FC UNION BERLIN NEWS

Jerome Roussillon - Assists lone Union goal Roussillon had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing eight times (three accurate), creating three chances and making six tackles (winning four) during Wednesday's 1-1...

Impact Roussillon set up Robin Gosens in the 42nd minute assisting Union's lone goal while leading the team in crosses, chances created and tackles in the match. The assist was the first goal involvement in three Champions League appearances for Roussillon and his first goal involvement in all competitions since August.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Allows one goal in draw Ronnow allowed a goal without making a save during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Braga.

Impact Ronnow allowed the game tying goal in the 51st minute as Union settled for a draw on Wednesday. The keeper has allowed seven goals in five Champions League starts while his save total remained at 13 in the competition.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilho Doekhi - Out against Braga Doekhi (strain) is out for Wednesday's match against Braga.

Impact Doekhi is missing another match on Wednesday, having yet to recover from an injury that has left him out the past five matches. He had started every match before his knock and will hope to return in the club's next match against Bayern Munich, as the club will need the help in defense.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bonucci - Earns bench nod Bonucci (hamstring) is on the bench for Wednesday's contest against Braga.

Impact Bonucci is returning to play after a one-match absence due to a hamstring injury, however, he is on the bench instead of his usual spot in the starting XI. They will be happy to have him back but slightly annoyed not to have him in the starting XI, as he has been one of their most crucial players in the competition, starting in three of the four UCL matches so far. He should return to the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Makes season debut Schafer recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Augsburg.

Impact Schafer finally made his season debut after missing the first three months with a foot injury. Until the midfielder is at full form, he is expected to have a limited role on the tea, after only started 10 of the 16 games for Berlin during the 2022/23 campaign.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Trimmel - Three crosses against Augsburg Trimmel generated one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Augsburg.

Impact Trimmel wasn't all too productive on Saturday, only registering one shot, two chances created and three crosses in the draw. It was definitely a step down from his normal performances, as he has reached five or more crosses in nine of his 12 appearances this season. He returned to the starting lineup for this match after a two match spell on the bench and should return to his normal starting spot for the club's upcoming matches.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Volland - Nets equalizer Volland scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Volland scored his first goal of the season on Saturday, finding the back of the net in the 88th to equalize the match and force the draw. The forward will hope to remain on the pitch and keep up his good form after scoring against Augsburg, as he has struggled to maintain a presence on the field due to suspension and injuries this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Concedes against Augsburg Ronnow recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Ronnow didn't have his best match against Augsburg, only registering one save while allowing one goal. The goalie is still looking for that first clean sheet of the season, notching 46 saves while conceding 33 goals in 16 appearances. He will hope to pick up that first clean sheet and possibly propel his team into a Europa League spot as he takes on Braga in the UCL on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Union Berlin's Marie-Louise Eta makes history as first female assistant coach in Bundesliga

Union Berlin assistant coach Marie-Louise Eta pushed her team for more when Kevin Volland scored a late equalizer against Augsburg

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andras Schafer - In squad for first time Schafer (foot) is in the squad to face Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Schafer returns from a foot injury that has kept him out the entire season thus far. The attacker starts from the bench, but is available for his season debut if called upon.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilho Doekhi - Not ready to return Doekhi (strain) won't be an option for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, according to manager Marco Grote.

Impact Doekhi isn't quite ready to return and will miss Saturday's match. The defender is also a doubt for Wednesday's trip to Braga in the Champions League. Paul Jaeckel will slot into the starting XI with Doekhi and Leonardo Bonucci (hamstring) ruled out Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bonucci - Still out Bonucci (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, Union announced.

Impact Bonucci won't be an option Saturday as he continues to struggle with a hamstring issue. The defender will also be a doubt for Wednesday's trip to Braga, though Union hope to have him back in training before that game. Robin Knock, Paul Jaeckel, and Diogo Leite will be the back three with Bonucci out.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marie-Louise Eta becomes first female assistant coach in Bundesliga history

Marie-Louise Eta will assist interim coach Marco Grote at Union Berlin after Urs Fischer is let go.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Robin Gosens - Falls to bench Gosens fell to the bench for the final two matches before the international break.

Impact Gosens has fallen out of favor, and is struggling to find minutes ahead of Jerome Roussillon. That said Urs Fischer was relieved of his managerial duties, so a new managed could be a big fan of Gosens and give him more minutes. Everything is up in the air for a Union Berlin side who are in a bit of a tailspin at the moment.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Concedes four against Leverkusen Ronnow had six saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-0 loss against Bayer Leverkusen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th minute.

Impact Ronnow made seven saves, one clearance and one interception but conceded in the 23rd, 57th, 73rd and 83rd minute. He has not kept a single clean sheet this season and has now conceded 17 goals in the last five games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bonucci - Subs off with hamstring injury Bonucci was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Leverkusen with a hamstring injury.

Impact Bonucci left the match in the 24th minute holding his hamstring and being repalced by Robin Knoche. Knoche would be the man to replace Bonucci in the back three if the veteran can't recover over the international break.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Tousart - Makes two tackles as sub Tousart registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 75th minute.

Impact Tousart subbed on in the 70th minute and made two tackles to help Union Berlin hold the road draw. The midfielder also received his third yellow card of the season and second in UCL play. He's been in and out the starting XI so far, with five starts in nine appearances.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Jaeckel - Makes four blocks at Napoli Jaeckel generated three clearances, four blocks and two interceptions in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 66th minute.

Impact Jaeckle had a good defensive outing during the road draw, leading Union Berlin in both blocks and interceptions. The centerback logged his first start of the season (three appearances overall). He also received his first yellow card in the proccess.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bonucci - Makes 11 clearances in draw Bonucci recorded 11 clearancesand one interception in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.

Impact Bonucci had a great defensive outing to help Union Berlin earn the road draw, with a season-high 11 clearances. The centerback also received his second yellow card of the campaign, though. He has yet to keep a clean sheet after eight starts so far.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Datro Fofana - Scores equalizer at Napoli David Fofana scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact David Fofana scored the equalizer in the 52nd minute to help Union Berlin earn the road draw. That was his first goal in the season. The forward also led his side in chances created during the match to complete his good offensive outing.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Makes four saves at Napoli Ronnow registered four saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Ronnow had a good outing to help Union Berlin earn one point on the road with his third-most saves in the season. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet after 14 starts, though. He will look for his first at Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: Bayern and Real Madrid advance, Man United doomed by Marcus Rashford’s red

Things went from bad to worse for Man United on Wednesday. Here are the biggest takeaways from Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Union Berlin ends 12-match losing streak with 1-1 draw at Napoli in Champions League

Union Berlin’s incredible losing streak ended in an unlikely place as it rescued a 1-1 draw at Serie A champion Napoli in the Champions Leag...

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Josip Juranovic - Goes hour in return Juranovic played 64 minutes in his return from a muscular issue during Wednesday's one-all draw with Napoli.

Impact Juranovic came back from a muscular issue that sidelined him for five matches in a row and got the start. He very nearly came away with an assist during the match too. Christopher Trimmel will likely fall back to the bench with Juranovic fit and available once more.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Datro Fofana - Logs in three shots David Fofana registered three shots (two on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Fofana is still struggling to find his first goal of the season, starting eight of the 12 matches played while totaling 11 shots (four on target). He could be downgraded to the bench for Kevin Behrens if the forward cannot get out of his scoreless drought.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE