FC KÖLN NEWS

Florian Kainz - Launches 11 crosses Kainz registered 11 crosses (three accurate), three corners and two shots assisted against Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Kainz leads the club with 54 crosses which accounts for 30 percent of all crosses for Koln this season. While the midfielder has been sharing the corner-taking duties with Mark Uth, he figures to continue to be the primary source of crosses through the rest of the season, making him a top-end fantasy target.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Takes five corners Uth registered five corners, five crosses (zero accurate) and four shots (two on target) in Friday's 3-1 victory over Greuther Furth.

Impact Uth took the bulk of the corners for Koln on Friday but still split the duties with Florian Kanz. The duo figures to continue to divide the workload heading into the rest of the 2021-22 campaign, including a clash with Hoffenheim on Oct. 15.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Scores goal against Furth Andersson scored a goal on four shots (three on target) versus Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Andersson finally opened his goal account this season despite having racked up 17 shots (five on target) in seven contests this year. The forward has started four of the club's last five contests and should continue to earn regular appearances in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Scores brace Friday Skhiri scored two goals on three shots (two on target) in Friday's 3-1 win over Greuther Furth.

Impact Skhiri has scored goals in back-to-back games after starting the year with just one shot on target in his first five matches. The midfielder continues to be deployed in a defensive midfield role, so fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to continue his scoring streak long-term.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - On bench Friday Kilian (head) will be available off the bench against Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Kilian has started the previous two matches for the club but will be forced to return to a bench role in favor of Jorge Mere. Heading into the rest of the season Kilian figures to offer mid-range fantasy value, at best, given his lack of offensive acumen.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Modeste - Struggles in draw Modeste took one shot (zero on target), won three aerials and made two clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Frankfurt.

Impact Modeste struggled to make an impact in Saturday's draw. He assisted a goal that was ruled out by VAR because he was offsides in the build up. He has four goals this campaign and will look to get back to scoring ways on October 1 against Greuther Furth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Deliver seven crosses in draw Kainz sent in seven crosses (two accurate), created two chances and made an interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Frankfurt.

Impact Kainz returned to the starting line up after serving a one match suspension. He sent in the most crosses for his side and was the primary corner kick taker. He has two goals and one assist this season. He'll face Greuther Furth next on October 1.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Under the weather Thielmann is dealing with an illness that will keep him out of the squad against Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Thielmann has been in and out of the squad this season due to various maladies and has appeared in just four matches (three starts) in which he has registered one assist, two shots (one on target) and 14 crosses (five accurate). If Thielmann can stay fit moving forward, he should be able to provide decent mid-range fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Still sidelined Friday Lemperle (ankle) has begun first-team training but won't be ready for Friday's matchup with Greuther Furth.

Impact Lemperle will be on the shelf for a third straight contest but appears to be trending in the right direction for a return to action. Even once cleared to play, the forward is unlikely to feature heavily in the starting XI and figures to serve primarily as a bench option.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Allows a goal in draw Horn made two saves, one clearance and conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Frankfurt.

Impact Horn preserved the draw late on to deny Martin Hinteregger's fierce drive. He now has 20 saves with eight goals allowed this season. His next match is on October 1 against Greuther Furth.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Sets up goal against Frankfurt Hector made six clearances, created two chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Frankfurt.

Impact Hector set up Ellyes Skhiri's open goal for his second assist of the season. He was also active defensively, making six clearances, one interception and two tackles (winning one). HIs next match is against Greuther Furth on October 1.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Scores against Frankfurt Skhiri took two shots (one on target), made five tackles (winning three) and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Skhiri opened the scoring on 14 minutes, finishing Jonas Hector's ball back across the 6-yard box. It's his first goal of the season. His next match is on October 1 against Greuther Furth.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Leaves with head injury Kilian (head) made two clearances, won three duels and one aerial in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Frankfurt.

Impact Kilian had to be replaced on 35 minutes by Jorge Mere after catching Timo Horn's elbow in the back of the head. If he is not able to recover before the match against Greuther Furth on November 1, Mere may get the start in his place.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Creates three chances Uth created three chances during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Since being paired with Anthony Modeste, Uth has been a playmaking striker while the Frenchman is scoring goals for Koln. The former Schalke forward averaged 2.3 chances created across his last four Bundesliga appearances. That tally is serviceable and surprising, considering Uth did not create many opportunities earlier this year.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Kilian - Logs seven clearances during start Kilian recorded seven clearances during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Kilian averaged five clearances across his first two Koln appearances. He will be competing for starts against Jorge Mere and Rafael Czichos, center-backs who commenced the ongoing Bundesliga campaign well but had been unreliable earlier this year.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Horn - Saves eight shots Horn recorded eight saves during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Despite conceding another goal, Horn preserved one point for Koln by recording his best Bundesliga save tally this year. He will try to maintain the clean sheet next Saturday against an Eintracht Frankfurt team that logged a 1-1 draw during each of its last three league games.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Modeste - Records another goal Modeste scored one goal during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Though the Koln team signed Mark Uth to be its primary striker, his partner Modeste has been a better goalscorer since being paired. The latter scored once during four of Koln's last five games. Modeste already equaled his 2019-20 Bundesliga goal tally.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Eligible to return Saturday Kainz has served his one-match ban and is available for Saturday's clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Prior to his suspension, Kainz started all four games for the club this season, so he should be considered a near-lock for the starting XI against Eintracht. In those appearances, Kainz registered two goals on nine shots (four on target), one assist, 36 crosses (eight accurate) and 10 corners. The midfielder should retake his role as the primary option on freekicks, though Mark Uth could also see some opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cologne's Modeste dedicates goal to late father on birthday

Anthony Modeste could not prevent the tears after scoring a goal for his late father

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timo Hubers - Back in squad Hubers (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Hubers is healthy enough to make the bench Saturday after missing the last three contests with a knee injury. He started the opener and could be back in the XI for the team's next match, assuming he's fully fit.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Back in starting XI Thielmann (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Thielmann is back in the squad Saturday after missing the last two matches, likely because of COVID-19. He seems to be in an attacking position after producing four chances and nine crosses in his first two starts of the season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Suffers ankle injury Lemperle sustained an ankle injury in training Wednesday and will not be available versus RB Leipzig on Sunday.

Impact Lemperle has featured exclusively off the bench this season, so his absence is unlikely to impact the starting XI. Through four matches, the forward has logged a combined 54 minutes in which he generated one goal on one shot and two chances created. With Lemperle sidelined, Sebastian Andersson could get more opportunities in a substitute role.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Sent off against Freiburg Kainz took two shots (zero on target), created three chances and received two yellow cards in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Freiburg.

Impact Kainz was busy before being sent off for two bookable offenses. He delivered nine crosses (two accurate), created three chances and took two shots off target. He will now miss the match against RB Leipzig on September 18.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Makes four interceptions in draw Hector created a chance, made four interceptions and won eight duels in Saturday's 1-1 draw against SC Freiburg.

Impact Hector put in a shift defensively, making four interception, won four aerials and eight duels and won one of his two tackles. He's made 15 interception in four games this season and has won three of his six tackles. He faces Leipzig next on September 18.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Provides assist against Freiburg Schmitz created four chances, delivered five crosses (two accurate) and set up a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Freiburg.

Impact Schmitz paced his team in chances created with four and set up Anthony Modeste's opening goal. It's his second assist of the season. He has created at least three chances in every game he's played in this campaign. His next opponent is RB Leipzig on September 18.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE