FC KÖLN NEWS

Florian Kainz - Goal, assist in win Kainz scored once and provided an assist on two chances created during Saturday's 3-1 win over Gladbach.

Impact Kainz scored and assisted his fourth goal of the season in an all-around excellent showing. Even more impressively he did this all with a little over an hour on the pitch. There weren't any immediate injury concerns regarding his removal, and Kainz should be a top play against Bielefeld next time out.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Nets yet again Ljubicic scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Gladbach.

Impact Ljubicic had one goal total for the season before entering April, he now has three. It's been an excellent month for the midfielder who is going through a real purple patch. Ljubicic and Koln are firing on all cylinders and a clash with Bielefeld should be nothing but a confidence builder next time out.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Modeste - Scoring again Modeste scored once on two shots on goal during Saturday's 3-1 win over Gladbach.

Impact Modeste is back in the starting XI and is back scoring once more. The forward had limited chances but tallied his 16th goal of the season with his usual efficiency. Modeste will be a top fantasy play against a dreadful Bielefeld side next time out.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Remains out Andersson (COVID-19) is out for Saturday's clash with Gladbach, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Andersson remains out with COVID-19, though he is no longer testing positive. The forward is working to rebuild his fitness, which is taking longer than originally expected. Andersson will hope to continue to rebuild his fitness before a Saturday clash with Bielefeld.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Training alone Andersson (COVID-19) is training individually Tuesday, according to Koln.

Impact Andersson is in individual training as he works on returning to fitness. The forward has tested negative for COVID-19 and left quarantine, but needs to find fitness once more, and wants to avoid rushing back into a heavy workload. It's likely the Andersson will be on the bench for Saturday's trip to Gladbach.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Returns to training Schmitz (strain) is back in training Tuesday, Koln announced.

Impact Schmitz is back in training and should be back in the starting XI quickly after recovering from a muscle injury. The defender would likely be the first choice right-back when fully fit and available.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Fires in eight crosses Kainz had eight crosses, four corners, one tackle, one interception and sustained two fouls in the 3-2 victory over FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday.

Impact In an attempt to come back from a two goal deficit, Kainz tried his best to set his teammates up with an assist. The forward is a very aggressive crosser, so expect him to log a few more against Monchengladbach.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Assists teammate in victory Uth had one assist, one shot (off target), five crosses, three corners, one interception, three fouls, created four chances and sustained two fouls in the 3-2 victory over FSV Main...

Impact With his side down two goals, Uth changed the direction of this match by finding Ellyes Skhiri in the 60th minute for his side's first goal. This was the forward's first assist in his last six appearances, but maybe he can find another against Monchengladbach.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Scores equalizer goal as substitute Ljubicic had one goal on one shot, two crosses and two fouls in the 3-2 victory over FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday.

Impact After coming back from a two goal deficit, Ljubicic managed to score a solo goal in the 78th minute, 20 minutes after he subbed on. The midfielder is not typically a scoring threat, and with inconsistent playing time, it is unclear whether he will make a big contribution against Monchengladbach.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Scores winning goal against FSV Mainz Kilian had one goal on one shot, two interceptions and three tackles in the 3-2 victory over FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday.

Impact With time running out, Kilian managed to score a solo goal in the 82nd minute to push his side ahead. The defender rarely scores, and he is unlikely to do so again in the next match against Monchengladbach.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Scores once in victory Skhiri had one goal on one shot, one cross, one interception, two tackles, created one chance and sustained two fouls in the 3-2 victory over FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday.

Impact After going down by two goals, Skhiri started the comeback in the 60th minute thanks to the assist from Anthony Modeste. The midfielder is not typically an offensive threat, but look out for him on the defensive end against Monchengladbach.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Lets in two goals Schwabe had four saves and conceded two goals in the 3-2 victory of FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday.

Impact Though FSV Mainz put up an effective offensive effort, Schwabe had enough stopping opportunities to win the match for his side. The keeper has now gone three consecutive appearances without a clean sheet, but that may change against Monchengladbach.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Starts on bench Horn will start the match on the bench against Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Horn will start Saturday's fixture on the bench. The goalkeeper was uncertain to take part in the match because of the flu.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Out Saturday Andersson (COVID-19) is out for Saturday's clash with Mainz, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Andersson is out for Saturday's clash with Mainz, as he recovers from COVID-19. The forward has been doing well lately, but Mark Uth should be a more than competent replacement in the starting XI. Andersson will hope to return as soon as possible, which would be a trip to Gladbach on Saturday.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Salih Ozcan - Out Saturday Ozcan will miss Saturday's clash with Mainz and is in quarantine, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Ozcan is out for Saturday's clash with Mainz, as he is in quarantine. The midfielder is one of the best options for Koln when fit, and missing him should be a big loss for the side. Ondrej Duda is a likely replacement in the starting XI.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Sees fifth yellow card Thielmann was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Friday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Thielmann was shown a yellow card in the 75th minute and is one of two Koln players suspended for next week's match with Mainz.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Suspended for next match Hubers was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Friday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Hubers was shown the yellow card in the 62nd minute and will miss Koln's next match with Mainz. The defender will likely be replaced by Julian Chabot in the starting XI.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Beaten once in loss Schwabe allowed a goal while making three saves during Friday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Schwabe allowed the lone goal of the match in the 49th minute as Koln dropped all three points on Friday. The keeper has now allowed 20 goals in 15 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 44.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Two tackles, two clearances Hector took one shot (on goal), made two tackles (winning one) and two clearances during Friday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Hector was a part of the Koln back line that allowed just one goal during Friday's loss. The fullback finished with the fourth highest amount of clearances on the team while ending with the second highest amount of shots and tackles in the loss.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Returns Friday Skhiri (strain) is in the starting XI for Friday's clash with Union Berlin.

Impact Skhiri picked up a muscular injury before the international break, but is now back in the starting XI. The midfielder had plenty of time to return from injury and is right back in the starting XI. He will be a key part of the Koln midfield for the remainder of the season when healthy.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Starting against Union berlin Ljubicic (illness) is in the starting XI for Friday's clash with Union Berlin.

Impact Ljubicic was in quarantine heading into the international break and has had plenty of time to recover. The midfielder is straight back in the starting XI and is fully available. Ljubicic should be set to go the full 90 after playing on international duty.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Returns to bench Lemperle (illness) is on the bench for Friday's clash with Union Berlin.

Impact Lemperle is back on the bench after recovering from his flu over the international break. The forward is a non-existent fantasy option and isn't worth rostering in any formats.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Starting Friday Kainz (illness) is in the starting XI for Friday's clash with Union Berlin.

Impact Kainz returns to the starting XI after having the entirety of the international break to recover from an illness. The attacking midfielder will likely go the full 90 and is a solid fantasy option in the Koln attack.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Starting Friday Hector (illness) is in the starting XI for Friday's clash with Union Berlin.

Impact Hector had the entirety of the international break to recover from illness and he is in the starting XI. The defender should be a solid option at his normal role of left-back once more. Hector is a nailed-on starter when healthy.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Out with muscular issues Schmitz (strain) is out for Friday's clash with Union Berlin, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Schmitz has picked up a muscular issue and will be out for Friday's clash with Union Berlin. The right-back could be replaced by Jannes-Killian Horn, especially if Jonas Hector is able to make his way back from injury. Schmitz will hope to return before a Saturday clash with Mainz.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE