Heidenheim Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Hennes Behrens - Finds starting role Behrens (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Behrens passed his fitness test after manager Frank Schmidt flagged his status following the 2-2 draw against Monchengladbach, earning a starting role at left-back despite the uncertainty surrounding his condition. The defender is one of several players who came through the Gladbach match carrying knocks, and his recovery in time spares Heidenheim from having to turn to Omar Traore in the back line. His inclusion alongside is a significant relief for the club heading into the final stretch of the season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Fohrenbach - Makes starting XI Fohrenbach (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Fohrenbach passed his fitness test after manager Frank Schmidt flagged his status following the 2-2 draw against Monchengladbach, earning a starting role despite the uncertainty surrounding his condition. The defender has been a regular fixture in the back line this season, tallying 19 starts across 21 Bundesliga appearances, and his inclusion spares Heidenheim from having to reshuffle the defense.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Fohrenbach - Game-time call for Saturday Fohrenbach is questionable for Saturday's match against Union Berlin due to an undisclosed injury, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "In terms of personnel, it looks like we hav...

Impact Fohrenbach went the full 90 in the 2- 2 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach, but it seems his status for this weekend is in question due to an undisclosed problem. Fohrenbach has been a regular on defense when needed, tallying 19 starts out of 21 appearances in the 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Benedikt Gimber - Needs testing Gimber is questionable for Saturday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "In terms of personnel, it looks like we have a few battered players from the...

Impact Gimber is needing some testing as he heads into Saturday's match, still dealing with some knocks from the club's last match. He didn't start the last contest, although this is still something to watch, as he has started in 21 games this campaign. That said, if he were to miss out, Patrick Mainka and Tim Siersleben would be a potential center-back pairing.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Arijon Ibrahimovic - Questionable to face Berlin Ibrahimovic is questionable for Saturday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "In terms of personnel, it looks like we have a few battered players from...

Impact Ibrahimovic is looking to be a late call and needs some testing for Saturday, having come through the last match with an injury. This is a major issue for the club and something to watch, as he is a regular starter, notching a goal and an assist this season. It still seems like there is a decent chance he makes it, although Mathias Honsak or Christian Joe Conteh are options on the left if he misses out.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Hennes Behrens - Late call for Saturday Behrens (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "In terms of personnel, it looks like we have a few battered players...

Impact Behrens is one of the numerous players that needs to be checked for Saturday, coming through from the last match with an injury. This is something to monitor for the club, as he is their starting left-back. With Jonas Fohrenbach (undisclosed) also questionable, the club would likely turn to Omar Traore if both miss out.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Beck - Option again Beck (illness) is not on the injured list and is an option again for his club.

Impact Beck is back in the mix for Saturday after his last matchday was ruined by illness, recovering from the issues. He has only started in eight of his 20 appearances while recording one goal and one assist, so he will likely only return to a rotational spot.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Kaufmann - Out Saturday Kaufmann (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Union Berlin, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "Mikkel is definitely out."

Impact Kaufmann was off early last contest and will remain out again, as the forward is dealing with an undisclosed injury. Luckily for the club, this is a minor loss, as he has not started since Jan. 13 and is mainly a rotational option. A return date is unknown, hopefully not missing much time.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Dorsch - Records first league assist Dorsch assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Dorsch led his side with four tackles and set up the team's opening goal, registering his first assist of the season. The midfielder has now created at least one chance in four of his last five matches, attempting eight crosses in that span.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Marnon Busch - Opens league scoring account Busch scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Busch delivered an impressive all-around performance, contributing at both ends. He took two shots and converted one for his first goal of the season, marking a second straight game with a goal contribution after assisting in his previous outing. Defensively, he recorded two tackles, two interceptions and two clearances. Over his last three matches, the right-back has totaled eight tackles, eight clearances and six interceptions.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mainka - Scores from set piece Mainka scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Mainka posed a constant threat from set pieces, registering a season-high two shots on target and converting one with a header. The center-back has now attempted 13 shots across his last eight matches, with this his second goal of the season. Defensively, he was just as influential, winning eight aerial duels and making eight clearances, extending a run of at least five clearances in each of his last 12 games, with 104 in total during that span.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Diant Ramaj - Allows two goals in draw Ramaj had five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact It was a mixed outing for Ramaj, who made five saves but was at fault for one of the two goals conceded. He has now shipped 10 goals in his last four games, while registering three or more saves in three of those. The shot-stopper remains without a clean sheet this season and will aim to secure his first against Union Berlin this weekend, with the team battling to avoid relegation.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Jan Schoppner - Ends ban Schnopper is no longer banned and is an option for his club moving forward.

Impact Schnopper has ended his one-game ban and is in the side again, set for action moving forward. He is a starting midfielder for the club and should stick to that spot in the coming games, recording one goal and one assist in 25 appearances (23 starts).

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Kaufmann - Subbed off injured Kaufmann was forced off in the second half of Saturday's clash against Monchengladbach due to an apparent injury, according to Kicker.

Impact Kaufmann was forced off in the 68th minute of Saturday's clash against Monchengladbach due to an apparent injury and was replaced by Benedikt Gimber. The Danish will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue. If his absence is confirmed, the impact should be limited given his rotational role.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hennes Behrens - Forced off injured Behrens was forced off in the second half of Saturday's clash against Monchengladbach due to an apparent injury, according to Kicker.

Impact Behrens was forced off in the 49th minute of Saturday's clash against Monchengladbach due to an apparent injury and will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue. The versatile defender has started the last eight matches, so his potential absence could be a significant blow for his side, with Leonidas Stergiou expected to start at right-back.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Budu Zivzivadze - Ultimately available Saturday Zivzivadze (knee) has been surprisingly cleared and is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Gladbach, the club posted.

Impact Zivzivadze had suffered a recurrence of the knee issue that already cost him significant time last season, leaving his availability highly uncertain for several weeks. His surprise return is a welcome boost for Heidenheim as they fight to survive in the Bundesliga down the final stretch of the campaign, with every available body counting in what promises to be a brutal run-in.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Beck - Ruled out Saturday Beck (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Gladbach.

Impact Beck has been unable to recover in time from the illness that had already left him as a late call, with his fitness having depended on how he felt Saturday morning. The midfielder had only just returned to training after being sick for several days, and manager Schmidt ultimately decided against risking him for the Gladbach fixture. As a rotational player for the club, his absence carries limited immediate impact, though he will hope to return to full fitness ahead of the coming fixtures.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Adrian Beck - Suffering from illness Beck is dealing with an illness and is a late call for Saturday's match against Gladbach, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "In addition, there is Adrian Beck, who was sick the l...

Impact Beck is dealing with an illness and will now be questionable for the club's first match back from the international break. Luckily for the midfielder, he will have another day to get back into training, leaving him with an outside chance of making the team. His participation will likely depend on a game-time decision and will rely on how he feels Saturday morning, likely to only see a bench spot if fit, as he is more of a rotational player for the club.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sirlord Conteh - Suffers knee issues again Conteh (knee) is ruled out for the time being after his previously operated knee flared up again, according to coach Frank Schmidt.

Impact Conteh had the same knee surgically repaired in October following a lateral meniscus tear, and the issue resurfaced during his substitute appearance against Leverkusen in the last Bundesliga fixture before the break. Coach Schmidt confirmed the 29-year-old has been unable to train since that match, making his return timeline highly uncertain. Losing Conteh is a real blow for Heidenheim as they fight to avoid relegation in the final seven games of the season, with the winger having been a key attacking option off the bench throughout the campaign.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Kaufmann - Back fit for Gladbach clash Kaufmann (muscle) has been cleared fit and is available for Saturday's clash against Gladbach, according to coach Frank Schmidt.

Impact Kaufmann missed the Leverkusen fixture before the break after picking up a minor muscle issue in training, but the international window gave him enough time to recover fully. The forward has been primarily a bench option for Heidenheim this season, so his return adds depth to maanger Schmidt's attacking choices without necessarily shaking up the starting lineup for Saturday's clash.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Budu Zivzivadze - Setback forces him out Zivzivadze suffered a setback from a previous knee injury that required surgery last year and is ruled out for the time being pending further diagnosis, according to coach Frank Sc...

Impact Zivzivadze's return has hit another roadblock after what appears to be a recurrence of the knee issue that already cost him significant time last season. The club is still waiting on the full diagnosis before setting a new timeline, making his availability for the coming weeks highly uncertain. Heidenheim will need to manage without him as they fight to survive in the Bundesliga down the final stretch of the campaign.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Schoppner - Suspended one game Schoppner will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.

Impact Schoppner picked up his fifth yellow card in the Bundesliga and will serve a one-match suspension for the next clash against Gladbach after the international break. The midfielder has been a regular starter in the middle of the park for Heidenheim, therefore his absence will impact the starting XI, with Julian Niehues expected to see a larger role for that game.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

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