FC UNION BERLIN NEWS

Josip Juranovic - Fit for play Juranovic (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, according to manager Steffen Baumgart. "Jura will definitely be in the squad if he reports healthy...

Impact Juranovic has been out since the season opener due to injury, but is now back in the fold for the team, deemed fit to take the field Saturday. This is huge news for the defender, although he will work into the team in a limited manner, slowly regaining minutes after an absence lasting over two months. He did see the majority of the time on the left flank after returning from injury midway through last season, a role he will look to reclaim this season.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leopold Querfeld - Makes nine clearances in draw Querfeld recorded two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against SC Freiburg.

Impact Querfeld led Union Berlin in clearances as usual, and now has 67 in nine starts. The centerback also co-led his side with season-highs in chances created and shots on offense.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Ilic - Takes on shot against Freiburg Ilic recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against SC Freiburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 7...

Impact Ilic was questionable heading to the match, but logged his ninth start and played 86 minutes. He could not do much stat-wise, though. The forward received his third yellow card in the proccess.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Makes four tackles in draw Schafer recorded two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Schader led Union Berlin with a season-high four tackles in the match. He also won the most duels (14) among for his side, while also logging the second-most aerials (seven). That was his third start in six overall appearances, with no goals or assists to his name.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Makes four saves in draw Ronnow had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against SC Freiburg.

Impact Ronnow made four or more saves for the fifth time in nine starts in the new season. The goalkeeper logged his second clean sheet over that span. He will now face a tougher matchup against Bayern on Saturday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Trimmel - Picks up suspension Trimmel is suspended for one game due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Trimmel will have to sit out the club's next contest after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season Saturday, banned for one game due to yellow card accumulation. He has started in all but one game this season, so this is going to force a change. That said, Janik Haberer or Tom Rothe will be his likely replacements on the right side of the defense.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josip Juranovic - Remains out Saturday Juranovic (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Freiburg.

Impact Juranovic remains unavailable for Saturday's match despite making progress in training earlier last week. The Croatian full-back has not played since the season opener due to injury and will need more time before being considered for selection. Derrick Kohn continues to start on the left flank in his absence.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Ilic - Starts in DFB Pokal Ilic (undisclosed) started and played 67 minutes in Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Arminia Bielefeld.

Impact Ilic was injured but returned in a midweek match, with the forward playing with the starting XI to begin Wednesday's match. He is their regular starter at forward and should remain in this role moving forward, with four goals in eight appearances, but having yet to bag a goal.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Ilic - Option for Wednesday Ilic (undisclosed) is an option for Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Arminia Bielefeld, according to his club.

Impact Ilic has trained this week and is set for his return after an early exit last outing, making a quick turnaround for the outing. The club will regain a regular starter with the forward re-joining the group, starting in all eight appearances this season. That said, the forward should earn the start if fit.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Allows lone goal of match Ronnow allowed a goal while making two saves during Friday's 1-0 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Ronnow allowed the lone goal of the match in the 72nd minute as Union dropped all three points Friday. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for four saves in his last three starts.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Trimmel - Main creator for Union Trimmel took an off target shot, crossed 12 times (two accurate) and created four chances during Friday's 1-0 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Trimmel was held off the scoresheet, but was the main creator for Union leading his side in crosses and chances created. The defender has just one goal involvement so far this season and has combined for seven chances created and 24 crosses over his last three appearances.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Ilic - Injured against Bremen Ilic was brought off with an apparent injury during Friday's trip to Werder Bremen.

Impact Ilic was brought off hurt Friday in the opening 30 minutes. The striker was the most dangerous player on the pitch throughout the early portions of the match but couldn't carry on after a knock. The exact injury is unclear, but Tim Skarke came on to replace him, and could take on a larger role if Ilic is ruled out for a significant period of time.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Available off bench Friday Schafer (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's game against Werder Bremen.

Impact Schafer recovered from a tight injury and has been deemed fit enough to be an option off the bench.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Trimmel - Starting Friday Trimmel (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Werder Bremen.

Impact Trimmel trained with almost no limitations during the week, so it's not surprising to see him in the starting lineup. The wing-back has been a regular starter for Union and has been in the lineup in every game so far this season, either as a right-back or right wing-back.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Late call Friday Schafer (thigh) trained in full and will be a late call for Friday's clash against Werder Bremen, coach Steffen Baumgart said in the press conference.

Impact Schafer missed the last game due to a thigh injury but has shown positive progress as he trained fully with the team this week. The attacking midfielder will be assessed after the final training session to determine if he can be included in the squad on Friday. That said, he has mainly been a bench option this season, so his return won't affect the starting XI.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Suffers thigh problems Schafer trained 50 minutes with a physio on Monday and is likely set for some time on the sidelines due to thigh problems, according to Kicker.

Impact Schafer was a late scratch for Friday's game against Gladbach due to thigh issues and ultimately missed the clash for that reason. The attacking midfielder will likely be assessed in the coming days to be monitored, but a return in the short term is unlikely according to reports. Schafer has mainly been a bench option this season, so his potential absence won't impact the starting squad.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Livan Burcu - Unlikely to return vs. Bremen Burcu (ankle) was back in full training on Monday but remains unlikely to feature in Friday's clash against Werder Bremen, according to Kicker.

Impact Burcu has missed every game so far this season and will likely need to wait a bit longer before making his first appearance for Union since he is not expected to return on Friday against Werder Bremen. Burcu is expected to hold a rotational role once fully fit, so his absence does not impact the starting XI.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Juranovic - Trains in full, unlikely vs. Bremen Juranovic (undisclosed) was back in full training on Monday but remains unlikely to feature in Friday's clash against Werder Bremen, according to Kicker.

Impact Juranovic missed all the games except the opener due to an injury but has almost fully recovered since he was spotted training in full on Monday. This is good news for Union as he was a regular starter at the end of last season and should be a strong option once available again. Until then, Derrick Kohn continues to start on the left flank.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Trimmel - Trains almost fully Monday Trimmel (thigh) trained almost fully on Monday, suggesting the injury he suffered in Friday's clash against Gladbach was only minor, according to Kicker.

Impact Trimmel trained almost fully on Monday after suffering a thigh injury in Friday's clash that forced him off before the break. The right midfielder will likely be monitored throughout the week but appears in a good position to be available for Friday's match against Werder Bremen. If he ultimately misses the game, Janik Haberer could see increased playing time while he recovers.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Ilic - Leader in chances created Ilic took two off target shots, crossed once inaccurately and created three chances during Friday's 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Ilic was held off the scoresheet, but led Union with three chances created in the win. The attacker has combined for five shots and seven chances created over his last three starts, but has yet to score this season.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Concedes once in win Ronnow allowed a goal while making a save during Friday's 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Ronnow allowed a goal in the first half, but was backed with three goals as Union came away with all three points. The keeper has allowed three goals while combining for eight saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts with a trip to Werder Bremen next up.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Danilho Doekhi - Nets surprising brace Doekhi scored two goals while taking three shots (two on goal), creating a chance, making a tackle and five clearances during Friday's 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Doekhi found the back of the net in the 3rd and 26th minutes scoring Union's first two goals while tying for the team-high in shots. The goals were the first of the season for the defender, doubling all of last season's total, as he's combined for 15 clearances and five interceptions over his last three starts.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Rani Khedira - Scores rare goal Khedira scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately, creating two chances, making two interceptions and five tackles (winning four) during Friday...

Impact Khedira found the back of the net in the 81st minute scoring Union's final goal while leading his side in interceptions and tackles. The goal was the first of the season for Khedira, matching all of last season's total, as he's combined for nine tackles and five shots over his last three appearances.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Trimmel - Injured Friday Trimmel was brought off with an apparent injury during Friday's clash with Gladbach.

Impact Trimmel made it 40 minutes into Friday's clash before he couldn't carry on. The midfielder was replaced by Janik Haberer, who isn't a like-for-like change, but could see more minutes in a shifted formation. Trimmel will have a week to recover before an Oct. 24 trip to Bremen.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Not in squad Friday Schafer (illness) is not in the squad for Friday's game against Monchengladbach.

Impact Schafer was deemed a late call for Friday's game, but he won't make the bench in the end. His next chance to play will come against Werder Bremen on Oct. 24.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE