Darmstadt Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Fabian Nurnberger - Out with ankle injury Nurnberger (ankle) will not be available for Saturday's match versus Augsburg, per manager Torsten Lieberknecht. "Nurnberger has ankle problems and will be out".

Impact Nurnberger has been dealing with an ankle injury of late, having missed five matches with the same issue. Because of that, the midfielder has dropped out of favorite to start, making only two starts in the last five games. With Marvin Mehlem out, Nurnberger will look to return to the starting XI once he is back to full form for Darmstadt.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Mehlem - Set for surgery on Fibula Mehlem is set to undergo surgery on his fractured Fibula in the coming days after going down during Saturday's match against Werder Bremen, the club confirmed.

Impact Mehlem's loss is not what they were looking for at this time, as they have now lost one of their regular starters as they battle the relegation zone, now being four points from the relegation play-offs and 12 points from safety. This is also a brutal outcome for the player, as he will need anywhere from eight to 12 weeks before he can even start his rehabilitation process from the issue, most likely keeping him out until the next campaign. This will require some changing around within the starting XI, with Tobias Kempe most likely taking over Mehlem's starting spot for the rest of the season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Skarke - Yellow card accumulation Skarke generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Monchengladbach. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Skarke will miss Darmstadt's match next Saturday versus Stuttgart after receiving his fifth yellow card. Skarke has been a fixture in the Darmstadt's starting XI, starting 18 times in 19 appearances. Darmstadt has scored just 22 times in 21 matches, and Skarke's creative qualities will be missed while he serves his suspension. Over his last five matches, Skarke has created eight chances and attempted 26 crosses (seven accurate).

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Emir Karic - Box-to-box performance Karic generated two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Karic made the most of his second consecutive start, adding four tackles (one won), three clearances, and drawing one foul to compliment his impressive offensive output. After missing time earlier in the campaign due to injury, Karic has had to earn his way back into the team. Over Darmstadts's last four matches, Karic has been an unused substitute, started twice, and came on once as a substitute.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bartol Franjic - Off early with thigh injury Franjic (thigh) was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Gladbach with a thigh injury.

Impact Franjic suffered the injury in the sixth minute, trying to continue before being replaced by Andreas Muller in the 12th. More information about the defender's extent of injury should be available following the match.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matej Maglica - Leaves with knee injury Maglica was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Leverkusen with a knee injury.

Impact Maglica left the match in the 82nd minute after receiving treatment and being replaced by Christoph Klarer. More information about the defender's extent of injury should be available in the buildup to next week's match with Gladbach.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Leaves injured Saturday Holtmann was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Leverkusen with an injury.

Impact Holtmann picked up a thigh injury in the second half and was replaced by Sebastian Polter in the 65th minute. The extent of the injury should be detrmined ahead of next week's match against Gladbach as Holtmann just signed for the club on loan last week.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Zimmermann - Subs in, fills stat sheet in loss Zimmermann had one off-target shot, made four tackles (one won) and six clearances and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Zimmermann was brought early in the game to replace injured Clemens Riedel (ankle) and thrived at the heart of the defense despite being on the losing side. With Riedel set to miss at least eight weeks while recovering from his surgery, Zimmermann will probably rack up starts and display his talent over the next few weeks.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Seydel - Missing out again Seydel (calf) will not be available for Sunday's trip to Union Berlin.

Impact Seydel will miss his fifth match in a row with a calf injury. This should not change the starting XI too much, with Luca Pfeiffer still expected to start at forward for Sunday's clash with Berlin.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Nurnberger - Launches three crosses Nurnberger recorded three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Nurnberger made a return to the starting XI after missing the last four matches with an ankle injury. He has been able to start 12 of the 13 matches played for the team, recording a goal and an assist while logging in 51 crosses (14 accurate) and 22 chances created.

JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gerrit Holtmann - Back in Germany Holtmann was loaned to Darmstadt for the remainder of the 2023/24 season.

Impact Holtmann finished the first half of the season in Turkey but has now been recalled and given the chance for some Bundesliga playing time. Darmstadt are in a tough race to avoid relegation and any sort of attacking help will be a welcome addition. Holtmann could be left to compete with fellow new signing Julian Justvan for minutes on the wing.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Nurnberger - Starting after four matches out Nurnberger (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Nurnberger returns from an ankle injury which has kept him out of Darmstadt's past four matches. The midfielder has been a locked in starter when fully fit scoring once and providing an assist while also crossing 48 times from left wing-back.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bartol Franjic - Fit to start Franjic (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Franjic returns after leaving Darmstadt's last match before the winter break with an injury. Franjic has started in five of his ten appearances this season providing an assist.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Skarke - Nets brace against Hoffenheim Skarke scored two goals while taking seven shots (two on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating a chance during Tuesday's 3-3 draw with Hoffenheim.

Impact Skarke found the back of the net in the 57th and 85th minutes earning a point for Darmstadt while leading the team in shots and chances created. The attacker heads into the winter break in good form having scored three goals across his last three matches while starting 13 straight contests for Darmstadt.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Schuhen - Concedes three in draw Schuhen allowed three goals while making a save during Tuesday's 3-3 draw with Hoffenheim.

Impact Schuhen conceded two goals in the first half and one in the second as Darmstadt split the points with Hoffenheim Tuesday. The keeper heads into the winter break having allowed 40 goals in 15 league starts while keeping one clean sheet and making 59 saves.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Pfeiffer - Involved in all three goals Pfeiffer scored a goal and had two assists while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating three chances during Tuesday's 3-3 draw with Hoffenheim.

Impact Pfeiffer scored in the 23rd minute before setting up Tim Skarke in the 57th and 85th to play a role in all three Darmstadt goals while leading the team with three chances created. This was the performance of the season for Pfeiffer as he came into the match with just one assist in the Bundesliga and no goal involvements in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartol Franjic - Brought off injured Franjic came off during the second half of Tuesday's clash with Hoffenheim due to an apparent injury.

Impact Franjic was brought off in the second half after going down following a tackle. The hope will certainly be that the injury isn't too serious, though he will have three weeks to recover during the winter break. Jannik Muller came on to replace Franjic for the final 15 minutes.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Pfeiffer - Takes two shots in loss Pfeiffer registered two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Pfeiffer had a quiet outing during Darmstadt's home loss and could not do much on offense. The forward has yet to score in the season after 15 appearances (12 starts). He's having a subpar start in the campaign so far and will need to bounce back soon to help his side avoid relegation.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braydon Manu - Remains out Tuesday Manu (ankle) will not be an option versus Hoffenheim on Tuesday after manager Torsten Lieberknecht told reporters, "No one will come back who was missing against Wolfsburg. As of n...

Impact Manu has been sidelined since Aug. 26 versus FC Union, a stretch of 13 matches on the shelf due to his long-term ankle problem. At this point, the midfielder should be considered out indefinitely and will now have to wait until after the winger break for a chance to get back into the squad.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Skarke - Scores in five goal thriller Skarke scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing five times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Heidenheim.

Impact Skarke found the back of the net in the 52nd minute, scoring Darmstadt's first goal while leading the team in both crosses and chances created. The goal was Skarke's first since October while he has eight crosses and three chances created in his last four starts.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Mehlem - Suffers broken leg Mehlem suffered a broken fibula during the match against FC Koln and is set for a long period of time on the sidelines.

Impact Mehlem received the worst news possible as he did indeed break his leg and is set for months on the sidelines. He had started all 13 matches for the team during his first season in the Bundesliga, totaling three goals and two assists in 18 shots (eight on target). With other injuries to the midfield, this means that both Tobias Kempe and Bartol Franjuc are set for more playing time on the pitch for Darmstadt.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cologne beats Darmstadt 1-0 in Germany to climb off the bottom of the Bundesliga

Cologne has moved off the bottom of the Bundesliga with a much-needed 1-0 win at Darmstadt

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Fraser Hornby - Picks up injury Hornby won't be an option Friday against Koln after picking up an injury, according to manager Torsten Lieberknecht. "Hornby is also unavailable due to an ankle injury."

Impact Hornby recently picked up an injury to his ankle in training, leaving him out for Friday's match. Luckily for the club, this shouldn't affect it too much, seeing he has held more of a bench role this season, making seven appearances with only one start. However, they will hope that the injury is only minor and he is back for next weekend's match against Heidenheim.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Schuhen - Doesn't face Freiburg Schuhen didn't play against Freiburg on Saturday due to undisclosed reasons.

Impact It wouldn't be surprising if Schuhen is dealing with an injury because that would be the only logical reason to explain his absence. After all, he had started in each of Darmstadt's previous 11 Bundesliga contests. If he can't go against Koln on Friday, then Alexander Brunst would be in line to start for a second consecutive contest.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matej Maglica - Makes eight clearances Maglica recorded one tackle (zero won), eight clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against SC Freiburg.

Impact Maglica help the team hold on to the draw with a season high of clearances on the day. He's been averaging about 3.1 clearances per game, with 28 in nine contests thus far.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Cologne beats Darmstadt 1-0 in Germany to climb off the bottom of the Bundesliga