FC Köln Team News Page 12 - Soccer

Mark Uth - Out against Frankfurt Uth (thigh) is out for Sunday's trip to Frankfurt, Geissblog reports.

Impact Uth won't make it back from the thigh injury he suffered before the international break. It's tough for the striker who is looking to finally make his return after a year-long absence that threatened his career. Still this injury isn't expected to be serious and Uth could be back as soon as a Sept. 16 clash with Hoffenheim.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Heintz - Back with Koln Heintz will join Koln on a permanent transfer to Koln from Union Berlin, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Heintz played in 108 matches for the club during his previous stint, recording three goals and two assists. In total, the defender has logged 199 Bundesliga appearances and looks poised to make that 200th cap for his old club. In terms of fantasy production, the central defender's value will come primarily from defensive stats like clearances.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steffen Tigges - Set for return Tigges (shoulder) is expected to return for Sunday's trip to Frankfurt, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Tigges played with the U21 team previously and is now set for his return. Davie Selke is likely to fall out of the starting XI after disappointing to open the season. If Tigges isn't deemed fit for a start it's possible Sargis Adamyan could be handed the start against Frankfurt.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Training with squad Tuesday Uth (strain) was pictured taking part in Tuesday's training session ahead of a clash with Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.

Impact Uth's return to training is certainly a step in the right direction but he may not be ready to rejoin the starting XI right away given his extended injury absence. Still, the forward started 24 of 30 matches back in 2021-22 and could be in contention for regular starts once given the all-clear.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Avoids serious injury Selke didn't suffer any structural damage as confirmed by an MRI but is still dealing with a strain that makes him a doubt versus Eintracht on Sunday.

Impact Selke has yet to reach even the 60-minute mark despite starting each of the club's first two contests. In total, the forward has logged a combined 79 minutes to start that season in which he recorded two shots (zero on target), one cross (inaccurate) and one clearance. If Steffen Tigges (shoulder) is fit, he could be an option to replace Selke, though Sargis Adamyan has come off the bench in the prior two contests.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sargis Adamyan - Assists off the bench Adamyan assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Wolfsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th m...

Impact Adamyan replaced the injured Davie Selke in the 27th minute and assisted the opener by Luca Waldschmidt in the 55th minute. He has recovered possession for his team five times in two games.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Waldschmidt - Scores opener in defeat Waldschmidt scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Waldschmidt scored the opening goal of the match in the 55th minute assisted by Sargis Adamyan. He completed four dribbles and contributed defensively with two interceptions and one tackle.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes twice against Wolfsburg Schwabe recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Schwabe made four saves but conceded twice to Jonas Wind in the 62nd and 72nd minute. He has failed to keep a clean sheet in first two games of the season but has recovered the ball 12 times in those two games.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Leaves with injury Saturday Selke departed Saturday's game against Wolfsburg with an undisclosed injury during the first half.

Impact Selke couldn't even make it to halftime and departed with another injury, which is a worrisome trend given he was already dealing with a thigh problem earlier this week. Selke should be considered questionable for the Sep. 3 matchup against Frankfurt, and Sargis Adamyan, who replaced him Saturday, could be in line for a start if Selke can't go.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Starting against Wolfsburg Selke (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg.

Impact Manager Steffen Baumgart told reporters Friday that Selke was going to start, so his presence in the XI shouldn't be a surprise. Selke scored five goals across 17 appearances with Koln last season and should play a prominent role upfront every time he's in the lineup.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Misses another match Uth (strain) will not be on the team sheet for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Uth is still missing from the team as he continues to sit out with a strain. He will need more time to recover since being out of action the last 10 months.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Ready for Saturday Selke (thigh) will be an option for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg, confirmed manager Steffen Baumgart. "Davie Selke will play from the start."

Impact Selke had to come off the pitch during last Saturday's match against Dortmund with a thigh injury. However it looks to be that the injury was minor and is set to grab the start at forward against Wolfsburg. In 17 appearances with Koln last season, Selke totaled five goals in 12 starts since his transfer from Hertha Berlin midseason.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Remains weeks away Maina (back) is still 14 days away from a return, manager Steffen Baumgart told Kicker.

