FC Köln Team News Page 23 - Soccer

Florian Kainz - Scores in draw Kainz scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), 15 crosses (four accurate), and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw to 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Kainz surpassed his total from the 2021/22 campaign in just his 10th start of the 2022/23 season. The forward scored his fifth goal, tying his career-high, while already sitting on four assists. The Koln offense seems to be comfortable running through Kainz, who has been consistently productive, with 21 chances created and 25 shots in 11 appearances. Kainz remains a strong option in all formats with his nose for goal, and excellent volume.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Out against Hoffenheim Skhiri (undisclosed) is not in Koln's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Skhiri picked up a knock during the week and is not fit for Sunday's match. Eric Martel and Ondrej Duda are starting in midfield in his absence.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - On bench against Hoffenheim Uth (illness) is in Koln's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Uth was questionable for Sunday's game due to an illness, but he has been deemed fit enough to make the squad and could see some playing time off the bench.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Starting against Hoffenheim Maina (leg) is in Koln's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Maina was a doubt for Sunday's game after suffering a leg injury in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, but he has been deemed fit enough to return to the XI against Hoffenheim.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Heavy doubt Sunday Maina (leg) is a heavy doubt for Sunday's clash with Hoffenheim, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Maina came on as a sub in the Conference League match with Slovacko before a heavy challenge left him unable to continue. The midfielder has been seeing consistent starting time on the wing and as striker, but could now be set for a spell on the timeline. Baumgart was uncertain if Maina would be able to return before the World Cup, depending on the result of tests on his leg.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Status unclear Sunday Skhiri (undisclosed) is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Hoffenheim due to injury, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Skhiri's status is up in the air after picking up a knock. The midfielder is a true game-time call, with the hope being he can return in some capacity in defensive midfield. Skhiri has started and gone 90 minutes in every Bundesliga match, making him tough to replace if unable to go Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Uncertain Sunday Uth (illness) will be a game-time call for Sunday's clash with Hoffenheim, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Uth was unavailable against Slovacko in the Conference League due to illness and is recovering away from the team in Koln. The forward has been a lightly used option since returning to the first team, with just two short cameo appearances and two matches as an unused substitute.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - On bench against Slovacko Hector (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's Conference League clash with Slovacko, but is out against Hoffenheim.

Impact Hector is on the bench Friday in the Conference League. Manager Steffen Baumgart explained he was on the bench but has yet to return to training and will miss a Sunday clash with Hoffenheim. Kristian Pedersen is likely the replacement at left-back, though he has been dealing with his own injury woes, potentially forcing a change of formation for Koln.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Pedersen - Starting against Slovacko Pedersen (ankle) is in the starting XI for Friday's clash with Slovacko.

Impact Pedersen was a doubt for the match but appeared in the starting XI, alleviating fears that his ankle injury could be serious. Pedersen has been largely a rotational option, though with a hectic November schedule his availability as depth could be crucial for Koln.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Pedersen - Dealing with ankle injury Pedersen is doubtful for Thursday's Europa Conference League clash against FC Slovacko due to an ankle issue, manager Steffen Baumgart announced Wednesday.

Impact Pedersen has apparently been dealing with ankle problems for "a while" and they flared up this week making him a doubt against Slovacko. He has featured just three times in the Bundesliga this season, so his potential absence wouldn't affect the starting lineup much.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Doubtful for Conference League game Hector (undisclosed) is unlikely to be available for selection in Thursday's Europa Conference League clash against FC Slovacko, manager Steffen Baumgart announced Wednesday.

Impact Hector picked up an injury in last week's defeat to Mainz and he is not expected to play on Thursday. He has started in all 11 of Koln's Bundesliga matches this season, but he will now be questionable for Sunday's Hoffenheim match.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Likely out until World Cup break Chabot is not expected to return until after the World Cup break, manager Steffen Baumgart told Geissblog.

Impact Chabot and Mathias Olesen both returned to training but neither are expected to return from their long-term absences until after the Winter break. In reality it's possible they could push for a return in the final match but the club seems set on taking the safe approach and giving them two extra months to heal.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Trains with teammates Thielmann (illness) participated in Tuesday's training session with his teammates ahead of Sunday's match against Hoffenheim.

Impact Thielmann has missed all of October but will have another chance to return if he trains well all week. When fit, Thielmann started five times in seven games and will add needed depth on the right flank.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Training individually Thielmann (illness/fitness) trained individually Monday, and is expected to return against Hoffenheim on Sunday.

Impact Thielmann returned to the pitch for training Monday after multiple weeks sidelined with illness and issues recovering fitness after the illness. The midfielder is an important option on the right side for a Koln side struggling to keep a consistent starting XI together.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Participates in training Chabot (ankle) participated in parts of Monday's training session.

Impact Chabot is close to returning after nearly two months out due to injury. He started in both of his appearances prior to his absence and will add further depth to the defense alongside Mathias Olesen, who's also returning from an ankle injury.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Allows five goals to Mainz Schwabe allowed five goals while making two saves during Friday's 5-0 loss to Mainz.

Impact Schwabe conceded three goals in the first half and two in the second as Koln dropped all three points on Friday. The keeper has now allowed 22 goals in 11 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 26.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Sent off Friday Kilian was sent off during Friday's clash with Mainz for two yellow cards in the opening 30 minutes.

Impact Kilian was shown a second yellow card inside 30 minutes during Friday's match and was sent off. This is from bad to worse for Koln as they continue to struggle with injuries in central defense and are now missing a starting option in Kilian. Kristian Pedersen could be one potential option to slot into the starting XI, though it's possible Koln are forced into a change of formation. Kilian will miss a Sunday clash with Hoffenheim before returning for a trip to Freiburg.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Dealing with illness Thielmann (illness) will miss Friday's trip to Mainz as he continues to contend with an illness, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Thielmann will miss a fourth consecutive contest and it's uncertain when he might be able to return. In the meantime, Linton Maina (two assists, one goal in last four games) and now Denis Huseinbasic (two goals, one assist in last three games) have been manning the right side of the attack.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Remains out Thielmann (illness) missed training Tuesday, Koln announced.

Impact Thielmann has now been sidelined for over two weeks with an illness, putting him once again in doubt for Friday's clash with Mainz. If the winger is unable to return in some capacity for Wednesday training it's hard to see him getting any significant playing time.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Picks up yellow card as sub Uth played 18 minutes in Sunday's 3-2 win over Augsburg, sending in one inaccurate cross and picking up a yellow card.

Impact Uth made his second appearance in the season, again off bench, and could not do much during his 18 minutes in the field. He did receive his first yellow card, though. The forward is returning from an injury that forced him to miss their first seven games in the campaign after starting 24 times in 2021-22, with five goals and eight assists to his name.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Huseinbasic - Scores in first start Huseinbasic started and scored one goal from two shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over Augsburg, while sending in four inaccurate crosses and making two tackles (both won).

Impact Huseinbasic scored in the 61st minute to give them the 2-1 lead. That was his second goal in the season so far, to go with one assist. The midfielder logged his first start in four appearances, and will now look to secure a spot in the squad.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Assists in home win Maina assisted one goal from his only chance created, took one shot on target, sent in seven crosses (two accurate) and made one tackle (zero won) in Sunday's 3-2 win over Augsburg...

Impact Maina assisted Steffen Tigges' 1-1 equalizer in the 47th minute, paving the way for their comeback home win. The midfielder also led his side with seven crosses, a season-high for him. He now has two assists and one goal in nine appearances (four starts).

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steffen Tigges - Scores brace versus Augsburg Tigges scored two goals from five shots, created one chance, sent in two inaccurate crosses and made two tackles (one won) in Sunday's 3-2 win over Augsburg.

Impact Tigges scored their first and third goals in the match to give his side three points at home. The forward also led his side with a season-high five shots in the proccess. He now has three goals in seven appearances (six starts) in the campaign.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes twice in win Schwabe made zero saves and one clearance in Sunday's 3-2 win over Augsburg.

Impact Schwabe could not make any saves for the second time in the season and conceded once in each half, but it was enough to help them win at home. The goalkeeper has only one clean sheet so far after 10 starts. He will now visit Mainz on Friday.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Eligible to return Kainz is eligible to return for Friday's trip to Mainz after missing a clash with Augsburg through suspension.

Impact Kainz was suspended after picking up a red card against Gladbach. The forward should be right back in the starting XI for Friday's trip to Mainz, where he should have the chance to build on his red-hot start to the season, with four goals and assists in just eight starts, putting him right among the favorites for player of the year.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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