Heidenheim Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Leonidas Stergiou - Suffers new setback Stergiou suffered a new muscle fiber injury and is ruled out for the time being, according to coach Frank Schmidt.

Impact Stergiou just can't seem to catch a break this season. The defender has already dealt with multiple setbacks since arriving at Heidenheim, and this latest muscle fiber injury sends him back to the sidelines for the time being. It's a tough blow for Heidenheim, as Stergiou was penciled in as a regular starter along the back line. With him out of the lineup, the team will have to reshuffle the deck defensively, with Tim Siersleben emerging as the leading candidate to step in and fill the gap.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Marnon Busch - Returns after illness Busch cleared his illness as he was spotted in full team training Tuesday, the club posted.

Impact Busch missed the last two matches due to an illness but is back in contention moving forward after being spotted in full team training Tuesday. This is great news for the club as he has been a regular starter for Heidenheim whether in the back-three or on the right flank and his return would give the squad a solid boost.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Marnon Busch - Returns after illness Busch cleared his illness as he was spotted in full team training Tuesday, the club posted.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Diant Ramaj - Clears illness Ramaj cleared his illness as he was spotted in full team training Tuesday, the club posted.

Impact Ramaj is back in the mix after shaking off the illness that kept him out of Saturday's clash against Bremen. The starting goalkeeper returned to full team training Tuesday and is set to regain his spot between the posts for Saturday's matchup against Hoffenheim now that he is available again.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Diant Ramaj - Clears illness Ramaj cleared his illness as he was spotted in full team training Tuesday, the club posted.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hennes Behrens - Cringeworthy own goal in loss Behrens recorded an own goal, three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Werder Bremen.

Impact Behrens was under little pressure when he headed the ball directly into his own team's open net Saturday to put the fixture beyond reach in Heidenheim's 2-0 defeat to Werder Bremen. Despite the own goal, the fullback played a key defensive role across his 90 minute shift, making three tackles (one won), three interceptions and two blocks. Behrens has made five successive starting appearances in league play and created one chance in each appearance.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Benedikt Gimber - Workmanlike performance in loss Gimber registered one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Gimber led the Heidenheim defensive effort Saturday with eight clearances but was unable to keep the Werder Bremen attack at bay in a 2-0 defeat. The eight clearances mark the central defender's second most in a single Bundesliga appearance this season across 17 appearances (15 starts). Since serving a one-match ban on Feb. 1, Gimber has averaged one interception and 6.25 clearances per appearance across four appearances (four starts).

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Arijon Ibrahimovic - Four crosses in defeat Ibrahimovic generated three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Ibrahimovic led the Heidenheim attacking effort Saturday with four crosses (two accurate) and three shot attempts (zero on goal), though he was unable to pick the lock of the defense in a 2-0 defeat versus Werder Bremen. In addition to his progressive play, the forward tracked back to contribute three tackles (two won) to the defensive effort. Ibrahimovic has been named to the starting XI and played the full 90 minutes in three successive league fixtures.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Feller - Four saves in loss Feller made four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Werder Bremen.

Impact Feller repelled two of three Werder Bremen shots on goal Saturday and was undone by an own goal late into second half stoppage time as FC Heidenheim fell in a 2-0 defeat. The appearance marks the first of the campaign for the young keeper who was deputizing for an ill Diant Ramaj. If Ramaj remains unavailable Saturday, look for Feller to make his second Bundesliga appearance of the campaign when Heidenheim hosts 1899 Hoffenheim.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Leonidas Stergiou - Finds bench role Stergiou (muscular) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bremen.

Impact Stergiou finds a bench role for Saturday's showdown against Bremen after progressing from a muscular issue that had troubled him for weeks. He avoids the injury report and returns to the matchday squad as a substitute option. Even in a reserve role, his availability is a positive development for Heidenheim given his expected importance in the defensive setup.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Schoppner - Makes starting XI Schoppner (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Bremen.

Impact Schnopper makes the starting XI for Saturday's showdown against Bremen after recovering from the minor knock that forced him off early against Stuttgart. The midfielder resumes his role as a steady presence in the middle of the park and remains one of the first names on the team sheet. His return provides a significant boost as he anchors the midfield from the opening whistle.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leonidas Stergiou - Could be available Stergiou (muscular) could be an option for Saturday's clash against Bremen, coach Franck Schmidt said in the press conference. "Everyone else is training and available."

Impact Stergiou has been dealing with a muscular issue for weeks, but he is now trending toward being available for Saturday's showdown against Bremen after avoiding the injury report. That is a major lift for Heidenheim, as the defender was brought in to lock down a starting role on the back line and his return would immediately stabilize the defense.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Schoppner - Should be an option Schnopper (undisclosed) should be an option for Saturday's clash against Bremen, coach Franck Schmidt said in the press conference. "Everyone else is training and available."

Impact Schnopper was forced off early in the last match against Stuttgart with what looked like a minor knock, but the midfielder is trending toward being available for Saturday's showdown against Bremen. That is a big boost for Heidenheim, as he has been a steady presence in the middle of the park and one of the first names on the team sheet. If he is cleared as expected, he should slide right back into his usual starting role and anchor the midfield.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Feller - Expected to start Saturday Feller is fully fit and expected to start in Saturday's clash against Bremen after fully recovering from his knee issue.

Impact Feller has been glued to the bench in recent weeks, serving as the primary backup to Diant Ramaj, but the young keeper is now in line for a much bigger role heading into the weekend, as he is expected to get the nod against Bremen and hold down the spot until Ramaj returns from illness.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Diant Ramaj - Dealing with illness Ramaj (illness) won't be an option for Saturday's clash against Bremen, coach Franck Schmidt said in the press conference.

Impact Ramaj is sidelined with an illness and will be unavailable for Saturday's showdown against Bremen. The starting keeper is targeting a return for next week's fixture, as he remains the undisputed first-choice shot-stopper. His absence forces a shake-up in the starting XI, with Frank Feller next in line to step up and guard the net.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Diant Ramaj - Five saves for draw Ramaj recorded five saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-3 draw against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Ramaj conceded three goals and still produced a decent showing during Sunday's clash. The goalkeeper did well throughout the match and caused issues for the Stuttgart attack, but still couldn't do enough to earn all three points. He got three goals of support to salvage the draw and largely outplayed his opposite number, but the amount of chances his defense and midfield allows will make Ramaj a volatile option.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sirlord Conteh - Scores Sunday Conteh scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-3 draw against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Conteh scored once during Sunday's draw, making the most of his only shot and finding the back of the net. The striker didn't have many chances on the ball, but he was excellent when he got the chance to go forward. Conteh has some defensively poor opponents in the coming weeks to try and build on this from.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Eren Dinkci - Scores Sunday Dinkci scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Dinkci scored during an all-attack clash with Stuttgart that ended three-all. The attacker has been good since moving to Heidenheim, but he still wasn't able to do enough to earn all three points Sunday. It's still a good performance to build from, though it's hard to trust Dinkci's floor if he can't increase his volume.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Arijon Ibrahimovic - Nets in draw Ibrahimovic scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Ibrahimovic scored once during Sunday's draw, as well as putting all three of his shots on target. The winger had an excellent attacking performance throughout the match and was brilliant going forward. He could have had a brace or more with the sort of chances he carved out. Ibrahimovic will hope to build on this excellent showing moving forward.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

ALL HIGHLIGHTS | BUNDESLIGA | MATCHDAY 23

FEBRUARY 22 • YOUTUBE

Stuttgart rescues 3-3 draw as Bundesliga relegation scrap impacts Champions League race

Germany forward Deniz Undav has scored late to salvage a 3-3 draw for Stuttgart at last-place Heidenheim as the Bundesliga’s relegation scrap converged with the race for Champions...

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

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