Impact Maina missed the opener with a back injury he suffered in pre-season and remains unable to return. The forward could face an uphill battle for playing time after a disappointing pre-season that saw him fall behind Luca Waldschmidt, though both will likely rotate.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Suffers complication Thielmann (strain) won't return until October, Kicker reports.

Impact Thielmann suffered a set back with his muscular issue and now is targeting a return in October. The winger has been out for all of pre-season and has struggled with a nagging injury. Thielmann made 23 appearances when in 2022-23, though he was held to only six starts.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Katterbach - Trains with team Katterbach (knee) took part in team training Tuesday, Koln announced.

Impact Katterbach has been out for more than 18 months following a torn ACL he suffered on loan with Hamburg. The left-back is progressing well and could be a bench option after the international break, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Returns to training Maina (back) returned to training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg, Koln announced.

Impact Maina missed the opener with a back injury he picked up in pre-season and now has returned to training. Maina struggled for form in pre-season and could find himself behind Luca Waldschmidt on the depth chart even when fully fit.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Faride Alidou - Joins Koln on loan Alidou has completed a season-long loan move to Koln, his new club announced Monday.

Impact Alidou has a lot of untapped potential and could be a decent option in the final third for Koln. He registered one goal and one assists in 20 appearances off the bench for Frankfurt last season, with 15 of those coming in the Bundesliga and the others in the UEFA Champions League.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Beaten late Schwabe made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Schwabe did everything required of him and seemed set for a clean sheet before a late Donyell Malen strike proved to be enough to beat him. Schwabe faced only two shots in the match, an encouraging sign after he was overwhelmed with volume in 2022-23. Despite the disappointing loss it appears he could have a stronger defense in front of him in 2023-24, giving him a good chance to build on the six clean sheets he totaled last time out.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Busy throughout loss Ljubicic recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Ljubicic had plenty to do on both sides of the ball Saturday, creating a chance while also making four tackles and sending in a pair of shots. The midfielder could see a consistent role in the starting XI for a third straight season, especially with the departure of Ellyes Skhiri leaving a gap in holding midfield.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Busy in loss Kainz had six crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kainz sent in six crosses but failed to accomplish too much with that volume as he failed to find a final pass. Koln were largely the better team throughout Saturday's loss but lacked any sort of composure in front of goal or to set up any major chances. Kainz was brilliant in 2022-23 with 16 goal contributions and is set to be the driving force of the Billy Goats attack in 2023-24.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Comes off injured Selke was injured and subbed out in the 52nd minute of Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Borussia Dortmund. He generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance...

Impact Selke came off with an injury during the second half Saturday, though it's possible he was just rested after coming back from a long-term muscular problem. If the injury proves to be serious it would be Steffen Tigges or Sargis Adamyan who could take over leading the line during a Saturday clash with Wolfsburg.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Gets starting nod Saturday Selke (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Dortmund.

Impact Surprisingly, Selke gets the nod upfront despite picking up an injury against Osnabruck in the DFB Pokal last week, meaning Sargis Adamyan will be on the bench. Selke scored five goals across 17 appearances (12 starts) for Koln last season.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Not traveling Saturday Uth (strain) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Uth is still not fit to play and will sit out Saturday. He's been out since October of last season with a muscle injury and continues to struggle to get heathy, dropping him down in the depth chart even more.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Dietz - Aggravates knee Dietz (knee) returned to rehab training after aggravating his knee injury, Koln announced.

Impact Dietz will likely miss the opening weeks of the 2023-24 Bundesliga, with eyes on a return after the Septemeber international break. The forward struggled for playing time in 2022-23 and is already being hampered by his knee injury once more.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Training individually Uth (strain) trained individually during Wednesday's session, Koln announced.

Impact Uth is dealing with a muscular strain and remains in team training. The forward is a major doubt for Saturday's season opener away to Dortmund, especially after missing nine months with a nagging groin injury. Uth will hope to compete for a starting role when fit, though he might remain on the bench to regain fitness to open the Bundesliga.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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