FC Köln Team News Page 20 - Soccer

Timo Hubers - Starting against Schalke Hubers (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Schalke.

Impact Hubers is back in the starting XI for Sunday's match. The center-back takes his starting role back from Nikola Soldo, who enjoyed a run in the starting XI while Hubers was sidelined.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Busy for draw Schwabe made six saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Schwabe seemed set to shut out Bayern Munich up until stoppage time when a late goal cost him the clean sheet. It was still an excellent showing from Schwabe who has truly earned the starting job ahead of Timo Horn in Koln. Schwabe will hope to keep this going as Koln look to move into the Champions League spots in the second half of the Bundesliga.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Martel - Busy off bench Martel generated six tackles (five won) and two clearances in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich.

Impact Martel came off the bench for the second half and piled on the defensive volume. The talented youngster once again showed why he is so highly regarded, single-handedly shutting down some dangerous Bayern moves. Martel doesn't offer a whole lot going forward but his consistent defensive presence gives him some sort of stable floor.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Rare assist in draw Chabot assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich.

Impact Chabot found the early assist to Ellyes Skhiri, earning a massive point against reigning champions Bayern. Chabot has showed good form to earn a more consistent role and could continue in the starting XI in the second half of the Bundesliga. That said Chabot isn't worth chasing for any consistent offensive upside.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Scores early in draw Skhiri scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Skhiri was a doubt to even play in Tuesday's clash but played, and started, scoring an early goal. While it was only good enough to salvage a point it's still a huge point for Koln as a whole. Skhiri will hope to keep this sort of goal-scoring going moving forward into the second half of the Bundesliga.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Not in squad Tuesday Thielmann (undisclosed) is not in Koln's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against Bayern Munich.

Impact Thielmann was expected to be available for selection against Bayern but he is not in the squad on Tuesday. His next opportunity to return will be versus Schalke on Sunday.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Starting against Bayern Skhiri (undisclosed) is in Koln's starting lineup for Tuesday's clash against Bayern Munich.

Impact Skhiri scored a brace but had to come off injured in last weekend's win over Werder Bremen, but he has recovered from the knock and is back in the XI in defensive midfield on Tuesday.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Makes one save in win Schwabe made one save while giving up one goal in a 7-1 victory over Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Schwabe has allowed eight goals in his last five contests while making 11 saves and remains without a clean sheet in 12 straight outings. Despite the lack of shutouts, Schwabe has managed to limit opposing offense for the most part, conceding two or fewer goals in 10 of his last 12 contests.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Picks up assist Kainz earned an assist in Saturday's 7-1 victory over Werder Bremen.

Impact Kainz has been playing in a more offensive role over his last five contests, recording one goal on 10 shots (six on target), one assist, 37 crosses (eight accurate) and 18 corners. Given his role as the primary corner taker, Kainz should continue to offer solid offensive upside moving forward.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Scores goal, two assists Maina scored one goal on two shots (one on target) and two assists versus Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Maina had just two of 11 shots on target in his previous seven contests but was finally able to put one into the netting. Including Saturday's action, the attacking midfielder has five assists in nine games and should continue to advance the offense up the pitch.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Huseinbasic - Scores goal in rout Huseinbasic scored a goal on two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 7-1 rout of Werder Bremen.

Impact Huseinbasic has started just four of the team's last nine contests but still managed to record three goals on eight shots (three on target), one assist and six crosses (zero accurate). If he does feature in the starting XI, Huseinbasic could certainly factor into the attack and provide some fantasy upside.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Scores two goals, assist Skhiri scored two goals on two shots (two on target) and earned an assist versus Werder Bremen on Saturday. The midfielder was forced off in the 67th minute and is now in doubt aga...

Impact Prior to Saturday's contest, Skhiri had gone goalless in his opening 17 matches of the year and had put just three efforts on target. As such, Skhiri probably shouldn't be expected to suddenly start scoring with any sort of consistency, limiting his overall fantasy value.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steffen Tigges - Scores brace against Bremen Tigges scored two goals on five shots (two on target) and earned an assist versus Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Tigges brought his five-game goal drought to a close with a phenomenal performance against Bremen. The forward has started four of the last six contests and should continue to serve as a focal point of the attack moving forward.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Out through illness Hubers (illness) is out for Tuesday's clash with Bayern, Geissblog reports.

Impact Hubers is ruled out due to an illness that he picked up Monday. The defender will hope to return for a Sunday trip to Schalke. In his place Nikola Soldo will likely return to the starting XI at center-back.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Will be available against Bayern Thielmann (undisclosed) is expected to travel with Koln for Tuesday's clash against Bayern Munich, manager Steffen Baumgart announced Monday.

Impact Thielmann missed Saturday's big win over Werder Bremen but he is expected to return to the squad for Tuesday's game. He has made 10 Bundesliga appearances this season mostly on the right wing, though his last start came back in September.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - On bench as expected Ljubicic is fit and in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Ljubicic returns as expected, though he's not yet ready to play a full 90 minutes. The midfielder starts from the bench having scored three goals in nine appearances during the first half of the Bundesliga season.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Extends contract with Koln Uth (groin) has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract extension with FC Koln, the club announced Friday.

Impact Uth was excellent for Koln last season as he posted five goals and eight assists in the Bundesliga. Multiple injuries have made this season much tougher for him as he's been limited to just three appearances off the bench, but the 31-year-old striker has now signed on to stay with the club through the 2024/25 campaign.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Pedersen - Out long-term Pedersen will be out long-term with a muscular injury, manager Steffen Baumgart told reporters.

Impact Pedersen is expected to be out at least six weeks with a serious muscular injury. The defender saw a rotational role in the starting XI behind Jonas Hector during the first half of the Bundesliga, and will likely hold a similar role when he returns to fitness.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Out Saturday Kilian (ankle) is out for Saturday's clash with Werder Bremen, manager Steffen Baumgart announced.

Impact Kilian has been ruled out for Saturday's match and will now be sidelined with an ankle issue he picked up in training camp. Julian Chabot will take his spot in the starting XI, as Baumgart announced the entire starting XI in his press conference. Kilian is expected to be out long-term, likely giving Chabot a consistent role in the starting XI.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Starting Saturday Schmitz (ankle) is expected to start Saturday's clash with Werder Bremen, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Schmitz is part of the starting XI Baumgart named in full on Saturday. It's a great sign that the right-back should be able to make a full return from his ankle injury, and should be in line for a major role to kick off the second half of the Bundesliga.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Unfit for starting XI Ljubicic (knee) is not ready to start in Saturday's clash with Werder Bremen, manager Steffen Baumgart announced.

Impact Ljubicic won't be starting Saturday, but the plan is to give him a role off the bench if he can pass late fitness tests. It's a good sign for the midfielder who is making his way back from a serious knee injury. Denis Huseinbasic will get the start in place of Ljubicic.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Extends contract with Koln Kainz has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract extension with FC Koln, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Kainz wracked up nine goals and 10 assists across two healthy seasons in the Bundesliga with Koln -- he missed most of 2020/21 with a knee injury -- and he's on pace for his best one yet now with five goals and four assists in 14 games (13 starts) in this campaign. The 30-year-old can play both in midfield and on the left wing and he has now signed on with the club through 2024/25.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Career in doubt Andersson(knee) might not be able to play again, manager Steffen Baumgart told reporters.

Impact Andersson's diagnosis continues to get worse as there is now doubt that he will ever be able to play again. The striker has been out long-term with a knee injury and has been unable to progress in his rehab despite being five months into the injury. Andersson remains out indefinitely.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Suffers ankle injury in training Kilian picked up an ankle injury in training on Wednesday and is set for a spell on the sidelines, FC Koln announced.

Impact Kilian has started 13 of Koln's 15 Bundesliga matches this season, scoring a goal and keeping a clean sheet from central defense. It is unclear how long he will be expected to miss with this ankle injury, but there is still a few weeks of winter break before Koln's season resumes on Jan. 21. Nikola Soldo and Julian Chabot are both options to replace him in the lineup if necessary.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Transfer to Koln Selke has completed a transfer from Hertha to Koln, Hertha announced Monday.

Impact Selke's 126-game career with Hertha comes to an end after disappointing form saw him fall out of plans with the Berlin side. The forward could see immediate starting time with Koln, who have struggled for a striker due to injury and form throughout the first half of the Bundesliga.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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