FC Köln Team News Page 18 - Soccer

Jonas Hector - Makes six tackles Hector took one shot (on goal), crossed once inaccurately, made two interceptions, and six tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Hector was a part of the Koln back line that kept a clean sheet on Saturday. The fullback's two tackles won upped his season total to a team-high 37 with the clean sheet being his fourth in 21 appearances.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Whips in six crosses Kainz took three shots (one on goal), crossed six times (one accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Kainz was held off the scoresheet but led Koln in shots, crosses and chances created in the match. Kainz has 11 goal involvements in 21 appearances while leading the Bundesliga with 166 crosses.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Starts in midfield Saturday Kainz (illness) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Union Berlin.

Impact Kainz was pictured in training earlier this week, so he gets the nod here and will feature as the main playmaker, sitting in the middle of a three-man line behind the lone striker, Steffen Tigges.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Starts to face Union Schmitz (illness) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Union Berlin.

Impact No surprises here, as Schmitz had already returned to training earlier this week. He gets the nod on his regular right-back role.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kingsley Schindler - Doubtful Saturday Schindler (illness) is in doubt against Union Berlin on Saturday, "There is still a question mark over the use of Kingsley Schindler" said manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Schindler has only a limited role on the team, with just four starts in 19 appearances, so there will be no impact to his fantasy figures if he is to sit out Saturday. He has recorded 21 crosses (two accurate) and 18 tackles (11 won) on the year thus far.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Huseinbasic - Expected to return Saturday Huseinbasic (illness) looks to be available for Saturday's trip to Union Berlin, "Deni Huseinbasic is back, if everything goes normally he will be in the squad on Saturday" said h...

Impact Huseinbasic sat out last match with an illness, but looks ready to go as soon as Saturday. He figured to return back to the bench, despite making two starts in a row. The midfielder can still challenge Mathias Olesen for a spot in the starting XI as long as he can keep consistent performances, scoring just one goal in the last five matches.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Huseinbasic - Remains out of training Huseinbasic (illness) remains out of team training, the Geissblog reports.

Impact Huseinbasic missed a clash with Wolfsburg, and is now out of training. The forward's first chance to return is a Saturday trip to Union Berlin. If he's unable to return Florian Kainz would likely return to the starting XI, with Kainz also making his way back from an illness.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Trains with club Kainz (illness) is pictured back training with the team ahead of Saturday's clash versus Union Berlin.

Impact Kainz missed last match with an illness and is back in the training grounds and is expected to be an option Saturday. Since the winter break, he has generated two assists, 39 crosses (10 accurate) and 23 corners in the last six games played.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Return to training Schmitz (illness) is back to training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Union Berlin.

Impact Schmitz had to be sidelined during the 2-0 loss against Wolfsburg on Saturday with an illness, but looks to be back and training with the squad. With 19 starts in 20 appearances, the defender is expected to start against Union Berlin if he meets game day fitness.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Whips in eight crosses Hector took two off target shots, crossed eight times (three accurate), created three chances and made six tackles (winning five) during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Hector was held off the scoresheet despite playing well on both sides of the ball Saturday. The fullback's three chances created led Koln in the loss while his five tackles won upped his season total to a team-high 35.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes in each half Schwabe allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Schwabe allowed a goal in each half as Koln fell to Wolfsburg on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 36 goals in 22 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 54.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Missing through illness Kainz is not in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Kainz misses out on Saturday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The attacker will hope to recover in time for next week's match against Union Berlin.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Huseinbasic - Out with illness Huseinbasic is not in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Huseinbasic misses out on Saturday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The attacker will hope to return in time for next week's match against Union Berlin.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Pedersen - Indefinite timeline on return Pedersen (strain) has no timeline for his return, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Pedersen is struggling with a muscular problem and is expected to be sidelined indefinitely as he continue to recover. The details of the injury are unclear but any return to the starting XI would only be indicated by a return to training first.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Season in doubt Uth (groin) is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022/23 season, manager Steffen Baumgart announced.

Impact Uth is a doubt for the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign, with a groin injury showing no signs of improvement. The veteran forward's career is potentially in doubt as well, with no timeline for any sort of return from the muscular issue.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Ruled out via illness Schmitz (illness) is out for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Schmitz is ruled out after picking up an illness late in the week. The defender leaves a hole on the right side of the defense with Kingsley Schindler likely to slot into the right wing-back role, as he did early in the season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Ruled out Saturday Thielmann (strain) is out for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Thielmann is ruled out for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg with the muscle injury he picked up against Stuttgart. The midfielder will hope to return before a Mar. 4 trip to Union Berlin, but faces an uphill battle to do so.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Available against Wolfsburg Hubers is set to return from a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation against Wolfsburg.

Impact Hubers was suspended after picking up a fifth yellow card and is now eligible to return. Hubers has been a nailed-on starter when fully fit and available and should return straight to the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Allows three goals Schwabe recorded four saves and conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Schwabe allowed a goal from Borna Sosa, Gil Dias and Tanguy Coulibaly each. The goalkeeper will try to redeem himself during 1. FC Koln's next game, Feb. 25 versus VfL Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Forced off with muscle injury Thielmann was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match with Stuttgart due to a muscular injury.

Impact Thielmann entered as a second half substitute but was forced off minutes after his appearance due to a muscle injury. More information about the midfielder's extent of injury should be available ahead of next week's match.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Not ready to face Stuttgart Kilian is not in the match day squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Kilian remains out as he continues to recover from an ankle injury suffered a month ago. The defender was taking part in individual training earlier in the week so he could be in line for a return soon.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Available against Stuttgart Ljubicic is fit and in the match day squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Ljubicic returns to the squad after missing out on last week's match through illness. The midfielder starts from the bench having scored three goals in 13 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - On bench to face Stuttgart Selke is fit and in the match day squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Selke returns from an undisclosed injury which kept him out of last week's match. The forward starts from the bench having played just 121 minutes since moving to Koln in January.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Pedersen - Not ready for Stuttgart game Pedersen (strain) is not fit enough to be involved in Saturday's clash against VfB Stuttgart, according to Koln manager Steffen Baumgart on Wednesday.

Impact Pedersen has been out since mid-January with a muscular injury and he "will have to wait a little longer" before he can return to action, Baumgart said Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Suspended against Stuttgart Hubers will miss Saturday's clash against VfB Stuttgart with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Hubers picked up his fifth booking of the season in last weekend's win over Eintracht Frankfurt, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's match. Nikola Soldo should replace him in central defense for the game.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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