FC KÖLN NEWS

Davie Selke - Leaves with injury Saturday Selke departed Saturday's game against Wolfsburg with an undisclosed injury during the first half.

Impact Selke couldn't even make it to halftime and departed with another injury, which is a worrisome trend given he was already dealing with a thigh problem earlier this week. Selke should be considered questionable for the Sep. 3 matchup against Frankfurt, and Sargis Adamyan, who replaced him Saturday, could be in line for a start if Selke can't go.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Starting against Wolfsburg Selke (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg.

Impact Manager Steffen Baumgart told reporters Friday that Selke was going to start, so his presence in the XI shouldn't be a surprise. Selke scored five goals across 17 appearances with Koln last season and should play a prominent role upfront every time he's in the lineup.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Misses another match Uth (strain) will not be on the team sheet for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Uth is still missing from the team as he continues to sit out with a strain. He will need more time to recover since being out of action the last 10 months.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Ready for Saturday Selke (thigh) will be an option for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg, confirmed manager Steffen Baumgart. "Davie Selke will play from the start."

Impact Selke had to come off the pitch during last Saturday's match against Dortmund with a thigh injury. However it looks to be that the injury was minor and is set to grab the start at forward against Wolfsburg. In 17 appearances with Koln last season, Selke totaled five goals in 12 starts since his transfer from Hertha Berlin midseason.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Remains weeks away Maina (back) is still 14 days away from a return, manager Steffen Baumgart told Kicker.

Impact Maina missed the opener with a back injury he suffered in pre-season and remains unable to return. The forward could face an uphill battle for playing time after a disappointing pre-season that saw him fall behind Luca Waldschmidt, though both will likely rotate.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Suffers complication Thielmann (strain) won't return until October, Kicker reports.

Impact Thielmann suffered a set back with his muscular issue and now is targeting a return in October. The winger has been out for all of pre-season and has struggled with a nagging injury. Thielmann made 23 appearances when in 2022-23, though he was held to only six starts.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Katterbach - Trains with team Katterbach (knee) took part in team training Tuesday, Koln announced.

Impact Katterbach has been out for more than 18 months following a torn ACL he suffered on loan with Hamburg. The left-back is progressing well and could be a bench option after the international break, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Returns to training Maina (back) returned to training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg, Koln announced.

Impact Maina missed the opener with a back injury he picked up in pre-season and now has returned to training. Maina struggled for form in pre-season and could find himself behind Luca Waldschmidt on the depth chart even when fully fit.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Faride Alidou - Joins Koln on loan Alidou has completed a season-long loan move to Koln, his new club announced Monday.

Impact Alidou has a lot of untapped potential and could be a decent option in the final third for Koln. He registered one goal and one assists in 20 appearances off the bench for Frankfurt last season, with 15 of those coming in the Bundesliga and the others in the UEFA Champions League.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Beaten late Schwabe made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Schwabe did everything required of him and seemed set for a clean sheet before a late Donyell Malen strike proved to be enough to beat him. Schwabe faced only two shots in the match, an encouraging sign after he was overwhelmed with volume in 2022-23. Despite the disappointing loss it appears he could have a stronger defense in front of him in 2023-24, giving him a good chance to build on the six clean sheets he totaled last time out.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Busy throughout loss Ljubicic recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Ljubicic had plenty to do on both sides of the ball Saturday, creating a chance while also making four tackles and sending in a pair of shots. The midfielder could see a consistent role in the starting XI for a third straight season, especially with the departure of Ellyes Skhiri leaving a gap in holding midfield.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Busy in loss Kainz had six crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kainz sent in six crosses but failed to accomplish too much with that volume as he failed to find a final pass. Koln were largely the better team throughout Saturday's loss but lacked any sort of composure in front of goal or to set up any major chances. Kainz was brilliant in 2022-23 with 16 goal contributions and is set to be the driving force of the Billy Goats attack in 2023-24.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Comes off injured Selke was injured and subbed out in the 52nd minute of Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Borussia Dortmund. He generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance...

