FC Union Berlin Team News Page 13 - Soccer

Christopher Trimmel - Assists in loss Trimmel assisted once to go with eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Trimmel earned his first assist of the season against Dortmund and was fairly effective in his return to the pitch. He has missed four games this season but has started all but one game in which he's been available.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bonucci - Scores penalty against Dortmund Bonucci scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Bonucci scored a penalty in the first half for his first Union Berlin goal. The defender also tacked on one tackle (one won) on top of two interceptions, three clearances and a block.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Big impact in loss Gosens scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he wa...

Impact Gosens scored for the fourth time this season and added three tackles (two won) on top of three interceptions and five clearances. He was unlucky to deflect Julian Ryerson's strike away from Frederik Ronnow but he had a very good game on both ends overall.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Beaten four times in loss Ronnow recorded three saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Ronnow made three saves but let four past him away to Dortmund. The keeper was unlucky to be beaten by a deflected Julian Ryerson strike for Dortmund's fourth and is yet to keep a clean sheet this season.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Kral - Off early with injury Kral was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Dortmund due to injury.

Impact Kral was forced off after just 18 minutes, shortly after having a goal ruled out for offsides. More information about the midfielder's extent of injury should be available following the match with Lucas Tousart coming on to replace him.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Datro Fofana - On bench against Dortmund Fofana is fit and in the match day squad to face Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

Impact Fofana returns from an undisclosed injury which kept him out of mid week Champions League action. The forward has started in five of his first six Bundesliga appearances, but is yet to have a goal or an assist.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rani Khedira - Will sit out once more Khedira (calf) is not far from returning to the pitch, but is not expected to play Saturday against Borussia Dortmund, confirmed manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Khedira is set to make a return after the international break after sitting out the first two months with a calf injury. Alex Kral is still expected to remain in the starting XI once he returns to action for the time being.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Knoche - Getting closer to returning Knoche (strain) is close to making a return to the squad, but will still sit out for Saturday's match against Borussia Dortmund, confirmed manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Knoche could make a return after the international break as he is recovering well from a strain. He will miss his fifth match of the season, with Diogo Leite, Daniho Doekhi and Leonardo Bonucci still expected to start at center back for the time being.

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Lucas Tousart - Gets assists Tousart assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat against SC Braga.

Impact Tousart helped assisted one of the goals Tuesday, but it was not enough to take the win. Since returning from a thigh injury, the midfielder totaled 10 tackles (four won) with five interceptions and four chances created in five games, four of them coming as starts.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Kral - Completes assist Kral assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat against SC Braga.

Impact Kral assisted for his first of the season and his first in almost two seasons. He's been a consistent member of the lineup during his first season with the team, recording an assist with nine tackles (eight won) and nine clearances.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Nets brace Becker scored two goals to go with six shots (four on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to SC Braga.

Impact Becker got his first two goals of the season, but it was not enough to give the team the win Tuesday. He's started the last four matches in a row, generating two goals with 22 crosses (five accurate) while creating six chances.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Concedes three Ronnow registered three saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat against SC Braga.

Impact Ronnow let in three to take the loss Tuesday. He's let to complete a clean sheet this season, allowing 14 goals while completing 26 saves in eight matches. His next UCL clash will be against Napoli on Oct 24, who have scored four goals in two games during the group stage.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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David Datro Fofana - Out for UCL clash Fofana (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's UCL match against Braga.

Impact Fofana was left out of the squad for the first time this season after not making the starting XI or the bench for Tuesday's match against Braga. It is yet to be known if he has come down with an injury or if it is just due to fatigue, but the club will hope his absence is not for long. He has started all but two matches thus far, and if this is a long-term injury, it could affect the starting XI heavily, with either Sheraldo Becker or Kevin Volland filling in his spot.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Datro Fofana - Takes five shots versus Heidenheim Fofana had five shots (two on target), created one chance and sent in three crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Heidenheim.

Impact Fofana was one of Union's biggest threats, matching his season high in shots attempted, but accuracy wasn't there for him once again as the forward remains scoreless after seven appearances in all competitions this season. He'll hope to finally open his account during Tuesday's UCL clash against Braga.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Behrens - Takes eight shots in loss Behrens had eight shots (three on target), created three chances, made three tackles (all won), four clearances and one interception and drew two fouls during Saturday's 1-0 loss a...

Impact Behrens was Union's biggest threat, racking up a season-high eight shots but still came up short and left the pitch without a goal for the fourth consecutive league game. The forward also created a lot for teammates and even provided great defensive numbers, so at least anyone who picked him for fantasy purposes can't complain.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Beaten once against Heidenheim Ronnow made three saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Heidenheim.

Impact Ronnow saw his side dominating the opposition and the first half led many to believe the goalkeeper could leave the pitch with the win and a clean sheet. Then, just before the hour mark, came Jan-Niklas Beste to change everything with a perfectly taken free kick that gave Ronnow no chance and that ended up being the lone goal of the match. With nine saves and eight goals allowed over the last four league outings, he'll try to do better on Tuesday when Union hosts a Champions League match for the first time ever against Braga.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rani Khedira - Out yet again Khedira (calf) is out for Tuesday's clash with Braga, Union announced.

Impact Khedira is reportedly near a return but still hasn't quite made it back on the pitch. It's not an ideal situation for the team as a whole, but the midfielder isn't going to be rushed back until he is fully fit, meaning Alex Kral will continue in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Volland - Available for selection Volland served the final of his three-game ban and is now eligible to return.

Impact Volland picked up the suspension on a straight red card and is now eligible once more. The forward has largely been a rotation option even when available and shouldn't trouble the starting XI outside of that role.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Kral - Plays full match Saturday Kral (undisclosed) started and went the full 90 against Heidenheim on Saturday. He finished with one shot on target, one chance created and three clearances.

Impact Kral returned from a one-game absence and went the full 90 once again, something he has done in six of the team's seven Bundesliga contests so far. He's not expected to play a big role in most fantasy formats due to the nature of his role in midfield, but he is likely to remain a starter as long as he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - No timeline for return Schafer has yet to return to team training and remains out indefinitely due to a long-term foot injury.

Impact Schafer suffered a foot injury and was slated for surgery over the off season. The midfielder underwent that surgery but still remains without any specific timeline for his return. Alex Kral should continue to see major minutes with Schafer on the sideline.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Alex Kral - Left off injury report Kral (undisclosed) was not named among the injured players ahead of Saturday's matchup with Heidenheim.

Impact Kral was pulled from Saturday's matchup with Hoffenheim at the last minute but could still be an option versus Heidenheim. Prior to his absence, the midfielder had started five straight contests in which he recorded three shots (one on target), two crosses (one accurate) and nine tackles (eight won). Janik Haberer figures to be back on the bench if Kral is cleared to play.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Knoche - Won't play Saturday Knoche (strain) will not be an option against Heidenheim on Saturday.

Impact Knoche will be shelved for his third consecutive match due to his lingering muscular injury. The defender will have to get fit quickly if he hopes to play versus Braga on Tuesday, with his status for the contest probably doubtful at best. Once cleared to play, the central defender should reclaim his spot in the starting XI after having featured in the opening four matches of the season for the club.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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