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Out Sunday Ljubicic (illness) is out for Sunday's clash with Dortmund, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Ljubicic is out Sunday as he deals with a close-contact to a COVID-19 case. The midfielder isn't a major fantasy play when on the pitch and has been dealing with a plethora of injuries throughout the season. Ljubicic will hope to return shortly after the international break.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 72 minutes Ljubicic (strain) played 72 minutes during a 1-0 loss Sunday versus 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Despite suffering an injury on Feb. 26, Ljubicic received a start Sunday. He started four times across 1. FC Koln's last six Bundesliga games. Though he was benched multiple times during the six-game span, fantasy managers should consider Ljubicic a regular starter again.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Hoffenheim Ljubicic (strain) is available for Sunday's clash with Hoffenheim, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Ljubicic is available for Sunday's clash after making a slow return to full training over the week. He started out in individual training but by the end of the week had rejoined full team training. While it's uncertain if he will be rushed back to the starting XI, Ljubicic should be an immediate bench option.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training individuall Ljubicic (strain) will train individually Tuesday, Koln announced.

Impact Ljubicic will train individually as he tries to get over a muscle injury he picked up earlier in the week. The midfielder is expected to be a full participant in the starting XI against Hoffenheim on Sunday.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Sunday Ljubicic is in the match day squad to face Hertha Berlin on Sunday.

Impact The midfielder returns after missing the final game ahead of the winter break with a knee injury. Ljubicic starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Ljubicic (knee) is out for Sunday's clash with Stuttgart, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Ljubicic is out for Sunday's clash though his knee injury isn't thought to be serious. The midfielder isn't much of a fantasy asset due to his role in defensive midfield. Look for Ljubicic to return after the winter break, if he can't return then Salih Ozcan figures to be a consistent starter.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win Ljubicic scored once on one shot during Saturday's 4-1 win over Gladbach.

Impact Ljubicic scored his first goal of the season during Saturday's clash. The midfielder looked excellent in a more attacking role after spending most of the season playing defensive midfield. If he stays in a more aggressive role Ljubicic could have plenty of fantasy upside moving forward. If he's back in defensive midfield then he is less of a fantasy asset.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fit Sunday Ljubicic is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Leverkusen.

Impact Ljubicic returns after missing out on last week's match with Hoffenheim through illness. The midfielder takes up a role in the center of the pitch for Koln's Bundesliga clash with Leverkusen.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved versus Hoffenheim Ljubicic (illness) will not be in the match-day squad against Hoffenheim on Friday.

Impact Ljubicic started the first six matches for the club this season before being utilized in a reserve role versus SC Freiburg ahead of the international break. Still, the midfielder should be in the mix for regular starts once cleared to return to action, especially with the extra few days off before the club's Oct. 24 matchup with Bayer Leverkusen.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Ljubicic (illness) went to the doctor for a cold, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Ljubicic is dealing with a cold, and while it's not serious, it could put him in doubt for Friday's clash with Hoffenheim. The midfielder has appeared in every single match this season, starting six and coming off the bench in one. If he were to miss time he'd likely be replaced by Ondrej Duda.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE