MANUEL GULDE NEWS

Will retire after season Gulde (back) will retire at the end of the season, the club announced.

Impact Gulde will retire after 16 years of professional football with several German clubs, most notably Hoffenheim and most recently Freiburg, where he has played since 2016. He made 183 appearances for the club from the Black Forest, scoring seven goals and registering one assist. He has been dealing with a long-term back injury and hasn't featured for the senior squad since 2023. It is still unclear if the club will allow him to play his final minutes on the pitch as a farewell to football.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Plays with the U23 team Gulde (back) played with the U23 team to build his fitness after a long injury absence, coach Julian Schuster said in a press conference.

Impact Gulde has yet to play his first minute with the senior team this season but logged 90 minutes Sunday with the U23 squad to build his fitness, which is a positive sign. The defender started 30 of his 35 appearances last season and could strengthen the backline once he regains full match fitness in the coming weeks.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Training consistently Gulde has been training consistently, according to manager Julian Schuster.

Impact Gulde is still waiting for his season debut as he has spent most of the season rehabbing a serious back injury. He's been training recently, but still hasn't been deemed fit enough for any sort of playing time. It's unclear what the timeline is for Gulde, though the hope will be to get him back before the end of the season at the very least.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Appears as substitute Gulde (back) appeared off the bench for 20 minutes of play in Thursday's 1-0 friendly win.

Impact Gulde has returned from his back issues after an extended period on the sidelines, appearing for 20 minutes off the bench Thursday. This is great news for the defender, as this is his season debut, having dealt with the problems since August. He started in 23 of his 27 appearances last campaign and will hope to see similar time this season now that he is fit again.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Gulde (back) trained individually Wednesday, according to manager Julian Schuster. "Gulde is training individually and is making good progress."

Impact Gulde is making improvements in his health after training individually Wednesday. However, he will still need more time, with the defender being held out until after the international break. That said, he should return after the break, as he is now training again and will have two weeks to recover before the club's next match.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still not ready Gulde (back) is out for Sunday's match against Bayern Munich, according to manager Julian Schuster. "Manu Gulde has back problems and still needs time. He is recovering."

Impact Gulde continues to work on his rehabilitation but still isn't ready to return to the pitch, as he will now miss his second straight match. They will hope for a return soon, as he was a solid player who started in 23 of his 27 appearances last campaign. The international break will take place after this match, giving the defender another two weeks to recover with no match, likely leaving him optimal time to return following the break.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up back problems Gulde is out for Saturday's friendly against Fiorentina due to back issues, according to his club.

Impact Gulde has picked up an injury and is now in question to be fit for the start of the season, with their opening match only two weeks away. Not much is known on the issue at the moment, with no return date in place. However, he is likely to only hold a rotational role, so this won't be the biggest absence if he is unable to play.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in friendly Gulde (thigh) started and played 45 minutes in a friendly against Altach.

Impact Gulde ended last season injured but has recovered from his issues, as he started in a pre-season match this off-season. He started in 23 of his 27 appearances last season, so this is great news for the club. That said, he will be fit for the start of the campaign if he avoids any injuries between now and then, likely to see decent time on the pitch this season.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in draw Gulde got the start during Thursday's draw with Lens in the Europa League.

Impact Gulde suffered a knee injury during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Dortmund, but somehow has returned in less than a week. The original fear was an ACL tear but it appears the injury was nothing to be worried about. Gulde remains a consistent piece of the starting XI moving forward.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Gulde scored a goal with his lone shot during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Gulde entered the match in the 67th minute and scored just three minutes into his appearance for Freiburg's lone goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for Gulde with Sunday's match breaking a streak of three straight starts in all competitions.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Gulde is fit and in the match day squad to face Augsburg on Sunday.

Impact Gulde was a late scratch during warmups last weekend, but has recovered from his ailment in time to be in Sunday's squad. Gulde takes up a role on the bench having made just one start on the season thus far.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched Sunday Gulde was a scratch during warmups ahead of Sunday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Gulde was in the initial starting XI but suffered from dizziness and circulatory problems during the warm up. Kiliann Sildilla replaced Gulde in Sunday's starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended Thursday Gulde is suspended for Thursday's clash with Olympiacos due to a red card against Juventus.

Impact Gulde picked up a suspension in the final match of 2022/23 European competition and will now be suspended against Olympiacos. The defender isn't likely to be a consistent start with Philipp Lienhart likely to shift back into central defense.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held to eight starts Gulde made 15 appearances (eight starts) scoring once and making 14 tackles during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Gulde tore a muscle early in the season and was sidelined for multiple months. On his return he largely played a rotational role, only seeing limited time in the starting XI. With Philipp Lienhart and Matthias Ginter both available Gulde simply isn't among the top options in the center of the defense. Gulde will head into 2023/24 with a similar depth role, only seeing starting minutes when Lienhart or Ginter are injured or rotated.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in road loss Gulde scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate), one chance created, three tackles (one won), two interceptions and four clearances in Saturday'...

Impact Gulde scored in the 56th minute to give them some hope, but couldn't help them avoid the road loss in the end. That was his first goal in the season. The centerback also had a good defensive outing, leading his side in tackles, clearances and interceptions.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five interceptions Gulde recorded five interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against RB Leipzig.

Impact Gulde played all 90 minutes Saturday after missing the last three matches with a thigh injury. He's totaled 16 interceptions and 11 clearances in the last six games. Unfortunately for him, he's had to miss most of the season with a back injury, giving him just eight starts in 15 appearances in all competitions thus far.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Leipzig Gulde (thigh) is in the starting lineup to face RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact Gulde finally makes his return to action and will slot in his regular center-back role. He will play for the first time since April 8.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with ball, ruled out Gulde (thigh) trained with the ball Friday, but is ruled out for Sunday's clash with Schalke, according to manager Christian Streich,

Impact Gulde received some mixed updates Friday, he made his first individual session with the ball, a good sign. But he was ruled out for Sunday's clash and remains a good distance from a full return. There's a slight chance of a return to the bench for an April 29 trip to Koln.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Gulde (strain) trained individually Wednesday, kicker.de reports.

Impact Gulde took part in individual training Wednesday as he makes his way back from a muscular issue. The injury forced him to the sideline for a clash with Werder Bremen and puts him in doubt for a Sunday clash with Schalke. Gulde had started five straight before the injury, though with Philipp Lienhart fit once more starting minutes will be hard to come by for Gulde.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off with injury Gulde was subbed off in the 36th minute during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Gulde could not make it to half time after suffering an injury to end his day early. This is unfortunate for the defender, who had gotten five straight starts at center back, totaling 11 clearances and 10 interceptions in that span.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slowly returning to full form Gulde has started in the last three matches since returning from a back injury in January.

Impact Gulde had missed a big part of the season with a back injury, but is slowly making his way back to a regular starter with three starts in the last three matches. Since returning on Jan 21, the defender has totaled 12 clearances, nine interceptions and seven tackles (four won).

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in return from injury Gulde is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Gulde returns from a back injury that has kept him out since the beginning of November. The defender has made just three appearances on the season, but takes up a role in Freiburg's back line for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available in friendly Gulde played 45 minutes during a friendly with Luzern in January.

Impact Gulde played 45 minutes in a friendly but remains some way away from full league fitness according to manager Christian Streich. Gulde has also simply fallen out of contention for a role in the starting XI, even when fully fit. Gulde's first chance to return to the bench is a Jan. 21 trip to Wolfsburg.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Gulde (back) was not named to the match-day squad against RB Leipzig on Wednesday.

Impact Gulde is trending in the right direction with his return to the training pitch but will be out of action for his 11th consecutive contest. Even once cleared to play, the defender is far from a lock for regular appearances considering he has been a healthy scratch five times this season while making just one start.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Gulde (back) is back in full team training, Freiburg announced.

Impact Gulde is back in team training ahead of a Sunday clash with Koeln. The defender could make his return during the final week before the World Cup break, where Freiburg are set to play three matches in just seven days.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE