Heidenheim Team News Page 3 - Soccer

Eren Dinkci - Makes starting XI Dinkci (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli.

Impact Dinkci passed his late fitness test after coach Frank Schmidt confirmed he would assess his status following Friday's final training session, earning a starting role despite having been ruled out of the Freiburg fixture with the same undisclosed issue. The forward is a locked-in starter when fit for Heidenheim, and his return spares the coach from having to shuffle his formation as the club battles to avoid relegation in the final stretch of the season.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Honsak - Late fitness decision Honsak (undisclosed) is a doubt for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli, according to coach Frank Schmidt. "Honsi and Eren are both injured, we have to see how things look in today'...

Impact Honsak is dealing with an undisclosed issue and while no details have been provided on the nature of the issue, his availability for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli is a doubt. If Honsak cannot be cleared after Friday's final team training session, Stefan Schimmer could be set to see increased playing time in his absence as Heidenheim look to pick up crucial points in their fight for Bundesliga survival in the final fixtures of the season.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Eren Dinkci - Late call against St. Pauli Dinkci (undisclosed) is a doubt for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli, according to coach Frank Schmidt. "Honsi and Eren are both injured, we have to see how things look in today'...

Impact Dinkci had been ruled out of the Freiburg fixture with an undisclosed issue, and his availability for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli remains uncertain heading into the final team training session of the week. The forward is a locked-in starter when fit for Heidenheim, and his potential absence would force another formation adjustment for coach Schmidt's side as they battle to avoid relegation in the final fixtures of the season, with Arijon Ibrahimovic as a possible option to start.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Marnon Busch - Six crosses Sunday Busch registered one shot (zero on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss to SC Freiburg.

Impact Busch recorded six crosses Sunday -- his second most in a match this season -- though he failed to record an accurate cross or a chance created in the loss. He was fairly active on the defensive side too, recording two interceptions, one tackle, one clearance and one blocked shot across his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Schimmer - Three shots off bench Schimmer recorded three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against SC Freiburg.

Impact Schimmer subbed onto the pitch in the 76th minute Sunday, yet he still managed to take three shots for just the fourth time this season. He failed to put one on target though, leaving him still without a goal since Jan. 13.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Honsak - Assists Sunday Honsak assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Honsak recorded his first assist of the season Sunday as he set up Budu Zivzivadze's strike in the 58th minute. It marked his third goal contribution of the season, all of which have come in the last two matches. He also recorded three shots and two crosses before he was subbed off in the 76th minute for Stefan Schimmer.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Budu Zivzivadze - Scores again Sunday Zivzivadze scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Zivzivadze scored another goal Sunday, a strike in the 58th minute assisted by Mathias Honsak. It marked his third goal of the season, two of which have come in his last two appearances. He'll look to keep this positive momentum going Saturday in a favorable matchup versus St. Pauli.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Diant Ramaj - Concedes twice Sunday Ramaj had two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss to SC Freiburg.

Impact Ramaj conceded a pair of goals Sunday, the 20th time across 29 starts this season where he conceded multiple goals. He made two saves and two clearances as well in the loss. He faces a favorable matchup Saturday versus FC St. Pauli, a side which has scored a league-low 26 goals through 30 matches this season.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Eren Dinkci - Out with injury Dinkci is out for Sunday's match against Freiburg due to an injury, according to his club.

Impact Dinkci is not an option for Sunday and is hitting the sidelines, as the forward deals with an undisclosed injury. This forces the team into a formation change as they go back into a 4-3-3, Arijon Ibrahimovic taking his spot on the right side of the field. The hope will bethat this is only a minor injury, as Dinkci is a starter for the club when fit.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Fohrenbach - Finds starting XI Fohrenbach (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Fohrenbach is fit Sunday despite some worries of an injury, as the defender is immediately placed in the starting XI after his undisclosed concerns. This marks a third straight start as he sees time in the center of the defense, previously earning 19 of his 21 starts on the left side of the defense, earning a starting spot wherever needed.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Fohrenbach - Suffers undisclosed issue Fohrenbach (undisclosed) is ruled out of Sunday's clash against Freiburg after being unable to train with the team following an injury picked up in the last match, according to coa...

Impact Fohrenbach has been an undisputed starter in Heidenheim's back line, making his absence a genuine headache for manager Schmidt as the club fights for Bundesliga survival in the final weeks of the season. Tim Siersleben or Hennes Behrens are the most likely candidates to step into the defensive lineup in his place, with the club stretched for options at the back heading into what is a crucial fixture for their survival hopes.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Benedikt Gimber - Still sidelined with injury Gimber (undisclosed) remains unavailable after picking up an injury two weeks ago, according to coach Frank Schmidt. "They haven't been able to train with the team either. They are...

