Andrej Ilic - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Still several weeks from return Ilic (illness) remains sidelined following appendix surgery and is expected to miss several more weeks, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli. "Ball training is planned for next wee...

Impact Ilic continues to work his way back after undergoing appendix surgery following an initial bout of food poisoning, with his recovery taking longer than initially anticipated. The striker is currently limited to running exercises and is expected to resume individual ball work next week, although a return to full team training is not yet on the horizon. He has been ruled out for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Elversberg and will likely miss several additional fixtures as he gradually rebuilds his fitness. Ilic has yet to make a competitive appearance for Union Berlin this season, and his eventual return will provide another option in the attacking rotation once he is fully cleared.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to feature Saturday Ilic (illness) was limited to individual work Tuesday and has yet to fully rejoin team training as he continues building back up following appendix surgery, according to BILD.

Impact Ilic's recovery has taken longer than initially anticipated after his absence began with food poisoning before an appendicitis required surgery, and he's still working his way back to a full workload. His inability to train with the group Tuesday makes a return for Saturday's clash with Elversberg increasingly unlikely. The striker has yet to make a competitive appearance for Union Berlin this season, with his eventual comeback dependent on when he's cleared to fully rejoin the group.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trains in full Ilic (illness) returned to team training Friday and will be an option again moving forward, according to Berliner Morgenpost.

Impact Ilic's absence began with food poisoning and was followed by an appendicitis that required surgery, and he has not yet been involved in any of Union Berlin's competitive fixtures this season. The squad has the weekend off before preparations begin for the league match against Elversberg next Saturday, giving him a chance to build toward a potential return.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Bundesliga opener Ilic is still training individually as he continues to recover from the effects of food poisoning and remains uncertain for Saturday's Bundesliga opener against Eintracht Frankfurt...

Impact Ilic has yet to return to team training after food poisoning forced him to leave Union Berlin's preseason camp early and miss the DFB-Pokal win over Eintracht Braunschweig. The striker continues to work individually, leaving his availability for Saturday dependent on whether he can rejoin the group in the coming days.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Union Berlin Ilic has extended his contract with Union Berlin, the club announced.

Impact Ilic joined Union on loan in the summer of 2024 after a successful career path through Serbia, Latvia, Norway and France. Since his permanent signing last summer, the striker has been directly involved in 25 goals across 50 competitive appearances for Union, contributing 13 goals and 12 assists. Ilic is expected to continue playing a central role in Union's attack given his aerial presenc. His extension keeps one of the club's most productive attacking options in place for the foreseeable future.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nets twice in season finale Ilic scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Ilic broke the deadlock for Union Berlin in the 10th minute when a loose ball fell to him, allowing him to find the back of the net into the open goal. He later added another tally just before the end of the first half, as he received an aerial assist from Oliver Burke before firing an unstoppable shot from outside the box. It was a great way to end the season for Ilic, who capped the 2025/26 season with five goals and nine assists across 32 appearances (24 starts) in 2,256 minutes. He wasn't able to replicate the seven goals he scored in 16 appearances in 2024/25, but he was far more collaborative in the build-up, as evidenced by the nine assists.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Marie-Louise Eta becomes first female head coach to win a Bundesliga game

Union Berlin’s Marie-Louise Eta became the first female head coach to win a game in European soccer’s top five men’s leagues as she oversaw a 3-1 victory against Mainz in the Germa...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Involved in two of three goals Ilic scored a goal and had an assist with his lone chance created while taking five shots (three on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 3-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Ilic opened the scoring in the 38th minute before setting up Oliver Burke for the game winning goal in the 88th while leading Mainz in shots. The goal involvements were the first since April 18th for Ilic as he's combined for nine shots over his last three appearances, two of which are starts.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Assist Saturday Ilic assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Ilic came up with an assist late in the loss, as he would link up with Olivier Burke in the 86th minute for an assist. This gives Ilic his second goal contribution in their past three outings, with a goal two games ago. This does give him his 10th goal contribution of the season, recording two goals and eight assists.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Six shots in away loss Ilic registered six shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Ilic took six shots as his side fell to a 3-1 defeat. He was unable to score in the match, having netted his second of the season in his previous match. This is the second time this season he has taken six shots, although he scored on the other occasion.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bosnia keeper Nikola Vasilj's saves help St. Pauli hold on for a point against Union Berlin

More goalkeeping heroics from Bosnia-Herzegovina’s World Cup qualification star Nikola Vasilj meant St. Pauli held on for a 1-1 draw with Union Berlin as it struggles to avoid rele...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Nets game tying goal Ilic scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Sunday's 1-1 draw with St. Pauli.

Impact Ilic scored the game tying goal in the 52nd minute while finishing second on the team in both shots and chnaces created. THe goal was the first since February for Ilic as he's combined for four shots, three chances created and four crosses over his last three appearances, starting in two.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ends suspension Ilic is no longer suspended and is an option for his club once again.

Impact Ilic is going to be an option next contest after his short absence due to a fifth yellow card this season. He has only missed one start in the club's past six games ahead of the ban, likely to eye a return to that role immediately.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss one game Ilic will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.

Impact Ilic picked up his fifth yellow card in Bundesliga play and will be sidelined for Saturday's showdown against Gladbach due to suspension. The striker has been a steady presence in the front line for Union Berlin, locking down regular minutes and providing consistency up top. His absence forces a shake-up in the starting XI, with Andras Schafer in line to take on a bigger role as the team adjusts for the matchup.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late consolation in 3-2 loss Ilic scored one goal to go with six shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Hamburger SV.

Impact Ilic scored the final goal of the game as Union Berlin fell to a 3-2 defeat to Hamburg. This was the forward's first goal of the season, having also provided seven assists in the Bundesliga. This was his first time taking six shots in a game this year, putting three on target. He had taken only three or more shots in six games this year. Ilic returned to the starting lineup having been benched in the previous game, although started three in a row before this.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Assists late equaliser Ilic assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Ilic came from the bench with 26 minutes to go and found Marin Ljubicic, who scored a late equaliser. This was his seventh assist of the season. Last season, he scored seven but didn't get any assists. This year, he has seven assists with no goals. He has been a sub five times this year, all coming in the last six matches, but he has come off the bench to assist twice in this time. This was the first time since October that he has created more than one chance in a game.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Ilic had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal) during Sunday's 1-0 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Ilic set up Rani Khedira in the 44th minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the first goal involvement since September 21st for the attacker as he's combined for four shots and two chances created in his last three appearances.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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