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Produces pair of assists Maina assisted twice to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 5-2 victory versus Hertha Berlin.

Impact Maina continued his assault on the Bundesliga now that he is back in the top flight, finding his ninth and 10th goal contributions with a pair of assists. The forward has taken a major role with 31 appearances (25 starts) and has rewarded it with three goals and seven assists while creating 35 chances. Maina will look to carry this red-hot form into the final two Bundesliga matches.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses win win Maina attempted three crosses (one accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Maina ranks second among his teammates for chances created this season, but is without an assist since January. He has not missed out on a place in the starting XI since September and has three goals and five assists in his first season at Koln.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Saturday Maina scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Maina netted for the first time since January, and for just the third time in his 26 appearances. The forward has lead the line well but has struggled for his own finishing until this point. The goal is nice, though he would need a hot end to the season to salvage what has been a streaky run at best.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held quiet for draw Maina had two shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Maina was shut down by the impressive defense of Leipzig, failing to put a shot on goal or find a teammate with any crosses. The forward has been a nailed-on part of the starting XI throughout the season and even though the production hasn't necessarily been there as far as goal-scoring goes, he still has seven goal contributions in 13 starts.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal, two assists Maina scored one goal on two shots (one on target) and two assists versus Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Maina had just two of 11 shots on target in his previous seven contests but was finally able to put one into the netting. Including Saturday's action, the attacking midfielder has five assists in nine games and should continue to advance the offense up the pitch.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Maina had two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Maina had plenty to do as he made yet another start, this time on the right wing. The attacker just couldn't get much done even in a starting role, though he did create a chance for the fourth match in a row. Maina has been a strong addition to the starting XI over the past six matches, where he has started all of them. With Mark Uth and Florian Dietz struggling with injury it's likely that Maina remains a nailed-on piece of the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with assist Maina assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Maina went down under a heavy challenge during Friday's Conference League match, but came back and provided an assist Sunday. The forward led the line alongside Florian Kainz, who he set up for the goal. Maina has four goal contributions in six starts, and has started five straight Bundesliga clashes, perhaps offering the solution to Koln's woes at striker.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Hoffenheim Maina (leg) is in Koln's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Maina was a doubt for Sunday's game after suffering a leg injury in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, but he has been deemed fit enough to return to the XI against Hoffenheim.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heavy doubt Sunday Maina (leg) is a heavy doubt for Sunday's clash with Hoffenheim, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Maina came on as a sub in the Conference League match with Slovacko before a heavy challenge left him unable to continue. The midfielder has been seeing consistent starting time on the wing and as striker, but could now be set for a spell on the timeline. Baumgart was uncertain if Maina would be able to return before the World Cup, depending on the result of tests on his leg.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Maina assisted one goal from his only chance created, took one shot on target, sent in seven crosses (two accurate) and made one tackle (zero won) in Sunday's 3-2 win over Augsburg...

Impact Maina assisted Steffen Tigges' 1-1 equalizer in the 47th minute, paving the way for their comeback home win. The midfielder also led his side with seven crosses, a season-high for him. He now has two assists and one goal in nine appearances (four starts).

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts yet again Maina started for the second straight match but failed to create a chance during Sunday's 5-2 loss to Gladbach.

Impact Maina made just his third start of the campaign, lining up at the top of the attack once more. The midfielder was unable to do anything in the match though, especially once Koln went down to 10, and in the end Maina managed just a single inaccurate cross. Still Maina's strong form could see him continue in the starting XI both as a striker and in attacking midfield.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Maina had an assist while taking one shot (on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Dortmund.

Impact Maina set up Florian Kainz in the 53rd minute assisting Koln's first goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for Koln as he finished with the second highest amount of crosses and chances created on the team in the win.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets off bench Maina scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (two accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw to VfL Bochum.

Impact Maina came off the bench for the final 27 minutes of Sunday's draw and scored the equalizer. The midfielder has been a bench option throughout the 2022 campaign with just one start. Maina has some upside in a dangerous Koln attack, but only when in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE