Impact Maina returns from a back injury which kept him out of Koln's last match against Leverkusen. The midfielder has started in four of his five appearances this season, but is yet to have a goal involvement.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
FC KÖLN 9-4-5 · 3RD IN 2. BUNDESLIGA · PROMOTION PLAYOFFS
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Linton Maina - Makes Starting XI Maina is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach.
Leart Paqarada - Fit for Gladbach clash Paqarada is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Paqarada returns from an undisclosed injury in time to take up a role in Sunday's starting lineup. The left-back has started every match on the season for Koln playing all but 14 minutes.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Philipp Pentke - Out with laceration Pentke is not in the match day squad to face Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday.
Impact Pentke misses out on Sunday's contest after suffering a laceration on his knee in the buildup. Matthias Kobbing will serve as the backup to Marvin Schwabe in Pentke's absence.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Benno Erik Schmitz - On bench Sunday Schmitz is fit and in the match day squad to face Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday.
Impact Schmitz returns from a muscle strain which has kept him out of Koln's past two matches. The defender is available from the bench, but had started every match this season prior to the injury.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Thielmann - Not in squad to face Gladbach Thielmann is not in the match day squad to face Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday.
Impact Thielmann returned to training in the buildup to the match, but ultimately misses out again with a muscle strain. The midfielder has yet to appear this season, but could return in time for next week's match against RB Leipzig.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Thielmann - Not in squad to face Gladbach Thielmann is not in the match day squad to face Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday.
Impact Thielmann returned to training in the buildup to the match, but ultimately misses out again with a muscle strain. The midfielder has yet to appear this season, but could return in time for next week's match against RB Leipzig.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Benno Erik Schmitz - Resumes first-team training Schmitz (strain) rejoined first-team training Wednesday ahead of a clash with Gladbach on Sunday.
Impact Schmitz has been out of action for the club's previous two contests due to his muscular injury. In his stead, Rasmus Carstensen has been dropping back into a left-back role. If Schmitz is ready to start Friday, Carstensen would likely move into the midfield. When fit, Schmitz has registered 11 crosses (one accurate), eight clearances and two shots (one on target).
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Linton Maina - Ready to return Maina (back) is back in team training and is set to return for Sunday's match against Gladbach, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.
Impact Maina suffered the back injury that kept him out for one match before the break. The winger is expected to return immediately after the break after rehabbing throughout the time off. Maina will be an immediate contender to slot straight back into the starting XI.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Benno Erik Schmitz - Still training alone Schmitz (strain) took part in individual training Tuesday, Koln announced.
Impact Schmitz is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Gladbach and isn't yet back in team training. He is expected to slowly ramp his workload in the coming days so if everything goes as planned there is a chance that Schmitz gets back on the pitch for Sunday's clash.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leart Paqarada - Back in training Paqarada (undisclosed) returned to training Tuesday, Koln announced.
Impact Paqarada was expected to get back in training Tuesday and it seems he avoided any sort of issues with his recovery. With a full team session under his belt early in the week the defender should be good to go for Sunday's clash with Gladbach.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Thielmann - Pictured in training Thielmann (strain) was back at training Tuesday and could be an option to face Gladbach on Sunday.
Impact Thielmann has yet to get onto the pitch this season due to his long-term muscular injury but looks to be trending in the right direction. Last season, the midfielder made just six starts in 23 Bundesliga appearances, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expected to suddenly break into the starting XI with any consistency, especially given his extended injury absence.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Benno Erik Schmitz - Uncertain Saturday Schmitz (strain) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Gladbach, Koln announced.
Impact Schmitz is still dealing with a muscular issue and hasn't returned to team training yet. Schmitz is worth watching throughout the week as his training status later in the week will likely decide his availability. If Schmitz can't go then it would more likely than not be Rasmus Carstensen who shifts back into right-back.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leart Paqarada - Targeting Tuesday return Paqarada (undisclosed) is expected to return to training Tuesday, Koln reports.
Impact Paqarada was forced to withdraw from international duty due to an undisclosed issue but should be an option for Sunday's clash with Gladbach. The defender would take the start at left-back if deemed fit enough to start, a role he's made his own since joining Koln.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Timo Hubers - Remains starter Hubers started and played every minutes in the Bundesliga before the international break.
Impact Hubers remains one of the most stable and consistent center-back options in Germany. A rock of the backline who doesn't offer any sort of offensive upside but piles on the defensive stats. Through seven matches Hubers is up to 15 tackles, 20 interceptions and 35 clearances.
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Waldschmidt - Nets twice in friendly Waldschmidt (illness) scored two goals in Wednesday's friendly versus Reusrath.
Impact Waldschmidt appeared to be back to 100 percent after an illness sidelined him versus Bayer Leverkusen prior to the international break. With his illness seemingly behind him, the forward should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI after featuring in four of his six appearances this season. In those outings, the attacking midfielder registered one goal on 10 shots (three on target), nine crosses (three accurate) and five corners.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Uth - Scores twice in test match Uth (thigh) scored a brace in Wednesday's 15-0 friendly versus Reusrath.
Impact Uth has yet to get onto the pitch in Bundesliga action this season due to his long-term thigh injury. The forward did log 33 minutes off the bench in the DFB-Pokal on Aug. 14 but was left out of the league campaign this far. With the international break, Uth could be in line for regular minutes once given the all-clear, perhaps as early as the club's Oct. 22 clash with Gladbach.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Florian Dietz - Nets brace in friendly Dietz (knee) scored two goals in Wednesday's friendly against Reusrath.
Impact Dietz has yet to get onto the pitch for the senior team this season but could be ready to make his season debut after getting minutes in Wednesday's test match. Even if he does rejoin the squad coming out of the international break, the forward will likely be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI with any consistency.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leart Paqarada - Withdraws from international Paqarada withdrew from international duty with Kosovo, Koln announced.
Impact Paqarada won't travel for international matches with Kosovo due to an undisclosed issue. The defender is also expected to be a major doubt for an Oct. 22 clash with Gladbach, though he is hoping to return there despite being unlikely to train during the break.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Benno Erik Schmitz - Works on return Schmitz (strain) started rehabilitation work on Monday, the club announced.
Impact Schmitz started rehabilitation work on Monday after missing the last two matches due to muscular issues. The club will hope to have him back before they restart play after the international break, as he has been one of their better players in a very poor start to the season. The defender had started every match before picking up the injury and should return to a starting spot if he is deemed healthy for the Monchengladbach match. If Schmitz is not available, expect Rasmus Cartensen to take over his spot in the right-back position.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Linton Maina - Starts rehabilitation Mania (back) started his rehabilitation process, the team announced Monday.
Impact Mania is working on a return after missing time with a back injury. The German could be back in contention for the club's first match after the international break against Monchengladbach if his recovery goes to plan. If he is healthy for that game, he could slide right back into his starting spot in the midfield.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Waldschmidt - Starts training with team Waldschmidt (illness) was back in team training, the club announced Monday.
Impact Waldschmidt made his return to training on Monday after missing the last match with an illness. The attacker should be back after the two-week-long international break and should contend for a starting spot immediately. He has started four of Koln's six games this season, contributing one goal, eight chances created, nine crosses and ten shots.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Noah Katterbach - Joins team training Katterbach (knee) rejoined team training on Monday ahead of Oct. 22 game against Monchengladbach.
Impact Katterbach was a part of team training on Monday after missing the start of the season due to ACL surgery. The defender could be set for a return soon due to his return to training, plus he will have an additional two weeks to reach full fitness with the international break taking place right now. Once the German returns, you should only expect him to partake in a bench role, as he will have to fight for minutes before seeing time in the starting XI.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Florian Kainz - Creates one chance Kainz crossed once inaccurately and created a chance during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Leverkusen.
Impact Kainz was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as Koln were shutout on Sunday. The attacker has just one goal through the opening seven matches of the season, but has crossed 20 times and created eight chances over his last four contests.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Schwabe - Allows three goals in derby Schwabe allowed three goals while making seven saves during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Leverkusen.
Impact Schwabe conceded two goals in the first half and one in the second as Koln dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 14 goals in seven league starts while his seven saves upped his season total to 21.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Waldschmidt - Out with illness Waldschmidt is not in the match day squad to face Leverkusen on Sunday.
Impact Waldschmidt misses out on Sunday's derby after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The forward has started in four of Koln's six league matches as Davie Selke takes his spot in Sunday's starting XI.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
