JEROME ROUSSILLON NEWS

Available off bench Friday Roussillon (thigh) is available off the bench for Friday's match against St. Pauli.

Impact Roussillon struggled with a thigh problem in the preseason, and while he might not be 100 percent ready yet, he'll be fit enough to make the bench. The bench role is something he's familiarized with, as he started in just eight of his 23 appearances in the 2023/24 season.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Still injured Roussillon (thigh) missed out on Saturday's 4-4 friendly draw against Rangers due to injury, according to manager Bo Svensson.

Impact Roussillon ended last season with a thigh issue, missing out on their final match of the season. He continues to struggle with those complications, as he has yet to feature in a pre-season match. This will be something to monitor heading into the new season, as he does see a decent role off the bench and could compete for a starting spot, starting in eight of his 23 Bundesliga appearances in the 2023/24 campaign.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Injured against Koln Roussillon was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Koln with an injury.

Impact Roussillon just returned from injury last week and picked up a thigh injury Saturday being replaced by Lucas Tousart in the 60th minute. Roussillon's availability for next week's season finale against Freiburg is now in doubt.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back after four matches Roussillon (calf) is on the bench during Sunday's match against Bochum.

Impact Roussillon returns for the first time since March after missing four matches through injury. The defender has made just two starts in 2024.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Roussillon (calf) is set to miss Friday's trip to Augsburg, Kicker is reporting.

Impact Roussillon is still struggling with a calf injury and will miss yet another match. The defender has pretty much exclusively been a bench option of late, and even with injuries to the rest of the team it seems like he won't be a major loss to the starting XI.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Roussillon will be out for Saturday's match against Bayer Leverkusen due to an apparent injury, according to manager Christian Arbeit.

Impact Roussillon is heading back to the sidelines for a third time this season due to injury, as he appears to have picked up an injury this week in training, leaving him out for Saturday. Luckily for the club, this shouldn't affect much, with the defender only having served in a rotational role since Jan 13, having earned one start during that time.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Makes appearance off the bench Roussillon generated one clearance in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Roussillon replaced Robin Gosens in the 89th minute. Roussillon only recorded six touches. He has played 22 games this season, but his last goal involvement was against Mainz in August.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Assists lone Union goal Roussillon had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing eight times (three accurate), creating three chances and making six tackles (winning four) during Wednesday's 1-1...

Impact Roussillon set up Robin Gosens in the 42nd minute assisting Union's lone goal while leading the team in crosses, chances created and tackles in the match. The assist was the first goal involvement in three Champions League appearances for Roussillon and his first goal involvement in all competitions since August.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to squad Roussillon is fit and in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Roussillon returns from a muscle strain which has kept him out of Union's last two matches in all competitions. Roussillon hasn't started since the opening match of the season with Christopher Trimmel the preferred option.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training on grass Roussillon (strain) was seen training on the grass Thursday ahead of Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Roussillon has missed the last two matches with a strain. He's only been limited to a bench role, starting just once in seven games. Christopher Trimmel has been the favorite to start at left back and is expected to remain like that for the time being.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined against Napoli Roussillon (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's clash with Napoli, Union announced,

Impact Roussillon is set for a second match in a row on the sideline due to his undisclosed issue. With Josip Juranovic (undisclosed) also out it would have been a good chance for Roussillon to get some minutes. Instead it will be Christopher Trimmel who continues in the starting XI more likely than not.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Roussillon (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's clash with Stuttgart, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Roussillon wasn't reported to be dealing with an issue during the international break so it's not clear what injury he suffered is. The left-back will have a limited time to try and get back on the pitch before a Tuesday clash with Napoli. Even when fit Roussillon is more likely than not going to be a rotational option.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists early goal Roussillon had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing four times (three accurate) during Sunday's match against Mainz.

Impact Roussillon set up Kevin Behrens in the first minute of the match to help open the scoring with his lone chance created. Roussillon took over the left wing-back role a season ago for Union and is already halfway to his assist total from a campaign ago after one match.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns starting job Roussillon made 16 appearances (11 starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Roussillon joined from Wolfsburg and assisted twice before fully taking the starting job at left wing-back. The midfielder started all seven of the final matches in the Bundesliga and is set to hold the role in pre-season. Roussillon remains a defense-first option and created just six chances during despite assisting twice.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Leverkusen Roussillon (calf) is in Union Berlin's starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Roussillon appeared to pick up a calf injury in the win over Borussia Monchengladbach last weekend, but he has recovered enough to maintain his starting role at left wing-back on Saturday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off holding calf Roussillon assisted once and came off holding his calf during Sunday's 1-0 win over Gladbach.

Impact Roussillon assisted for the only goal during Sunday's win but had to be brought off while holding his calf. The defender played 86 minutes, so it's possible the issue was simply a cramp. Whatever the issue might be, if it knocks Roussillon out it would be Christopher Trimmel who takes over in the starting XI.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Roussillon assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Roussillon assisted the opening goal of the match Saturday, as his cross found Sheraldo Becker in the 51st minute. It was one of three chances he created in the match and one of four crosses he whipped in (two accurate). He also took one off-target shot in his 77 minutes of action.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Wolfsburg Roussillon (strain) is in Union Berlin's match day squad for Sunday's clash against VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Roussillon missed last weekend's draw with Koln due to a knock, but he's back in the squad on Sunday and could see some playing time off the bench. Niko Giesselmann gets the start at left wing-back in his place.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return Thursday Roussillon (strain) is back in training but remains unlikely to play in Thursday's Europa League clash against Union SG, it's too early for Jerome" according to manager Urs Fischer...

Impact It seems that Fischer does not want to rush Roussillon's return, therefore he will likely not be an option Thursday. He may need another full training session to two until he can be an option for the squad.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training Tuesday Roussillon (strain) is back in training during Tuesday's session, kicker.de reports.

Impact Roussillon missed out against Koln with a muscular issue, but is now back in training for the first session of the week. The defender should be available to return to the starting XI, a role he held consistently before the injury popped up. Roussillon's first chance to return is a Thursday clash with Union Saint-Gilloise.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Koln Roussillon (strain) is in doubt for Saturday's matchup against FC Koln.

Impact Roussillon was forced to sub off last match against Bayern Munich with a knock. He will be a late call for Saturday, having not fully recovered yet. The Frenchman hopes this does impact his chances of becoming a regular starter, having appeared in the lineup three times in the last five games while generating nine crosses (two accurate) and three won tackles in that span.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off injured Roussillon was subbed off due to injury in the 66th minute of Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich. He generated one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle before exiting the match.

Impact Roussillon was taken off the pitch with an injury during the second half of Sunday's loss. The defender has just returned to the starting XI consistently and seems set back for the sideline. Roussillon was replaced by Niko Giesselmann, who has seen consistent starting minutes previously.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Union beats Wolfsburg 2-1 to reach German Cup quarterfinals

Kevin Behrens and Robin Knoche put Union Berlin into the quarterfinals of the German Cup with a 2-1 win over Wolfsburg

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against Werder Bremen Roussillon (not injury related) is in Union's match day squad for Wednesday's clash against Werder Bremen.

Impact Roussillon is available to make his Union debut Wednesday after transferring from Wolfsburg a few weeks ago. Niko Giesselmann is the team's current starter at left wing-back but Roussillon will want to challenge for that spot once he gets up to speed with his new club.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for first team Roussillon (fitness) is out for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim while building up fitness, manager Urs Fischer told reporters.

Impact Roussillon has been training with the team for a week, but isn't ready for the squad Saturday. It wasn't an overly negative outlook for Roussillon, who could be in the first team as soon as a Wednesday trip to Werder Bremen.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE