FC Köln Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Dejan Ljubicic - Picks up knock Ljubicic has gone down with an apparent injury as he is away from the team, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Ljubicic may be dealing with an injury heading into the club's first match since the start of the winter break, having encountered an undisclosed issue in training that has resulted in him being away from the team. The midfielder still has a couple of days to recover before their match against Heidenheim on Saturday, as he will try to shake the issue before the contest. He has started in 13 of the club's 16 contests thus far, so his absence will affect the squad if he cannot play. If that is the case, expect Denis Huseinbasic or Mathias Olesen to get the nod against Heidenheim.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Suffers knee injury Uth picked up a knee injury during Sunday's friendly with Rot-Weiss Essen, Koln announced.

Impact Uth will be missing for some time after picking up the knee injury. While there was no specific timeline given the forward could miss multiple weeks and will certainly miss a Saturday clash with Heidenheim. This is yet another serious injury concern for Uth, who has missed most of the past two seasons with injury.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Available for selection Chabot served a one-match ban and is now eligible for a Jan. 13 clash with Heidenheim.

Impact Chabot got to start his break a bit early after serving the one-match ban against Union Berlin. The defender should replace Luca Killian in the starting XI for the first match after the break. That said with a new manager set to be named in Koln there's no guarantee who will be the first choice in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Faride Alidou - Back on bench Alidou (illness) is on the bench for Wednesday's game versus Union Berlin.

Impact Alidou is back with the team after missing the last three matches with an illness. He will likely remain a bench option, making just one start in his previous nine games played.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Sees two go in loss Schwabe registered five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Schwabe's clean sheet streak snapped Sunday after allowing two goals against Freiburg. He's only allowed five goals in the last six matches, totaling 24 saves with two clean sheets in that span. The keeper also brings his average saves per gam to 3.5 with 53 in 15 contests thus far.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Sent off Sunday Chabot was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match against Freibrug.

Impact Chabot was shown his second yellow card of the match in the 62nd minute, forcing Koln down to ten men. The center back will miss Koln's final match before the winter break through suspension with Luca Kilian a candidate to replace him in the XI.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Recovers from illness Chabot (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Chabot has recovered from an illness which forced him off early during last week's match against Mainz. The defender is a locked in starter when fit having played every match on the season for Koln.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sargis Adamyan - Ruled out Adamyan (hip) will not be an option for Sunday's match against Mainz, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Adamyan did return to training on Tuesday, but is not fit enough to play Saturday. He is on doubt to return before the end of the calendar year after missing the last eight matches in a row with a hip issue.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Dealing with illness Killian picked up an illness and is now in question for Sunday's match against Mainz, according to the club.

Impact Killian may not be an option for Sunday after picking up an illness this week. This could affect the starting XI slightly, as the defender has started the past two matches in the absence of Benno Schmitz. If both players are unable to go, expect Dominique Heintz to get the start in the back line.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sargis Adamyan - Returns to individual training Adamyan was on the practice field training individually on Tuesday, ahead of Sunday's match against Mainz.

Impact Adamyan was viewed back in training for the first time since going down with his injury. The midfielder has now been out for eight straight matches and will hope to end that streak by the end of the year. Once he is healthy, he should return to the bench, as he was used as a substitute in the club's opening five matches before picking up the knock.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Limited in training due to injury Schmitz (undisclosed) was limited to individual training on Tuesday as he tries to recover from an undisclosed injury ahead of Sunday's match against Mainz.

Impact Schmitz has now been out the past two matches with an undisclosed injury and will try to return for this weekend's match against Mainz after training on Tuesday. The defender has missed six matches so far this season due to injury and will hope to avoid any more once fit, as he has fallen out of his normal starting spot due to his increase in absences. If he does return Sunday, he will most likely be on the bench, having to work his way back into the starting XI.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Martel - Major minutes conitnue Martel has played every minutes of every match except for two this season.

Impact Martel has been asked to take over as the first choice defensive midfielder and he has done so with aplomb. Martel has faced big minutes and been brilliant in holding midfield alongside a variety of partners. Still it's hard to see much upside going forward for Martel especially after a tough start for the team.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Dietz - Active with U21 Dietz has played with the U21 team before the international break.

Impact Dietz missed multiple months due to a cruciate ligament injury but is back with the U21 teams. It's not clear when he will be summoned for his senior team return, but Dietz has recovered from the injury and is playing at full match capacity of late.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - All round performance against Augsburg Kainz had two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Kainz captained his team to a draw against Augsburg. He had an extraordinary performance as he took two shots, created four chances, completed two dribbles, blocked two shots and recorded three clearances, three interceptions and one tackle. He has not scored or assisted from open play but has three penalty goals this season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Pentke - Continues individual work Pentke (laceration) is continuing work in the rehabilitation area Thursday.

Impact Pentke is still some time away as he continues to heal from a knee laceration. He is still expected to return as Marvin Schwabe's back up once healthy.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Pentke - Continues individual work Pentke (laceration) is continuing work in the rehabilitation area Thursday.

Impact Pentke is still some time away as he continues to heal from a knee laceration. He is still expected to return as Marvin Schwabe's back up once healthy.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Nets in cup Thielmann scored once off the bench during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Kaiserslautern in the DFB Pokal.

Impact Thielmann made his return to the senior team, coming off the bench for the final 30 minutes and immediately proving to be a difference-maker. When fit Thielmann could finally get the chance to start if he can get ahead of the struggling Linton Maina and back into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Comes off bench in loss Uth came off the bench for the final 25 minutes of Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Kaiserslautern, scoring once.

Impact Uth is finally beginning to get back up to match fitness. He made his first Bundesliga appearances during Saturday's 6-0 loss to RB Leipzig and now made another cup appearances. The striker will hope to continue to see his minutes increase as Koln appear more and more desperate for any goals.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Returns with U21 Thielmann took part in Sunday's clash with SSVg Velbert with the Koln U21 side.

Impact Thielmann got back on the pitch with the youth team after finally overcoming his serious knee injury. The midfielder could even see some minutes in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, especially with Rasmus Carstensen (illness) dealing with some minor issues.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Blown away in rout Schwabe registered seven saves and allowed six goals in Saturday's 6-0 loss versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Schwabe faced 13 shots and stopped seven of them, conceding six in a heavy loss. It wasn't the performance Schwabe will want to hang his hat on but it's also impossible to blame Schwabe here, as he was let down by the team in front of him repeatedly. Easier matches lie ahead against Augsburg and Bochum for Schwabe to try and bounce back.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Olesen - Sent off late Mathias Olesen picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 80th minute of Saturday's 6-0 loss to RB Leipzig. He recorded no stats before his removal.

Impact Olesen came off the bench and was shown a straight red card after just 10 minutes. For a player on the outside of the starting XI looking in this performance was about as awful as could possibly be. Olesen failed to touch the ball, his stat line finishes at two fouls committed, two yellow cards, and a red card. With this sort of showing Olesen will very likely end up buries on the depth chart moving forward.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Dietz - Out against Leipzig Dietz is not in the match day squad to face RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact Dietz trained in the buildup to the match, but ultimately misses out on Saturday's squad. The forward will hope to return for his season debut in some capacity next week against Augsburg.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Dietz - Trains fully Dietz (knee) has been training fully with the team and could be an option for Saturday's match against Leipzig, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Dietz played and scored two goals during a friendly during the international break as he is getting close to a return to the pitch. His last Bundesliga appearance was October of last year as he will look to make a come back after a year off with a long-term knee injury.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Not rushed back Thielmann (strain) won't be rushed back despite training fully, manager Steffen Baumgart told Geissblog.

Impact Thielmann remains in team training but won't be rushed back until deemed fully fit after multiple injuries have sidelined him for the better part of six months. The winger could take minutes from Linton Maina or Rasmus Carstensen, but simply can't be rushed back at risk of yet another injury. This most recent muscular issue also involved a knee ligament, while two separate thigh and ankle issues kept Thielamnn sidelined for large portions of 2022/23 and the off season. Baumgart also added that Thielmann may be tested with the Koln youth team before returning to first team action.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Expected to train Thursday Hubers (thigh) is expected to return to team training Thursday, manager Steffen Baumgart told GeissBlog.

Impact Hubers sat out for the first three training sessions ahead of Saturday's trip to Lepzig but is expected to train Thursday. A full training session Thursday would put Hubers on track to play and get straight back in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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