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Patrick Osterhage - Could miss rest of season Osterhage has received a knee operation and is now questionable to return this season, according to manager Julian Schuster.

Impact Osterhage has dealt with persistent knee issues this season and will now be questionable to return this season after he received an operation. With only two league games left, it appears he is unlikely for either of those, potentially returning if his club qualifies for the UEL finals. He hasn't played since the start of April either way, so his loss shouldn't affect much in the grand scheme.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Johan Manzambi - Tallies assist Manzambi assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Wolfsburg.

Impact Manzambi recorded a huge assist to help give Freiburg the lone goal Sunday. He's earned a steady spot in the starting XI during his second campaign with the club starting 24 of the 25 league games played, scoring five goals with three assists.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Lienhart - Scores off bench Lienhart scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Lienhart came off the bench to get the lone goal for Freiburg on Sunday. Since his return from injury, he's played six league matches (two starts) while scoring once on three shots and making four tackles and 26 clearances in the process.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Noah Atubolu - Concedes once Atubolu had three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Atubolu made three saves while allowing just a goal to Wolfsburg on Sunday. He's conceded 11 goals in the last seven league appearances, making 21 saves while keeping a clean sheet in that span. The keeper will head to Hamburg for the next Bundesliga match on Sunday, who have scored five goals in the last five contests.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yuito Suzuki - Suffers collarbone injury Suzuki (collarbone) suffered a fracture of his right collarbone following a collision in the match against Wolfsburg and is out for the time being, according to the club.

Impact Suzuki's injury is a significant blow for Freiburg heading into the final stretch of the season, with the 24-year-old set to miss an indefinite period as he recovers from the fracture. Collarbone injuries typically require several weeks of recovery before a player can return to full contact training, making any return this season unlikely. Nicolas Hofler is expected to step into the number 10 role in his absence, providing an experienced option to cover the position.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

SC FREIBURG - VFL WOLFSBURG | Highlights | Matchday 32 | Bundesliga | 2025/26

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Yuito Suzuki - Dealing with shoulder problem Suzuki was unable to finish Sunday's 1-1 draw against Wolfsburg due to a shoulder issue for which he was taken to the hospital, and coach Julian Schuster said "it doesn't look so g...

Impact Suzuki's status is now a major concern for his team, as he has been their most regular central attacking midfielder lately, scoring four goals over 12 league or UEL appearances since March. While his absence is yet to be confirmed, this situation could force a change in Freiburg's lineup, with Maximilian Philipp and a more defensive-minded Nicolas Hofler offering backup options. A long absence for Suzuki may also become a worry for Japan ahead of the World Cup, as he's projected to play a role following Takumi Minamino's (knee) injury.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordy Makengo - Makes starting XI Makengo (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's Europa League semifinal vs. Braga.

Impact Makengo will start on the left side of the defense after overcoming a minor knock that caused him to miss last Sunday's 4-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund. Makengo has started in each of Freiburg's last three UEL matches, tallying one assist, three chances created, five crosses, seven tackles, five interceptions and six clearances over that span.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jordy Makengo - Option for Thursday Makengo (thigh) is an option for Thursday's match against Braga, according to his club.

Impact Makengo had to be taken off early in the club's last outing but is already set for a return in the coming game, as he has shaken off his thigh injury. This will give the club another depth option, possibly a huge addition against a sporadic Rayo team that will keep Freiburg on their toes. However, he has started in their past three UEL matches at left-back, so he could see a starting role right away.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Atubolu - Allows four to Dortmund Atubolo allowed four goals while making a save during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Atubolo allowed three goals in the first half and one in the second as Freiburg dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for five saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three league starts. Freiburg travel to Braga for Europa League action on Thursday.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

ALL HIGHLIGHTS | BUNDESLIGA | MATCHDAY 31

APRIL 26 • YOUTUBE

Jordy Makengo - Dealing with thigh issues Makengo was forced off in the 100th minute of Wednesday's DFB Pokal semifinal against Stuttgart after receiving treatment for a thigh injury, leaving his availability for Sunday's...

Impact Makengo had to be bandaged up on the pitch before being replaced by captain Christian Gunter, who is now expected to start at left-back if the injury proves serious enough to keep Makengo out at the weekend. The full-back has been a regular in Freiburg's Europa League lineup but has featured less prominently in Bundesliga action recently, so his potential absence would have a more limited impact on Sunday's starting XI than it might otherwise suggest. The club will assess the extent of the thigh damage over the coming days before providing further clarity on his availability.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Osterhage - Sidelined indefinitely Osterhage (knee) did not train Wednesday and is out for the time being, according to coach Julian Schuster. "Patrick is the only one absent from the training pitch."

Impact Osterhage had been operating in a rotational capacity before the knee issue emerged, limiting the immediate impact of his absence on Freiburg's starting lineup. No return timeline has been provided, leaving his availability for upcoming fixtures uncertain. Johen Manzambi figures to continue covering in midfield in his absence.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Rosenfelder - Back in full team training Rosenfelder (hamstring) returned to full team training Wednesday and could be an option for Thursday's cup clash against Stuttgart, according to coach Julian Schuster. "Rosenfelder...

Impact Rosenfelder's return to full training is an encouraging development after he was initially facing several weeks on the sideline following the hamstring injury he sustained against Hoffenheim. The center-back had been operating in a rotational role before the injury, and given the length of his absence, he is likely to be eased back into action gradually rather than thrown straight into a starting role. His return does reduce the runway for Ifechukwu Ogbus, who had been in line for extended minutes while Rosenfelder was sidelined.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Vincenzo Grifo - Two assists Sunday Grifo assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 win against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Grifo assisted both of his side's goals Sunday, Johan Manzambi's opener in the 24th minute and then Maximilian Eggestein's winner in the 83rd. He created a season-high four chances in the victory and now has 10 goal contributions in Bundesliga play this season. With big matches upcoming in the German Cup and the Europa League -- and not much to play for anymore in the Bundesliga -- he may see his minutes reduce in the four remaining Bundesliga fixtures to keep him fresh for the other cups.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Eggestein - Bags winner Sunday Eggestein scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Eggestein scored the match-winning goal Sunday, a strike in the 83rd minute assisted by Vincenzo Grifo. It marked his third Bundesliga goal of the season and his first since Nov. 9. The goal was the only shot he took in the match, and he also won one tackle and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Manzambi - Opens scoring Sunday Manzambi scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Manzambi opened up the scoring in Sunday's win with an outside-the-box strike in the 24th minute assisted by Vincenzo Grifo. It marked his fifth Bundesliga goal this season, two of which have come in his last three matches. He took three shots and created two chances before he was subbed off in the 68th minute for Nicolas Hofler.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Atubolu - Concedes once in win Atubolu recorded one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Atubolu conceded one goal Sunday, a Budu Zivzivadze strike in the 58th minute which tied the match at 1-1. He only needed to make one save beyond that, a credit to his defense for shutting down the Heidenheim attack. He faces a much more difficult matchup Sunday at Dortmund, a side which has scored 61 goals through 30 matches this season.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

SC FREIBURG - HEIDENHEIM | Highlights | Matchday 30 – Bundesliga 2025/26

APRIL 19 • YOUTUBE

Daniel-Kofi Kyereh - Returns with U23 team Kyereh (knee) made his first competitive appearance in over 1,000 days on the weekend, coming off the bench in the 77th minute for Freiburg's U23 side against SV Eintracht Trier 05...

Impact Kyereh had suffered a torn ACL back in Feb. 2023 and battled through numerous complications during what became an extraordinarily lengthy recovery, making Saturday's appearance a genuinely emotional milestone for the 30-year-old Ghanaian. Coach Julian Schuster had already confirmed he had been back in team training for some time, and this first taste of competitive action in the Regionalliga Sudwest is the natural next step in his reintegration. Despite the direct contribution, Freiburg will continue to manage his workload carefully given the extreme length of his absence before considering any involvement with the first team.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Matthias Ginter - Available against Celta Vigo Ginter was forced off in the 83rd minute of Sunday's win over Mainz after suffering significant bleeding from his nose, but coach Julian Schuster has confirmed he will be fully ava...

Impact Ginter provided an assist before being replaced late during Sunday's win over Mainz due to suffering significant bleeding from his nose, but coach Schuster's immediate clearance is a testament to the experienced center-back's robustness. The coach noted that the nose injury symbolizes everything Ginter puts into his performances, and Freiburg will be relieved to have their defensive leader available for one of the biggest European nights in the club's recent history.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

ALL HIGHLIGHTS | BUNDESLIGA | MATCHDAY 29

APRIL 12 • YOUTUBE

Matthias Ginter - Gets assist Ginter was injured and subbed out in the 83rd minute of Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Mainz. He assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created before exiting...

Impact We'll see how serious Ginter's injury is but he did get a goal in Freiburg's last match against Celta Vigo so if he's fit, he should have the confidence to push forward for another goal or assist in the second leg of that UEL quarterfinal.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Holer - Scores on lone shot Holer scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Holer put away his lone shot of the contest and that proved to be enough for Freiburg to get three points. The forward didn't score in the last match against Celta Vigo but the team put in three goals so there's a good chance Holer is heavily involved up front in the second leg of the UEL quarterfinal on Thursday.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Atubolu - Keeps clean sheet Atubolu had three saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win over Mainz.

Impact Atubolu made three saves to do his part in a clean sheet for Freiburg as the side tries to make a late push for a European spot next year. Atubolu kept a clean sheet in the first leg of the UEL quarterfinal against Celta Vigo and he's in good form, so he has a great chance to add another to his resume on Thursday.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

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