuttgart. The defender opened in the starting XI in his final three appearances before going down, but after an extended spell on the sidelines, it would be a surprise to see him thrown straight back into the lineup.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isak Bergmann Johannesson - Late call against Stuttgart Johannesson (illness) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart, coach Lukas Kwasniok said in the press conference. "Isak trained individually yesterday, but couldn't f...

Impact Johannesson has been battling through illness and hasn't been able to get full reps with the squad so far this week, cutting his individual work short on Wednesday. The midfielder is now trending toward a true game-time call ahead of Saturday's showdown with Stuttgart. He got the nod in the last outing but has mostly been coming off the bench lately, so even if he's sidelined, the ripple effect on the starting XI should be minimal.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Heintz - Close to return Heintz (adductor) is close to return to the match squad, according to Alexander Haubrichs from Geissblog Koeln.

Impact Heintz has been on the shelf since the start of the year after picking up an adductor injury during the winter training camp in Marbella. The defender is nearing a return to the matchday squad and could be available for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart. A regular presence in the backline for the Goats when healthy, Heintz is expected to push back into a similar role once he is fully up to speed following his second groin issue of the season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey - Training individually Simpson-Pusey is still rehabbing a thigh injury and training on his own, remaining far from a return to the match squad, according to Alexander Haubrichs from Geissblog Koeln.

Impact Simpson-Pusey picked up a thigh injury about a month ago and remains in rehab while training individually. The defender is not close to a return to the match squad and is expected to need several more weeks to fully recover from the structural issue. In the meantime, Cenk Ozkacar stands to benefit the most with increased playing time during his absence.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ragnar Ache - Should be available Saturday Ache was forced off late in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Leipzig with a knee injury but has since trained individually without pain and is expected to be available for Saturday's clash aga...

Impact Ache is expected to be ready for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart after picking up a knee issue late in Sunday's match against Leipzig. The forward was able to train individually on Monday and felt no pain which puts him in a strong spot to be available and avoid missing any time. If he does end up sidelined, Marius Bulter would be in line for an expanded role up front for the goats.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isak Bergmann Johannesson - First assist of season Johannesson had an assist with his lone chance created and blocked two shots during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Johannesson set up Jan Thielmann in the 51st minute assisting Koln's lone goal while tying for the team-high in blocks. The assist was the first this season for Johannesson and his first goal involvement since September as he's combined for two chances created and three tackles over his last three appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jan Uwe Thielmann - Snaps lengthy goal draught Thielmann scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Thielmann found the back of the net in the 51st minute leveling the score for the next five minutes. The goal was the first since September 20th for Thielmann as he's combined for six crosses and eight clearances over his last three league appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes in each half Schwabe allowed two goals while making two saves during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Schwabe allowed a goal in each half as Koln dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for eight saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. Koln head to Stuttgart on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ragnar Ache - Injured in closing stages Ache was forced off injured in the second half of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Ache left in the 90th minute following a challenge where he couldn't properly walk and left with assistance of team doctors. Flynn Schenten replaced Ache as his status will be monitored ahead of next week's trip to Stuttgart.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Dealing with fractured rib Maina (ribs) is ruled out for the time being due to an injury, the club announced.

Impact Maina suffered a fractured rib this week and, after undergoing an MRI on Wednesday, the club has opted to rule him out for the time being to focus on his recovery. This is a blow for the goats, as the midfielder had been a regular starter at in recent weeks, and his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Jan Thielmann as the main option to replace him while he is out.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Castro-Montes - Suffers muscular injury Castro-Montes (muscular) is ruled out for the time being due to an injury, the club announced.

Impact Castro-Montes suffered a muscular injury this week and, after undergoing an MRI on Wednesday, the club has opted to rule him out for the time being to focus on his recovery. This is a major setback for the goats, as the defender had been a regular starter at right-back in recent weeks, and his absence will force a change in the starting XI. Sebastian Sebulonsen is a leading candidate to step into his role, especially with Linton Maina (ribs) also sidelined for the time being.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Chavez - Loaned to Koln Chavez has been loaned to Koln from Bayern Munich, according to his new club.

Impact Chavez is off from Bayern Munich but will remain in Bundesliga play, loaned to Koln for the rest of the season, holding an option to buy. He has only been limited with Bayern thus far, with only two appearances from the bench. He should earn more time, with a starting role likely to trigger the buy option.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Castro-Montes - Leads match in crosses Castro-Montes generated 10 crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Castro-Montes would have a solid match despite no goal contribution in the win, with the defender recording a game-leading 10 crosses. This comes as a third straight game with the defender with 10 or more crosses, with 40 in eight appearances (five starts). With a third straight start, he will hope to maintain this spot, appearing to be a solid two-way option.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Lund - Whips in seven crosses Lund generated three shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 win versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Lund saw the start once again and did well with his time, recording seven crosses to goa long with his three shots and two chances created. This does match a season-high for crosses in a match for the defender, now up to 38 crosses in 19 appearances (13 starts).

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Krauss - Earns assist Krauss assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Krauss earned an assist on the only goal of Friday's game, with the midfielder finding Linton Maina in the 29th minute. That said, this is Krass's first assist all season, not only that, but also his first goal contribution. This comes after 116 appearances (10 starts) this season, recording seven shots and eight chances created, more of a defensive option.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Lone goal of match Maina scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 victory over Wolfsburg.

Impact Maina scored the only goal Friday, with the attacker finding the back of the net in the 29th minute. This comes in his fourth straight start, now with two goals during that span, with his last coming three games ago. These account for his only two goals this season, still without an assist in 14 appearances (six starts).

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Clean sheet against Wolfsburg Schwabe recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 1-0 victory over Wolfsburg.

Impact Schwabe would have a solid match in net as he stopped all three shots on target, with the goalie earning a clean sheet. This is his first clean sheet in some time, 14 matches since his last. He is now up to three in 20 appearances, looking for a second straight when facing Leipzig on Feb. 8 in their next game.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Takes five shots in loss Maina had five shots (one on target) and created two chances during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Maina's third straight start came with lively intent, as he pushed aggressively toward the goal and stayed involved in buildup despite lacking end product. The shot activity shows his confidence is returning after spending much of the first half as a reserve. He is still somewhat volatile given Koln's uneven attack, but the usage trend is undeniably positive. He profiles as a speculative hold with room to climb if his minutes remain secure.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Marius Bulter - Takes five shots in loss Bulter had five shots (two on target), created three chances and sent in six crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Bulter delivered one of his most active performances of the season, blending steady shot volume with useful chance creation and crossing to keep his fantasy floor well stocked. He operated with confidence in wide channels, showing the kind of all-around involvement that makes him less finish-dependent than earlier in the campaign. The ceiling remains tied to end product, but this level of activity signals a positive trend even in a losing effort.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Saves PK, allows two in loss Schwabe made three saves, including a penalty, and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Freiburg.

Impact Schwabe couldn't do much about either first half goal, but he kept Koln alive after the break with a strong penalty stop on Igor Matanovic and a few other big interventions. His shot-stopping remains good enough to create streamer level spikes when volume climbs, yet the floor stays flimsy behind one of the leagues leakiest defenses. With only two clean sheets across 19 league starts, he remains a high-variance play who relies on save-heavy scripts rather than team stability.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Huseinbasic - Option again Sunday Huseinbasic (illness) has recovered from his illness and is an option for Sunday's clash against Freiburg, coach Lukas Kwasniok said in the press conference. "Huseinbasic is back a...

Impact Huseinbasic missed the last game against Mainz due to illness but he has fully recovered and is an option for Sunday's clash against Freiburg. This is great news for the goats since he has been ofter a starting option recently and could claim back that role on Sunday.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey - Dealing with muscle injury Simpson-Pusey (undisclosed) is not an option for Sunday's clash against Freiburg, coach Lukas Kwasniok said in the press conference. "Jahmai won't be available to us because the mu...

Impact Simpson-Pusey has been dealing with a muscle injury this week and won't be an option for Sunday's clash against Freiburg. This is a blow for the goats since he started the three games after arriving at his new club and his absence will therefore force a change in the starting XI, with Cenk Ozkacar as the main option to replace him.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Said El Mala - Four shots, four crosses El Mala had four shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72...

Impact Four is El Mala's season high in both shots and crosses, making his latest appearances among the more decent ones he has logged this season despite no goals or assists from him. The forward has been a great contributor for Koln this season, with seven goals and two assists.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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