FC KÖLN NEWS

Florian Kainz - Picks up assist Kainz earned an assist in Saturday's 7-1 victory over Werder Bremen.

Impact Kainz has been playing in a more offensive role over his last five contests, recording one goal on 10 shots (six on target), one assist, 37 crosses (eight accurate) and 18 corners. Given his role as the primary corner taker, Kainz should continue to offer solid offensive upside moving forward.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Scores goal, two assists Maina scored one goal on two shots (one on target) and two assists versus Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Maina had just two of 11 shots on target in his previous seven contests but was finally able to put one into the netting. Including Saturday's action, the attacking midfielder has five assists in nine games and should continue to advance the offense up the pitch.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Huseinbasic - Scores goal in rout Huseinbasic scored a goal on two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 7-1 rout of Werder Bremen.

Impact Huseinbasic has started just four of the team's last nine contests but still managed to record three goals on eight shots (three on target), one assist and six crosses (zero accurate). If he does feature in the starting XI, Huseinbasic could certainly factor into the attack and provide some fantasy upside.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Scores two goals, assist Skhiri scored two goals on two shots (two on target) and earned an assist versus Werder Bremen on Saturday. The midfielder was forced off in the 67th minute and is now in doubt aga...

Impact Prior to Saturday's contest, Skhiri had gone goalless in his opening 17 matches of the year and had put just three efforts on target. As such, Skhiri probably shouldn't be expected to suddenly start scoring with any sort of consistency, limiting his overall fantasy value.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steffen Tigges - Scores brace against Bremen Tigges scored two goals on five shots (two on target) and earned an assist versus Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Tigges brought his five-game goal drought to a close with a phenomenal performance against Bremen. The forward has started four of the last six contests and should continue to serve as a focal point of the attack moving forward.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Out through illness Hubers (illness) is out for Tuesday's clash with Bayern, Geissblog reports.

Impact Hubers is ruled out due to an illness that he picked up Monday. The defender will hope to return for a Sunday trip to Schalke. In his place Nikola Soldo will likely return to the starting XI at center-back.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Will be available against Bayern Thielmann (undisclosed) is expected to travel with Koln for Tuesday's clash against Bayern Munich, manager Steffen Baumgart announced Monday.

Impact Thielmann missed Saturday's big win over Werder Bremen but he is expected to return to the squad for Tuesday's game. He has made 10 Bundesliga appearances this season mostly on the right wing, though his last start came back in September.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - On bench as expected Ljubicic is fit and in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Ljubicic returns as expected, though he's not yet ready to play a full 90 minutes. The midfielder starts from the bench having scored three goals in nine appearances during the first half of the Bundesliga season.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Extends contract with Koln Uth (groin) has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract extension with FC Koln, the club announced Friday.

Impact Uth was excellent for Koln last season as he posted five goals and eight assists in the Bundesliga. Multiple injuries have made this season much tougher for him as he's been limited to just three appearances off the bench, but the 31-year-old striker has now signed on to stay with the club through the 2024/25 campaign.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Pedersen - Out long-term Pedersen will be out long-term with a muscular injury, manager Steffen Baumgart told reporters.

Impact Pedersen is expected to be out at least six weeks with a serious muscular injury. The defender saw a rotational role in the starting XI behind Jonas Hector during the first half of the Bundesliga, and will likely hold a similar role when he returns to fitness.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Out Saturday Kilian (ankle) is out for Saturday's clash with Werder Bremen, manager Steffen Baumgart announced.

Impact Kilian has been ruled out for Saturday's match and will now be sidelined with an ankle issue he picked up in training camp. Julian Chabot will take his spot in the starting XI, as Baumgart announced the entire starting XI in his press conference. Kilian is expected to be out long-term, likely giving Chabot a consistent role in the starting XI.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Starting Saturday Schmitz (ankle) is expected to start Saturday's clash with Werder Bremen, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Schmitz is part of the starting XI Baumgart named in full on Saturday. It's a great sign that the right-back should be able to make a full return from his ankle injury, and should be in line for a major role to kick off the second half of the Bundesliga.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Unfit for starting XI Ljubicic (knee) is not ready to start in Saturday's clash with Werder Bremen, manager Steffen Baumgart announced.

