FC Köln Team News Page 17 - Soccer

Sebastian Andersson - Completes team training Andersson (knee) completed team training Monday, Koln announced.

Impact Andersson made his return to full team training, though it's unclear if he's actually nearing a return. The forward has been out over 11 months and almost certainly won't be rushed back into any major playing time. While Andersson continues to recover Davie Selke will have a stable place in the starting XI.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Blown away Schwabe made two saves and allowed six goals in Saturday's 6-1 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Schwabe faced eight shots and stopped just two of them during Saturday's one-sided rout. The goalkeeper was entirely blown away by the vicious Dortmund attack, and comes away with one of his worst showings of the season. Schwabe can take solace in the fact that he will have easier opponents on the cards moving forward, though the struggling defense in front of him makes his situation volatile.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Six crosses Saturday Kainz registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 6-1 defeat against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kainz sent in six crosses on the back of four corners, but was largely shut down. The forward could do little to threaten the Dortmund back line, though he showed his solid floor creatively once more. Kainz will have easier matches with more opportunities going forward on the other side of the international break.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Nets in defeat Selke scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 6-1 loss versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Selke scored once during Saturday's one-sided loss. The forward was unable to get much done, other than earning what proved to be a consolation goal. Selke will hope to build on this goal-scoring form on the other side of the international break.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Spotted in training Andersson (knee) was training with the ball Thursday, BILD reports.

Impact Andersson has been out since late in the 2021/22 campaign and is just now preparing to make his return. There is some hope he could return before the end of the season, though it will likely be in a more rotational role. Andersson had three goals and one assist in 26 appearances (13 starts) before picking up this injury.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Training with team Kilian (ankle) took part in full team training Wednesday, Koln announced.

Impact Kilian returned to full team training for Wednesday's session and could play in friendlies. The defender is set to make his long-awaited return from a serious ankle injury, though it's uncertain if he will be fit before an April 2 match against Gladbach.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Backing up Schwabe Horn is fit and in the match day squad to face Dortmund on Saturday.

Impact Horn was a doubt in the buildup due to an illness but has recovered in time to be apart of Saturday's squad. The keeper will serve as the backup to Marvin Schwabe.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Doubtful against Dortmund Horn (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's match against Borussia Dortmund. "Timo Horn was sick this week, he started running training today. We'll decide tomorro...

Impact Horn picked up an illness earlier in the week and will be in doubt for the trip to Dortmund on Saturday. He has been the backup for Marvin Schwabe, not appearing in a match yet for the team this season.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Trains indivdually Thielmann (thigh) was training individually Tuesday ahead of Saturday's clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Thielmann returned to the grass for individual training Tuesday after missing three match with a thigh issue. He would still need to work on fitness, as he has only been limited to a bench role for the team this season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Pedersen - Back on grass Pedersen (strain) began individual training Tuesday.

Impact Pedersen made big steps in his road to recovery with participating in individual training for the first time since November. He figures to still be out until after international break, where he will need at minimum a full week of training with the team before he returns.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Not in training Horn did not train with Koln on Monday due to an illness.

Impact Horn will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Borussia Dortmund due to this illness, but he is yet to feature in the Bundesliga this season as the backup to Marvin Schwabe in goal for Koln.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Crosses eight times Hector crossed eight times inaccurately, made an interception, a tackle and a clearance during Friday's 2-0 loss to Bochum.

Impact Hector was a part of the Koln back four that allowed two goals during Friday's defeat. The fullback's eight crosses were the second msot on the team while his lone tackle won upped his season total to a team-leading 38.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes twice against Bochum Schwabe allowed two goals while making a save during Friday's 2-0 loss to Bochum.

Impact Schwabe allowed a goal in each half as Koln dropped all three points on Friday. The keeper has now allowed 38 goals in 24 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 57.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Continues crossing barrage Kainz took an off target shot, crossed 11 times (two accurate) and created two chances during Friday's match against Bochum.

Impact Kainz was held off the scoresheet before subbing off in the 77th minute of Friday's match. Kainz has impressed for a bottom half of the table Koln club, with 11 goal involvements and a Bundesliga high 117 crosses in his 22 appearances.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Out again Friday Kilian (ankle) will be unavailable versus Bochum on Friday.

Impact Kilian has resumed training but will be sidelined for his ninth consecutive contest due to his ankle problem. Once given the all-clear, Kilian should be in the mix to reclaim his spot in the starting XI which will likely mean a return to the bench for Julian Chabot.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Starting against Bochum Selke (illness) will feature in the starting XI versus Bochum on Friday.

Impact Selke has started just three times in his seven appearances for Koln this season. In those outings, the forward has tallied four shots (two on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created. While Selke will likely feature more than he did while with Hertha Berlin, he still is far from a lock for the starting XI on a weekly basis.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Fully fit for Friday's game Selkie (illness) has fully recovered and is an option to be included in the starting lineup for Friday's clash against VfL Bochum, according to Koln manager Steffen Baumgart on Wed...

Impact Selkie was left on the bench for last weekend's draw with Union Berlin due to an illness, but he's fully recovered ahead of Friday's match and will be back in the squad. He has started just three of his 13 Bundesliga appearances this season up front.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Receives positive news on injury Andersson (knee) will start a rehab program after undergoing meniscus surgery in his knee October.

Impact Andersson feared that he will not be able to play again after not making any progress from his meniscus surgery, however he received some good news that he will begin rehabilitation for his knee. He will remain in Sweden for his recovery as he continues to sit out indefinitely.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Dietz - Starts rehab for ACL injury Dietz (knee) will start rehabilitation on his ACL, Koln announced Tuesday.

Impact Dietz suffered a crucial ACL tear in October, but received good news Tuesday that he will begin a rehab program for his knee. It isn't likely that he will return this season, with ACL injuries having an average recovery timeline of six to nine months. Dietz could possibly make a return for the beginning of next season if does not suffer any setbacks.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Hopeful to play again this season Uth (groin) will begin rehabilitation in hopes to make a return before the end of the season.

Impact Uth's original timeline of return was the end of May, however he will begin rehab in hopes to make a return to the pitch earlier. He's been out since October with groin injury, only making three appearances this season. The news of starting rehabilitation is a big boost for Uth, since he just signed an extension with the club, but it still months away returning to full fitness.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Pedersen - To begin rehabilitation Pedersen (strain) will start rehabilitation from his muscular injury, the club announced.

Impact Pedersen suffered from a serious muscular injury in January and has not been able to train since. However, he will now begin a rehab program in his road to recovery. The team are expecting the defender to make a return in April, but will likely return to the bench with Jonas Hector doing an exceptional job as left back for Koln.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Not ready to return yet Thielmann (thigh) will begin rehabilitation for his thigh injury, the team announces.

Impact Thielmann has not returned to training yet but will begin individual work in the gym before rejoining Koln after suffering a thigh injury in late February. He is expected to begin individual training in the next coming weeks if all goes well in his rehab program.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Returns to training grounds Selke (illness) will participate in parts of training ahead of Friday's match versus VfL Bochum.

Impact Selke has been suffering an illness and was forced to sit out last match, but is making his way back to training and will likely be back with the squad Friday. He has only started in two games out of six appearances since his move from Hertha Berlin in January, failing to score a goal on four shots (two on target) in that span.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Begins training Kilian (ankle) will patriciate in parts of training with FC Koln.

Impact Kilian has sat out the last eight matches with an ankle injury, but is making a big step forward in his recovery by returning to partial training Tuesday. He is likely a week away from returning to the pitch, where he will have to built his fitness back up to get his starting role back from Julian Chabot, who has recorded four clean sheets, 51 clearances and 22 tackles (14 wo) in his absence.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Shuts out Union Schwabe kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Schwabe helped Koln earn a point by shutting out Union Berlin on Saturday. The clean sheet was the fifth in 23 starts for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 56.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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