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In contention Saturday Thielmann (strain) could be an option for Saturday's match against Monchengladbach, according to coach Lukas Kwasniok. "Thielmann and Huseinbasic are also options for the squad."

Impact Thielmann trained this week and could be an option for Saturday's match against Monchengladbach after missing the last four matches with a hip injury. The midfielder has started 17 of his 19 appearances this season, and his potential return would be a boost for his side, although the staff are expected to be cautious.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Tuesday Thielmann (strain) is back in training Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Thielmann went down with an injury around a month ago and is finally nearing a return, as he trained with his teammates Tuesday. This will likely leave a return in their next match, although he will still need to pass some testing, potentially being cautious and waiting until after the international break.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscle injury Thielmann (undisclosed) is out for the time being due to a muscle injury, according to his club.

Impact Thielmann will hit the sidelines for at least the next two weeks, with the midfielder dealt a muscle injury after his late scratch. With 17 starts in 19 appearances this season, this is a rough loss for the club. That said, with his absence, Denis Huseinbasic is likely to work into more time.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Saturday Thielmann (muscular) is a late scratch for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim, the club announced.

Impact Thielmann picked up a muscle issue during the pregame warmup ahead of Saturday's matchup against Hoffenheim and has been ruled out as a result. The attacking midfielder was set to feature but is now sidelined, forcing a late shuffle in the lineup. Eric Martel slides into the starting XI, while Jakub Kaminski is pushed further up the pitch to help offset Thielmann's absence and keep the attacking structure intact.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps lengthy goal draught Thielmann scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Thielmann found the back of the net in the 51st minute leveling the score for the next five minutes. The goal was the first since September 20th for Thielmann as he's combined for six crosses and eight clearances over his last three league appearances.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in tackles, clearances Thielmann won a tackle and made five clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with St. Pauli.

Impact Thielmann was active defensively as he led Koln in tackles and clearances during Saturday's draw. The wing-back has combined for three shots, three crosses, four tackles and nine clearances over his last three starts since returning from a muscle strain.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts as expected Thielmann (strain) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Thielmann is fit once again after a strain left him out for a bit, as the midfielder is in the starting XI to face Frankfurt. He has yet to miss a start all season when an optiona nd should remain a starter moving forward, with two goals and one assist in seven appearances.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to start against Frankfurt Thielmann (strain) is back available for Koln and likely to start in Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, coach Lukas Kwasniok said in the press conference. "Jan is more than just a...

Impact Thielmann missed the last three games due to a muscle strain but appears to have fully recovered, as he is back available for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt and could even reclaim his starting role straight away against the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscle injury Thielmann (strain) suffered a muscle injury in training on Wednesday and is out for the time being, the club announced.

Impact Thielmann ended training early on Wednesday after suffering a muscle injury, as revealed by MRI scans. The forward will miss some time to recover, which is a big blow for Koln since he has been an undisputed starter in the frontline this season. Said El Mala will likely be the main option to replace him until he fully recovers.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Leipzig Thielmann scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's match against RB Leipzig.

Impact Thielmann found the back of the net in the 23rd minute before subbing off the pitch in the 58th. The forward has two goals and an assist while combining for nine shots and four chances created over his last three starts.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists in win Thielmann scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Sunday's 4-1 win versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Thielmann provided the assist for Marius Bulter's 47th-minute header and added Koln's third goal with a crisp finish right before the hour mark. He worked the right flank relentlessly before making way in the 68th minute after contributing to three shots, three chances created, and three crosses during the game. The forward has now scored one goal and provided one assist in the first two league games of the season, confirming the strong pre-season he had.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in win Thielmann registered three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Mainz.

Impact Thielmann is back in the Bundesliga and back in his preferred role as an attacker. The last time he was in the top flight he had been pushed into a role as a makeshift left-back, he's now back in the attack, generally as an attacking midfielder. He hasn't lived up to the promise he showed early in his career, but Thielmann still has some attacking upside, especially with his pace and eye for a final ball.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs contract extension Thielmann has signed a contract extension with FC Koln until 2028, the club announced. "In our eyes, Jan shows a lot of what we would like to see from 1. FC Koln in the future. He...

Impact Thielmann joined the academy of FC Koln in 2017 at the age of 16 and has been a long-time supporter of the club. The midfielder made his senior debut in 2019 against Bayer Leverkusen and has since made 110 appearances in the Bundesliga for the club. Last season, he featured in 30 games in the second division, scoring two goals and providing three assists to help the club get promoted again to the German top flight.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension upgraded Thielmann has had his suspension upgraded and will now miss two matches due to the ban, the club confirmed Tuesday.

Impact Thielmann will be remaining on the sidelines for an additional match than expected, as after receiving a straight red card against Leverkusen on Sunday, the DFB sports court reviewed the situation and deemed he committed a harsh and dangerous foul, bumping his ban from one to two games. This means the midfielder will not only miss Saturday's match against Gladbach but will also be out for the March 15 contest against Leipzig. He will next be available after the international break to face Augsburg on March 31.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off early Thielmann was sent off in the first half of Sunday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Thielmann was shown a straight red card in the 14th minute following a VAR review of his foul on Granit Xhaka. The midfielder will miss next week's match at Gladbach through suspension.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in cup Thielmann scored once off the bench during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Kaiserslautern in the DFB Pokal.

Impact Thielmann made his return to the senior team, coming off the bench for the final 30 minutes and immediately proving to be a difference-maker. When fit Thielmann could finally get the chance to start if he can get ahead of the struggling Linton Maina and back into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with U21 Thielmann took part in Sunday's clash with SSVg Velbert with the Koln U21 side.

Impact Thielmann got back on the pitch with the youth team after finally overcoming his serious knee injury. The midfielder could even see some minutes in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, especially with Rasmus Carstensen (illness) dealing with some minor issues.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not rushed back Thielmann (strain) won't be rushed back despite training fully, manager Steffen Baumgart told Geissblog.

Impact Thielmann remains in team training but won't be rushed back until deemed fully fit after multiple injuries have sidelined him for the better part of six months. The winger could take minutes from Linton Maina or Rasmus Carstensen, but simply can't be rushed back at risk of yet another injury. This most recent muscular issue also involved a knee ligament, while two separate thigh and ankle issues kept Thielamnn sidelined for large portions of 2022/23 and the off season. Baumgart also added that Thielmann may be tested with the Koln youth team before returning to first team action.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad to face Gladbach Thielmann is not in the match day squad to face Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday.

Impact Thielmann returned to training in the buildup to the match, but ultimately misses out again with a muscle strain. The midfielder has yet to appear this season, but could return in time for next week's match against RB Leipzig.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad to face Gladbach Thielmann is not in the match day squad to face Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Thielmann (strain) was back at training Tuesday and could be an option to face Gladbach on Sunday.

Impact Thielmann has yet to get onto the pitch this season due to his long-term muscular injury but looks to be trending in the right direction. Last season, the midfielder made just six starts in 23 Bundesliga appearances, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expected to suddenly break into the starting XI with any consistency, especially given his extended injury absence.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts rehab process Thielmann (strain) started his rehabilitation process on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Thielmann has been sidelined since July with a strain and is finally starting his rehabilitation process after being in training on Tuesday. The midfielder is probably still a decent ways away from a return after only returning to training this week and most likely will be missing this Saturday's match. His earliest chance at a return should be next week against Leverkusen, and when he does return, it will probably only be as a bench player.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs extension Thielmann (strain) signed a contract extension with Koln through 2026, the club announced.

Impact Thielmann has yet to make his 2023/24 debut but is considered one of the more promising young attacking pieces in Koln when healthy. The winger will hope to get back on the pitch quickly and finally show the breakout season he's so frequently flirted with in each of the past three Bundesliga campaigns.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers complication Thielmann (strain) won't return until October, Kicker reports.

Impact Thielmann suffered a set back with his muscular issue and now is targeting a return in October. The winger has been out for all of pre-season and has struggled with a nagging injury. Thielmann made 23 appearances when in 2022-23, though he was held to only six starts.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues rehab Thielmann (strain) is continuing his rehabilitation and has yet to return to the training grounds.

Impact Thielmann is still long way from returning as he continues to recover from a strain. He is not expected to have much of a role when he returns, making just six starts in 23 appearances in 2022/23.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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