Impact Ljubicic misses out on Sunday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The midfielder should be available in time for next week's match at Frankfurt with six days to recover.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
FC KÖLN 6-3-4 · 5TH IN 2. BUNDESLIGA
6-3-4 · 5TH IN 2. BUNDESLIGA
Next Match vs Hannover 96 (H) · Sat 12:00PM
Dejan Ljubicic - Out with illness Ljubicic is not in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Sunday due to illness.
Davie Selke - Trains indivdually Selke (undisclosed) is training individually as he is still questionable for return, the team announced.
Impact Selke had picked up the injury last match after coming on as a substitute. He has only been used as a bench option for the team, typically the backup for Steffen Tigges.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dejan Ljubicic - Picks up illness Ljubicic (illness) did not train on Tuesday after not feeling well and is questionable for Sunday's match against Eintracht Frankfurt, the club announces.
Impact Ljubicic had made two straight starts after he had returned from a calf injury he picked up late last year. If the 25-year-old does not recover from his illness in time, Denis Huseinbasic will likely start in his spot.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Schwabe - Clean sheet again Schwabe registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig.
Impact Schwabe earned a second consecutive clean sheet during Saturday's draw. The goalkeeper has found some solid form behind a stout defense and will hope to keep that rolling. Koln have now gone over three hours without conceding a goal.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Davie Selke - Comes off injured Selke recorded no stats in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus RB Leipzig. He was subbed off due to injury in the 85th minute.
Impact Selke came on as a late attacking option but was unable to close out the match, coming off with an issue. The forward lasted only 12 minutes on the pitch and will now have to try and return for a Sunday clash with Frankfurt. Stefan Tigges will remain in the starting XI while Selke is sidelined.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ellyes Skhiri - Busy defensively Skhiri registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus RB Leipzig.
Impact Skhiri made three tackles and five interceptions during Saturday's draw, putting together another strong defensive showing. The midfielder has limited offensive upside but he has a solid floor behind the ball and can control matches from the heart of the team. Skhiri will hope to keep this going, and add more going forward against weaker opposition.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Florian Kainz - Eight crosses Saturday Kainz registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus RB Leipzig.
Impact Kainz maintained a role in the starting XI and on set-pieces throughout Saturday's draw, keeping a strong floor. The attacking midfielder is one of the most consistent in Germany and remains a strong option in all formats. Kainz has plenty of goal-scoring upside against lower table opposition as well.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Steffen Tigges - One shot in draw Tigges registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig.
Impact Tigges only shot once during Saturday's draw as Leipzig controlled the match for the most part. Tigges hasn't lived up to what was hoped since joining Koln, struggling to be a consistent goal-scoring threat for the most part. With Davie Selke (undisclosed) going down with an injury through Tigges could remain in the starting XI.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Linton Maina - Held quiet for draw Maina had two shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus RB Leipzig.
Impact Maina was shut down by the impressive defense of Leipzig, failing to put a shot on goal or find a teammate with any crosses. The forward has been a nailed-on part of the starting XI throughout the season and even though the production hasn't necessarily been there as far as goal-scoring goes, he still has seven goal contributions in 13 starts.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonas Hector - Starting against Leipzig Hector is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leipzig.
Impact Hector returns after leaving last week's match with Schalke through illness. The defender is a locked in starter when fit, as well as the club captain, with his 16 appearances resulting in just one clean sheet.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Davie Selke - In squad list for Saturday Selke is expected to be back in the team list for Saturday's match against Leipzig after suffering an ankle injury last match, Koln announced.
Impact Selke returned to training and is to be ready for Saturday's match for a showdown against his former club.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Schwabe - Clean sheet for draw Schwabe recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Schalke.
Impact Schwabe faced two shots and stopped both for his second clean sheet in 18 starts. The goalkeeper has been let down by poor play in front of him, but at his best he's been a solid option, with 45 saves in 18 matches.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dejan Ljubicic - Returns to starting XI Ljubicic recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Schalke.
Impact Ljubicic returned to the starting XI for the first time since coming back from a calf injury. The midfielder didn't have an overly impressive day but it was still an improvement to be able to go 78 minutes. Ljubicic will continue to see more playing time as his fitness improves.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Timo Hubers - Solid on return Hubers recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Schalke. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.
Impact Hubers returned to the starting XI and did well throughout Sunday's draw. The defender made his way back from illness and helped keep a clean sheet while making 11 clearances. Hubers will hope to keep this going and build on the clean sheet in tougher matches than the poor Schalke defense.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonas Hector - Leave with illness Hector came off with an illness at half time during Sunday's clash with Schalke.
Impact Hector was forced off with an illness at half time Sunday. It's unclear how serious the problem was, though the fact he was able to start makes it seem likely it's a minor illness. Kingsley Schindler replaced him, and would likely get the starts if Hector is sidelined.
JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Davie Selke - Leaves with knock Selke (undisclosed) was forced off at half time during Sunday's clash with Schalke.
Impact Selke was forced off with an injury Sunday, making it to halftime but unable to begin the second half. Steffen Tigges came into the match and figures to continue in the starting XI if Selke is set for a stint on the sideline.
JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Thielmann - Option off bench Thielmann (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Schalke.
Impact Thielmann returns to the bench and is set to finally make his return to the first team. Injuries during the first half of the season kept the talented youngster on the sideline. Thielmann's upside is limited while on the bench, but if he moves back into the starting XI he'd have immediate upside.
JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Timo Hubers - Starting against Schalke Hubers (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Schalke.
Impact Hubers is back in the starting XI for Sunday's match. The center-back takes his starting role back from Nikola Soldo, who enjoyed a run in the starting XI while Hubers was sidelined.
JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Schwabe - Busy for draw Schwabe made six saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Bayern Munich.
Impact Schwabe seemed set to shut out Bayern Munich up until stoppage time when a late goal cost him the clean sheet. It was still an excellent showing from Schwabe who has truly earned the starting job ahead of Timo Horn in Koln. Schwabe will hope to keep this going as Koln look to move into the Champions League spots in the second half of the Bundesliga.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Martel - Busy off bench Martel generated six tackles (five won) and two clearances in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich.
Impact Martel came off the bench for the second half and piled on the defensive volume. The talented youngster once again showed why he is so highly regarded, single-handedly shutting down some dangerous Bayern moves. Martel doesn't offer a whole lot going forward but his consistent defensive presence gives him some sort of stable floor.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Chabot - Rare assist in draw Chabot assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich.
Impact Chabot found the early assist to Ellyes Skhiri, earning a massive point against reigning champions Bayern. Chabot has showed good form to earn a more consistent role and could continue in the starting XI in the second half of the Bundesliga. That said Chabot isn't worth chasing for any consistent offensive upside.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ellyes Skhiri - Scores early in draw Skhiri scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Bayern Munich.
Impact Skhiri was a doubt to even play in Tuesday's clash but played, and started, scoring an early goal. While it was only good enough to salvage a point it's still a huge point for Koln as a whole. Skhiri will hope to keep this sort of goal-scoring going moving forward into the second half of the Bundesliga.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Thielmann - Not in squad Tuesday Thielmann (undisclosed) is not in Koln's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against Bayern Munich.
Impact Thielmann was expected to be available for selection against Bayern but he is not in the squad on Tuesday. His next opportunity to return will be versus Schalke on Sunday.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ellyes Skhiri - Starting against Bayern Skhiri (undisclosed) is in Koln's starting lineup for Tuesday's clash against Bayern Munich.
Impact Skhiri scored a brace but had to come off injured in last weekend's win over Werder Bremen, but he has recovered from the knock and is back in the XI in defensive midfield on Tuesday.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Schwabe - Makes one save in win Schwabe made one save while giving up one goal in a 7-1 victory over Werder Bremen on Saturday.
Impact Schwabe has allowed eight goals in his last five contests while making 11 saves and remains without a clean sheet in 12 straight outings. Despite the lack of shutouts, Schwabe has managed to limit opposing offense for the most part, conceding two or fewer goals in 10 of his last 12 contests.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
