FC Köln Team News Page 34 - Soccer

Florian Kainz - Takes four shots in win Kainz took four shots (one on target) and created a chance in Tuesday's 3-2 victory against VfL Wolfsburg. He also won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Kainz was active on both sides of the ball as his side came from behind to defeat Wolfsburg on Tuesday. He hasn't found the net himself in the Bundesliga since he scored a brace on the opening day in August, and next weekend's clash against 15th-placed Stuttgart is the final one before the winter break.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes two goals against Wolfsburg Schwabe made three saves but conceded two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 victory against VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Schwabe was beaten by strikes from Lukas Nmecha and Wout Weghorst on Tuesday, but his side came from behind and won the game via a header from Anthony Modeste in the 89th minute. On Sunday he will face Stuttgart, which have scored 22 goals in 16 matches this season, before the Bundesliga winter break begins.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kingsley Schindler - Records assist in win Schindler subbed into Tuesday's match against VfL Wolfsburg in the 72nd minute, and he took a shot and assisted a goal in the 3-2 victory.

Impact Schindler set up Mark Uth's equalizing goal on Tuesday with his first assist of the season. Schindler has featured in just six Bundesliga games so far this season, starting just once, and he will likely return to the bench for Sunday's clash against Stuttgart.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Scores goal against Wolfsburg Uth subbed into Tuesday's match against VfL Wolfsburg in the 73rd minute, and he scored a goal almost immediately in the 3-2 victory.

Impact Uth equalized Tuesday's game just seconds after subbing on, scoring his third goal of the season. He's come off the bench and scored in each of his last two appearances, and his performances might have earned him a start in his side's final match before the winter break, Sunday's clash against Stuttgart.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Modeste - Scores brace against Wolfsburg Modeste took five shots and scored two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 victory against VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Modeste scored two headed goals on Tuesday (bringing his tally up to 10 on the season), the second of which completed his side's come-from-behind victory in the 89th minute of the game. He had come into the game in the midst of a four-game mini-drought without a goal, but he ended the day emphatically back on the scoresheet. On Sunday he will face Stuttgart, which have conceded 30 times in 16 matches, before the Bundesliga winter break begins.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Training individually Horn (knee) trained individually Tuesday, FC Koln announced.

Impact Horn participated in individual training, which is a great sign, but not one that points to a return ahead of schedule. The net belongs to Marvin Schwabe until Horn returns.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Modeste - Fires four shots Modeste took four shots (one on goal) and created a chance during Friday's 2-0 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Modeste was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Koln were shutout on Friday. The forward finished with the second highest amount of chances created on the team while leading Koln with his four shots.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Leader in multiple categories Hector crossed five times inaccurately, created two chances, blocked a shot, made three interceptions, three tackles and four clearances during Friday's 2-0 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Hector was a part of the Koln back four that allowed two second half goals on Friday. The fullback finished with team-high totals in crosses, chances created, blocks and clearances in the loss.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes twice in loss Schwabe allowed two goals while making two saves during Friday's 2-0 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Schwabe allowed two goals in the second half as Koln dropped all three points on Friday. The keeper has now allowed four goals in three league starts while his two saves upped his season total to nine.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Under the weather Skhiri will be sidelined against Augsburg on Friday after coming down with an illness.

Impact Skhiri has started each of the team's previous two contests in which he recorded one shot (off target), five tackles (three won) and five interceptions. Once fully fit, Skhiri should be in the mix for regular appearances in the starting XI, though he figures to offer mid-range fantasy value at best.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - In starting XI Hector (undisclosed) will be back in the starting XI versus Augsburg on Friday.

Impact Hector missed just one game due to his undisclosed injury but will be back in his left-back spot Friday. In 12 appearances this year (all starts), the defender has racked up four assists, seven shots (three on target) and 35 crosses (10 accurate). Given his ability to push the attack from the backline, Hector should be a top-end fantasy target.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Continues to shine in new role Schwabe made three saves and conceded once in the 1-1 draw against Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact Schwabe was immensely important in the draw Saturday. The keeper made numerous high-danger saves and he also stood tall in a one-on-one scenario in the second-half. Over his first two starts of the season he is averaging over 3.0 saves per match and he has only conceded twice as well. Schwabe is a great streaming option with his solid value for the time being.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Czichos - Picks up first assist of season Czichos assisted once, created one chance, made three tackles (two won) and intercepted once during the 1-1 draw against Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact Czichos continued his tremendous defensive play in the draw. The defender is by far one of the most consistent center-backs in the league and he gathers peripherals with ease. He is also starting to jump more in the attack and on set-pieces which will help his upside. Over his last five appearances, he is averaging, 0.4 shots, 0.2 created chances, 2.0 tackles and 1.2 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salih Ozcan - Scores second goal in three games Ozcan scored once, took two shots (one on target) and made one tackle (one won) during the 1-1 draw against Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact Ozcan striked once again with his second goal in three matches. After not scoring at all in the Bundesliga, the defensive-midfielder is showing signs of offense. If he can continue to provide an all-around effort he will be an excellent option as well. Through his last five appearances, he is averaging, 0.8 shots, 1.0 created chances, 0.4 crosses, 1.0 tackles and 1.6 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Relies on crosses in draw Kainz took one shot (one on target), created two chances, sent five crosses (two accurate) and intercepted once in the 1-1 draw with Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact Kainz once again relied on his flank play more than anything. The midfielder over the past few matches has produced crosses at will, but he has struggled to produce anything else. Over the last five appearances, he is averaging, 1.2 shots, 1.4 created chances, 7.6 crosses and 2.2 corners per 90 minutes in all competitions. He does still possess value thanks to his plethora of crosses, however, his ceiling will continue to be capped.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ondrej Duda - Falls off the map in draw Duda created one chance and committed two fouls during the 1-1 draw with Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact Duda dropped form in every way possible during the draw Saturday. The dynamo was held to zero shots and he managed a single created chance through 65 minutes. He has struggled so far this season and until he can pick up form consistently, there are plenty of safer options at his position. Over 14 appearances this season, he is averaging, 1.85 shots, 0.5 created chances, 0.71 crosses, 0.21 corners and 0.85 tackles per 90 minutes in all competitions.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Makes incredible clearance in draw Schmitz created one chance, sent two crosses (one accurate), made five tackles (three won) and intercepted four times in the 1-1 draw with Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact Schmitz had his best performance of the season in the draw Saturday. The wingback may have produced very little compared to normal on the offensive side of things, but he was the best defensive player by a mile. He also managed to make a game-saving clear off the line late in the second-half. He is a perfect candidate and he covers multiple categories. Over his last five appearances, he is averaging, 0.4 shots, 1.6 created chances, 3.0 crosses, 1.4 tackles and 1.8 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jannes Horn - Starts on bench against Arminia Bielefeld Horn will start the match against Arminia Bielefeld on the bench on Saturday.

Impact Horn will start Saturday's fixture on the bench. The goalkeeper has recently recovered from a hip injury.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Czichos - Starts against Arminia Bielefeld Czichos has been included in the starting XI in the match against Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact Czichos will start Saturday's fixture. The defender has recently recovered from an undisclosed injury.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Out Saturday Hector (undisclosed) is out Saturday against Bielefeld, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Hector is out Saturday and will hope to return Dec. 10 against Augsburg. It's unclear who will replace the star left-back, though a change in formation may be needed. The injury was said to be non-structural, so the hope is he will be back quickly, even if he isn't rushed back.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Hauptmann - Misses training due to illness Hauptmann (illness) is missing training Tuesday, according to FC Koln.

Impact Hauptmann will be absent for training Tuesday with an illness, that is assumed to not be COVID-related. The midfielder is little more than a depth option, so even if he isn't available Saturday, it will change nothing

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Louis Schaub - Misses practice with illness Schaub (illness) is absent from practice Tuesday, according to FC Koln.

Impact Schaub is missing practice through illness though every indication is that it is not COVID-related. The midfielder will hope to be active Saturday ahead of a trip to Bielefeld.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Czichos - Training individually Czichos (undisclosed) is training individually during Tuesday's training session.

Impact Czichos is returning from yet another small injury and is training on his own Tuesday. The defender will hope to be active for a Saturday trip to Bielefeld.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Injury treatment Tuesday Hector (undisclosed) is in treatment during Tuesday's training session, according to FC Koln.

Impact Hector is in treatment, though it's not clear what that means for his status. We're not going to make any guesses, and simply say that Hector is one to watch this week ahead of a Saturday trip to Bielefeld.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Excellent in first start Schwabe made four saves during Saturday's 4-1 win over Gladbach.

Impact Schwabe will be the keeper in Koln until 2022 with Timo Horn (knee) out long-term. It was a dream start for Schwabe, making four saves and earning an easy win. It won't always be this easy for the keeper but a clash with Bielefeld next time out is favorable to say the least.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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