FC UNION BERLIN NEWS

Sheraldo Becker - Training Monday Becker (leg) took part in team training Monday, Paul Gorgas of BILD reports.

Impact Becker made his way back into team training at the first chance after suffering a leg injury before the international break. The striker now has the chance to return for Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg. Becker has been largely left on the bench behind the in-form Kevin Behrens to open the Bundesliga.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Tousart - Pictured in team training Tousart (thigh) took part in team training Monday, ahead of Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg.

Impact Tousart was active in team training once again as he makes his way back from a thigh injury. The midfielder will hope to return to the first team and make his 2023/24 debut. Tousart could compete for a starting role immediately when deemed fit.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diogo Leite - Racking up clearances Leite has registered a team-high 23 clearances through the first three matches of the season.

Impact Leite was a mainstay in the starting XI for the club last season, featuring in 35 of his 37 Bundesliga and Europa League appearances. Even with the addition of Champions League action starting Sept. 20 versus Real Madrid, the central defender should continue to start for the club while racking up clearances.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Knoche - Starts all three matches Knoche has played all 270 minutes to open the 2023/24 campaign for Union Berlin.

Impact Knoche has featured in all 102 appearances for Union since joining the club from Wolfsburg back in 2020, not including another 10 starts in 10 Europa League matches last season. While the central defender's primary fantasy value will come from clearances, he has eight to start the season, he did manage to score six times on 21 shots (eight on target) during the 2022/23 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Busy in loss Ronnow registered four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Ronnow faced seven shots and made four saves during the one-sided loss. The goalkeeper has been under major pressure in the opening three matches, but has stood up to it for the most part. RB Leipzig are one of the title contenders with most other matches being far more manageable for Ronnow moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Datro Fofana - Shutout once more David Fofana registered one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Fofana shot once but failed to put a shot on goal or create a chance. The striker has got three starts to open the Bundesliga alongside Kevin Behrens, but it's the veteran Behrens wo has offered the offensive value. Fofana will hope to make the most of his loan, though he has only played 152 minutes across the three matches, as he sees frequent rotation.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Kral - Creates chance Kral registered one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 loss to RB Leipzig. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 27th min...

Impact Kral started for the third match in a row and went the full 90 once more, creating a chance and making a pair of tackles. The midfielder has done plenty of dirty work in the midfield, but hasn't gotten the chance to get forward offensively, with no shots on goal in three matches. Kral has made five clearances and five tackles in the opening three matches of the Bundesliga.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brenden Aaronson - Available for selection Aaronson is available for selection after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Aaronson missed a clash with Leipzig due to the suspension but is now eligible to return once more. The forward's first chance to return will be a Sept. 16 trip to Wolfsburg, where he will likely take over for the suspended Kevin Volland.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Volland - Handed red card Volland had one shot (one on goal) and four crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 loss against RB Leipzig. He was sent off with a straight red card in the 64th minute.

Impact Volland will be handed a one-match suspension after receiving a straight red card against Leipzig on Sunday. It was his first start of the season, coming off the bench his last two outings. It is also his first season playing for Union Berlin since signing over from Monaco in August.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Laurenz Dehl - Remains out Dehl (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Sunday's match against RB Leipzig.

Impact Dehl has yet to make his season debut, and the midfielder will hope to recover during the international break. His next chance to make the squad will come against Wolfsburg on Sep. 16.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Janik Haberer - Makes bench Sunday Haberer (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against RB Leipzig.

Impact Haberer is not ready to go a full 90, but he was fit enough to earn a spot on the bench. The veteran midfielder has yet to make his season debut for Union, but he should be a regular when fit, as evidenced by the fact he made 30 starts out of 32 appearances in 2022-23.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilho Doekhi - Starts against Leipzig Doekhi (face) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Doekhi was listed as questionable earlier this week after undergoing surgery, and surprisingly, he was deemed fit enough to start at center-back. He is expected to have his hands full at the back while dealing with the threat of Lois Openda and Yussuf Poulsen.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Janik Haberer - Upgrades to questionable Haberer (undisclosed) is in doubt for Sunday's match against RB Leipzig.