Impact Gimber has been unable to shake off the knock that ruled him out of the Union Berlin fixture, and with no specific timeline provided, his availability for Heidenheim's upcoming matches remains uncertain. The center-back has made 21 starts this season and is an important piece of the defensive setup, making his continued absence a concern for a club still fighting to avoid relegation in the final weeks of the Bundesliga campaign. Patrick Mainka and Tim Siersleben are expected to cover in central defense during in his absence.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Kaufmann - Sidelined for time being Kaufmann (undisclosed) remains unavailable for the time being and is still unable to train with the team due to a muscle injury, according to coach Frank Schmidt. "He is still unab...

Impact Kaufmann has now missed several consecutive matches and the club has yet to provide a return timeline, leaving his involvement in Heidenheim's final push for Bundesliga survival uncertain. The forward has mainly been a rotational option this season without a start since Jan. 13, so his continued absence has a limited impact on the starting lineup, but every available body counts for a club fighting against relegation in the final weeks of the campaign.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sirlord Conteh - Undergoes successful surgery Conteh (knee) underwent surgery on Wednesday and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, according to coach Frank Schmidt. "Sissi had surgery on Wednesday on his knee a...

Impact Conteh had already been sidelined after his previously operated knee flared up again during a substitute appearance against Leverkusen, and the surgical intervention brings a definitive end to what has been a frustrating campaign for the winger. He ends the season with two goals and one assist across 15 appearances, having been a key attacking option off the bench for Heidenheim in their fight to survive in the Bundesliga. The focus will now shift entirely to his rehabilitation ahead of next season.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Schoppner - Assists in 3-1 win Schoppner assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Schoppner assisted Budu Zivzivadze for the final goal to win 3-1 against Union Berlin. This was his second assist of the season, with the other coming in January. The midfielder had gone three games without creating a chance before this, when he assisted in this game.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Pieringer - Assists opener in 3-1 win Pieringer assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Pieringer assisted Mathias Honsak for the opening goal as his team won 3-1 against Union Berlin. This was his first assist of the season, but he has scored four goals, including two in the last three games. The assist came from his only chance created of the match and he had only created more than one chance once in total this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mainka - Assists in 3-1 win Mainka assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Union Berlin.

Impact Mainka assisted Mathias Honsak for his second goal of the game as Heidenheim went on to win 3-1. This was his second assist of the season, having also scored two goals in the Bundesliga. He scored in the previous game and has created a chance in each of the last two matches.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Budu Zivzivadze - Scores in 3-1 win as a sub Zivzivadze scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Union Berlin.

Impact Zivzivadze scored his second goal of the season as he helped his side to a 3-1 victory. He scored the final goal of the game to seal the match. He hadn't scored in the league since November 1st. The forward took two shots, putting a shot on target for the third game in a row.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Honsak - Scores two in 3-1 win Honsak scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Union Berlin.

Impact Honsak scored his first two goals of the season as he helped his side to a victory over Union Berlin. The two goals came in the first half to put them 2-0 ahead before half-time. He took two shots or more for the eighth time this season and this was the second time this season that he has put two shots on target in a game.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Diant Ramaj - Two saves in 3-1 loss Ramaj recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Union Berlin.

Impact Ramaj is still waiting on his first clean sheet of the season, but made two saves as his side won 3-1 at home to Union Berlin. It is the ninth time this season that he has conceded once in a game and has made at least two saves in his last 15 matches.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Arijon Ibrahimovic - Makes bench Saturday Ibrahimovic (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Ibrahimovic recovered sufficiently from the knock he picked up in the 2-2 draw against Monchengladbach to earn a spot in the squad, though manager Frank Schmidt opted against risking him from the start. The winger is a regular fixture in the lineup this season and has notched a goal and an assist in the current campaign, but the club will manage his workload carefully given the circumstances. He could still see minutes off bench depending on how the game unfolds.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Benedikt Gimber - Not available Saturday Gimber (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Gimber has been unable to recover from the knocks he picked up in the 2-2 draw against Monchengladbach, with manager Frank Schmidt having flagged his status earlier in the week. The center-back did not start the last contest, limiting the immediate impact of his absence, though he has tallied 21 starts in the current campaign and remains an important part of the back line. Patrick Mainka and Tim Siersleben are expected to form the center-back pairing during his absence, with Gimber's availability for the coming fixtures to be monitored closely.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

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