FC KÖLN NEWS

Ondrej Duda - Scores in win Duda scored once on five shots (three on goal) during Saturday's 4-1 win over Gladbach.

Impact Duda scored his first goal of the season in his ninth start during Saturday's rout. It's been a disappointing start for the midfielder, who has struggled mightily to get on the score sheet. He will hope this is the start of a turnaround as he heads towards a favorable Saturday trip to Bielefeld.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jannes Horn - Misses match against M'gladbach Horn has been ruled out of the match against Borussia M'gladbach on Saturday.

Impact Horn will not take part in the match on Saturday. The defender could not recover in time from a hip injury.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Out until 2022 with injury Horn suffered a knee injury in Sunday's draw against Mainz, and Koln announced Tuesday that he will be out until the Bundesliga winter break.

Impact Horn has allowed 21 goals and is yet to keep a clean sheet in 12 Bundesliga games this season, but Koln will have to do with backup keeper Marvin Schwabe until January.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Continues poor form Horn managed one save and one conceded goal in the 1-1 draw against Mainz on Sunday.

Impact Horn has been in a continuous downward spiral for the last month or so. In his first seven appearances of the season, he averaged 3.14 saves and 1.28 goals against. However, over his last five appearances, he is averaging, 2.4 saves and 2.4 goals against. Until he can start returning back to form, he can be passed for safer options at the position.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Provides well-rounded game in draw Kainz produced two shots (one on target), created two chances, sent eight crosses (one accurate), took four corners and made one tackle (one won) during the 1-1 draw against Mainz...

Impact Kainz was terrific from the flank in the draw Sunday. The midfielder continued to split set-pieces with teammate Mark Uth, but he also managed to generate plenty of peripherals outside of the given role. After starting the season strong, he fell off for a few matches, but he seems to be rearing back into form.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Assists with beautiful cross Uth assisted once, produced two shots (none on target), created two chances, sent four crosses (two accurate) and took three corners during the 1-1 draw against Mainz on Sunday.

Impact Uth managed to get his first assist of the season thanks to a perfect set-piece cross. The forward has provided consistent production thus far this season, but he has struggled to get on the scoreboard. Perhaps after this performance, he may gain some confidence moving forward. Over his last five appearances, he is averaging, 2.8 shots, 2.8 created chances, 4.6 crosses, 3.0 corners and 1.4 tackles per 90 minutes in all competitions.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salih Ozcan - Scores first Bundesliga goal Ozcan scored once, took two shots (one on target), created one chance, sent one cross (none accurate) and intercepted twice during the 1-1 draw with Mainz on Sunday.

Impact Ozcan had his best performance so far this season in the draw Sunday. The midfielder typically plays a deeper role on the pitch, but he had yet to score or produce a well-rounded performance. However, he did just that with a beautiful setup from teammate Mark Uth and some excellent defensive work in his own third.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Modeste - Goes down in agony in draw Modeste took one shot (one on target) before he was replaced by Sebastian Andersson right before half-time in the 1-1 draw against Mainz on Sunday.

Impact Modeste had not done much leading up to half-time, but the striker was about to be on a breakaway before he was fouled and brought down in a heap. The extent of the injury is not known, but he grabbed at his hip in pain. If he does miss time, teammate Sebastian Andersson will be a candidate to replace him.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jannes Horn - Training but not playing Horn (hip) is in training, but isn't in the squad due to players in front of him playing well, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Horn is fully fit, according to his manager, but isn't playing purely due to how well others are playing in front of him. This isn't surprising as Horn is little more than a depth option. He will hope to return to the bench in the coming games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Won't start Sunday Skhiri (knee) won't start Sunday against Mainz, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Skhiri won't start Sunday due to a knee injury, but he is traveling with the team and should be available. He isn't a fantasy option even when healthy, so this should change little.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Returns to training Thursday Uth (illness) has made his return to training after missing Monday's session with a cold.

Impact Uth is back in training after missing Monday and Tuesday's training sessions with a cold. The forward should be good to go Sunday, alongside Anthony Modeste against Mainz. Uth has one goal form 10 appearances so far in 2021/22.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Returns to training Skhiri (knee) is back in training ahead of a Sunday trip to Mainz.

Impact Skhiri has made his return to training as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury. The midfielder isn't a fantasy relevant option even when healthy, and with how long-term this knee injury has been there's no guarantee he'll be back in the starting XI any time soon.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Misses training with a cold Uth (illness) is missing training Monday with a cold, the club announced.

Impact Uth missing Monday training isn't ideal, but it shouldn't put him in danger of missing Sunday's trip to Mainz. It's worth making sure Uth returns to training before trusting him to play but it would be surprising for this to cause him to miss a match. If he can't play there's a chance Anthony Modeste will be leading the attack alone.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Modeste - Scores two goals Modeste scored two goals during a 2-2 draw Sunday versus Union Berlin.

Impact Modeste logged a brace (two goals) during two of his last three league appearances. He is among four footballers who have at least eight goals across the 2021-22 Bundesliga. Modeste's goal tally may be more impressive than that of those other three though, considering he has it while playing alongside a lackluster 1. FC Koln team.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Starts, logs assist Kainz recorded one assist during a 2-2 draw Sunday versus Union Berlin.

Impact Kainz logged a start Sunday despite an undisclosed injury preventing him from recording one on Oct. 30. He has two assists across 10 appearances of the 2021-22 Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Concedes two goals again Horn conceded two goals during a 2-2 draw Sunday versus Union Berlin.

Impact Horn conceded two goals during each of his last three Bundesliga appearances. He will try to redeem himself after the Bundesliga's international respite, which ends (for 1. FC Koln) at Mainz on Nov. 21.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Out until break Skhiri (knee) will be out until at least the second week of the international break, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Skhiri is expected to be out until the second week of the international break as he continues to make his way back from a knee injury. The midfielder has had a set-back or two so far, and until he makes a full return to training he is a long-shot fantasy option.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Three saves for loss Horn made three saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Horn made only three saves on five shots and got no goal support from his team, saddling him with the disappointing loss. The keeper will look to bounce back Sunday, against Union Berlin.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Five crosses in loss Hector sent in five crosses (three accurate), creating three chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Hector had plenty of creativity in his play, bombing forward from left-back and consistently trying to make a difference. The wing-back just couldn't quite get on the scoresheet despite plenty of chances to do so. He gets a much easier task Sunday, against Union Berlin.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Five poor shots Uth shot five times, all of target and created three chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Uth had plenty of shots, but none of them were particularly threatening. The forward simply failed to find the net and was much better suited as a creative option. He led the team in chances created and nearly set up Anthony Modeste multiple times. He will hope to be back on the score sheet Sunday, against Union Berlin.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Modeste - Seven shots in win Modeste shot seven times (three on goal) during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Modeste had plenty of chances Saturday, and shot every time he got even a sliver of a sight of goal. While he failed to get on the scoresheet it was an encouraging amount of volume for the forward. He has an easier task Sunday, against Union Berlin.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Still absent Skhiri (knee) will be absent for Saturday's clash with Dortmund, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Skhiri will miss yet another match and his timeline for return is truly indefinite at the moment. The midfielder is dealing with a knee injury and doesn't appear to be recovering much. Skhiri has one chance, Sunday, to play before the international break.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Czichos - Returns to training Czichos (undisclosed) is back in training Friday, before a Saturday clash with Dortmund, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Czichos is making a return to training while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The defender figures to be back in the starting XI if he avoids an set backs Friday.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Returns to team training Kainz (undisclosed) returned to team training ahead of a Saturday trip to Dortmund, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Kainz picked up the injury mid week, and it's not clear what's bothering him, but with a return to training Friday, he could play Saturday. Kainz is truly a game-time decision, but the manager seemed hopeful, so barring any setbacks, he should play.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE