NICLAS FULLKRUG NEWS

Leading the line against Frankfurt Fullkrug is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Fullkrug is good to go after dealing with a knock in the buildup to the match. The forward leads the line for Bremen having scored a Bundesliga high 13 goals in 19 appearances.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing fitness test Fullkrug picked up a knock during training earlier in the week and will be reevaluated ahead of Saturday's clash versus Eintracht Frankfurt, according to manager Ole Werner. "Nicla...

Impact Fullkrug suffered a small strain in training earlier this week, but the team is confident that he will play Saturday. Werder cannot afford to be without the forward as he has generated three goals and one assist on 14 shots (seven on target) in the last five matches. He is also the league leader in goals scored with 13.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots in loss Fullkrug took five shots (two on target) and created one chance in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Fullkrug was yet again the most productive Bremen attacker, but was unable to find the back of the net Saturday. He took five shots for the third time this season, but was not able to find the back of the net and add to his league leading 13 goals. He also created one chance, something he has done in five of the past six matches.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on Sunday Fullkrug had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing five times inaccurately during Sunday's 2-0 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Fullkrug set up Marvin Ducksch in the 77th minute assisting Bremen's second goal. The assist was the third of the season for the forward to go along with a Bundesliga-high 13 goals in 18 appearances.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace against Wolfsburg Fullkrug scored twice while taking five shots (three on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Fullkrug opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 24th minute before adding a second goal in the 77th. The goals upped the forward's season total to a Bundesliga-high 13 while he also leads Bremen with 54 shots in 17 appearances.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Union Fullkrug had two shots (one on target), created two chances and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Union.

Impact Fullkrug was coming off scoring in his return after the break but this time, despite being one of Werder's few positives up front, he couldn't extend his three game scoring streak between Bundesliga and FIFA World Cup. With 11 goals over 16 appearances, the forward is ranked second among league's top goalscorers and will try to add to his tally during Saturday's home clash against Wolfsburg.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Fullkrug scored a goal on one shot in Saturday's 7-1 defeat to FC Koln.

Impact Fullkrug was back in the starting XI after having been used exclusively off the bench at the World Cup. Still, Fullkrug has scored a goal in three of his last four Bundesliga outings and should continue to serve as the primary attacking option for the club moving forward.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses friendly with flu Fullkrug was not in Bremen's match day squad for Sunday's club friendly against St. Gallen due to an illness.

Impact Fullkrug missed out Sunday but he has plenty of time to recover before the Bundesliga resumes on Jan. 21. The forward scored 10 goals in 14 Bundesliga matches during the first half of the season and then added two more scores during the 2022 World Cup for Germany.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Japan advances, Germany bounced on wild day in Group E

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • SKY.COM

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

World Cup Daily: Germany avoids elimination with late goal vs. Spain

Germany earned a chance to secure a spot in the knockout stage on Sunday. Here's everything that happened in the World Cup today.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Spain 1-1 Germany: Niclas Fullkrug equaliser cancels out Alvaro Morata goal as World Cup Group E goes to wire Match report as Niclas Fullkrugs equaliser earned Germany a valuable point against Spain in World Cup Group E. Hansi Flicks side remain bott...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • SKY.COM

Germany stay alive with 1-1 draw vs Spain Niclas Fullkrug scored as Germany came from behind to draw 1-1 with Spain on Sunday, earning a crucial point that keeps Die Mannschaft’s Wor...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores equalizer in draw Fullkrug scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) in 20 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Spain.

Impact Fullkrug has played for the German national team on just three occasions and now has scored twice, with Sunday's goal his first in the World Cup. His good form might be too much to ignore with qualification on the line in the finale against Costa Rica and he'll hope to remain a reliable option in the weeks to come.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes substitute appearance Fullkrug (illness) logged 19 minutes off the bench versus Japan on Wednesday.

Impact Fullkrug had missed training with Germany due to the flu in the lead-up to Wednesday's contest. With the team's stunning loss to Japan, it could see some shake-ups in the starting XI which could clear the way for Fullkrug to be in contention to start.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses training with flu Fullkrug (illness) missed Saturday's training session, Kerry Hau reports.

Impact Fullkrug missed training Saturday with a flu, though it's not considered overly serious. The German debutant is an interesting conundrum if fit. He is certainly the most in-form Germany forward, but is earning his first competitive cap at 29. If fully fit Fullkrug will likely begin on the bench, but his form could see him earn a surprising amount of playing time in Qatar.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in loss Fullkrug had four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against RB Leipzig.

Impact Fullkrug continued his high-volume play during Saturday's loss, with four shots and creating one chance. The striker remains one of the top options in the Bundesliga, and has earned a spot in the German national team. Fullkrug even has potential to be leading the line for Germany heading into the opening match of the World Cup after scoring 10 times in the opening 14 matches of the Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leading the line Saturday Fullkrug is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Fullkrug is good to go after dealing with a back injury in the buildup to the match. The forward will lead the line for Bremen as he looks to add his to impressive total of ten league goals in 13 starts.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training as expected Fullkrug (back) returned to training Thursday, according to DeichStube.

Impact Fullkrug returned to full team training Thursday, and is expected to be fit for Saturday's clash with Leipzig. Fullkrug was also called up the German national team for the World Cup on Thursday. Fullkrug will hope to continue his red-hot scoring form in the final match before the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to World Cup Fullkrug (back) was named to Germany's squad for the World Cup, it was announced Thursday.

Impact Fullkrug is also expected to be fit for Saturday's match agianst RB Leipzig but it's amazing news to be on the plane to Qatar as well. He's scored an exceptional ten goals and logged two assists in 13 starts, which is firmly enough to join the squad and make up for the loss of Timo Werner.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE