FC KÖLN NEWS

Benno Erik Schmitz - Return to training Schmitz (illness) is back to training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Union Berlin.

Impact Schmitz had to be sidelined during the 2-0 loss against Wolfsburg on Saturday with an illness, but looks to be back and training with the squad. With 19 starts in 20 appearances, the defender is expected to start against Union Berlin if he meets game day fitness.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Whips in eight crosses Hector took two off target shots, crossed eight times (three accurate), created three chances and made six tackles (winning five) during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Hector was held off the scoresheet despite playing well on both sides of the ball Saturday. The fullback's three chances created led Koln in the loss while his five tackles won upped his season total to a team-high 35.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes in each half Schwabe allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Schwabe allowed a goal in each half as Koln fell to Wolfsburg on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 36 goals in 22 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 54.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Missing through illness Kainz is not in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Kainz misses out on Saturday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The attacker will hope to recover in time for next week's match against Union Berlin.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Huseinbasic - Out with illness Huseinbasic is not in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Huseinbasic misses out on Saturday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The attacker will hope to return in time for next week's match against Union Berlin.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Pedersen - Indefinite timeline on return Pedersen (strain) has no timeline for his return, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Pedersen is struggling with a muscular problem and is expected to be sidelined indefinitely as he continue to recover. The details of the injury are unclear but any return to the starting XI would only be indicated by a return to training first.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Season in doubt Uth (groin) is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022/23 season, manager Steffen Baumgart announced.

Impact Uth is a doubt for the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign, with a groin injury showing no signs of improvement. The veteran forward's career is potentially in doubt as well, with no timeline for any sort of return from the muscular issue.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Ruled out via illness Schmitz (illness) is out for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Schmitz is ruled out after picking up an illness late in the week. The defender leaves a hole on the right side of the defense with Kingsley Schindler likely to slot into the right wing-back role, as he did early in the season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Ruled out Saturday Thielmann (strain) is out for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Thielmann is ruled out for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg with the muscle injury he picked up against Stuttgart. The midfielder will hope to return before a Mar. 4 trip to Union Berlin, but faces an uphill battle to do so.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Available against Wolfsburg Hubers is set to return from a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation against Wolfsburg.

Impact Hubers was suspended after picking up a fifth yellow card and is now eligible to return. Hubers has been a nailed-on starter when fully fit and available and should return straight to the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Allows three goals Schwabe recorded four saves and conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Schwabe allowed a goal from Borna Sosa, Gil Dias and Tanguy Coulibaly each. The goalkeeper will try to redeem himself during 1. FC Koln's next game, Feb. 25 versus VfL Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Forced off with muscle injury Thielmann was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match with Stuttgart due to a muscular injury.

Impact Thielmann entered as a second half substitute but was forced off minutes after his appearance due to a muscle injury. More information about the midfielder's extent of injury should be available ahead of next week's match.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Not ready to face Stuttgart Kilian is not in the match day squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Kilian remains out as he continues to recover from an ankle injury suffered a month ago. The defender was taking part in individual training earlier in the week so he could be in line for a return soon.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Available against Stuttgart Ljubicic is fit and in the match day squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Ljubicic returns to the squad after missing out on last week's match through illness. The midfielder starts from the bench having scored three goals in 13 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - On bench to face Stuttgart Selke is fit and in the match day squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Selke returns from an undisclosed injury which kept him out of last week's match. The forward starts from the bench having played just 121 minutes since moving to Koln in January.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Pedersen - Not ready for Stuttgart game Pedersen (strain) is not fit enough to be involved in Saturday's clash against VfB Stuttgart, according to Koln manager Steffen Baumgart on Wednesday.

Impact Pedersen has been out since mid-January with a muscular injury and he "will have to wait a little longer" before he can return to action, Baumgart said Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Suspended against Stuttgart Hubers will miss Saturday's clash against VfB Stuttgart with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Hubers picked up his fifth booking of the season in last weekend's win over Eintracht Frankfurt, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's match. Nikola Soldo should replace him in central defense for the game.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Training individually Kilian (ankle) was doing individual work in training with FC Koln on Tuesday.

Impact Kilian has been out since the winter break after suffering an ankle injury in early January, but he's making progress with his recovery. He still has some time to go however before he can return to the squad and be back in action.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Returns to training Ljubicic (illness) was back in team training with FC Koln on Tuesday.

Impact Ljubicic missed last weekend's win over Eintracht Frankfurt with an illness, but he will be expected to return for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart. He has featured 13 times (nine starts) in the Bundesliga this season, scoring three goals from midfield.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Training with team Selke (undisclosed) returned to full training with FC Koln on Tuesday.

Impact Selke missed Sunday's win over Eintracht Frankfurt after picking up an injury the previous weekend, but he's back with the squad now and could be available for next weekend's clash against Stuttgart. He has started in one of his four Bundesliga appearances since joining Koln from Hertha Berlin in January.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Single save clean sheet Schwabe registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Schwabe made one save and earned a clean sheet during Sunday's 3-0 win. The goalkeeper didn't face much threat from a Frankfurt attack that struggled to get anything going in the loss. Schwabe has had a mixed season, but has now made it three Bundesliga clean sheets in a row.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Assists on major volume Kainz assisted once to go with nine crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Kainz assisted once and piled one some incredible volume with nine crosses and three corners. The forward piled on the volume establishing a strong floor and assisting to show his upside. Kainz is a major upside play in all formats with excellent floor due to a role on set-pieces and consistent volume from open play.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sargis Adamyan - Assists in rout Adamyan assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Adamyan got on the scoresheet with an assist during Sunday's win. The midfielder was busy throughout the match, but had incredible efficiency, assisting on a single chance created and putting his only shot on goal. Adamyan isn't likely to keep this form going though he will hope to build off this during a hectic second half of the Bundesliga.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Scores rare goal Hubers scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th minute.

Impact Hubers opened the scoring Sunday, breaking the deadlock in the first half. The defender got an early goal and then earned a clean sheet to go along with it. The center-back isn't a major offensive option in any way, but has shown some impressive form in a solid defensive unit.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Nets rare brace Skhiri scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Skhiri scored a brace in the second half as he gave Koln some breathing room. The midfielder isn't much of a goal-scoring threat as he consistently has plenty to do behind the ball but rarely gets forward. Skhiri will likely remain a nailed-on starting option in all matches, though his upside is limited.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE