FC Köln Team News Page 16 - Soccer

Sebastian Andersson - Not available Saturday Andersson (knee) is not in the traveling squad for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Impact Andersson is ahead of schedule in his recovery but is not quite ready to return for Saturday's match. The forward has been out long-term with a knee injury and is nearing a return. That said the nature of the injury means Andersson would likely need to appear in team training before he's ready for any sort of playing time.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Traveling to Hoffenheim Hubers (shoulder) is in the traveling squad for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Impact Hubers is in the traveling squad Saturday, despite suffering a shoulder injury in training. The defender was originally a doubt but his return to training and the traveling squad Friday give Hubers a good chance to avoid missing any playing time.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Dietz - Back on grass Dietz (knee) returned to the grass for workouts for the first time since his ACL injury in November.

Impact Dietz started his rehab assignment last month and is making great progress with his first workout on the training grounds since his injury. He is still ruled out for the season, however the forward is expected to be ready for the start of the next campaign if there are no setback in his recovery.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Suffers training blow Hubers (shoulder) fell on his shoulder during a practice session and is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim, Koln announced Tuesday.

Impact Hubers suffered the injury during a duel in training. The center-back has been a near-guarantee to start when fit and available and would be a major loss if ruled out. Luca Kilian could get the start in central defense alongside Julian Chabot if Hubers is ruled out.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Scores in draw Ljubicic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mainz.

Impact Ljubicic was assisted by Jonas Hector in the 51st minute for the equalizer. He completed two dribbles and also managed two tackles and one clearance. He has managed two goal involvements in the last two games. He has four goals and one assist in 21 league appearances.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Poor performance in draw Schwabe had no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz.

Impact Schwabe failed to make a single save. He conceded to Ludovic Ajorque in the 17th minute. He has only kept six clean sheets in 28 appearances. He has also conceded 10 goals in the last five games.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Great performance in draw Hubers recorded one tackle (one won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Hubers fared extremely well and made nine clearances in the match. He has been great defensively and averages two interceptions and 1.7 tackles per game. His 5.5 clearances per game are only less than teammate Julian Chabot in the league. He also has seven yellow cards this season.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Lackluster performance in draw Selke had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mainz.

Impact Selke failed to have an impact on the game and was replaced by Steffen Tigges in the 74th minute. He has has a very poor season and has only two goals and one assist in 24 matches. Furthermore, he has only one goal involvement in the previous 13 games. These performances are extremely poor and can lead to him being benched frequently.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Booked in draw Kainz registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 8th mi...

Impact Kainz picked up a fourth yellow card of the season. He was replaced by Denis Huseinbasic in the 85th minute. He has scored five times and set up six goals in 26 appearances. However, his last goal involvement was against Eintracht Frankfurt in February.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Assists in Draw Hector assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz.

Impact Hector had a great performance. He assisted with his key pass and also recorded four clearances, two interceptions and two tackles. His defensive statistics remained solid as he averages 3.1 tackles, two clearances and 1.3 interceptions per game. He has won the fourth most duels this season and only Jude Bellingham, Kouadio Kone and Philipp Hofmann are ahead of him.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Ahead of schedule Andersson (knee) is two weeks ahead of schedule in his recovery, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Andersson is out for Saturday's clash with Mainz but is healing well ahead of schedule. The attacker was originally considered a doubt to even return during the 2022/23 campaign, but is now back in full team training and nearing a return. Andersson's next chance to play is a Saturday trip to Hoffenheim.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Pedersen - On bench against Augsburg Pedersen (strain) was an unused substitute in Saturday's victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Pedersen was in Koln's match day squad Saturday for the first time since the World Cup after recovering from a muscular injury that he suffered in January. He should remain the backup option to Jonas Hector at left-back moving forward.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Easy win Schwabe registered no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over FC Augsburg.

Impact Schwabe faced one shot, failed to stop it, and still came away with the win Saturday. It doesn't get much easier than that for the goalkeeper who has six clean sheets in 27 starts, while conceding 45 goals.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - First assist in win Ljubicic assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over FC Augsburg.

Impact Ljubicic earned his first assist of the 2022/23 campaign with a nice pass in the one-sided win. The attacking midfielder was brought to Koln to provide some creativity on the wing, and has struggled to do so, with just two assists since joining the club. Ljubicic still retains a major role in the starting XI, making him a ceiling play when in the starting XI.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Provides rare assist Chabot assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win over FC Augsburg.

Impact Chabot assisted on his third chance created across 14 appearances. The center-back is not an offensive option by any means, though he has had excellent creative efficiency, with two assists on three chances created. Chabot will remain a defensive center-back moving forward.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kingsley Schindler - Assists in rout Schindler assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus FC Augsburg. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Schindler finally got on the scoresheet for his first goal contribution in 22 appearances. The winger set up a goal during Saturday's win, and has now started two matches in a row, taking four shots in that span. Schindler remains the depth option at right back behind Benno Schmitz.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Sets new career-high Skhiri scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus FC Augsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 84th m...

Impact Skhiri scored his sixth goal, a new career-best for the defensive midfielder. It's been an odd season for Skhiri, who lost defensive partner Salih Ozcan and has been tasked with mentoring Eric Martel. It's been a strong showing with more responsibility for Skhiri, who has took a major step forward with the increased role.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Scores Saturday Maina scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Maina netted for the first time since January, and for just the third time in his 26 appearances. The forward has lead the line well but has struggled for his own finishing until this point. The goal is nice, though he would need a hot end to the season to salvage what has been a streaky run at best.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Martel - First career goal Martel scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win against FC Augsburg. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Martel got on the scoresheet with a goal for his first goal since joining the senior Koln team. The defensive midfielder isn't much of an offensive option at the best of times, but the goal is a huge step forward for the majorly impressive young star. Martel will remain a nailed-on starter moving forward.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Training continues Andersson (knee) trained fully Wednesday, Koln announced.

Impact Andersson has yet to debut in 2022/23 and is continuing a long march back from a very serious knee injury. The forward's career even looked to be in doubt though it appears he may finally be nearing a return. Andersson scored three times in 26 appearances before suffering the injury in 2021/22.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Helps Koln to clean sheet Hector crossed nine times inaccurately, created a chance, made four interceptions and two tackles (winning one) during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Hector helped Koln keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back four on Sunday. It was the fifth clean sheet in 24 appearances for the fullback as he's second on the club with 89 crosses while leading Koln with 41 tackles won.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Shuts out Gladbach Schwabe kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Schwabe helped Koln earn a point by shutting out Gladbach on Sunday. The clean sheet was the sixth in 26 appearances for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 61.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Makes three interceptions Skhiri took an off target shot, made three interceptions and won a tackle during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Skhiri was held off the scoresheet as both team's failed to produce a goal on Sunday. The midfielder remains tied for the team-high with five goals in his 25 appearances while his three interceptions in the match upped his season total to a club leading 46.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Closer to return Kilian (ankle) has been training with the team with no issue, but will not be ready for Sunday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach. "Luca Kilian has trained well, without ques...

Impact The team does not want to rush the return of Kilian after he suffered a serious ankle injury in January. As he continues to train with the squad, there is a chance that he can feature on the bench for next weekend's clash versus FC Augsburg. The defender will ease into starting again once he regains full form, so Julian Chabot will continue to get the start at center back for Koln.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Quiet in rout Skhiri made two tackles during Saturday's 6-1 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Skhiri has been a consistent starter in defensive midfield, partnering youngster Eric Martel, and has had a solid season. The midfielder had a small burst of goal-scoring, where he netted five times in five matches while adding an assist as well. Outside of that burst he's been a usually stable option with a solid defensive floor and limited upside.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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