Impact Haberer could make his season debut Sunday after missing the last two matches with an undisclosed injury. Despite making 30 starts in 32 matches last season at midfield, he will have to compete with Aissa Laidouni and Alex Kral if he wants his starting role back.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilho Doekhi - Officially ruled questionable Doekhi (face) is questionable for Sunday's match against RB Leipzig following facial surgery for a fractured cheekbone.

Impact There is a slim chance that Doekhi will feature in Sunday's match, but it does not seem likely following surgery on Monday. He scored his last outing after receiving his second start in a row at center back. Paul Jaeckel is still expected get the start in the back alongside Robin Knoche and Diogo Leite.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Tousart - Out for Sunday Tousart (thigh) is ruled out for Sunday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Tousart has only been able to return to partial training, which is not enough for him to be an option for Sunday. With the international break coming up, the midfielder will use the time to build up fitness and is expected to return on Sep 16 against Wolfsburg.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Bonucci - Moves to Union Berlin Bonucci has transferred to Union Berlin on a permanent deal from Juventus, the clubs announced.

Impact Bonucci was frozen out at the beginning of the summer and eventually decided to leave Italy to join a team that participates in the Champions League. He should have a regular role once he's up to speed physically, which might take a while since he didn't play during the preseason. He often spent time on the shelf in the past campaign and was no longer a full-time starter. He tallied 15 interceptions, 52 clearances, and 15 blocks in 25 appearances, contributing to five clean sheets and scoring two goals.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT striker Jordan Pefok joins Borussia Mönchengladbach on loan from Union Berlin

American forward Jordan Pefok has joined Borussia Mönchengladbach on loan from Bundesliga rival Union Berlin.

AUGUST 31, 2023

Sheraldo Becker - Dealing with leg injury Becker sustained a leg injury against Darmstadt on Saturday and will be a doubt heading into Sunday's clash with Leipzig.

Impact Becker has featured exclusively off the bench this season, so his potential absence is unlikely to impact the starting XI. In those two contests, the forward logged a combined 63 minutes in which he registered one assist, three shots (one on target) and two chances created. Without Becker as a bench option, Kevin Volland could see additional minutes.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilho Doekhi - Undergoes facial surgery Doekhi had surgery to repair a fractured cheekbone suffered against Darmstadt on Saturday.

Impact Doekhi scored a goal on one shot before being forced to leave the pitch in injury time. With the central defender unavailable, Paul Jaeckel could be an option to step into the starting XI for Sunday's matchup with Leipzig and beyond.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Strong showing in limited minutes Becker (undisclosed) was subbed off due to injury in the 64th minute of Saturday's 4-1 win against SV Darmstadt 98. He registered three shots (one on goal) and one chance created b...

Impact Becker was a tactical sub in the 25th minute before being subbed off himself in the 64th minute due to injury. Once he returns to fitness Becker will look to be the focal point of Union Berlin's attack again after 11 goals and seven assists in 34 appearances last season.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aissa Laidouni - Assists again Aissa Laidouni assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Laidouni assisted for the second match in a row with his only chance created. He also made two tackles (one won), a block and an interception to demonstrate his value at both ends of the pitch.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Juranovic - Monster game in season debut Juranovic assisted twice to go with 10 crosses (six accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 4-1 victory over SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Juranovic made his first start of the season and played the full match after missing last week's outing against Mainz. He seems set to play a big role with Union Berlin again this season after making 12 appearances and totaling three goal involvements for them last year after his mid-season move from Celtic.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilho Doekhi - Two-way impact in win Doekhi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 win over SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Doekhi scored his first goal of the season with his only shot of the game. He also made two tackles (both won), two interceptions and eight clearances as he played the full match for the second week in a row.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Behrens - Scores fourth goal in two matches Behrens scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Behrens continued his hot start to the season with another goal and two chances created. He was subbed off in the 64th minute once the game was mostly won, presumably to keep him fresh as Union are competing in midweek European competition for the first time on top of their domestic league and cup obligations.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE