Florian Dietz - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Active with U21 Dietz has played with the U21 team before the international break.

Impact Dietz missed multiple months due to a cruciate ligament injury but is back with the U21 teams. It's not clear when he will be summoned for his senior team return, but Dietz has recovered from the injury and is playing at full match capacity of late.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Leipzig Dietz is not in the match day squad to face RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact Dietz trained in the buildup to the match, but ultimately misses out on Saturday's squad. The forward will hope to return for his season debut in some capacity next week against Augsburg.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains fully Dietz (knee) has been training fully with the team and could be an option for Saturday's match against Leipzig, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Dietz played and scored two goals during a friendly during the international break as he is getting close to a return to the pitch. His last Bundesliga appearance was October of last year as he will look to make a come back after a year off with a long-term knee injury.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace in friendly Dietz (knee) scored two goals in Wednesday's friendly against Reusrath.

Impact Dietz has yet to get onto the pitch for the senior team this season but could be ready to make his season debut after getting minutes in Wednesday's test match. Even if he does rejoin the squad coming out of the international break, the forward will likely be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI with any consistency.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play with U21 side Dietz (knee) is expected to get some playing time with the U21 side before he could be an option for the team again, confirmed manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Dietz could play in at least two matches with the U21 side following his recovery from ACL surgery. This means that the forward could return to the squad after the international break. He had started just four matches in 11 appearances last season before going down on injury last October.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Dietz (knee) was a part of team training ahead of Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Dietz is getting very close to a return after taking part in training for the second straight week. It has almost been a year since the forward tore his ACL or has had any action on the field. He should be very close to full health now and should be making his return against Stuttgart this week or Leverkusen next week. When he does return, he will probably be worked out as an option off the bench before he gets rushed into a starting spot.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice pitch Dietz joined team training on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Dietz was back on the training field, practicing with the team on Tuesday. This is Dietz's first time taking part in team training since picking up the knee injury this off-season. It would be surprising to see him take part in Saturday's game against Werder Bremen, but he could be an option once again after that match.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates knee Dietz (knee) returned to rehab training after aggravating his knee injury, Koln announced.

Impact Dietz will likely miss the opening weeks of the 2023-24 Bundesliga, with eyes on a return after the Septemeber international break. The forward struggled for playing time in 2022-23 and is already being hampered by his knee injury once more.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in friendly Dietz (knee) came off the bench during Friday's friendly clash with Fortuna Koln.

Impact Dietz made his return to the first team after finishing the 2022-23 season on the sideline with a knee injury. The forward scored once in 11 appearances (four starts) during his first season in Koln and will hope for a more significant role in 2023-24.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season on shelf Dietz made 11 appearances (four starts) before suffering a season-ending knee injury in the Bundesliga.

Impact Dietz started the season with a consistent role off the bench and rotationally. The forward returned to individual training in May and will hope to make a full recovery before the pre-season kicks off.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on grass Dietz (knee) returned to the grass for workouts for the first time since his ACL injury in November.

Impact Dietz started his rehab assignment last month and is making great progress with his first workout on the training grounds since his injury. He is still ruled out for the season, however the forward is expected to be ready for the start of the next campaign if there are no setback in his recovery.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts rehab for ACL injury Dietz (knee) will start rehabilitation on his ACL, Koln announced Tuesday.

Impact Dietz suffered a crucial ACL tear in October, but received good news Tuesday that he will begin a rehab program for his knee. It isn't likely that he will return this season, with ACL injuries having an average recovery timeline of six to nine months. Dietz could possibly make a return for the beginning of next season if does not suffer any setbacks.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers torn ACL Dietz suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim, his club have announced.

Impact Dietz unfortunately is faced with the worst possible news following this injury. Now that Mark Uth is approaching full fitness, he can step up to fill the gap left by Dietz, who could be out at least six months and at most through the end of the season plus a month or two.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off in stoppage time Dietz subbed on in the second half before coming off injured in stoppage time during Sunday's 1-1 draw versus 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Dietz came on the pitch to see out the draw before a heavy tackle from Ozan Kabak sent Dietz to the dressing room. Kabak was sent off for the tackle, but that will be little consolation for Dietz, who had to be helped off the pitch. Dietz has largely fallen out of the starting XI, with his last start coming on Sept 11. nonetheless he's been a consistent rotational option. Mark Uth would likely fill his role if he's set to miss the final games before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First Koln goal Dietz scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 tie to RB Leipzig.

Impact Dietz as scored his first goal for Koln in just his second start for the senior team. The forward is youth academy product with Koln who was promoted to the first team due to injuries to Mark Uth (undisclosed), Sebastian Andersson (fitness), and Steffen Tigges (ankle). It's more likely than not that Dietz falls out of the starting XI when any of those three are healthy but he has been surprisingly good in his first action for the senior team.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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