Heidenheim Team News Page 26 - Soccer

Tim Kleindienst - Productive in bursts Kleindienst has scored twice and assisted twice before the international break.

Impact Kleindienst has been leading the line, seeing major minutes in every match, though all four of his goal contributions came in one two-match burst. The striker has seen his guaranteed full 90 role dwindle a bit of late, coming off in three of his past four matches.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Muller - Concedes two goals Muller made four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Eintracht Frankfurt. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 28th minute.

Impact Unfortunately for Muller, he has conceded multiple goals in all but one of his seven appearances of the 2023-24 Bundesliga so far. He will try to establish more consistency during the international break, beginning with a game against FC Augsburg on Oct. 22.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marnon Busch - Not ready Busch (hamstring) is out for Sunday's trip to Eintracht Frankfurt, according to manager Frank Schmidt.

Impact Busch is not quite ready to get back on the pitch for the first team. The right-back has been given plenty of time to overcome this injury and could be an option after the international break. The strong form of replacement Omar Traore has meant that Busch is under no pressure to rush back from the injury, and could mean Busch remains on the bench when fit once more.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Siersleben - Puts up nice numbers versus Union Siersleben had one off-target shot, created one chance, made three tackles (two won), three clearances and two interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturd...

Impact Siersleben was very active as part of a defensive line that was under pressure during most of the contest and put up numbers across almost every defensive category while also being an aerial threat on attacking set-pieces. With 19 tackles, 20 clearances, 14 interceptions and seven blocks over six starts, the center-back has been one of Bundesliga's most well-rounded players of his position so far this season.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mainka - Busy defensively versus Union Mainka made five tackles (three won), three clearances and two blocks while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Mainka was part of a defensive line that had to withstand some stretches of heavy pressure and could rack up some nice numbers to add to the first clean sheet of the year. With 32 clearances over six starts so far this season, the center-back is proving himself a very reliable source of fantasy stats.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lennard Maloney - Makes 13 clearances in win Maloney had two shots (one on target) and made 13 clearances and one interception during Saturday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Maloney can always be active defensively but this time he was almost a third center-back against an opposition that controlled the ball and dictated the pace most of the time. His 13 clearances matched his production from the previous five starts combined and these contributions were essential for his side to reach back-to-back home wins. The holding midfielder is off to a great start of campaign despite mixed collective results and he'll try to keep it up during Oct. 8 visit to Eintracht Frankfurt.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eren Dinkci - Active display versus Union Dinkci had two shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in three inaccurate crosses and drew three fouls during Saturday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Dinkci was coming off scoring four time over the previous three matches and, despite not being able to extend the streak, he was still active on the attacking end, being involved on some dangerous plays in a contest that had the opposition controlling the ball most of the time. The youngster has proven himself a very nice fantasy pickup so far this season and his next chance to impress will be Oct. 8 visit to Eintracht Frankfurt.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Muller - Keeps clean sheet versus Union Muller made eight saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Muller was one of the biggest reasons why his team reached back-to-back home wins, bouncing back from his previous away game and making a season-best eight saves to shut the opposition down. This was the first career Bundesliga clean sheet for the goalkeeper, who will try to remain productive during Oct. 8 visit to Eintracht Frankfurt.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan-Niklas Beste - Scores winner against Union Beste scored a goal off three shots (two on target), created one chance and sent in nine crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Beste was the hero once again for Heidenheim, this time scoring the lone goal of the match with a spectacular free-kick shot just before the hour mark. With three goals and three assists over five league starts, the attacker has been a pleasant surprise during this start of season. Up next for him is Oct. 8 visit to Eintracht Frankfurt.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marnon Busch - Still sidelined Saturday Busch (hamstring) will not be available against Union Berlin on Saturday after manager Frank Schmidt told reporters, "In terms of personnel, it looks like Marnon Busch will continu...

Impact Busch will be out of action for his fifth consecutive contest due to his lingering hamstring problem. Without Busch as an option, the club figures to continue utilizing Omar Traore at right-back. At this point, Busch may struggle to reclaim his place on the pitch given his extended absence.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eren Dinkci - Nets in one sided loss Dinkci scored a goal with his lone shot and crossing once accurately during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Dinkci found the back of the net in the 58th minute scoring Heidenheim's lone goal of the match. Dinkci is in a good run of form currently with four goals in his past three matches while taking seven shots, crossing eight times and creating four chances over the same timeframe.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan-Niklas Beste - Assists lone Heidenheim goal Beste had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing four times inaccurately during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Beste set up Eren Dinkci in the 58th minute assisting Heidenheim's lone goal while leading the club in both crosses and chances created. Despite Heidenheim's slow start to the season, Beste has five goal involvements in four appearances while crossing 44 times and creating 13 chances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Muller - Allows four on Sunday Muller allowed four goals while making six saves during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Muller conceded a goal in the first half and three in the second as Heidenheim dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 13 goals in the opening five matches of the season while his six saves upped his season total to 24.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marnon Busch - Shelved again Busch (hamstring) will not be an option for Sunday's match against Bayer Leverkusen. "Only Marnon Busch, who was out for a short time against Bremen, has suffered a muscle injury t...

Impact Busch looks to have picked up another injury to his leg and will miss his fourth match of the season. He had played just 32 minutes all campaign as he continues to recover from his hamstring injuries.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan-Niklas Beste - Scores and assists against Werder Bremen Beste scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and four chances created in Sunday's 4-2 victory against Werder Bremen.

Impact Beste won an early 4th minute penalty which was converted by Tim Kleindienst. He assisted Eren Dinkci in the 68th minute and was then assisted by Tim Kleindienst in the 76th minute. He also completed one dribble and and one tackle. He has scored twice and assisted twice this season in four games and has created a total of 16 chances and taken a total of eight shots.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Keller - Makes league debut Keller recorded no stats in Sunday's 4-2 win versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Keller made his Bundesliga debut when he replaced Tim Kleindienst in the 90th minute. He has been at Heidenheim for a year and has only made a total of eight club appearances.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Kleindienst - Nets penalty opener Kleindienst scored one goal and assisted twice from five shots and two chances created in Sunday's 4-2 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Kleindienst opened the scoring by netting a fifth minute penalty. He then assisted Eren Dinkci in the 44th minute. He completed two dribbles, hit the woodwork once and also recorded two interceptions. He has scored twice and assisted twice this season in four games and has taken a total of 16 shots. He was replaced in the 90th minute to enable a Bundesliga debut for Thomas Keller.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eren Dinkci - Scores brace against Werder Bremen Dinkci scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-2 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Dinkci scored in the 44th minute assisted by Tim Kleindienst and in the 68th minute assisted by Jan-Niklas Beste. He also completed one dribble. He has scored thrice this season in four matches and has taken a total of seven shots and has created a total of eight chances but is yet to be rewarded with an assist.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Muller - Concedes two against Werder Bremen Muller had two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 4-2 win against Werder Bremen.

Impact Muller saved a penalty in the 49th minute but conceded the rebound. He also conceded to Mitchell Weiser in the 64th minute. His performances this season have been extraordinary as he has made 18 saves in just four games and has also saved a penalty. However, he is still in search for his first clean sheet of the season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marnon Busch - Not able to return Busch is not in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Sunday.

Impact Busch misses out on Sunday's match despite returning to training in the buildup. The defender will hope to return in time for next week's match against Leverkusen.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Fohrenbach - Returns to starting XI Fohrenbach is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Fohrenbach returns from an undisclosed injury which kept him out of Heidenheim's previous match against Dortmund. The defender takes up his role at left back having ten crosses and three chances created in his two starts on the season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marnon Busch - Back in team training Busch (hamstring) returned to team training and could be an option for Sunday's clash with Bremen, according to manager Frank Schmidt.

Impact Busch should be an option Sunday but might not return to the starting XI. Frank Schmidt was quick to point our that Omar Traore has impressed since taking over the starting role at right-back and could continue to build on his current run in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Fohrenbach - Logs 74 minutes against Nurnberg Fohrenbach (undisclosed) played 74 minutes in Thursday's friendly versus Nurnberg.

Impact Fohrenbach got the start in Thursday's friendly after having missed the club's previous Bundesliga clash with Dortmund due to his undisclosed injury. With the left-back's injury seemingly behind him, he should be in the mix to reclaim his spot in the starting XI against Werder Bremen on Spet. 17.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Norman Theuerkauf - Assists in first start of season Theuerkauf assisted once to go with one shot (one on target) and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Theuerkauf got the start with Jonas Fohrenbach and Marnon Busch both put on injury. He assisted Friday for his first career assist in the Bundesliga. The defender could remain in the lineup, depending on the status of Fohrenbach and Busch's injuries.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eren Dinkci - Nets goal Dinkci scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created during Friday's 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund

Impact Dinkci scored his first Bundesliga goal since 2020 during his third match of the season. He's also made six crosses (two accurate) while created six chances so far.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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