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Plays minimal role Lemperle made 12 appearances (no starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Lemperle is still looking for his first Bundesliga start as he made 12 appearances for a second consecutive season. The forward was held entirely off the scoresheet and failed to put a shot on goal. With Davie Selke and Linton Maina both competing for a spot in the starting XI it's hard to see a path to playing time for Lemperle.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team training Lemperle (ankle) returned to full team training manager Steffen Baumgart told KSTA.

Impact Lemperle made a full return to training as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. Lemperle is on pace for a return to start the second half of the Bundesliga, where he could be put straight into the starting XI as Koln continue to struggle offensively.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Lemperle will miss Thursday's UECL match against FK Partizan.

Impact Lemperle has played just three times this season off the bench so his absence won't be too impactful as he's been unavailable in two of the last three games.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Lemperle (illness) is on the bench for Friday's clash with Union Berlin.

Impact Lemperle is back on the bench after recovering from his flu over the international break. The forward is a non-existent fantasy option and isn't worth rostering in any formats.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Lemperle (illness) is out for Sunday's match with Dortmund, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Lemperle is out Sunday, after dealing with an illness all week. The forward isn't a fantasy option in any means and is exclusively used off the bench. Lemperle will hope to return to the bench after the international break.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in cameo Lemperle scored once on one shot during Friday's 3-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Lemperle scored in only five minutes on the pitch Friday in an impressive cameo. That said Lemperle remains a non-factor for fantasy options and isn't worth considering. Leave Lemperle on the bench against Frankfurt next time out.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Lemperle (ankle) will be available off the bench against Hoffenheim on Friday.

Impact Lemperle has missed the club's last three matches due to his ankle injury. Prior to getting hurt, the forward made three substitute appearances and will be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI. As such, Lemperle figures to be a low-end fantasy option throughout the 2021-22 campaign.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays friendly tournament Lemperle (ankle) played in a friendly tournament against Fortuna Cologne over the international break.

Impact Lemperle played in a "test tournament" alongside some others returning from injury, as well as some youth players. His presence in the tournament isn't a guarantee of fitness, but it was played at full speed, and gives him a good chance to be available for Friday's clash with Hoffenheim.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Friday Lemperle (ankle) has begun first-team training but won't be ready for Friday's matchup with Greuther Furth.

Impact Lemperle will be on the shelf for a third straight contest but appears to be trending in the right direction for a return to action. Even once cleared to play, the forward is unlikely to feature heavily in the starting XI and figures to serve primarily as a bench option.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Lemperle sustained an ankle injury in training Wednesday and will not be available versus RB Leipzig on Sunday.

Impact Lemperle has featured exclusively off the bench this season, so his absence is unlikely to impact the starting XI. Through four matches, the forward has logged a combined 54 minutes in which he generated one goal on one shot and two chances created. With Lemperle sidelined, Sebastian Andersson could get more opportunities in a substitute role.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first career goal in 2-1 win Lemperle scored once, took one shot (none on target) and created two chances during the 2-1 win over Bochum on Saturday.

Impact Lemperle has not had much experience thus far in his early career with three total appearances. However, he did show a spark in his most recent outing where he created a few chances and scored an impressive goal. It is still too hard to gauge what he can offer to Koln, but his future does look bright.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE