FC Köln Team News - Soccer

Joel Schmied - Suffers muscle injury Schmied is dealing with a muscle injury and is ruled out for Friday's clash against Augsburg, coach Lukas Kwasniok said in the press conference. "Schmied, Castro-Montes, Thielmann...

Impact Schmied is dealing with a muscle injury and is ruled out for Friday's clash against Augsburg. The defender had started the last two matches after returning from a lengthy thigh injury but has suffered another setback, and the club could take a cautious approach with his recovery. Rav van den Berg will keep a greater role in the back line until he returns to full fitness.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fynn Schenten - Dealing with illness Schenten was absent from training Wednesday due to illness and is uncertain for Friday's clash against Augsburg, coach Lukas Kwasniok said in the press conference. "We hope that Sc...

Impact Schenten was absent from training Wednesday due to illness and is uncertain for Friday's clash against Augsburg. The forward has held a reserve role, logging just three total minutes across his last three appearances, and his potential absence is not expected to significantly impact the squad.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Said El Mala - Questionable Friday El Mala (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's clash against Augsburg, coach Lukas Kwasniok said in the press conference. "Said's participation is still questionable."

Impact El Mala was unable to get through full training sessions this week for undisclosed reasons and now heads into Friday's matchup against Augsburg as a real question mark. The forward has started four of the last seven games for the goats, so his status is one to track closely in the final hours before kickoff. If he's forced to sit, Isak Johannesson would be in line for an uptick in minutes and a larger role in the attacking midfield.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Denis Huseinbasic - Dealing with hip problems Huseinbasic (hip) is a doubt for Friday's clash against Augsburg, coach Lukas Kwasniok said in the press conference. "Denis had to cut today's training short due to hip problems."

Impact Huseinbasic stopped team training early Wednesday due to hip problems that leaves him questionable for Friday's matchup against Augsburg. The midfielder is set to be evaluated over the next few hours to determine whether he'll be cleared to make the squad. That said, even if he's unavailable, the overall impact should be limited, as he's mostly served as a depth piece off the bench for the group throughout this campaign.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Sebulonsen - Out with muscle injury Sebulonsen (undisclosed) is out for the time being due to a muscle injury, according to his club.

Impact Sebulonsen is going to hit the sidelines for a period of time moving forward, with the defender out due to a strain. This is a tough loss for the club, as Jan Thielmann (strain) is also injured, and the club is without its right-back options. That said, the club will have to make some changes, with Rav van den Berg, Joel Schmied and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey as replacements.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jan Uwe Thielmann - Suffers muscle injury Thielmann (undisclosed) is out for the time being due to a muscle injury, according to his club.

Impact Thielmann will hit the sidelines for at least the next two weeks, with the midfielder dealt a muscle injury after his late scratch. With 17 starts in 19 appearances this season, this is a rough loss for the club. That said, with his absence, Denis Huseinbasic is likely to work into more time.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jan Uwe Thielmann - Late scratch Saturday Thielmann (muscular) is a late scratch for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, the club announced.

Impact Thielmann picked up a muscle issue during the pregame warmup ahead of Saturday's matchup against Hoffenheim and has been ruled out as a result. The attacking midfielder was set to feature but is now sidelined, forcing a late shuffle in the lineup. Eric Martel slides into the starting XI, while Jakub Kaminski is pushed further up the pitch to help offset Thielmann's absence and keep the attacking structure intact.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Heintz - Misses call Saturday Heintz (groin) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Heintz misses the call for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim despite being back available following a groin injury that sidelined him for seven matches. The defender had been a starter prior to his setback but is not included in the squad. His absence means the defensive hierarchy remains unchanged for now.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey - Option off bench Simpson-Pusey (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Simpson-Pusey is available off the bench for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim after missing the last four matches with a thigh injury. The defender had started the four matches prior to his setback but is eased back into action as a substitute. His return provides additional defensive depth on matchday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey - Back available Saturday Simpson-Pusey (thigh) is back available and could be an option off the bench for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, coach Lukas Kwasniok said in the press conference. "Jahmai is...

Impact Simpson-Pusey is back available and could be an option off the bench for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim after missing the last four matches due to a thigh injury. The defender had started the four matches prior to his setback but is expected to be eased back into action as a substitute for the time being.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isak Bergmann Johannesson - Clears illness Johannesson (illness) is back available for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim since he wasn't mentioned in the injury report by coach Lukas Kwasniok in the press conference.

Impact Johannesson sat out the last matchup against Stuttgart due to illness, but he is back in full team training this week and is in the mix for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim. The midfielder has mostly operated as a rotation piece in recent weeks, so his return is not expected to shake up the starting XI for Saturday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Heintz - Back available Heintz (groin) is back available and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, coach Lukas Kwasniok said in the press conference. "Heintzi is also a squad option"

Impact Heintz is back available and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim after missing the last seven matches due to a groin injury. The defender was a starter prior to his setback, and his return should provide added depth and competition in defense.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Lund - Registers most crosses Lund recorded 11 crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Lund recorded the most crosses in the game, created two chances and recorded five interceptions, three clearances, one tackle and one block. He has featured in 21 games this campaign and also registered 17 clearances, eight interceptions and six tackles in his last three games.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Waldschmidt - Assists as substitute Waldschmidt assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Waldschmidt replaced Joel Schmied in the 68th minute and set up the equalizer for Ragnar Ache just 11 minutes later. Waldschmidt also contributed defensively with a tackle and a clearance. This was his first goal contribution in over two months and he has now contributed to six goals this campaign.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ragnar Ache - Nets equalizer on Saturday Ache scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Ache very calmly collected Luca Waldschmidt's pass and then chipped the ball over the keeper, equalizing in the 79th minute. Ache also recorded a tackle and an interception. He has now netted thrice in the last five games and is up to seven goal contributions for the campaign.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes three Schwabe made one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Schwabe recorded three clearances and has now conceded thrice in two of the last six games. He has also accumulated 14 saves and eight clearances across the last five games. Next, he takes on Hoffenheim, who have netted 12 times in the last five games and are currently in third place.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ragnar Ache - In starting squad Ache (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart.

Impact Ache is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Stuttgart after overcoming a knee issue sustained late against Leipzig. The forward trained without pain during the week and avoids missing time. He has been an undisputed starter up front lately and resumes that role.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 12 • 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.

FEBRUARY 12 • 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.

FEBRUARY 12 • 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.

FEBRUARY 12 • 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.

FEBRUARY 10 • 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.

FEBRUARY 10 • 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.

FEBRUARY 9 • 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.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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