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Sepp Van den Berg - Still out against Koln Van den Berg (ankle) "will be sidelined for the foreseeable future," Schalke manager Thomas Reis announced Friday.

Impact Van den Berg has been out since early October with an ankle injury that required surgery, and there is still no clear timeline on his return. Maya Yoshida and Henning Matriciani remain the starting center-back pairing in his absence, with new signing Moritz Jenz and Leo Greiml able to provide depth in the position.

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Moritz Jenz - Joins Schalke on loan Jenz joined Schalke on loan from Celtic for the remainder of the 2022/23 season, Schalke announced.

Impact Jenz has completed the move to Schalke on a six-month loan away from Celtic. The defender was originally loaned to Celtic from Lorient and will now get playing time in the Bundesliga. Jenz could see immediate starting time in the beleaguered backline.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schwolow - Destroyed by Leipzig Schwolow allowed six goals while making eight saves during Tuesday's 6-1 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Schwolow allowed four goals in the first half and two in the second as Schalke were destroyed by Leipzig on Tuesday. The keeper has now allowed 41 goals in 17 league starts while his eight saves upped his season total to 61.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kimmich scores late equalizer for Bayern Munich vs. Cologne

Bayern Munich needed a late goal from Joshua Kimmich to salvage a 1-1 draw at home against Cologne in the Bundesliga as the 10-time defending champion was left waiting for its firs...

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soichiro Kozuki - Strikes first professional goal Kozuki scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Tuesday's match against RB Leipzig.

Impact Kozuki found the back of the net in the 56th minute scoring Schalke's lone goal. The goal was the first of Kozuki's professional career after being promoted from the U23 team earlier in the month.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Frey - First assist with Schalke Frey had an assist while taking two off target shots and creating two chances during Friday's match against RB Leipzig.

Impact Frey set up Soichiro Kozuki in the 56th minute assisting Schalke's lone goal of the match. The assist was the first in the Bundesliga for Frey after joining on loan a mere four days ago.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tom Krauss - Off with head injury Krauss was forced off in the first half of Tuesday's match with Leipzig due to a head injury.

Impact Krauss left the match in first half stoppage time after being hit in the face and being replaced by Dominic Drexler. The midfielder reported dizziness and was also bleeding from the lip.

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Marcin Kaminski - Available versus Leipzig Kaminski (illness) will be in contention for Tuesday's clash with Leipzig.

Impact If Kaminski gets onto the pitch, it would be his first appearance for the club since Aug. 7 versus Koln. Given his extended layoff, Kaminski likely won't immediately jump back into the starting XI and may have to make an appearance or two off the bench first.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dominick Drexler - In contention Tuesday Drexler (illness) is available to face RB Leipzig on Tuesday.

Impact Drexler was sidelined due to illness but has resumed training and should be in the mix Tuesday. The attacking midfielder has started just one of his last three contests, so he is far from a lock for the starting XI. Still, for the season Drexler has tallied two goals on nine shots (three on target), three assists and 17 crosses (three accurate) and should be capable of offering solid offensive upside.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tim Skarke - Loaned to Schalke Skarke has joined FC Schalke on a six-month loan from Union Berlin, the club announced Monday.

Impact Skarke has made three Bundesliga appearances off the bench since joining Union from SV Darmstadt in the summer, and the 26-year-old is now moving on-loan to Schalke for the remainder of the campaign.

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MATCHDAY: Southampton-Newcastle in cup semis; AC Milan-Lazio

Southampton and Newcastle meet in the first leg of the League Cup semifinals as both teams look to stay on course to end long trophy droughts

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Union Berlin flying, Hertha Berlin floundering in Bundesliga

Union Berlin has come from behind to beat Hoffenheim 3-1 and rise to third in the Bundesliga

JANUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Simon Terodde - Attempts three shots Terodde recorded three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Terodde tried his best to get a goal through Eintracht Frankfurt's defense, but he was unable. He has not sat out any of Schalke's games this season though, so fantasy managers should expect him to be a competently threatening option whenever the team plays. Teroode has 30 shots (13 on goal) across his 2022-23 Bundesliga season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schwolow - Allows three goals Schwolow conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-0 loss against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Schwolow allowed goals from Jesper Lindstrom, Buta and Rafael Santos Borre without logging any saves compensating for his concessions. The goalkeeper will try to redeem himself but is not expected to when Schalke hosts RB Leipzig on Tuesday. Schwolow maintained only one clean sheet across 13 games his team has played since Aug. 27.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sepp Van den Berg - Not ready to return van den Berg is not in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Saturday.

Impact van den Berg remains out with an ankle injury after being a surprise inclusion in January training camp. The defender had appeared just four times before suffering the injury.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Terodde - Leading line Saturday Terodde is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Terodde is good to go after being rested in training in the buildup to the match. The forward will lead the line for Schalke having scored three goals in 15 appearances.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Marcin Kaminski - Out with illness Kaminski is not in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Saturday.

Impact Kaminski misses out on Saturday's match after coming down with an injury in the buildup. The midfielder has started ten of his 13 appearances in the first half of the season providing two assists.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Greiml - In squad to face Frankfurt Greiml is fit and in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Saturday.

Impact Greiml returns from a knee injury in time to feature in Saturday's squad. The defender starts from the bench having made just four appearances in the first half of the season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Frey - Loaned to Schalke Frey has joined FC Schalke on a six-month loan with the option to buy from Royal Antwerp, the club announced Friday.

Impact Frey scored seven goals in 14 Belgian Jupiler League games with Royal Antwerp during the first half of the season, and the 28-year-old striker is now moving to the Bundesliga with Schalke on-loan for the remainder of the campaign. He will likely be the backup to Simon Terodde up front, taking the place of the injured Sebastian Polter (knee).

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dominick Drexler - Ruled out Drexler (COVID-19) has yet to return to training and won't be an option for Saturday's clash with Frankfurt, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Drexler has yet to make a return to training and is still testing negatively. The forwards next chance to return is a Tuesday clash with Leipzig on short rest, where he would likely be a bench option as he recovers from COVID-19.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Zalazar Martinez - Hopeful for return Zalazar (foot) isn't ready to return for Saturday's trip to Frankfurt, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Zalazar isn't ready but has made a return to team training, Reis added. The midfielder will be targeting a return in the coming matches with a Jan. 29 clash with Koln one possibility.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Soichiro Kozuki - Signs professional contract Kozuki was promoted from the U23 team to the senior team, Schalke announced.

Impact Kozuki has been promoted to the Schalke main team, where he will likely see immediate playing time. Financial issues have kept Schalke from bringing in reinforcements to their offensive depth meaning they need to add through their youth academy.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jere Uronen - Completes Schalke move Uronen completed a loan move to Schalke until the end of the 2022/23 campaign, Brest announced.

Impact Uronen completed a loan move to Schalke, where he will likely slot into the already beleaguered backline. Uronen will likely start immediately when the Bundesliga resumes, as Schalke struggle with injuries to Tobias Mohr (undisclosed) and Sepp van den Berg (ankle).

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Marcin Kaminski - Dealing with illness Kaminski missed training with Schalke on Tuesday due to an illness.

Impact Kaminski will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt with this illness. He recovered from a calf injury over the winter break that had kept him sidelined since requiring surgery in early September.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dominick Drexler - Contracts COVID-19 Drexler missed training on Tuesday due to COVID-19, FC Schalke have announced.

Impact Drexler still has a few days to recover from this illness before Schalke faces Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. Jordan Larsson and Kenan Karaman are options to replace him in the XI if necessary.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE