FC Köln Team News Page 15 - Soccer

Davie Selke - Brought off Friday Selke (undisclosed) was brought off in the first half of Friday's clash with Hertha, due to an apparent injury.

Impact Selke had to be brought off after just 24 minutes due to an undisclosed injury. Steffen Tigges came on to replace him, and would likely see consistent time in the starting XI if the injury knocks Selke out of the final two Bundesliga matches. Selke's first chance to return is a May clash with Werder Bremen.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Still missing Friday Andersson (knee) will not be in the squad against Hertha Berlin on Friday.

Impact Andersson has yet to make an appearance for the senior team this season, though he has seen limited action with the youth setup. At this point, even if Andersson does see time with the first team, it will almost certainly come off the bench, limiting him to mid-range fantasy value at best.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - In starting XI Kainz (head) was named to the starting XI versus Hertha Berlin on Friday.

Impact Kainz has started all but one of his 29 appearances for the club this season and will avoid missing any time due to his head injury. In his last four contests, the attacking midfielder has racked up one goal on eight shots (three on target), two assists, 24 crosses (12 accurate) and 14 corners. Kainz should continue to serve as the primary corner taker for the club heading into the final matches of the season, providing top-end fantasy production along the way.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Targeting pre-season return Uth (groin) is targeting a return during Koln's Summer training camp, Bild.de reports.

Impact Uth won't return during the 2022/23 season and is expecting to return at some point during pre-season training camp. The forward is expected to miss some of the earliest friendlies, though he should be there for the season-opener barring a setback.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Training Monday Kainz (head) took full part in training Monday's session, Koln announced.

Impact Kainz was available for full training Monday despite coming off due to a potential concussion Friday. The forward will hope to make a full return during a Friday clash with Hertha without missing any time in the first team.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Returns to U21's Andersson (knee) took part in two matches with the Koln U21 teams as he continues his rehab.

Impact Andersson continues his recovery from a knee injury and is now back in action with the youth team. It remains to be seen if he will be able to return to senior team action before the end of the Bundesliga. Any amount of team training with the senior team would be a good indicator that he is nearing a full return.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Martel - Can return from suspension Martel will be eligible to feature in Friday's clash against Hertha Berlin after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Martel missed last week's win over Leverkusen while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he will be available to return to the squad against Hertha on Friday. He started 10 of his side's 12 Bundesliga matches from February-April in defensive midfield.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Two saves in win Schwabe allowed a goal while making two saves during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Schwabe conceded a goal in the 28th minute but held Leverkusen from there as Koln came away with all three points. The keeper has now allowed 49 goals in 31 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 71.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Leader with three interceptions Skhiri crossed once accurately, created two chances and made three interceptions during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Skhiri was held off the scoresheet as a member of Koln's midfield double pivot on Friday. The midfielder has a club-leading six goals in 29 appearances while his three interceptions upped his season total to a team-high 54.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Seven tackles in win Hector took one shot (on goal), crossed three times (one accurate) and made seven tackles (winning five) during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Hector was a part of the Koln back line that conceded just once during Friday's win. The fullback's five tackles won upped his season total to a team-high 53 while he also went over 100 crosses on the season in Friday's match.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Nets brace on Friday Selke scored two goals from two shots while creating a chance during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Selke found the back of the net in the 14th and 36th minutes scoring both Koln goals to claim all three points. The goals upped his season total to five, four of which have come in his 14 appearances with Koln, as Selke is in relatively good form with three goals in his past three matches.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Sets up game winner Thielmann had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing three times (one accurate) during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Thielmann set up Davie Selke in the 36th minute assisting the game winning goal for Koln. The assist was the second in 20 appearances for the midfielder in just his sixth start of the season.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Shown fifth yellow card Schmitz was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Schmitz was shown the yellow card in the 83rd minute and will miss next week's match with Hertha Berlin through suspension. Kingsley Schindler is a likely candidate to replace Schmitz in the starting XI.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Assists opening goal Kainz had an assist but also left with a head injury during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Kainz set up Davie Selke in the 14th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the eighth in 29 appearances for the attacker, but Kainz was forced off in the 64th minute after feeling dazed following a duel.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Makes four tackles in loss Hector registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), one chance created, four tackles (two won) and three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Hector had a good overall performance during the match, but couldn't help them avoid the home loss. The left-back led his side in tackles in the procccess. He has two assists and five clean sheets in the season so far.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Takes two shots versus Freiburg Skhiri had two shots (zero on goal), two chances created and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 loss to SC Freiburg.

Impact Skhiri had a decent all-around performance, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The midfielder led his side in interceptions, while logging the second-most shots and chances created during the match. He has six goals and one assist in the season so far.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Sends in 14 crosses in loss Kainz generated two shots (one on goal), 14 crosses (six accurate), three chances created and nine corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against SC Freiburg.

Impact Kainz had a good offensive outing, but couldn't help them find the back of the net to avoid the loss at home. The midfielder led them with a season-high 14 crosses, while also creating the most chances for his side. He has six goals and seven assists so far.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Makes five saves in loss Schwabe had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Schwabe had a good outing, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss, as he conceded once in the second half and they couldn't find an equalizer. The goalkeeer logged his third-most saves in the season, but has only six clean sheets so far. He will look to bounce back at Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Martel - Earns suspension Martel was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Freiburg and will serve a one-match ban.

Impact Martel picked up the yellow card, his fifth in 26 appearances, and is set for a match on the sideline. It's been an impressive breakout season for the defensive midfielder, who has taken a major role in the starting XI and managed to stay out of the referee's book more often than not. Martel will be eligible to return for a May 12 clash with Hertha.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Avoids injury concern Chabot (undisclosed) is fully fit and available for Saturday's clash with Freiburg, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Chabot was forced to depart training Thursday with an undisclosed issue, raising concerns about his fitness. The defender ended up avoiding those issues and is fully fit and available to anchor the backline along side Timo Hubers.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Three crosses win win Maina attempted three crosses (one accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Maina ranks second among his teammates for chances created this season, but is without an assist since January. He has not missed out on a place in the starting XI since September and has three goals and five assists in his first season at Koln.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Comes off bench to score Thielmann scored from his only shot and attempted two crosses (none accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Hoffenheim.

Impact Thielmann scored his second of the season when his deflected rebound beat the keeper in stoppage time. He has been restricted to appearances from the bench in an injury-hit campaign and has not started a match since September.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Scores in victory Selke scored once from two shots (both on target) and created one chance in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Hoffenheim.

Impact Selke headed in Florian Kainz' cross to score his second goal since arriving from Hertha in January. He has had a sustained run in the team, starting the last six games, but he has not lasted longer than 74 minutes in any of those. He will try to score in back-to-back games for the first time this season against Freiburg on Saturday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Scores and assists in win Kainz scored once from three shots (two on target) and registered an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win against Hoffenheim.

Impact Kainz opened the scoring from the spot and created three goal-scoring opportunities, one of which was converted by Davie Selke. In doing so, he beat his career highs for both categories in a single season. The attacker will have been happy to get back on the scoresheet with his last goal coming in October.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes once in loss Schwabe conceded one goal and made three saves in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim.

Impact Schwabe was denied his first clean sheet in three games when he conceded in the dying moments. The keeper has conceded only three goals in four games since the 6-0 hammering at Dortmund and will aim for his seventh clean sheet of the season against fourth-placed Freiburg on Saturday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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