Impact Ljubicic won't be starting Saturday, but the plan is to give him a role off the bench if he can pass late fitness tests. It's a good sign for the midfielder who is making his way back from a serious knee injury. Denis Huseinbasic will get the start in place of Ljubicic.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Extends contract with Koln Kainz has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract extension with FC Koln, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Kainz wracked up nine goals and 10 assists across two healthy seasons in the Bundesliga with Koln -- he missed most of 2020/21 with a knee injury -- and he's on pace for his best one yet now with five goals and four assists in 14 games (13 starts) in this campaign. The 30-year-old can play both in midfield and on the left wing and he has now signed on with the club through 2024/25.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Career in doubt Andersson(knee) might not be able to play again, manager Steffen Baumgart told reporters.

Impact Andersson's diagnosis continues to get worse as there is now doubt that he will ever be able to play again. The striker has been out long-term with a knee injury and has been unable to progress in his rehab despite being five months into the injury. Andersson remains out indefinitely.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Suffers ankle injury in training Kilian picked up an ankle injury in training on Wednesday and is set for a spell on the sidelines, FC Koln announced.

Impact Kilian has started 13 of Koln's 15 Bundesliga matches this season, scoring a goal and keeping a clean sheet from central defense. It is unclear how long he will be expected to miss with this ankle injury, but there is still a few weeks of winter break before Koln's season resumes on Jan. 21. Nikola Soldo and Julian Chabot are both options to replace him in the lineup if necessary.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Transfer to Koln Selke has completed a transfer from Hertha to Koln, Hertha announced Monday.

Impact Selke's 126-game career with Hertha comes to an end after disappointing form saw him fall out of plans with the Berlin side. The forward could see immediate starting time with Koln, who have struggled for a striker due to injury and form throughout the first half of the Bundesliga.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Set for January return Ljubicic (knee) is set to return for team training on Jan. 2, manager Steffen Baumgart told reporters.

Impact Ljubicic is continuing to recover from a serious knee injury, but is expected to return to training for the beginning of Koln's January training camp. The midfielder will have three weeks to complete his recovery before the Bundesliga begins once more.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - 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

Dimitris Limnios - Returns to training Limnios (knee) took part in team training during the Winter session, Koln announced.

Impact Limnios suffered a knee injury after moving on loan to Koln. The forward is back on the training pitch and will hope to make his debut for Koln during the second half of the Bundesliga.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Targeting February return Uth (groin) is expected to be sidelined until February at the earliest, according to a report by Bild.

Impact Uth has dealt with adductor issues throughout the first half of the Bundesliga and has aggravated those issues during the Koln training camp. With Uth expected to miss the start of the second half of the Bundesliga, Steffen Tigges will likely retain a major role in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Two shots, two interceptions Skhiri had two shots (zero on target) and one chance created in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Denmark. He also made two interceptions.

Impact Skhiri played the full 90 during a matchup largely contested within the middle third. His two shots and two interceptions were both team-highs for a very defensive but effective Tunisia squad. The Koln midfielder should continue as a focal point as the group stage rolls along.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Remains second in depth chart Horn has yet to make an appearances in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Horn sits behind Marvin Schwabe in the depth chart, and doesn't seem set on making his way back to the top of the depth chart. The goalkeeper lost his job to Schwabe when he got COVID, and despite some lapses by Schwabe, Horn has been left on the bench as a veteran leadership role.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steffen Tigges - Three goals with Koln Tigges scored three goals during 12 appearances (nine starts) in the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Tigges departed Dortmund in search of more playing time with Koln, and has taken a step forward. The striker hasn't been a nailed-on starter, but when fit he has led the line, scoring three times, a tally that already ties his single-season best.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Huseinbasic - Three goal contributions Huseinbasic scored twice and assisted once in the opening nine matches of the Bundesliga.

Impact Huseinbasic has three goal contributions in his first season with the Koln first team. The midfielder has seen consistent playing time off the bench, though barring injuries he seems set to remain on the bench. Huseinbasic's three goal contributions all came in the space of three matches, and on his only two shots on goal. Huseinbasic has added four chances created across his three starts.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE