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Facing fitness test Lienhart (undisclosed) is in doubt for Thursday's Europa League Clash against Juventus, according to manager Christian Streich. "He trained with the team. Now we have to see and ma...

Impact Lienhart will be a late call Thursday after missing last match with an undisclosed injury. He has been a consistent starter that has not suffered from many injuries this season, starting in 28 of the 29 games played in all competitions. If he cannot pass the fitness test, then Manuel Gulde will get another start in the back.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out on Sunday Lienhart is not in the match day squad to face Hoffenheim on Sunday.

Impact Lienhart misses out on Sunday's match after leaving Thursday's Europa League clash with Juventus with an injury. The defender will hope to return in time for Freiburg's second leg clash against Juventus in mid week.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Lienhart (undisclosed) came off with an injury during Thursday's Europa League clash with Juventus.

Impact Lienhart was brought off with an injury during the second half Thursday. This is a major loss for the team, losing their star central defender and the anchor of the defense. Manuel Gulde replaced him the first team and could see more playing time if Lienhart is sidelined for an extended period of time.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Lienhart scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against FC Augsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Lienhart sealed the win by scoring a solo goal, his first across SC Freiburg's 2022-23 season. The team is now four points away from being in first place. Lienhart's defensive contributions will be a significant factor in SC Freiburg's success, so fantasy managers should expect value on that front.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records five clearances Lienhart logged five clearances during a 2-0 win against FC Schalke 04 on Sunday.

Impact Lienhart logged SC Freiburg's best clearance tally. He averaged 4.6 clearances across his five Bundesliga appearances during October. Lienhart was best in that month's latter third, when the German team maintained two clean sheets domestically.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots versus Werder Lienhart had four off-target shots, made one interception and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Lienhart didn't have much work on defense but made up for his lack of activity by being a big threat on offensive set pieces, attempting more shots than he did in all league matches combined this season. However, the center-back's ability to fill the stat sheet with defensive numbers is what should boost his fantasy value most of the times.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three interceptions Lienhart had one tackle (one won), two clearances, and three interceptions in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Lienhart and Freiburg failed to keep a clean sheet for the second Bundesliga match in a row, which becomes their longest drought of the campaign. The fact that two matches without a clean sheet is disappointing speaks to the sheer brilliance of this Freiburg defense. While Lienhart isn't likely to match the five goals he produced in the 2021/22 campaign he has already equaled the seven clean sheets he provided last time out.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nailed-on starter Lienhart has played every minute in all competitions heading into the international break.

Impact Lienhart has been an iron man for Freiburg through the opening nine matches in all competitions. The center-back is an absolutely nailed-on starter who goes the full 90 for one of the best defenses in Germany. Through nine matches in all competitions he has already earned six clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records six clearances Lienhart logged six clearances during a 1-0 win against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Currently, Lienhart is averaging four clearances across his three games played during the 2022-23 Bundesliga. SC Freiburg maintained two clean sheets across a three-game span, so fantasy managers should not be surprised if Lienhart and Matthias Ginter continue to be the team's two foremost central defenders.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New defensive leader Lienhart scored five goals during 32 starts in the 2021/22 Bundesliga campaign.

Impact Lienhart has now scored nine goals over the past two seasons from central defense, giving him impressive upside. The good news continues for the defender, who is now the leader of the Freiburg central defense with Nico Schlotterbeck, his long-time defensive partner on the way to Dortmund. Lienhart is one of the most underrated defenders in Germany and is quietly becoming one of the best in the country.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in multiple defensive stats Lienhart crossed twice (one accurate), created a chance, blocked a shot, made four interceptions and four clearances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Lienhart was a part of the Freiburg back four that conceded two second half goals on Saturday. The centerback finished with team-high totals in blocks, interceptions and clearances in the loss.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six clearances against Union Berlin Lienhart made six clearances in a 4-1 defeat to Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Lienhart had a decent outing for the hosts. The 25-year-old made six clearances. Other than that, Lienhart also made an interception.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Lienhart scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance and made one tackle and two interceptions during Saturday's 3-3 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Lienhart, like his defensive partners, struggle against Gladbach's potent offense. But the centre back more than made for that in the 80th minute, when he went up the field to head home a corner kick from the right and giving his side a 3-2 lead. This was the fifth goal of the season for the centre back and he'll try to be productive on both ends during next Saturday's visit to Hoffenheim.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Lienhart (COVID-19) remains out with COVID-19, according to Freiburg.

Impact Lienhart tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week and has yet to recover. The center-back is the key part of the Freiburg defense and his absence will be felt by the club. He will hope to be fully fit for a return after the international break.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in draw Lienhart made one tackle, six clearances, six interceptions and one block during Saturday's 1-1 draw against RB Leipzig.

Impact Lienhart had another outstanding performance at the heart of the defense, racking up some huge numbers, which included matching his season high in interceptions. Over his last five starts, the centre back had six tackles, 34 clearances and 11 interceptions. Lienhart will try to keep up with his strong play next Saturday when his side hosts Wolfsburg.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two interceptions Lienhart made two interceptions and three clearances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Lienhart was a part of the Freiburg back line that allowed just one goal on Sunday. The defender finished with the third highest amount of clearances on the team while his two interceptions were the second most in the win.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances against Union Berlin Lienhart made five clearances in a 0-0 stalemate against Union Berlin on Wednesday.

Impact Lienhart had a decent outing for the visiting team. The 25-year-old made five clearances. Other than that, Lienhart made three interceptions.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card in home loss Lienhart made one interception and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Hoffenheim.

Impact Lienhart had a game to forget, as he couldn't do much on defense to help them avoid the home loss. The centerback also receives his first yellow card of the season. He will now look for better luck when they visit Union Berlin on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another goal away Lienhart scored one goal during a 6-0 win Sunday at Monchengladbach.

Impact Lienhart has four goals concerning the 2021-22 Bundesliga. Surprisingly, he scored them across his last five league appearances not at Freiburg. The goal tally is incredibly great for a centre-back.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Freiburg scores 6 goals in first half to destroy Gladbach

Freiburg produced a devastating first-half performance to rout Borussia Mönchengladbach 6-0 away for its biggest-ever win in the Bundesliga

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores opener in road loss Lienhart scored one goal from three shots, created one chance, made one tackle (zero won) and three clearances in Saturday's 2-1 loss at Bochum.

Impact Lienhart scored the opener in the 51st minute, but their lead didn't last long and they allowed the comeback to Bochum. That was his third goal in the season, as impressive mark for a centerback. He will now look to bounce back at Monchengladbach on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Lienhart took two shots (two on target), made two clearances and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Lienhart scored his second goal of the season tapping home after his first shot was stopped by Koen Casteels. He also helped keep his fourth clean sheet of the campaign. His next match is on October 30 against Greuther Furth.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Freiburg extends unbeaten run to 10 games in win vs. Wolfsburg ' Bundesliga Highlights ' ESPN FC

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Scores to continue brilliant form Lienhart scored once on one shot during Saturday's 2-1 win over Hertha.

Impact Lienhart scored his first goal of the season, the cherry on top of what has been a tremendous first two months. The defender has been a stout fantasy option with immaculate consistency across the first seven matches. There's no reason for that to change after the break, as he remains a top fantasy option.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes dental procedure over break Lienhart won't play with the Austrian national team over the break because of a dental procedure.

Impact Lienhart is coming off his first goal of the season for Freiburg after scoring four the prior campaign. The center-back has posted consistent clearance numbers and not much else in terms of fantasy outside of three clean sheets from seven matches.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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