Eintracht Braunschweig vs. 1. FC Union Berlin - News - August 23, 2026 | FOX Sports

Marvin Friedrich - Absent from cup squad, status unclear Friedrich (undisclosed) was surprisingly left out of Union Berlin's squad for Sunday's 4-2 German Cup win at Eintracht Braunschweig, with coach Mauro Lustrinelli offering only limi...

Impact Friedrich's exact issue remains unclear, with Lustrinelli saying only that something came up in training and that the summer signing is currently undergoing further examination. The club plans to release an update once test results come back, but for now, his path to training and back into contention remains uncertain. A Bundesliga opener absence against Frankfurt on Saturday now looks like a real possibility.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Doubtful for league opener Ronnow (groin) did not feature in Union Berlin's cup match and is now uncertain for Saturday's Bundesliga opener against Frankfurt, according to the club.

Impact Ronnow remains sidelined by a groin injury after missing the cup match and is uncertain for the league opener against Frankfurt. The goalkeeper has yet to return to full fitness, leaving his availability in doubt. Matheo Raab, who started in the cup, could get the nod again if Ronnow remains unavailable, though Carl Klaus could also be an option after finishing last season on a strong note.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE