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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Concedes four Ronnow had six saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Ronnow was frequently called into action as Leverkusen dominated in all thirds of the game. He made six saves and also managed 19 passes. Ronnow took the place of Matheo Raab and is also likely to face Schalke 04 next week.

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Kastriot Imeri - Should be available next week Imeri (thigh) is nearing a return to make his debut with Union Berlin, though Saturday's trip to Leverkusen comes too soon, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli. "He was still trai...

Impact Imeri is dealing with the after effects of a thigh injury suffered in early August with his former club Young Boys, and had recently been working individually on the pitch at Kopenick. Manager Lustrinelli, who previously worked with Imeri for three years in the national team setup and coached him during his standout loan spell at Thun, described him as a player who brings a lot of energy and creativity, calling him a true number 10 between the lines, and expects him to reintegrate with the squad next week if his rehabilitation continues as planned.

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Frederik Ronnow - Set to start Saturday Ronnow (groin) is likely to return and is set for a starting role against Leverkusen on Saturday, according to Bullinews.

Impact Ronnow ended last season with an injury and finally seems to be set for a return after missing the opener this campaign, as the goalie is expected to start in net against Leverkusen. He was their regular starter last season, so this is a major return for the club, sending Matheo Raab to the bench. Ronnow should remain a starter if he is fit, recording five clean sheets in 30 appearances last campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Friedrich - Out against Leverkusen Friedrich (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli.

Impact Friedrich's wait to return continues after an issue sustained in training also kept him out of the Bundesliga opener against Eintracht Frankfurt. Union still haven't disclosed the exact nature or severity of the problem, making it difficult to establish a timetable for his comeback. His continued absence reduces manager Mauro Lustrinelli's options in central defense against a dangerous Leverkusen attack.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Ilic - Still not ready Ilic (illness) won't be available for Saturday's Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen as he continues his recovery from food poisoning, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli.

Impact Ilic will miss another contest after the lingering effects of food poisoning prevented him from featuring in Union's opening matches. The striker had previously been limited to individual work, suggesting he still needs to rebuild his fitness before returning to competitive action. Emmanuel Latte Lath should continue to benefit from Ilic's absence with increased opportunities in attack.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Burke - Remains unavailable Burke (Achilles) will remain sidelined for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli.

Impact Burke has yet to overcome the Achilles tendon problem that also ruled him out of Union Berlin's league opener against Eintracht Frankfurt. The continued absence is a significant loss for the attack after he led Union with six Bundesliga goals last season. With no clear return date provided, his availability beyond Saturday remains uncertain.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin Prediction and Betting Tips | September 5th 2026 The BayArena opens its doors for the first time this season on Saturday as Bayer Leverkusen welcome Union Berlin in the second round of fixtures of the 2026-27 Bundesliga campaign.

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Kastriot Imeri - Transferred to Union Berlin Imeri has signed a contract with Union Berlin from BSC Young Boys, according to the club. General manager Horst Heldt called him "A technically strong and versatile attacking playe...

Impact Imeri won two Swiss championships and a Swiss Cup during his time at Young Boys after joining from Servette in 2022, and enjoyed a standout loan spell at FC Thun last season under Lustrinelli, winning the Swiss title together. The 26 year old Swiss international, who scored 11 league goals during his breakout 2021/22 season at Servette, now reunites with his former coach in Berlin as he begins the next chapter of his career in the Bundesliga.

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Matheo Raab - No saves in draw Raab had no saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Raab faced just three shots during Saturday's draw and only managed to come away with a draw as he saved none of them. To call that disappointing would be an understatement, even a single save would have been enough to earn the win on a day his offense did everything he could have asked. Raab has a difficult trip to Leverkusen next week to try and bounce back.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Juranovic - Pair of assists in win Juranovic assisted twice to go with one shot (one on goal), 12 crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Juranovic was excellent on the flank during Saturday's draw, he created a pair of assists and sent in 12 crosses while taking five corners. It was an excellent performance during a chaotic, all-offense match. Juranovic is perfect for that type of situation, stretching the field and offering width while sending in a plethora of dangerous crosses. That offensive talent gives him substantial upside.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Latte Lath - Nets opener Latte Lath scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Latte Lath opened the scoring early in the first half and struggled to get involved in the rest of the match. His only shot on goal ended up in the back of the net but he struggled outside of that finish. The efficiency is certainly nice, but without more volume it's hard to trust Latte Lath to be a consistent threat in the future.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Skarke - Nets Saturday Skarke scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Skarke created a chance and scored once during Saturday's draw. It was an all-action match as both sides seemingly scored for fun throughout the match. Skarke was excellent when he got chances on the ball and made his mark on the match. His output going forward could be limited as he struggled for volume or consistent action in the match.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leopold Querfeld - Nets and assists Querfeld scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Querfeld had an excellent day despite only earning the point during a draw. He added a goal and assist from the backline and was a major part of the team throughout. The question now for Querfeld will be if he can keep this up as an offensive side of his game hasn't really been expected despite starts at full-back occasionally.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Ruled out Saturday Ronnow (groin) is ruled out for Saturday's Bundesliga opener against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Ronnow has been unable to earn a place in the matchday squad despite returning to collective training this week following the adductor issue that had disrupted his preseason, with coach Mauro Lustrinelli's cautious assessment proving accurate after the club decided the opener had come too soon. Union Berlin opted to give their starting goalkeeper the necessary time to regain his usual level rather than rushing him back, with Matheo Raab expected to start between the posts having already featured in the cup win over Eintracht Braunschweig. His availability for the coming fixtures will be monitored closely as he continues to build his fitness ahead of what is expected to be a demanding campaign.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Frankfurt signs goalkeeper Noah Atubolu from Freiburg as the Bundesliga season starts

Eintracht Frankfurt has signed German goalkeeper Noah Atubolu from Freiburg on the day the new Bundesliga season gets underway

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Oliver Burke - Ruled out for season opener Burke will be unavailable for Union Berlin's Bundesliga opener against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday due to persistent Achilles tendon problems, according to coach Mauro Lustrine...

Impact Burke was Union Berlin's top league scorer last season, finishing with six goals and two assists across 29 appearances, including a hat trick against Frankfurt in September, so his absence for the rematch is a notable blow to the club's attack right out of the gate. His recovery timeline will be worth monitoring closely as the new season gets underway.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Ilic - Ruled out for opener Ilic (illness) will miss Union Berlin's Bundesliga opener against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, with the match coming too soon following the food poisoning and its lingering eff...

Impact Ilic has continued training individually and has yet to fully rejoin team training, having already missed the DFB Pokal opener against Eintracht Braunschweig with the same issue. It remains unclear when he will return to collective training and be available again for Union Berlin. Until he returns to full fitness, Emmanuel Latte Lath will see increased playing time in the attack for Union.

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Frankfurt signs goalkeeper Noah Atubolu from Freiburg as the Bundesliga season starts