FC KÖLN NEWS

Anthony Modeste - Out with illness Modeste is out of Tuesday training due to illness, Koln announced Tuesday.

Impact Modeste is out of training with an illness, there were rumors circulating that he missed Saturday's match due a positive COVID-19 test. That said the club hasn't made any sort of statement either way. Technically Modeste could play Saturday against Frankfurt, in reality if he has COVID Modeste will likely be out.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Struggles in loss Schwabe made three saves and one clearance during Friday's 3-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Schwabe struggled Friday and only made three saves on six shots faced. With Timo Horn looming in the background any more poor showing could see Schwabe lose the starting job. Next up is a clash with Frankfurt's excellent attack, a team that will be buoyed by the return of Filip Kostic.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Five crosses in loss Kainz sent in five crosses, none accurate, during Friday's 3-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Kainz had plenty of chances Friday, but failed to get on the scoresheet, or produce too much. The winger is a solid play though, and consistently leads the way for Koln in creative stats. Kainz will be a strong play against Frankfurt next time out, as Frankfurt have struggled to fully shut down teams recently.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Assists off bench Uth came off the bench and provided one assist during Friday's 3-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Uth actually shot twice and sent in four crosses in an impressive 28 minutes on the pitch. Uth may end up in the starting XI if he keeps his form looking like this. Next up is a clash with Frankfurt, where Uth is worth targeting if starting.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Scores in cameo Lemperle scored once on one shot during Friday's 3-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Lemperle scored in only five minutes on the pitch Friday in an impressive cameo. That said Lemperle remains a non-factor for fantasy options and isn't worth considering. Leave Lemperle on the bench against Frankfurt next time out.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Retains starting job Schwabe made two saves during Saturday's 1-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Schwabe held onto the starting job despite the return of Timo Horn and he rewarded that faith with yet another clean sheet. Until he falls out of form it figures to be Schwabe in net, with the veteran Horn on the bench.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Busy defensively Hubers made four blocks and two interceptions during Saturday's 1-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Hubers earned his clean sheet Saturday with his body. The defender was throwing himself in front of every shot and making some exceptional sliding blocks. Hubers will be an interesting play against Leipzig next time out.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Four shots in win Uth shot four times (twice on goal) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Uth lined up further back than he normally does, with Jan Thielmann actually lining up alongside Anthony Modeste up top. Uth was still aggressive getting forward well and nearly put his own mark on the scoresheet. He will be an interesting play Friday, away to Leipzig.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Continues breakout Thielmann provided one assist on four chances created during Saturday's 1-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Thielmann is now in the starting XI and it might be hard to get him out of it for the next decade. The attacking midfielder has been lining up as a striker, and he has looked excellent in the new role. He will try and establish a strike partnership with Anthony Modeste up top.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Modeste - Nets in win Modeste scored once on three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Modeste scored the only goal during Saturday's win over Freiburg, a smooth finish after a pass from Jan Thielmann. The forward has been in fine goal-scoring form and didn't miss a beat over the international break. Modeste is a strong fantasy option.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Back in training Horn (COVID-19) is back in training and should be available for Saturday's clash with Freiburg.

Impact Horn is back in training, and once that would have meant he is the clear favorite to return to the starting job in net. That future is less clear now, with Marvin Schwabe impressing with his chances as the starter. Koln might pick whichever of their keepers appears to be in better form going forward.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Returns to training Skhiri has made a return to training following AFCON, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Skhiri is back in full team training and shouldn't be lacking for match-fitness. That said it's uncertain if he will be integrated straight back into the starting XI. Salih Ozcan could figure to hold onto the starting role in defensive midfield awhile longer.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bright Akwo Arrey-Mbi - Loaned to Koln Arrey-Mbi has completed an 18-month loan move to Koln from Munich, the clubs announced Monday.

Impact The promising young left-back is making his move to Koln where he will hope to break into the starting XI in the coming season and a half. His main competition at left-back would be Jonas Hector who he is unlikely to move past in the pecking order. That said he could take the left center-back spot from Luca Kilian, a role that Arrey-Mbi is also considered proficient at. He figures to be a limited fantasy option, but certainly one for the future.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Scores goal during start Hubers scored one goal during a 2-2 draw Saturday against VfL Bochum.

Impact Hubers logged his first goal of the 2021-22 Bundesliga. Though fantasy managers should not expect him to continue scoring goals, they could consider him a valuable option like he was across eight starts this season. Hubers and Luca Kilian are the Koln team's preferred central defenders.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Saves five shots Schwabe logged five saves during a 2-2 draw Saturday against VfL Bochum.

Impact Despite conceding multiple goals again as he did against Bayern Munich on Jan. 15, Schwabe redeemed himself by logging enough saves to be considered a positive contribution for fantasy managers.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Modeste - Adds one to goal tally Modeste scored one goal during a 2-2 draw Saturday against VfL Bochum.

Impact Like he did to commence the Koln team's 2021-22 Bundesliga campaign, Modeste averaged one goal scored across his last five appearances. The striker has 13 league goals.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Records assist Kainz logged one assist during a 2-2 draw Saturday against VfL Bochum.

Impact Kainz logged his third assist of the ongoing Bundesliga season. No other Koln-based midfielder has more assists than he does. So while his assist tally is disappointing, fantasy managers may have no better options when trying to utilize the best Koln footballers.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Moves to Koln Chabot has transferred to Koln on a two-year loan with obligation to buy, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Chabot has mostly been a backup this season and has featured in 11 matches (four starts), making 12 tackles, nine interceptions and 26 clearances. He featured more while on loan at Spezia in the past campaign. He should have a more consistent role at his new team.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Still recovering from COVID-19 Horn is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Bochum while recovering from COVID-19.

Impact Horn was absent from the squad for about a week while horn dealt with COVID-19 shortly after recovering from a knee injury. The keeper faces an uncertain future with Marvin Schwabe seeming to be the firm favorite in net.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Leader in interceptions, tackles Hector took an off target shot, crossed three times (one accurate), created a chance, made four interceptions, five tackles (winning four) and three clearances during Saturday's 4-...

Impact Hector was a part of the Koln back line that allowed four goals on Saturday. The fullback finished with team-high totals in interceptions and tackles in the loss.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes four on Saturday Schwabe allowed four goals while making five saves during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Schwabe allowed two goals in each half as Koln dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 11 goals in seven league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 22.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Plays well in loss Kainz took two off target shots, crossed 15 times (five accurate) and created five chances during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Kainz was held off the scoresheet despite playing well going forward on Saturday. The attacker finished with team-high totals in shots, crosses and chances created in the loss.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Hauptmann - Misses match against Bayern Hauptmann has been ruled out of the match against Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Impact Hauptmann will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The midfielder has not been able to recover from an illness.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Four saves in win Schwabe made four saves during Sunday's 3-1 win over Hertha.

Impact Schwabe faced five shots and saved four of them in a strong overall showing. The keeper has been solid since returning to the starting XI and is worth rostering in most fantasy rosters. Next up for Schwabe is a tough clash with Bayern Munich.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Four crosses in win Kainz sent in four crosses (none accurate) during Sunday's 3-1 win over Hertha.

Impact Kainz continued his goal and assist drought during Sunday's loss as he now hasn't scored since Nov. 7. The midfielder still has a safe fantasy floor but his ceiling has been horrific lately. Next up is a brutally tough clash with Bayern.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE