FC Union Berlin Team News - Soccer

Michel Aebischer - Makes three tackles Aebischer made an interception and three tackles (winning two) during Friday's 7-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Aebischer contributed defensively in midfield as he had no real chance to get forward during the one sided defeat. The midfielder has combined for two shots, a chance created five crosses and six tackles over his last three starts.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Embarassed by Bayern Ronnow allowed seven goals while making six saves during Friday's 7-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Ronnow allowed three goals in the first half and four in the second as Union dropped all three points Friday. The keeper has allowed 14 goals while making six saves in each of his first three starts this season. Union take on Elversberg when the Bundesliga resumes October 10th.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time for Bundesliga game on September 18, 2026 Bayern Munich host Union Berlin at the Allianz Arena in a Bundesliga Matchday 4 clash. Bayern are looking to build on a narrow win at Elvers...

SEPTEMBER 18 • BOLAVIP.COM

Kastriot Imeri - Finds bench Imeri (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Imeri has returned to play Friday despite a doubtful status, as the midfielder is fit enough to earn a role on the bench. The midfielder could then make his debut against Bayern Munich, having yet to appear this campaign after joining from Young Boys this summer.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Prediction and Betting Tips | September 18th 2026 The Allianz Arena takes center stage on Friday as Bayern Munich welcome Union Berlin in the fourth round of fixtures of the 2026-27 Bundesliga campaign.

SEPTEMBER 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kastriot Imeri - Moved to doubtful Imeri (thigh) appears questionable for Friday's match against Bayern Munich, according to manager Mauro Lustrinelli. "It is possible that he will travel to Munich. We will see tomo...

Impact Imeri looks to be a possibility to make the call Friday, with the midfielder set for some late testing despite recent reports of an absence extending into October. However, a fitness test will need to be passed after his time out to start the season, not wanting to risk further injury this early in the season after he already missed a decent chunk of time. Even if he does make a call, the midfielder will likely serve as depth.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Friedrich - Not ready for Bayern clash Friedrich (undisclosed) remains unavailable for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich despite recently returning to full team training, according to coach Mauro Lustrinel...

Impact Friedrich has been back in full training after spending three weeks sidelined but isn't yet ready to return to competitive action. The center-back has yet to make a matchday squad this season after the injury disrupted the start of his second spell with Union Berlin. His continued participation in team training should put him in position to return to contention after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Juranovic - Misses Bayern clash Juranovic (illness) has been ruled out of Friday's Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich after missing training earlier in the week, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli.

Impact Juranovic will miss his first Bundesliga match of the season after starting each of Union Berlin's opening three league fixtures at right-back. The defender had established himself as the preferred option in the position before illness interrupted his run in the starting XI. Christopher Trimmel is now likely to make his first league start of the campaign against Bayern, though Juranovic should remain the leading option at right-back once he recovers.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Ilic - Ruled out against Bayern Ilic remains unavailable for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich as he continues his recovery from appendix surgery, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli.

Impact Ilic had initially been considered a potential option to return against Bayern but hasn't recovered sufficiently to make the squad. The forward has yet to resume full team training following surgery, and Union Berlin is taking a cautious approach with his recovery. A return after the October international break remains the more realistic target.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Stanley Nsoki - Remains sidelined Nsoki (calf) remains unavailable for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich despite recently returning to team training, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli.

Impact Nsoki rejoined team training earlier in the week after spending around two months sidelined with a muscular calf injury, but the Bayern match comes too soon for his competitive return. The center-back should continue building his fitness with the group and could move into contention following the international break if his recovery continues without setbacks.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Ilic - Unlikely to face Bayern Ilic is unlikely to be available for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich as he continues his recovery from appendix surgery, according to Tagesspiegel.

Impact Ilic had initially been considered a potential option to return against Bayern but remained absent from team training Monday, making the fixture likely to come too soon. Union Berlin appears unlikely to take any risks with the forward following surgery, with a return after the October international break now looking more realistic.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kastriot Imeri - Return delayed until October Imeri (thigh) is expected to remain sidelined until after the October international break despite returning to portions of team training Monday, according to Tagesspiegel.

Impact Imeri is making progress in his recovery from the thigh issue but isn't yet ready for full participation in training. A minor reaction had already prevented him from returning against Schalke, and the midfielder is now expected to miss Union Berlin's remaining fixtures before the international break. His partial involvement Monday represents a step forward, though he'll likely need to resume full training before being considered for competitive action.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Juranovic - Questionable against Bayern Juranovic is questionable for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich after missing Monday's training session due to illness, according to Tagesspiegel.

Impact Juranovic has started at right-back in each of Union Berlin's first three Bundesliga matches this season, establishing himself as the preferred option in the position. His status will depend on his recovery during the week, with Christopher Trimmel likely to make his first league start of the campaign if Juranovic is unable to face Bayern.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Stanley Nsoki - Returns to team training Nsoki (calf) returned to team training Monday after spending the past two months sidelined with a muscular injury, according to the club.

Impact Nsoki has taken an important step in his recovery after a lengthy absence, but Friday's clash against Bayern Munich could come too soon for the center-back. His availability for the matchday squad will depend on how he responds to training during the week, and his minutes are likely to be managed initially after two months out.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Friedrich - Returns to team training Friedrich has returned to full team training after spending three weeks sidelined with an undisclosed issue suffered during a training session, according to the club.

Impact Friedrich has yet to make a matchday squad this season after the injury interrupted his return to Union Berlin during the summer. The center-back's return to full training represents a significant step toward making his first squad of the campaign, though he may need additional sessions before being considered for competitive minutes following three weeks on the sidelines.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Allows three Friday Ronnow allowed three goals while making six saves during Friday's 3-1 loss to Schalke.

Impact Ronnow allowed a goal in the first half and two in the second as Union dropped all three points Friday. The keeper has allowed seven goals while combining for 12 saves in his two starts this season. Union head to Bayern Munich next Friday.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Skarke - Nets late consolation goal Skarke scored a goal while taking three shots (all on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Friday's 3-1 loss to Schalke.

Impact Skarke entered the match in the 76th minute and scored six minutes into stoppage time, netting a late consolation goal. Despite not starting in any of the opening three matches, Skarke has combined for two goals, six shots and three chances created already doubling his goal total across 22 appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Rothe - Sets up lone Union goal Rothe had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately, creating two chances and blocking two shots during Friday's 3-1 loss to Schalke.

Impact Rothe set up Tim Skarke in stoppage time while leading Union with his two blocks. The assist was the first goal involvement this season for Rothe and his first league assist since the 2024/25 season. Rothe has started and played the entirety of the opening three league matches this season combining for four shots, three chances created, seven crosses and seven tackles.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Ilic - Remains out against Schalke Ilic (illness) remains unavailable and has been ruled out for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Schalke 04 as he continues his recovery from food poisoning, according to coach Maur...

Impact Ilic remains unavailable after food poisoning disrupted the start of his season and has yet to return to competitive action. His continued absence against Schalke suggests the striker still needs additional time to recover and rebuild his fitness before being considered for selection. Emmanuel Latte Lath remains the leading option to benefit from Ilic's absence in the attacking rotation.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Friedrich - Remains out indefinitely Friedrich (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Schalke 04 and remains without a timetable for his return, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli.

Impact Friedrich remains sidelined by the issue he sustained in training and has yet to make an appearance this season. Union have still not disclosed the nature or severity of the problem, and the absence of a return date suggests the center-back could remain unavailable beyond Friday's contest. His status will need to be monitored on a week-to-week basis.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kastriot Imeri - Partially rejoins team training Imeri (thigh) participated in portions of Tuesday's team training before completing an individual program, according to Berliner Morgenpost.

Impact Imeri continues to make progress from the thigh injury he suffered in early August, with Tuesday marking another significant step toward his Union Berlin debut. The midfielder has yet to feature competitively for his new club and remains in the process of rebuilding his fitness after several weeks on the sidelines. Friday's clash against Schalke could still come too soon, with further clarity on his availability expected as the week progresses.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Stanley Nsoki - Resumes individual field work Nsoki (calf) completed an individual session on the pitch Tuesday as he continues his recovery from a muscular injury, according to Berliner Morgenpost.

Impact Nsoki has been sidelined for several weeks with the calf problem, and his return to individual field work represents a positive step in his rehabilitation. However, there is still no timeline for him to resume full team training, making Friday's clash against Schalke likely to come too soon. The center-back will need to progress through the final stages of his recovery before returning to contention for Union Berlin.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Union Berlin vs Schalke 04 Prediction and Betting Tips | September 11th 2026 The third round of fixtures in the 2026-27 Bundesliga campaign commences on Friday as Union Berlin take on Schalke 04 at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei.

SEPTEMBER 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Oliver Burke - Targeting post-break return Burke (Achilles) is expected to remain sidelined until after the upcoming international break as he continues his recovery from an Achilles issue, according to the club.

Impact Burke has been dealing with the problem for around six weeks after missing a significant portion of preseason and is expected to sit out at least the first four Bundesliga matches of the season. His rehabilitation is targeted for completion around October, with coach Mauro Lustrinelli hopeful the forward can rejoin the team and become an option after the international break. Burke will likely need time to rebuild match fitness following the lengthy absence before pushing for a significant role in Union's attack.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Subbed in on Saturday Schafer generated one interception in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Schafer replaced Livan Burcu in the 79th minute and recorded seven passes. Schafer also made an interception. He came off the bench this game after starting the opening game of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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