YANNIK KEITEL NEWS

Sees bench for Cup final Keitel (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's DFB Cup Final against Arminia Bielefeld.

Impact Keitel is back in the team sheet for the final match of the season, seeing a bench role while Stuttgart try to take home silverware in the DFB Cup. He will hope to see time, likely only seeing a few limited minutes if he appears. He ends the season starting in two of his 11 league appearances while notching one chance created, two crosses and five shots.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Leipzig Kietel (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Leipzig, accoridng to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Kietel was involved in a collision last week, and that has led him to the sidelines, as he will be out for the club's season finale on Saturday. This is tough luck for the midfielder, although it won't force a change for the club. The midfielder ends his campaign starting in two of his 11 appearances, notching no goal contributions in league play.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off after collision Keitel generated one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 4-0 win over FC Augsburg. He was injured and subbed out in the 34th minute.

Impact Keitel did not have the best luck Sunday, coming on as an injury sub while lasting less than 20 minutes before he was injured in a collision. This was his first appearance since April 13, playing in just three Bundesliga games since April.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Brought as substitute Keitel generated one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Keitel replaced Enzo Millot in the 77th minute. Keitel took eight touches and made a tackle. He has featured in eight games this campaign, appearing off the bench in seven of them.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal with Stuttgart Keitel scored a goal off his lone shot and made two interceptions after coming off the bench during Wednesday's 5-1 Champions League win over Young Boys.

Impact Keitel was brought at halftime to replace Atakan Karazor and was having a quiet performance until the 75th minute, when he sealed the 5-1 win with a very well-placed long-range effort. This was the first goal for the midfielder since he joined Stuttgart before the start of the season and he'll hope this helps him to get more playing time moving forward.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers training injury Keitel (ankle) is in doubt for Saturday's trip to Freiburg due to an ankle injury, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Keitel suffered the ankle injury during Thursday's training session and is now in doubt for Saturday's clash. With so many other injuries it's possible Keitel could be forced to play through the injury. If he does play it's more likely than not Keitel would be pushed into a role at center-back against his former club.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscle strain Keitel is not in the match day squad to face Leipzig on Sunday due to a muscle strain.

Impact Keitel misses out on Sunday's squad after suffering an adductor strain in the buildup. The midfielder will hope to recover over the international break.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Keitel (groin) will miss Sunday's trip to Munich, according to manager Christian Streich.

Impact Keitel won't return before the international break due to the groin injury that has plagued him for multiple weeks. Merlin Rohl could get the start with Nicolas Hofler suspended for Sunday's clash. It would be a tough match for Rohl, who likely would be outmatched by the variety of attacking threats Bayern bring to the table.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Keitel will miss out against West Ham United on Thursday due to an adductor problem.

Impact Keitel was injured in the 20th minute against Augsburg on Saturday and was replaced by Merlin Rohl. With Nicolas Hofler (suspension) unavailable against Bayern Munich on Sunday, Rohl could continue to deputize in Keitel's stead if he misses that contest as well. Keitel was making his second start of the season when he was injured but could now find himself relegated to a bench role once cleared to play.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Named to bench Thursday Keitel (groin) will be available as a substitute versus Olympiacos on Thursday.

Impact Keitel will be back in the squad after being sidelined for just one match due to his groin problem. Considering the midfielder has made just one 16-minute cameo this season, his return to action is unlikely to significantly impact the starting XI either Thursday or moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Keitel (groin) is not in the squad to face Dortmund on Saturday.

Impact Keitel didn't train Friday, so his chances of playing here were always going to be slim. His next chance to feature will come against Olympiacos in the UEFA Europa League group stage opener on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not training Friday Keitel (groin) didn't train Friday ahead of Saturday's clash with Dortmund, Freiburg announced.

Impact Keitel suffered a groin injury and wasn't able to take part in training Friday. It's a bad turn for the midfielder who has extremely limited time to recover before Saturday's match. Barring the injury being very minor Keitel will not be an option for the Dortmund clash.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First career assists Keitel assisted twice during 22 appearances (eight starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Keitel continued to see his role increase in the first team as he earned 22 appearances. The pair of assists were Keitel's first two goal contributions in the Bundesliga. Keitel started two of the final three Bundesliga matches and will compete for an even larger role during the 2023/24 pre-season.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Keitel assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Keitel was a substitute during SC Freiburg's inaugural two games of 2023. But with his first start this year, he recorded an assist to the team's first goal, which Michael Gregoritsch scored.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts finale Keitel started Sunday's 4-1 win over Union Berlin, sending in one cross.

Impact Keitel made just his fourth Bundesliga start, as he continues to see his role grow. The midfielder is already on pace for a far more significant role than any previous season, and has also earned his first goal contribution in the Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Keitel assisted once to go with zero corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Keitel came off the bench for his sixth Bundesliga appearance and also earned the first goal contribution of his career. It was a brilliant moment for the young midfielder who has been a rotational and youth option for five seasons with Freiburg. While he likely won't break into the starting XI any time soon Keitel would be an interesting play if given a chance, especially due to his creativity during limited minutes.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Keitel (toe) will be out for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, according to Freiburg.

Impact Keitel will be out for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin while he deals with a broken toe. The midfielder will hope to make his return in the final match of the season, away against Leverkusen. Keitel isn't a major fantasy option even when fully fit.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not training Keitel (toe) is still not in training, according to Freiburg.

Impact Keitel is still out of team training and is unlikely to play during Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim. The midfielder is still recovering from a broken toe suffered in training and will hope to return before the end of the season.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Keitel (toe) is out for Saturday's clash with Gladbach, according to Freiburg.

Impact Keitel is set to miss Saturday's clash with Gladbach as he continues to deal with a toe injury. The midfielder will hope to make a return before the end of the season, though he has been out for over a month with the toe injury. Keitel's next chance to return is Saturday, away against Hoffenheim.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses matcha against Greuther Furth Keitel has been ruled out of the match against SpVgg Greuther Furth on Saturday.

Impact Keitel will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The midfielder has still not recovered from a toe injury.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses match against Leipzig Keitel has been ruled out of the match against RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact Keitel will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The midfielder has failed to recover in time from a toe injury.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with broken toe Keitel (toe) is out for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, according to Freiburg.

Impact Keitel is out with a broken toe and is set to miss Saturday's clash with Augsburg. The midfielder isn't a major fantasy option in any way and shouldn't be overly considered. Keitel could be out long-term while dealing with this broken toe, he won't be rushed back when he isn't a top depth option.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

OG in win Keitel scored one own goal and created one chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Dortmund.

Impact Keitel scored an own goal but otherwise put together another quiet and consistent performance. The midfielder isn't likely to make or break any fantasy leagues this year, but could still see consistent minutes. Next up is a Saturday trip to Stuttgart.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE