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Resumes individual field work Nsoki (calf) completed an individual session on the pitch Tuesday as he continues his recovery from a muscular injury, according to Berliner Morgenpost.

Impact Nsoki has been sidelined for several weeks with the calf problem, and his return to individual field work represents a positive step in his rehabilitation. However, there is still no timeline for him to resume full team training, making Friday's clash against Schalke likely to come too soon. The center-back will need to progress through the final stages of his recovery before returning to contention for Union Berlin.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out five to six weeks Nsoki suffered a muscle injury to his calf and is expected to be sidelined for five to six weeks, though it's unclear when that timeline began, according to Bild.

Impact Nsoki has been out for several weeks already and missed Union Berlin's preseason training camp in Austria, working only individually and appearing in no friendlies during that stretch. He briefly returned to the training pitch in early July before being sidelinedy. Nsoki is expected to miss the start of the campaign just months after joining Union permanently following his loan from Hoffenheim, a blow for a defense the club had hoped he would anchor. Zeno Van Den Bosch is expected to start alongside Leopold Querfeld in central defense during his absence, with a similar muscle issue having also disrupted the start of his previous season.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with undisclosed injury Nsoki has not featured in any of Union Berlin's preseason friendly squads due to an injury, according to Bild.

Impact Nsoki's exact issue and recovery timeline remain unknown at this stage, marking the second consecutive preseason in which he has been sidelined, having missed the entirety of last summer's buildup and the start of last season as well. His absence opens the door for rival center backs to press their case for playing time as new coach Mauro Lustrinelli experiments with different pairings during the friendlies. Nsoki is expected to provide further clarity on his situation once more details on the injury emerge.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Union Berlin permanently Nsoki signed permanently with Union Berlin after the club exercised the option to make his loan from Hoffenheim permanent, the club announced.

Impact Nsoki arrived in Berlin in late July 2025 but was initially hampered by an injury that delayed his start to the season. He made his debut in the DFB-Pokal round of 16 against Bayern Munich before making his first league start three days later at Wolfsburg, where he scored to make it 1-3 and sparked a late comeback that ultimately fell short. The 27-year-old French left-footed center-back went on to contribute to important victories against Leipzig, Leverkusen and Freiburg, accumulating 819 minutes across 14 competitive appearances with one goal and two assists as Union secured their top-flight status. His performances throughout the second half of the season convinced the club to make the move permanent heading into the new campaign.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on Sunday Nsoki assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over SC Freiburg.

Impact Nsoki set up Woo-yeong Jeong's 92nd minute winner. Nsoki contributed to his defensive duties with five clearances, two interceptions and a block. He has now registered 26 clearances, nine interceptions and four tackles across the last four games.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

13 clearances Saturday Nsoki recorded one tackle (zero won), 13 clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Bayer Leverkusen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 3rd minu...

Impact Nsoki helped keep the clean sheet Saturday with 13 clearances against Bayer Leverkusen. He's beginning to intergrade back into the starting XI with four straight league starts, collecting 26 clearances and five tackles in that span.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rare assist for draw Nsoki assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Nsoki provided one assist during Sunday's draw, a rare goal contribution for the defender, who often struggles to get on the ball in the attacking third. It's more likely than not that this is just a blip and not an indicator of a heavily-offensive second half of the season. Nsoki remains a limited defensive option moving forward.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in first start Nsoki scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and making four clearances during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Nsoki prevented a clean sheet with his goal in the 68th minute while finishing with the second most clearances on the team. It was the first appearance this season for Nsoki after returning from a thigh injury at the start of October.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option as sub Nsoki (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match vs Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Nsoki could potentially make his season debut Saturday, having missed the opening matches with a thigh injury. He will also look to make his team debut as well, signing from Hoffenheim over the summer break.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not mentioned with injured players Nsoki (thigh) was not included in the list of injured players, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Nsoki was in training last week and has now been left off the injury report, leading to a potential return Saturday. However, he will probably still need to pass some testing, taking it lightly after having yet to feature in this campaign. That said, if fit for the team sheet, a limited role is likely to begin, probably starting on the bench.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains ahead of Hamburger Nsoki (thigh) trained fully and appears to be an option for Sunday's match against Hamburger, according to Matthias Koch of Kicker.

Impact Nsoki has yet to appear this season due to a thigh injury, but could be in for his debut Sunday, with the defender now training fully ahead of the contest. This is huge news for the player, as he could earn his first chance to shape out a role with his new club while on loan. However, a bench spot will likely be to start, being cautious just after the injury.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready yet Nsoki (thigh) is not yet ready to feature for Union Berlin, coach Steffen Baumgart said in the press conference.

Impact Nsoki is still dealing with a thigh injury and is not ready yet to feature for his new club. That said, his absence doesn't impact the starting XI since it remains to be seen what role he will hold in the backline for the club.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Union Berlin on loan Nsoki has joined Union Berlin on loan for the 2025/26 season, his new club announced.

Impact Nsoki will play for Union Berlin on loan for the upcoming season. The former Paris Saint-Germain youth player already has solid experience, having won several titles with PSG and spent time at OGC Nice and Club Brugge. Nsoki signed for Hoffenheim in 2022 and has since made 52 Bundesliga appearances. The Frenchman will add a valuable option in Union's backline, although he is currently managing a muscular injury and has already started rehabilitation with his new club at the training camp in Herzogenaurach since Wednesday.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Saturday Nsoki (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Bayern Munich.

Impact Nsoki missed the 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg last week but will end up being available for this contest, albeit as a bench option. The defender has alternated between the starting lineup and the bench all season long, though he has started in 16 of his 22 appearances.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thigh injury Nsoki was not available during Friday's 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg due to a thigh injury.

Impact Nsoki missed out on short notice with no news of an injury in the buildup to Friday's fixture. The defender will look to be involved next week against Bayern during the Bundesliga season finale.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Own goal during win Nsoki recorded an own goal, six tackles (three won), five clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Werder Bremen.

Impact Nsoki scored the opener of Sunday's contest, although it was for the wrong team, netting an own goal in the seventh minute. However, he would recover with a decent match defensively, notching three interceptions, five clearances and six tackles. This was also his first start in four appearances on the clean sheet, possibly returning to the bench following the own goal.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting after injury Nsoki (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Nsoki is back after picking up an injury in a match right before the winter break, missing no time with his issues. He should continue in a starting role moving forward, starting in 13 of his 14 appearances this season.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Saturday Nsoki picked up an injury during Saturday's clash with Gladbach.

Impact Nsoki was forced off in the 34th minute due to the injury. The defender was replaced by Robin Hranac, who could see some more minutes if it's deemed serious. Luckily for Nsoki, he has until after the Christmas break to recover.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Nsoki has cleared his suspension and is an option moving forward.

Impact Nsoki is back with the team after serving a two-match suspension due to a red card. This leaves him as an option for Sunday's match against Heidenheim. He should return to the starting XI, getting the start in the three matches before his ban.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available after ban Nsoki is available again after serving his one-match suspension.

Impact Nsoki has cleared his suspension after seeing a red in his last outing, leaving him as an option to face Bochum on Oct. 19. He had started in the three matches before his ban, so he hopes to reclaim that spot immediately now that he is an option again.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Sunday Nsoki was sent off with a straight red card in the 18th minute of Sunday's 4-3 defeat against Werder Bremen. He recorded one tackle (zero won) and one clearance before his removal.

Impact Nsoki was shown a straight red card in the 18th minute, an absolutely brutal booking considering the consequences. Hoffenheim was winning 3-0 when Nsoki was sent off and went on to lose 4-3 while playing with 10 men. Nsoki will at least miss the next Bundesliga match Sunday at Stuttgart, and it could be more depending on what the disciplinary committee decides.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins running on grass Nsoki (kneecap) has begun running drills and will aim to train with the ball next week, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "Stanley Nsoki has problems with his patellar te...

Impact Nsoki is making good progress in his road to recovery following a knee tendon injury. He is expected to return to full training in the next coming weeks, ruling him out for the next two matches at minimum.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Nsoki (knee) wont be an option for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki still needs more time to recover and will not be an option for Saturday. He will hope to use the upcoming international break to build back fitness and will aim for a return on Oct 21 against Eintracht Frankfurt.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Nsoki (knee) will not be available for Friday's match against Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki will miss yet another match as he continues to nurse a knee injury. He is still expected to be a bench option for the team once the defender returns.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Nsoki (knee) is unavailable for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki is out for Saturday's clash after picking up a minor knee injury. The defender has gone largely unused in 2023/24 so it's not likely to be a major change for Hoffenheim. The defender's first chance to return will be a Sept. 29 clash with Dortmund.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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