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Dejan Ljubicic - Nets in loss Ljubicic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Bayern Munich. In addition, he was g...

Impact Ljubicic scored his fifth goal during Saturday's narrow loss, setting a new high of five Bundesliga goals. The winger had a mixed season in his second year in Germany, scoring five times while assisting once on 35 shots. Ljubicic also created 27 chances as he took on a major role once more. The Koln attack showed cracks and heavy rotation throughout though Ljubicic did establish a strong partnership with Florian Kainz in attacking midfield.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steffen Tigges - Out Saturday Tigges (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Munich, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Tigges is set to miss the Bundesliga finale due to an undisclosed issue. The manager named his replacement for the final match in Tim Lemperle, who has yet to start for Koln. Tigges ends his first season with Koln on 30 appearances (17 starts) with six goals and a single assist. With Davie Selke ending the season in good form Tigges could face competition to lead the attack during pre-season.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sargis Adamyan - Out against Munich Adamyan (foot) is out for Saturday's clash with Munich, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Adamyan suffered an injured foot in training Wednesday and will miss the Bundesliga finale. The midfielder ends his first season in Koln with 24 appearances (four starts), scoring one and adding a pair of assists. It's a new career-high for appearances for Adamyan, but not a new-high in minutes after he was held to late cameos more often than not. Adamyan signed a four-year deal with the Billy Goats during the off-season and will be a rotational option to open pre-season once he's fit once more.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Comes off from bench despite injury Selke was fit enough to appear as a substitute in the 1-1 draw with Werder on Saturday, having recovered from an eye injury.

Impact Selke was doubtful, having suffered the injury in the previous game against Hertha, but was fit enough to appear from the bench and managed two shots (one on target). He had started the previous nine games and will likely retake his starting spot for the final game against Bayern.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Grabs another assist Kainz assisted one goal and attempted seven crosses (three accurate) and two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Werder.

Impact Kainz was one of the most influential players in the game, ranking first for accurate crosses (three) and chances created (three). The attacker is in fine from with four assists and one goal in his last five. He has set career highs for both goals (six) and assists (ten) this season.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steffen Tigges - Scores in draw Tigges scored from his only shot in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Werder.

Impact Tigges, who was making his first start since the beginning of March, headed in Florian Kainz' cross to score his sixth of the season and his first since January. This is the first campaign in which the striker has seen regular top flight football and he has six goals and one assist with one game remaining.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Five saves in draw Schwabe made five saves and conceded once in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Werder.

Impact Schwabe made a series of good saves to help his team earn a draw. He is without a clean sheet in his last seven, conceding eight goals in that period. Koln finish the campaign on Saturday with a tough match at home to Bayern.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Suffers injury Saturday Ljubicic suffered an undisclosed injury and departed Saturday's game against Werder Bremen in the first half.

Impact It's unclear what happened to Ljubicic, but if it's a muscular injury, then he'd have a hard time recovering ahead of the final game of the season against Bayern Munich on May 27. Jan Thielmann took his place in midfield, and Thielmann has recorded two goals and two assists across 22 outings (six starts) this season.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Back to training Selke (eye) returned to training and is expected to be an option for Saturday's match against Werder Bermen. "Davie Selke has started training again. He took it well. He is fit and...

Impact Selke suffered an eye injury last match and is back in training and expected to be ready for the weekend. He could be an option to start, but may start on the bench with Randal Kolo Muani the likely starter, depending on his fitness entering Saturday. The forward has scored five goals in the last eight games to bring his total on the year to five.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Eligible for return Schmitz is eligible to return after serving a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Schmitz picked up the one match ban after earning a yellow card against Leverkusen, but is now eligible to return. The right-back should return directly into the starting XI to close out the Bundesliga, a role he has held onto throughout the season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Makes single stop Schwabe registered one save and allowed two goals in Friday's 5-2 win over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Schwabe made a single save on three shots faced during Friday's rout. The goalkeeper had a tough day, but didn't need to do much as the team in front of him absolutely piled on the goals. Schwabe sits on six clean sheets through 32 starts, making 72 saves in that span.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Martel - First assist in win Martel assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 5-2 victory versus Hertha Berlin. In addition, he was given...

Impact Martel found his first Bundesliga assist during Friday's one-sided rout. The defensive midfielder has taken over a major role following the departure of Salih Ozcan to Dortmund, and has done well in that role. Martel is unlikely to ever be a major offensive producer, but he has done well to earn two goal contributions in 27 appearances, while adding major defensive volume.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Assists again Kainz assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), 12 crosses (six accurate) and nine corners in Friday's 5-2 victory versus Hertha Berlin.

Impact Kainz assisted for the second match in a row to move to 15 goal contributions, a new career-high for the attacking midfielder. This has been a true breakout season for Kainz, who went from a bit-part producer in a major role to a truly prolific playmaker. Kainz is up to six goals and nine assists through 30 Bundesliga appearances (29 starts.)

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Produces pair of assists Maina assisted twice to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 5-2 victory versus Hertha Berlin.

Impact Maina continued his assault on the Bundesliga now that he is back in the top flight, finding his ninth and 10th goal contributions with a pair of assists. The forward has taken a major role with 31 appearances (25 starts) and has rewarded it with three goals and seven assists while creating 35 chances. Maina will look to carry this red-hot form into the final two Bundesliga matches.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Huseinbasic - Nets off bench Huseinbasic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 5-2 win versus Hertha Berlin.

Impact Huseinbasic came off the bench for his 22nd Bundesliga appearances and scored his fourth goal. The attacking midfielder has been a depth option during his debut season in the top flight, but has still put together some solid production. Through 22 appearances (seven starts) Huseinbasic has scored four times and added an assist.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Sets new career-high Skhiri scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Friday's 5-2 victory against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Skhiri scored his seventh goal in the Bundesliga, setting a new career-high from defensive midfield. It was another impressive showing from the defensive midfielder who has taken over with the absence of Salih Ozcan. Skhiri remains a consistent producer on both sides of the ball to close out the Bundesliga.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Nets rare brace Hubers scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal) in Friday's 5-2 victory over Hertha Berlin. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72nd minute.

Impact Hubers scored a brace, his second and third goal in the Bundesliga in a shock showing from the center-back. This sort of offensive production doubles his total for career goals and is totally unprecedented. Needless to say Hubers doesn't project as a prolific goal-scorer moving forward.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Brought off Friday Selke (undisclosed) was brought off in the first half of Friday's clash with Hertha, due to an apparent injury.

Impact Selke had to be brought off after just 24 minutes due to an undisclosed injury. Steffen Tigges came on to replace him, and would likely see consistent time in the starting XI if the injury knocks Selke out of the final two Bundesliga matches. Selke's first chance to return is a May clash with Werder Bremen.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Still missing Friday Andersson (knee) will not be in the squad against Hertha Berlin on Friday.

Impact Andersson has yet to make an appearance for the senior team this season, though he has seen limited action with the youth setup. At this point, even if Andersson does see time with the first team, it will almost certainly come off the bench, limiting him to mid-range fantasy value at best.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - In starting XI Kainz (head) was named to the starting XI versus Hertha Berlin on Friday.

Impact Kainz has started all but one of his 29 appearances for the club this season and will avoid missing any time due to his head injury. In his last four contests, the attacking midfielder has racked up one goal on eight shots (three on target), two assists, 24 crosses (12 accurate) and 14 corners. Kainz should continue to serve as the primary corner taker for the club heading into the final matches of the season, providing top-end fantasy production along the way.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Uth - Targeting pre-season return Uth (groin) is targeting a return during Koln's Summer training camp, Bild.de reports.

Impact Uth won't return during the 2022/23 season and is expecting to return at some point during pre-season training camp. The forward is expected to miss some of the earliest friendlies, though he should be there for the season-opener barring a setback.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Training Monday Kainz (head) took full part in training Monday's session, Koln announced.

Impact Kainz was available for full training Monday despite coming off due to a potential concussion Friday. The forward will hope to make a full return during a Friday clash with Hertha without missing any time in the first team.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Returns to U21's Andersson (knee) took part in two matches with the Koln U21 teams as he continues his rehab.

Impact Andersson continues his recovery from a knee injury and is now back in action with the youth team. It remains to be seen if he will be able to return to senior team action before the end of the Bundesliga. Any amount of team training with the senior team would be a good indicator that he is nearing a full return.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Martel - Can return from suspension Martel will be eligible to feature in Friday's clash against Hertha Berlin after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Martel missed last week's win over Leverkusen while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he will be available to return to the squad against Hertha on Friday. He started 10 of his side's 12 Bundesliga matches from February-April in defensive midfield.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Two saves in win Schwabe allowed a goal while making two saves during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Schwabe conceded a goal in the 28th minute but held Leverkusen from there as Koln came away with all three points. The keeper has now allowed 49 goals in 31 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 71.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE