FC KÖLN NEWS

Ellyes Skhiri - Leader with three interceptions Skhiri crossed once accurately, created two chances and made three interceptions during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Skhiri was held off the scoresheet as a member of Koln's midfield double pivot on Friday. The midfielder has a club-leading six goals in 29 appearances while his three interceptions upped his season total to a team-high 54.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Seven tackles in win Hector took one shot (on goal), crossed three times (one accurate) and made seven tackles (winning five) during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Hector was a part of the Koln back line that conceded just once during Friday's win. The fullback's five tackles won upped his season total to a team-high 53 while he also went over 100 crosses on the season in Friday's match.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Nets brace on Friday Selke scored two goals from two shots while creating a chance during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Selke found the back of the net in the 14th and 36th minutes scoring both Koln goals to claim all three points. The goals upped his season total to five, four of which have come in his 14 appearances with Koln, as Selke is in relatively good form with three goals in his past three matches.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Sets up game winner Thielmann had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing three times (one accurate) during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Thielmann set up Davie Selke in the 36th minute assisting the game winning goal for Koln. The assist was the second in 20 appearances for the midfielder in just his sixth start of the season.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benno Erik Schmitz - Shown fifth yellow card Schmitz was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Schmitz was shown the yellow card in the 83rd minute and will miss next week's match with Hertha Berlin through suspension. Kingsley Schindler is a likely candidate to replace Schmitz in the starting XI.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Assists opening goal Kainz had an assist but also left with a head injury during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Kainz set up Davie Selke in the 14th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the eighth in 29 appearances for the attacker, but Kainz was forced off in the 64th minute after feeling dazed following a duel.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hector - Makes four tackles in loss Hector registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), one chance created, four tackles (two won) and three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Hector had a good overall performance during the match, but couldn't help them avoid the home loss. The left-back led his side in tackles in the procccess. He has two assists and five clean sheets in the season so far.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Takes two shots versus Freiburg Skhiri had two shots (zero on goal), two chances created and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 loss to SC Freiburg.

Impact Skhiri had a decent all-around performance, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The midfielder led his side in interceptions, while logging the second-most shots and chances created during the match. He has six goals and one assist in the season so far.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Sends in 14 crosses in loss Kainz generated two shots (one on goal), 14 crosses (six accurate), three chances created and nine corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against SC Freiburg.

Impact Kainz had a good offensive outing, but couldn't help them find the back of the net to avoid the loss at home. The midfielder led them with a season-high 14 crosses, while also creating the most chances for his side. He has six goals and seven assists so far.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Makes five saves in loss Schwabe had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Schwabe had a good outing, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss, as he conceded once in the second half and they couldn't find an equalizer. The goalkeeer logged his third-most saves in the season, but has only six clean sheets so far. He will look to bounce back at Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Martel - Earns suspension Martel was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Freiburg and will serve a one-match ban.

Impact Martel picked up the yellow card, his fifth in 26 appearances, and is set for a match on the sideline. It's been an impressive breakout season for the defensive midfielder, who has taken a major role in the starting XI and managed to stay out of the referee's book more often than not. Martel will be eligible to return for a May 12 clash with Hertha.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Chabot - Avoids injury concern Chabot (undisclosed) is fully fit and available for Saturday's clash with Freiburg, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Chabot was forced to depart training Thursday with an undisclosed issue, raising concerns about his fitness. The defender ended up avoiding those issues and is fully fit and available to anchor the backline along side Timo Hubers.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Three crosses win win Maina attempted three crosses (one accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Maina ranks second among his teammates for chances created this season, but is without an assist since January. He has not missed out on a place in the starting XI since September and has three goals and five assists in his first season at Koln.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Thielmann - Comes off bench to score Thielmann scored from his only shot and attempted two crosses (none accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Hoffenheim.

Impact Thielmann scored his second of the season when his deflected rebound beat the keeper in stoppage time. He has been restricted to appearances from the bench in an injury-hit campaign and has not started a match since September.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Scores in victory Selke scored once from two shots (both on target) and created one chance in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Hoffenheim.

Impact Selke headed in Florian Kainz' cross to score his second goal since arriving from Hertha in January. He has had a sustained run in the team, starting the last six games, but he has not lasted longer than 74 minutes in any of those. He will try to score in back-to-back games for the first time this season against Freiburg on Saturday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Kainz - Scores and assists in win Kainz scored once from three shots (two on target) and registered an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win against Hoffenheim.

Impact Kainz opened the scoring from the spot and created three goal-scoring opportunities, one of which was converted by Davie Selke. In doing so, he beat his career highs for both categories in a single season. The attacker will have been happy to get back on the scoresheet with his last goal coming in October.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Concedes once in loss Schwabe conceded one goal and made three saves in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim.

Impact Schwabe was denied his first clean sheet in three games when he conceded in the dying moments. The keeper has conceded only three goals in four games since the 6-0 hammering at Dortmund and will aim for his seventh clean sheet of the season against fourth-placed Freiburg on Saturday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Andersson - Not available Saturday Andersson (knee) is not in the traveling squad for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Impact Andersson is ahead of schedule in his recovery but is not quite ready to return for Saturday's match. The forward has been out long-term with a knee injury and is nearing a return. That said the nature of the injury means Andersson would likely need to appear in team training before he's ready for any sort of playing time.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Traveling to Hoffenheim Hubers (shoulder) is in the traveling squad for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Impact Hubers is in the traveling squad Saturday, despite suffering a shoulder injury in training. The defender was originally a doubt but his return to training and the traveling squad Friday give Hubers a good chance to avoid missing any playing time.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Dietz - Back on grass Dietz (knee) returned to the grass for workouts for the first time since his ACL injury in November.

Impact Dietz started his rehab assignment last month and is making great progress with his first workout on the training grounds since his injury. He is still ruled out for the season, however the forward is expected to be ready for the start of the next campaign if there are no setback in his recovery.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Suffers training blow Hubers (shoulder) fell on his shoulder during a practice session and is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim, Koln announced Tuesday.

Impact Hubers suffered the injury during a duel in training. The center-back has been a near-guarantee to start when fit and available and would be a major loss if ruled out. Luca Kilian could get the start in central defense alongside Julian Chabot if Hubers is ruled out.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Ljubicic - Scores in draw Ljubicic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mainz.

Impact Ljubicic was assisted by Jonas Hector in the 51st minute for the equalizer. He completed two dribbles and also managed two tackles and one clearance. He has managed two goal involvements in the last two games. He has four goals and one assist in 21 league appearances.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Poor performance in draw Schwabe had no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz.

Impact Schwabe failed to make a single save. He conceded to Ludovic Ajorque in the 17th minute. He has only kept six clean sheets in 28 appearances. He has also conceded 10 goals in the last five games.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Hubers - Great performance in draw Hubers recorded one tackle (one won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Hubers fared extremely well and made nine clearances in the match. He has been great defensively and averages two interceptions and 1.7 tackles per game. His 5.5 clearances per game are only less than teammate Julian Chabot in the league. He also has seven yellow cards this season.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Lackluster performance in draw Selke had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mainz.

Impact Selke failed to have an impact on the game and was replaced by Steffen Tigges in the 74th minute. He has has a very poor season and has only two goals and one assist in 24 matches. Furthermore, he has only one goal involvement in the previous 13 games. These performances are extremely poor and can lead to him being benched frequently.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE