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MARVIN FRIEDRICH
#5 - DEFENDER - MÖNCHENGLADBACH
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MARVIN FRIEDRICH
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Returns to bench
Friedrich (hip) is on the bench for Tuesday's cup clash with Heidenheim.
Impact
Friedrich returns to the bench after missing a clash with Heidenheim in the Bundesliga due to a hip issue. The defender could be called upon to test his fitness off the bench Tuesday.
OCTOBER 31, 2023
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Out with hip injury
Friedrich is not in the match day squad to face Heidenheim on Saturday due to a hip injury.
Impact
Friedrich misses out on Saturday's contest after suffering the injury in the buildup. Maximilian Wober partners Nico Elvedi in Gladbach's back four with Friedrich injured.
OCTOBER 28, 2023
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Sees rare start
Friedrich got the start during Saturday's 2-0 win over Bochum, his first start after the World Cup break.
Impact
Friedrich has fallen completely out of favor after the World Cup break going as an unused substitute in nine straight matches and seeing limited minutes in four matches since that point. The center-back was a nailed-on starter before publicly voicing concerns with manager Daniel Farke. This start could be the sign that things could be improving between the center-back and manager.
MAY 9, 2023
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Falls out of favor
Friedrich went as an unused substitute in the final eight matches before the international break.
Impact
Friedrich saw only one appearance in the final 10 matches before the break, a one-minute cameo off the bench. The defender has fallen out of favor with Nico Elvedi and Ko Itakura earning starting nods. Tony Jantschke also competes with Friedrich for the third spot on the center-back depth chart.
MARCH 29, 2023
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Returns to full time role
Friedrich has scored once and made 14 appearances (10 starts) since returning from a long-term injury.
Impact
Friedrich was given limited playing time to start the season after missing the entirety of his pre-season due to a serious injury. The defender has been a major part of the starting XI since breaking into it and has formed an impressive pairing with Nico Elvedi in central defense. That said Friedrich has just two clean sheets in those 14 appearances as Gladbach have occasionally struggled with lapses defensively.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
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Opens the scoring Sunday
Friedrich scored a goal with his lone shot while winning a tackle and making four clearances during Sunday's 5-2 win over Koln.
Impact
Friedrich found the back of the net in the 27th minute scoring the opening goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the defender as he's appeared in eight games making four starts and helping Gladbach to two cleansheets.
OCTOBER 9, 2022
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Returns to starting XI
Friedrich shot twice and made five clearances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Leipzig.
Impact
Friedrich returned to the starting XI after spending his first four appearances off the bench. The central defender was dealing with injury during pre-season so it took him awhile to build back his fitness. If Friedrich returns to the starting XI after the international break it will be on the back of two consecutive clean sheets.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
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Option to start
Friedrich (hamstring) is able to start in Saturday's match at Schalke, according to manager Daniel Farke. "He has done well in training this week and he is an option for the starti...
Impact
Friedrich picked up a hamstring strain late into preseason but now appears fit to play in some capacity. Ko Itakura and Nico Elvedi were the defensive partnership in the first game but this will change if Friedrich starts.
AUGUST 11, 2022
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Training individually
Friedrich (hamstring) will be doubtful for Saturday's Bundesliga opener against Hoffenheim, as he is still not in full training yet with Monchengladbach.
Impact
Friedrich is recovering from a small hamstring tear he suffered during the preseason, and it is unlikely he will be fit in time for Saturday's game. Jordan Beyer (undisclosed) or Ko Itakura could start alongside Nico Elvedi in his place.
AUGUST 3, 2022
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Starts final two matches
Friedrich moved from Union Berlin to Gladbach during the January transfer window and started the final two matches of the campaign.
Impact
Friedrich was dealing with various health issues following his transfer, but when fully fit he did get on the pitch. The central defender isn't a major fantasy play, but with Matthias Ginter on the way to Freiburg there should be more chances for Friedrich in the starting XI. Friedrich has shown the ability to play a full 34 matches, doing so in 2020/21 with Union Berlin, where he scored five goals despite his defensive role.
JUNE 7, 2022
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Ruled out Sunday
Friedrich (blood) is ruled out for Sunday's clash with Mainz, according to manager Adi Hutter.
Impact
Friedrich is ruled out for Sunday's match with Mainz due to an abnormal blood count. It's not clear what is happening with the defender, but Hutter did add that he will see a specialist. It's possible Friedrich could return as quickly as a Friday clash with Furth.
APRIL 1, 2022
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Returns to training
Friedrich (illness) returned to team training Tuesday, Gladbach announced.