Impact Selke came off with an injury during the second half Saturday, though it's possible he was just rested after coming back from a long-term muscular problem. If the injury proves to be serious it would be Steffen Tigges or Sargis Adamyan who could take over leading the line during a Saturday clash with Wolfsburg.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Gets starting nod Saturday Selke (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Dortmund.

Impact Surprisingly, Selke gets the nod upfront despite picking up an injury against Osnabruck in the DFB Pokal last week, meaning Sargis Adamyan will be on the bench. Selke scored five goals across 17 appearances (12 starts) for Koln last season.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Not traveling Saturday Uth (strain) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Uth is still not fit to play and will sit out Saturday. He's been out since October of last season with a muscle injury and continues to struggle to get heathy, dropping him down in the depth chart even more.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Dietz - Aggravates knee Dietz (knee) returned to rehab training after aggravating his knee injury, Koln announced.

Impact Dietz will likely miss the opening weeks of the 2023-24 Bundesliga, with eyes on a return after the Septemeber international break. The forward struggled for playing time in 2022-23 and is already being hampered by his knee injury once more.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Training individually Uth (strain) trained individually during Wednesday's session, Koln announced.

Impact Uth is dealing with a muscular strain and remains in team training. The forward is a major doubt for Saturday's season opener away to Dortmund, especially after missing nine months with a nagging groin injury. Uth will hope to compete for a starting role when fit, though he might remain on the bench to regain fitness to open the Bundesliga.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Major doubt Saturday Selke (thigh) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Dortmund, manager Steffen Baumgart told Kicker.

Impact Selke isn't expected to be in the starting XI for a Saturday clash with Dortmund due to a thigh injury picked up during the Pokal clash with VfL Osnabruck. The striker will likely be on the bench at most pushing Sargis Adamyan into the starting XI in his place to lead the line.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Out for opener Maina (back) will miss Saturday's trip to Dortmund, manager Steffen Baumgart told Kicker.

Impact Maina is set to miss the opening match of the Bundesliga after picking up a back injury in pre-season. The forward will now hope to return before the second match, an Aug. 26 clash with Wolfsburg. Luca Walfschmidt could slot into the right wing with Maina on the sideline.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steffen Tigges - Back in training Tigges (shoulder) returns to the grass to participate in parts of team training.

Impact Tigges could still miss the first match of the season against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, but is edging closer to a return by participating in parts of training Wednesday. Even if healthy, David Selke is still expected to be the favorite to start at forward over him.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Katterbach - Starts rehab Katterbach (knee) has begun rehab on his knee following his ACL injury.

Impact Katterbach is still months away from returning, but is beginning his comeback with rehab work on his knee. It is unclear if the defender will return as a starter, depending if he can return to full fitness again.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Continues rehab Thielmann (strain) is continuing his rehabilitation and has yet to return to the training grounds.

Impact Thielmann is still long way from returning as he continues to recover from a strain. He is not expected to have much of a role when he returns, making just six starts in 23 appearances in 2022/23.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steffen Tigges - Continues rehab Tigges (shoulder) is continuing his rehab and has yet to train with the team ahead of the new season.

Impact Tigges could miss the opening match of the new season as he is still rehabbing him a shoulder injury suffered near the end of the season. During his first season with Koln, the forward recorded six goals and one assist in 30 appearances, 17 of them coming as starts.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Dietz - Active in friendly Dietz (knee) came off the bench during Friday's friendly clash with Fortuna Koln.

Impact Dietz made his return to the first team after finishing the 2022-23 season on the sideline with a knee injury. The forward scored once in 11 appearances (four starts) during his first season in Koln and will hope for a more significant role in 2023-24.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Returns in friendly Uth (groin) returned in Friday's friendly clash with Fortuna Koln.

Impact Uth made his long-awaited return after more then nine months on the sideline. The forward was able to return to the first team off the bench and played the final 30 minutes of Friday's friendly. Uth, when fit, could play a significant role in the Bundesliga starting XI.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE