FC Köln Team News Page 19 - Soccer

Luca Kilian - Training individually Kilian (ankle) was doing individual work in training with FC Koln on Tuesday.

Impact Kilian has been out since the winter break after suffering an ankle injury in early January, but he's making progress with his recovery. He still has some time to go however before he can return to the squad and be back in action.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Returns to training Ljubicic (illness) was back in team training with FC Koln on Tuesday.

Impact Ljubicic missed last weekend's win over Eintracht Frankfurt with an illness, but he will be expected to return for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart. He has featured 13 times (nine starts) in the Bundesliga this season, scoring three goals from midfield.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Training with team Selke (undisclosed) returned to full training with FC Koln on Tuesday.

Impact Selke missed Sunday's win over Eintracht Frankfurt after picking up an injury the previous weekend, but he's back with the squad now and could be available for next weekend's clash against Stuttgart. He has started in one of his four Bundesliga appearances since joining Koln from Hertha Berlin in January.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Single save clean sheet Schwabe registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Schwabe made one save and earned a clean sheet during Sunday's 3-0 win. The goalkeeper didn't face much threat from a Frankfurt attack that struggled to get anything going in the loss. Schwabe has had a mixed season, but has now made it three Bundesliga clean sheets in a row.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Assists on major volume Kainz assisted once to go with nine crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Kainz assisted once and piled one some incredible volume with nine crosses and three corners. The forward piled on the volume establishing a strong floor and assisting to show his upside. Kainz is a major upside play in all formats with excellent floor due to a role on set-pieces and consistent volume from open play.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sargis Adamyan - Assists in rout Adamyan assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Adamyan got on the scoresheet with an assist during Sunday's win. The midfielder was busy throughout the match, but had incredible efficiency, assisting on a single chance created and putting his only shot on goal. Adamyan isn't likely to keep this form going though he will hope to build off this during a hectic second half of the Bundesliga.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Scores rare goal Hubers scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th minute.

Impact Hubers opened the scoring Sunday, breaking the deadlock in the first half. The defender got an early goal and then earned a clean sheet to go along with it. The center-back isn't a major offensive option in any way, but has shown some impressive form in a solid defensive unit.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Nets rare brace Skhiri scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Skhiri scored a brace in the second half as he gave Koln some breathing room. The midfielder isn't much of a goal-scoring threat as he consistently has plenty to do behind the ball but rarely gets forward. Skhiri will likely remain a nailed-on starting option in all matches, though his upside is limited.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Out with illness Ljubicic is not in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Sunday due to illness.

Impact Ljubicic misses out on Sunday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The midfielder should be available in time for next week's match at Frankfurt with six days to recover.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Trains indivdually Selke (undisclosed) is training individually as he is still questionable for return, the team announced.

Impact Selke had picked up the injury last match after coming on as a substitute. He has only been used as a bench option for the team, typically the backup for Steffen Tigges.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Picks up illness Ljubicic (illness) did not train on Tuesday after not feeling well and is questionable for Sunday's match against Eintracht Frankfurt, the club announces.

Impact Ljubicic had made two straight starts after he had returned from a calf injury he picked up late last year. If the 25-year-old does not recover from his illness in time, Denis Huseinbasic will likely start in his spot.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Clean sheet again Schwabe registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig.

Impact Schwabe earned a second consecutive clean sheet during Saturday's draw. The goalkeeper has found some solid form behind a stout defense and will hope to keep that rolling. Koln have now gone over three hours without conceding a goal.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Comes off injured Selke recorded no stats in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus RB Leipzig. He was subbed off due to injury in the 85th minute.

Impact Selke came on as a late attacking option but was unable to close out the match, coming off with an issue. The forward lasted only 12 minutes on the pitch and will now have to try and return for a Sunday clash with Frankfurt. Stefan Tigges will remain in the starting XI while Selke is sidelined.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Busy defensively Skhiri registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Skhiri made three tackles and five interceptions during Saturday's draw, putting together another strong defensive showing. The midfielder has limited offensive upside but he has a solid floor behind the ball and can control matches from the heart of the team. Skhiri will hope to keep this going, and add more going forward against weaker opposition.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Eight crosses Saturday Kainz registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Kainz maintained a role in the starting XI and on set-pieces throughout Saturday's draw, keeping a strong floor. The attacking midfielder is one of the most consistent in Germany and remains a strong option in all formats. Kainz has plenty of goal-scoring upside against lower table opposition as well.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steffen Tigges - One shot in draw Tigges registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig.

Impact Tigges only shot once during Saturday's draw as Leipzig controlled the match for the most part. Tigges hasn't lived up to what was hoped since joining Koln, struggling to be a consistent goal-scoring threat for the most part. With Davie Selke (undisclosed) going down with an injury through Tigges could remain in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Held quiet for draw Maina had two shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Maina was shut down by the impressive defense of Leipzig, failing to put a shot on goal or find a teammate with any crosses. The forward has been a nailed-on part of the starting XI throughout the season and even though the production hasn't necessarily been there as far as goal-scoring goes, he still has seven goal contributions in 13 starts.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Starting against Leipzig Hector is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Hector returns after leaving last week's match with Schalke through illness. The defender is a locked in starter when fit, as well as the club captain, with his 16 appearances resulting in just one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - In squad list for Saturday Selke is expected to be back in the team list for Saturday's match against Leipzig after suffering an ankle injury last match, Koln announced.

Impact Selke returned to training and is to be ready for Saturday's match for a showdown against his former club.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Clean sheet for draw Schwabe recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Schalke.

Impact Schwabe faced two shots and stopped both for his second clean sheet in 18 starts. The goalkeeper has been let down by poor play in front of him, but at his best he's been a solid option, with 45 saves in 18 matches.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Returns to starting XI Ljubicic recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Schalke.

Impact Ljubicic returned to the starting XI for the first time since coming back from a calf injury. The midfielder didn't have an overly impressive day but it was still an improvement to be able to go 78 minutes. Ljubicic will continue to see more playing time as his fitness improves.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Solid on return Hubers recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Schalke. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Hubers returned to the starting XI and did well throughout Sunday's draw. The defender made his way back from illness and helped keep a clean sheet while making 11 clearances. Hubers will hope to keep this going and build on the clean sheet in tougher matches than the poor Schalke defense.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Leave with illness Hector came off with an illness at half time during Sunday's clash with Schalke.

Impact Hector was forced off with an illness at half time Sunday. It's unclear how serious the problem was, though the fact he was able to start makes it seem likely it's a minor illness. Kingsley Schindler replaced him, and would likely get the starts if Hector is sidelined.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Leaves with knock Selke (undisclosed) was forced off at half time during Sunday's clash with Schalke.

Impact Selke was forced off with an injury Sunday, making it to halftime but unable to begin the second half. Steffen Tigges came into the match and figures to continue in the starting XI if Selke is set for a stint on the sideline.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Option off bench Thielmann (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Schalke.

Impact Thielmann returns to the bench and is set to finally make his return to the first team. Injuries during the first half of the season kept the talented youngster on the sideline. Thielmann's upside is limited while on the bench, but if he moves back into the starting XI he'd have immediate upside.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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