Impact
Friedrich is back in team training after missing a match due to the flu. The defender should be able to move back into the starting XI quickly, as long as he can work through any lingering fatigue. Friedrich should return for Saturday's clash with Hertha Berlin.
MARCH 8, 2022
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ROTOWIRE
Out on Saturday
Friedrich (flu) will be out for Saturday's clash with Stuttgart, according to manager Adi Hutter.
Impact
Friedrich will be out with the flu Saturday, as he continues to try and return to full fitness. While this isn't the end of the world, his absence will likely force Ramy Bensebaini into central defense, alongside Nico Elvedi and Matthias Ginter. Friedrich will hope to return next time out, against Hertha Berlin.
MARCH 3, 2022
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Three clearances against Augsburg
Friedrich made three clearances in a 3-2 win against FC Augsburg on Saturday.
Impact
Friedrich had a decent outing for the home team. The 26-year-old made three clearances. Other than that, Friedrich made two interceptions.
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
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Transfers to Monchengladbach
Friedrich completed a transfer to Gladbach from Union Berlin, Gladbach announced Tuesday.
Impact
Friedrich was the top central defender in Berlin and figures to slot into a major role for Gladbach straight away. The 26-year old is signed through 2026 and should be an option as soon as Saturday. It's unclear who will fill the void he leaves open in the Union Berlin back line.
JANUARY 11, 2022
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Blocks two shots
Friedrich took two off target shots, blocked two shots, made two tackles (winning one) and four clearances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Leverkusen.
Impact
Friedrich was a part of the Union back line that allowed two goals on Saturday. The defender finished with the second highest amount of shots and tackles on the team while leading Union with two blocks in the draw.
JANUARY 8, 2022
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Leader in blocks
Friedrich blocked two shots, made an interception and five clearances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Bochum.
Impact
Friedrich was a part of the Union back line that kept a clean sheet on Saturday. The defender finished with the second highest amount of clearances on the team while leading Union with two blocks in the win.
DECEMBER 20, 2021
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ROTOWIRE
Not ready yet
Friedrich (strain) isn't available for Wednesday's clash with SC Freiburg, according to manager Urs Fischer.
Impact
Friedrich isn't quite ready to play Wednesday due to a muscular injury that has continued to hold him out. The defender will look to return against Bochum on Saturday, before the winter break.
DECEMBER 14, 2021
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Leads Union in tackles
Friedrich made an interception and three tackles during Friday's 2-1 win over RB Leipzig.
Impact
Friedrich was a part of the Union back line that allowed just one goal during Friday's win. The defender finished with a team-high three tackles in the victory.
DECEMBER 3, 2021
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Seven aerial duels against Hertha Berlin
Friedrich won seven aerial duels in a 2-0 win against Hertha Berlin on Saturday.
Impact
Friedrich had a decent outing for the hosts. The 25-year-old won seven aerial duels, most by any player in the match. Other than that, Friedrich made three interceptions.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
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ROTOWIRE
Available Saturday
Friedrich (COVID-19) is available for Saturday's clash with Munich, according to manager Urs Fischer.
Impact
Friedrich is available to return Saturday after dealing with COVID-19 earlier in October. It appears he has cleared protocols and is ready to return.
OCTOBER 29, 2021
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Tests positive for COVID-19
Union Berlin announced Wednesday that Friedrich has tested positive for COVID-19 and is not currently with the team.
Impact
Friedrich will have to quarantine now and he will be out for at least Sunday's clash against Stuttgart, possibly the Bayern Munich game the following weekend as well.
OCTOBER 20, 2021
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Logs three interceptions again
Friedrich recorded three interceptions during a 2-0 win Saturday versus VfL Wolfsburg.
Impact
Friedrich recorded three interceptions during four of the Union Berlin team's last seven Bundesliga games. The impressive consistency indicates he is more reliable than all his centre-back teammates.
OCTOBER 17, 2021
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ROTOWIRE
Own goal in loss
Friedrich scored an own goal during Sunday's 4-2 defeat to Dortmund.
Impact
Friedrich scored an own goal and looked off the pace during Sunday's defeat. The defender did make three interceptions but it was a poor performance, and one he will look to bounce back from Saturday, against Bielefeld.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
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ROTOWIRE
Haaland scores 2 as Dortmund survives Union Berlin fightback
Erling Haaland has scored twice as Borussia Dortmund emerged with a hard-fought 4-2 win over Union Berlin in the Bundesliga
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
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