FC Union Berlin Team News - Soccer

Leopold Querfeld - One shot on Saturday Querfeld had one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Querfeld made 11 clearances in the match, more than any player in the match. It was the second occasion this season where the 22-year-old made more than 10 clearances in a single league fixture. Querfeld made a block as well.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Scores off bench on Saturday Schafer scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win against 1. FC Koln. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Impact Schafer scored the team's only goal in the match, which was his first in the league campaign. Despite playing just six minutes, the 26-year-old had two shots and scored the winner for the team. Schafer made a couple of blocks as well.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Two saves in 1-0 win Ronnow registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory over 1. FC Koln. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 98th minute.

Impact Ronnow made two saves while keeping a clean sheet. It was the 33-year-old's fourth clean sheet in the league campaign this season. Ronnow will next feature in the match against Mainz on January 10th.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Janik Haberer - Clears suspension Haberer is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Haberer has served his suspension due to yellow cards accumulation in the Bundesliga and is set to return in the next contest. The midfielder started the last two games prior to his suspension for Union Berlin and could be set to claim back a similar role against Mainz on Jan. 10.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Robert Skov - Remains out Skov (undisclosed) is still in the rehabilitation process of his injury and remains out for the time being, coach Steffen Baumgart said in the press conference.

Impact Skov is still not available for Union Berlin, as he continues his rehabilitation from the injury that has sidelined him since mid September. There is no precise timeline for his return, but his absence is a blow for the team, as he has been an undisputed starter when fit and available since last season. Derrick Kohn is currently the player starting on the left flank to replace him.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Janik Haberer - Suffers fifth yellow Haberer has picked up a fifth yellow card and is suspended for one game.

Impact Haberer is being forced to the sidelines with a suspension this week, suffering a one-game ban through yellow card accumulation. He will now be out until after the winter break when facing Mainz on Jan. 10. He has started in their past two games, so a change will be made, with Andras Schafer or Alex Kral as possible replacements in the midfield.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Ilic - Records assist Ilic assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win against RB Leipzig.

Impact Ilic had come off the bench Friday and had a solid outing in his 23 minutes of work, with the forward recording an assist in extra time. This marks his third straight appearance on the bench, appearing to have fallen out of the starting XI after he started in the first 10 games of the season. This is a bit surprising, as he has recorded six assists in 13 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Trimmel - Earns assist Trimmel assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 3-1 victory versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Trimmel came off the bench with just 31 minutes to play and recorded an assist, finding Ilyas Ansah in the 64th minute. This marks the midfielder's second assist of the season, accounting for all of his goal contributions this campaign. He will likely return to his starting role next contest after the assist, with 11 starts in 13 appearances this campaign.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jeong Woo-yeong - Assist in third straight start Jeong assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Jeong would earn a third straight start Friday after only one through the first nine games of the season, with the attacker earning his fourth start in 12 appearances. He would also notch an assist, finding Oliver Burke in the 57th minute. This is his first assist of the season, although he is yet to bag a goal.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Skarke - Scores from bench Skarke scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Friday's 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig.

Impact Skarke would come on the field from the bench for the third and final goal for Union Berlin on Friday, finding the back of the net in injury time. This would all come in only five minutes off the bench, having gone unused in their past two games. This is also his first goal and first goal contribution of the season in 11 appearances (two starts).

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ilyas Ansah - Scores eventual winner Ansah scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Ansah scored the game-winning goal of Friday's match, finding the back of the net in the 64th minute just after Leipzig had equalized the match. This gives the forward his second goal contribution in his past three games, with an assist two games ago. He now has six goal contributions on the season, with five goals and one asisst.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Burke - Nets opening goal Burke scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig.

Impact Burke came up with the opening goal of the match Friday, finding the back of the net in the 57th minute. This marks his first goal in some time, last scoring Sept. 21, his only other game having a goal all season. This brings him to four goals on the season, still without an assist.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Allows one against Leipzig Ronnow made two saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 3-1 win against RB Leipzig.

Impact Ronnow would see three attempts on net Friday and did well to stop two, only allowing a goal in the win. However, this is his third straight game without a clean sheet, remaining at three in 14 appearances this campaign. He will have Koln in their next contest ahead of their winter break, a decent chance of picking up his fourth clean sheet of the season.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rani Khedira - Serves suspension Khedira is no longer banned and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Khedira has served his one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and is back in the saddle, set to feature moving forward. He has yet to miss a start leading up to the ban and should return to a starting role immediately in their coming games.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Janik Haberer - Creates four chances Haberer took one shot (on goal), crossed 11 times (six accurate) and created four chances during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Haberer was held off the scoresheet, but finished with the second most crosses while tying for the team-high with four chances created. The start was the first in Haberer's last three league appearances, but he has been productive from a crossing standpoint when he makes the XI.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Concedes three Saturday Ronnow allowed three goals while making no saves during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Ronnow allowed two goals in the first half and one in the second as Union dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for three saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. Union have a home clash against Leipzig on Friday.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ilyas Ansah - Fires two shots Ansah took two off target shots and crossed once inaccurately during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Ansah was held off the scoresheet while finishing with the second most shots on the team. The attacker has made four straight league starts combining for five shots, four chances created and a cross over that stretch while providing one goal involvement.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Stanley Nsoki - Scores in first start Nsoki scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and making four clearances during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Nsoki prevented a clean sheet with his goal in the 68th minute while finishing with the second most clearances on the team. It was the first appearance this season for Nsoki after returning from a thigh injury at the start of October.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Juranovic - Makes Pokal squad Juranovic (undisclosed) was unused from the bench in Wednesday's 3-2 DFB Pokal loss against Bayern.

Impact Juranovic ended his injury absence Wednesday, only missing two games after he returned to play in DFB Pokal play, going unused from the bench. He is more of a bench option for the club this campaign and should keep this spot moving forward, appearing only two times this season, logging in 27 minutes for Union.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ilyas Ansah - First assist of season Ansah had an assist while creating three chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Heidenheim.

Impact Ansah set up Rani Khedira in the 43rd minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Union with three chances created. The assist was the first of the season for Ansah as he's combined for three shots and four chances created over his last three appearances.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Concedes twice late Ronnow allowed two goals without making a save during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Heidenheim.

Impact Ronnow looked on his way to a clean sheet victory before conceding twice after the 90th minute to drop all three points. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for five saves over his last three starts. Union head to Wolfsburg next Saturday in the Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rani Khedira - Opens the scoring Saturday Khedira scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Heidenheim.

Impact Khedira opened the scoring with a goal in the 43rd minute while tying for the team-high with two shots in the match. The midfielder has scored in back to back matches and has three on the season as he approaches his most prolific goal scoring season in the Bundesliga which is four goals scored in the 2018-19 campaign.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Available off bench Schafer (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim.

Impact Schafer picked up a knock heading into last week's match but has avoided a major absence, with the attacker now able to train in full. He is available off the bench on Saturday as the staff plans to ease him back into action. The midfielder should use this opportunity to test his legs before attempting to reclaim a starting spot after beginning four of his seven appearances this campaign.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Juranovic - Not available Saturday Juranovic (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim.

Impact Juranovic looked close to being back in the fold this week after some time out due to injury, as the defender had been cleared for full training. However he is not available Saturday which delays his opportunity to rebuild rhythm after previously returning from injury only to suffer a setback again having logged just two appearances all season. He has appeared off the bench in both outings and will have to wait longer before pushing for minutes once he is cleared to return.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Fully trains Schafer (undisclosed) is an option moving forward after training fully, according to manager Steffan Baumgart.

Impact Schafer picked up a knock heading into last week's match but has avoided a major absence, with the attacker now able to train in full. The midfielder will likely look to return to his rotational role, starting in four of his seven appearances this campaign. A bench spto will likely be waiting when ready to play, looking to test his legs before a start.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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