FC KÖLN NEWS

Jan Thielmann - Trains indivdually Thielmann (thigh) was training individually Tuesday ahead of Saturday's clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Thielmann returned to the grass for individual training Tuesday after missing three match with a thigh issue. He would still need to work on fitness, as he has only been limited to a bench role for the team this season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Pedersen - Back on grass Pedersen (strain) began individual training Tuesday.

Impact Pedersen made big steps in his road to recovery with participating in individual training for the first time since November. He figures to still be out until after international break, where he will need at minimum a full week of training with the team before he returns.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Not in training Horn did not train with Koln on Monday due to an illness.

Impact Horn will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Borussia Dortmund due to this illness, but he is yet to feature in the Bundesliga this season as the backup to Marvin Schwabe in goal for Koln.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Crosses eight times Hector crossed eight times inaccurately, made an interception, a tackle and a clearance during Friday's 2-0 loss to Bochum.

Impact Hector was a part of the Koln back four that allowed two goals during Friday's defeat. The fullback's eight crosses were the second msot on the team while his lone tackle won upped his season total to a team-leading 38.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes twice against Bochum Schwabe allowed two goals while making a save during Friday's 2-0 loss to Bochum.

Impact Schwabe allowed a goal in each half as Koln dropped all three points on Friday. The keeper has now allowed 38 goals in 24 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 57.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Continues crossing barrage Kainz took an off target shot, crossed 11 times (two accurate) and created two chances during Friday's match against Bochum.

Impact Kainz was held off the scoresheet before subbing off in the 77th minute of Friday's match. Kainz has impressed for a bottom half of the table Koln club, with 11 goal involvements and a Bundesliga high 117 crosses in his 22 appearances.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Out again Friday Kilian (ankle) will be unavailable versus Bochum on Friday.

Impact Kilian has resumed training but will be sidelined for his ninth consecutive contest due to his ankle problem. Once given the all-clear, Kilian should be in the mix to reclaim his spot in the starting XI which will likely mean a return to the bench for Julian Chabot.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Starting against Bochum Selke (illness) will feature in the starting XI versus Bochum on Friday.

Impact Selke has started just three times in his seven appearances for Koln this season. In those outings, the forward has tallied four shots (two on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created. While Selke will likely feature more than he did while with Hertha Berlin, he still is far from a lock for the starting XI on a weekly basis.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Fully fit for Friday's game Selkie (illness) has fully recovered and is an option to be included in the starting lineup for Friday's clash against VfL Bochum, according to Koln manager Steffen Baumgart on Wed...

Impact Selkie was left on the bench for last weekend's draw with Union Berlin due to an illness, but he's fully recovered ahead of Friday's match and will be back in the squad. He has started just three of his 13 Bundesliga appearances this season up front.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Receives positive news on injury Andersson (knee) will start a rehab program after undergoing meniscus surgery in his knee October.

Impact Andersson feared that he will not be able to play again after not making any progress from his meniscus surgery, however he received some good news that he will begin rehabilitation for his knee. He will remain in Sweden for his recovery as he continues to sit out indefinitely.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Dietz - Starts rehab for ACL injury Dietz (knee) will start rehabilitation on his ACL, Koln announced Tuesday.

Impact Dietz suffered a crucial ACL tear in October, but received good news Tuesday that he will begin a rehab program for his knee. It isn't likely that he will return this season, with ACL injuries having an average recovery timeline of six to nine months. Dietz could possibly make a return for the beginning of next season if does not suffer any setbacks.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Hopeful to play again this season Uth (groin) will begin rehabilitation in hopes to make a return before the end of the season.

Impact Uth's original timeline of return was the end of May, however he will begin rehab in hopes to make a return to the pitch earlier. He's been out since October with groin injury, only making three appearances this season. The news of starting rehabilitation is a big boost for Uth, since he just signed an extension with the club, but it still months away returning to full fitness.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Pedersen - To begin rehabilitation Pedersen (strain) will start rehabilitation from his muscular injury, the club announced.

Impact Pedersen suffered from a serious muscular injury in January and has not been able to train since. However, he will now begin a rehab program in his road to recovery. The team are expecting the defender to make a return in April, but will likely return to the bench with Jonas Hector doing an exceptional job as left back for Koln.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Not ready to return yet Thielmann (thigh) will begin rehabilitation for his thigh injury, the team announces.

Impact Thielmann has not returned to training yet but will begin individual work in the gym before rejoining Koln after suffering a thigh injury in late February. He is expected to begin individual training in the next coming weeks if all goes well in his rehab program.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Returns to training grounds Selke (illness) will participate in parts of training ahead of Friday's match versus VfL Bochum.

Impact Selke has been suffering an illness and was forced to sit out last match, but is making his way back to training and will likely be back with the squad Friday. He has only started in two games out of six appearances since his move from Hertha Berlin in January, failing to score a goal on four shots (two on target) in that span.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Begins training Kilian (ankle) will patriciate in parts of training with FC Koln.

Impact Kilian has sat out the last eight matches with an ankle injury, but is making a big step forward in his recovery by returning to partial training Tuesday. He is likely a week away from returning to the pitch, where he will have to built his fitness back up to get his starting role back from Julian Chabot, who has recorded four clean sheets, 51 clearances and 22 tackles (14 wo) in his absence.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Shuts out Union Schwabe kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Schwabe helped Koln earn a point by shutting out Union Berlin on Saturday. The clean sheet was the fifth in 23 starts for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 56.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Makes six tackles Hector took one shot (on goal), crossed once inaccurately, made two interceptions, and six tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Hector was a part of the Koln back line that kept a clean sheet on Saturday. The fullback's two tackles won upped his season total to a team-high 37 with the clean sheet being his fourth in 21 appearances.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Whips in six crosses Kainz took three shots (one on goal), crossed six times (one accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Kainz was held off the scoresheet but led Koln in shots, crosses and chances created in the match. Kainz has 11 goal involvements in 21 appearances while leading the Bundesliga with 166 crosses.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Starts in midfield Saturday Kainz (illness) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Union Berlin.

Impact Kainz was pictured in training earlier this week, so he gets the nod here and will feature as the main playmaker, sitting in the middle of a three-man line behind the lone striker, Steffen Tigges.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Starts to face Union Schmitz (illness) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Union Berlin.

Impact No surprises here, as Schmitz had already returned to training earlier this week. He gets the nod on his regular right-back role.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kingsley Schindler - Doubtful Saturday Schindler (illness) is in doubt against Union Berlin on Saturday, "There is still a question mark over the use of Kingsley Schindler" said manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Schindler has only a limited role on the team, with just four starts in 19 appearances, so there will be no impact to his fantasy figures if he is to sit out Saturday. He has recorded 21 crosses (two accurate) and 18 tackles (11 won) on the year thus far.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Huseinbasic - Expected to return Saturday Huseinbasic (illness) looks to be available for Saturday's trip to Union Berlin, "Deni Huseinbasic is back, if everything goes normally he will be in the squad on Saturday" said h...

Impact Huseinbasic sat out last match with an illness, but looks ready to go as soon as Saturday. He figured to return back to the bench, despite making two starts in a row. The midfielder can still challenge Mathias Olesen for a spot in the starting XI as long as he can keep consistent performances, scoring just one goal in the last five matches.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Huseinbasic - Remains out of training Huseinbasic (illness) remains out of team training, the Geissblog reports.

Impact Huseinbasic missed a clash with Wolfsburg, and is now out of training. The forward's first chance to return is a Saturday trip to Union Berlin. If he's unable to return Florian Kainz would likely return to the starting XI, with Kainz also making his way back from an illness.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Trains with club Kainz (illness) is pictured back training with the team ahead of Saturday's clash versus Union Berlin.

Impact Kainz missed last match with an illness and is back in the training grounds and is expected to be an option Saturday. Since the winter break, he has generated two assists, 39 crosses (10 accurate) and 23 corners in the last six games played.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE