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Ellyes Skhiri - Out against Hoffenheim Skhiri (knee) will be out for Friday's clash with Hoffenheim, and is "touch-and-go" for an Oct. 24 match with Leverkusen, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Skhiri will be missing Friday's match, a disappointing return for the midfielder who was just hitting his stride. He had scored three goals in his last two matches despite his deep-lying role, and will be immensely disappointed to fall out of the starting XI. Baumgart did add that the knee injury wasn't going to keep him out for months, specifically pointing towards a possible return Oct. 24 against Leverkusen.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Dealing with illness Ljubicic (illness) went to the doctor for a cold, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Ljubicic is dealing with a cold, and while it's not serious, it could put him in doubt for Friday's clash with Hoffenheim. The midfielder has appeared in every single match this season, starting six and coming off the bench in one. If he were to miss time he'd likely be replaced by Ondrej Duda.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Concedes once in win Horn allowed just one goal while making two saves in a victory over Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Horn has given up just five goals in his last five contests but continues to search for his first clean sheet of the year. The keeper will look to earn that shutout in a clash with Hoffenheim on Oct. 15.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Louis Schaub - Grabs assist Friday Schaub registered one assist off the bench versus Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Schaub made a brief five-minute appearance off the bench Friday but still managed to impact the contest with his assist. The midfielder hasn't made a single appearance in the starting XI and figures to remain a bench option more often than not.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Records assist Friday Schmitz registered one assist, six crosses (two accurate) and two chances created versus Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Schmitz has put together a strong start to the season with three assists, 28 crosses (10 accurate) and 16 chances created in six appearances (all starts) this season. Unfortunately, Schmitz is unlikely to factor for the club on corners but should still provide decent mid-range fantasy value moving forward.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Earns assist in win Hector recorded one assist, six crosses (two accurate) and four tackles (two won) versus Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Hector has assists in back-to-back contests to give him three total on the year. The left-back's six crosses represented a season high for him but he should continue to push the attack from the backline against Hoffenheim on Oct. 15.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Launches 11 crosses Kainz registered 11 crosses (three accurate), three corners and two shots assisted against Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Kainz leads the club with 54 crosses which accounts for 30 percent of all crosses for Koln this season. While the midfielder has been sharing the corner-taking duties with Mark Uth, he figures to continue to be the primary source of crosses through the rest of the season, making him a top-end fantasy target.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Takes five corners Uth registered five corners, five crosses (zero accurate) and four shots (two on target) in Friday's 3-1 victory over Greuther Furth.

Impact Uth took the bulk of the corners for Koln on Friday but still split the duties with Florian Kanz. The duo figures to continue to divide the workload heading into the rest of the 2021-22 campaign, including a clash with Hoffenheim on Oct. 15.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Scores goal against Furth Andersson scored a goal on four shots (three on target) versus Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Andersson finally opened his goal account this season despite having racked up 17 shots (five on target) in seven contests this year. The forward has started four of the club's last five contests and should continue to earn regular appearances in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Scores brace Friday Skhiri scored two goals on three shots (two on target) in Friday's 3-1 win over Greuther Furth.

Impact Skhiri has scored goals in back-to-back games after starting the year with just one shot on target in his first five matches. The midfielder continues to be deployed in a defensive midfield role, so fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to continue his scoring streak long-term.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - On bench Friday Kilian (head) will be available off the bench against Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Kilian has started the previous two matches for the club but will be forced to return to a bench role in favor of Jorge Mere. Heading into the rest of the season Kilian figures to offer mid-range fantasy value, at best, given his lack of offensive acumen.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Modeste - Struggles in draw Modeste took one shot (zero on target), won three aerials and made two clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Frankfurt.

Impact Modeste struggled to make an impact in Saturday's draw. He assisted a goal that was ruled out by VAR because he was offsides in the build up. He has four goals this campaign and will look to get back to scoring ways on October 1 against Greuther Furth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Deliver seven crosses in draw Kainz sent in seven crosses (two accurate), created two chances and made an interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Frankfurt.

Impact Kainz returned to the starting line up after serving a one match suspension. He sent in the most crosses for his side and was the primary corner kick taker. He has two goals and one assist this season. He'll face Greuther Furth next on October 1.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Under the weather Thielmann is dealing with an illness that will keep him out of the squad against Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Thielmann has been in and out of the squad this season due to various maladies and has appeared in just four matches (three starts) in which he has registered one assist, two shots (one on target) and 14 crosses (five accurate). If Thielmann can stay fit moving forward, he should be able to provide decent mid-range fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Still sidelined Friday Lemperle (ankle) has begun first-team training but won't be ready for Friday's matchup with Greuther Furth.

Impact Lemperle will be on the shelf for a third straight contest but appears to be trending in the right direction for a return to action. Even once cleared to play, the forward is unlikely to feature heavily in the starting XI and figures to serve primarily as a bench option.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Allows a goal in draw Horn made two saves, one clearance and conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Frankfurt.

Impact Horn preserved the draw late on to deny Martin Hinteregger's fierce drive. He now has 20 saves with eight goals allowed this season. His next match is on October 1 against Greuther Furth.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Sets up goal against Frankfurt Hector made six clearances, created two chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Frankfurt.

Impact Hector set up Ellyes Skhiri's open goal for his second assist of the season. He was also active defensively, making six clearances, one interception and two tackles (winning one). HIs next match is against Greuther Furth on October 1.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Scores against Frankfurt Skhiri took two shots (one on target), made five tackles (winning three) and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Skhiri opened the scoring on 14 minutes, finishing Jonas Hector's ball back across the 6-yard box. It's his first goal of the season. His next match is on October 1 against Greuther Furth.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Leaves with head injury Kilian (head) made two clearances, won three duels and one aerial in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Frankfurt.

Impact Kilian had to be replaced on 35 minutes by Jorge Mere after catching Timo Horn's elbow in the back of the head. If he is not able to recover before the match against Greuther Furth on November 1, Mere may get the start in his place.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Creates three chances Uth created three chances during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Since being paired with Anthony Modeste, Uth has been a playmaking striker while the Frenchman is scoring goals for Koln. The former Schalke forward averaged 2.3 chances created across his last four Bundesliga appearances. That tally is serviceable and surprising, considering Uth did not create many opportunities earlier this year.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Logs seven clearances during start Kilian recorded seven clearances during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Kilian averaged five clearances across his first two Koln appearances. He will be competing for starts against Jorge Mere and Rafael Czichos, center-backs who commenced the ongoing Bundesliga campaign well but had been unreliable earlier this year.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Saves eight shots Horn recorded eight saves during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Despite conceding another goal, Horn preserved one point for Koln by recording his best Bundesliga save tally this year. He will try to maintain the clean sheet next Saturday against an Eintracht Frankfurt team that logged a 1-1 draw during each of its last three league games.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Modeste - Records another goal Modeste scored one goal during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Though the Koln team signed Mark Uth to be its primary striker, his partner Modeste has been a better goalscorer since being paired. The latter scored once during four of Koln's last five games. Modeste already equaled his 2019-20 Bundesliga goal tally.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Eligible to return Saturday Kainz has served his one-match ban and is available for Saturday's clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Prior to his suspension, Kainz started all four games for the club this season, so he should be considered a near-lock for the starting XI against Eintracht. In those appearances, Kainz registered two goals on nine shots (four on target), one assist, 36 crosses (eight accurate) and 10 corners. The midfielder should retake his role as the primary option on freekicks, though Mark Uth could also see some opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cologne's Modeste dedicates goal to late father on birthday

Anthony Modeste could not prevent the tears after scoring a goal for his late father

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

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