FC UNION BERLIN NEWS

Janik Haberer - Attempts two shots Saturday Haberer had two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 loss against FC Augsburg. He also added one tackle and one clearance.

Impact Haberer was one of Union Berlin's most active players in the final third, but he couldn't find the back of the net. This was just his second game with multiple shots since he bagged his most recent goal back in February, so he doesn't carry a lot of upside as a scoring threat in most games.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Concedes goal in loss Ronnow had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Ronnow was coming off back-to-back clean sheets, but he was unable to keep that run in this game. He continues to deliver solid value as a reliable fantasy asset between the posts, and he has conceded one or fewer goals in four straight contests.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Behrens - Three shots in loss Behrens had three shots (two on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to FC Augsburg.

Impact Behrens was back in the lineup after serving a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation. He's scored three goals in the last six games to bring him to seven for the season, which surpasses his total from 2022. However, the forward has only started in 18 of the 39 contests in all compeitions, limited him to just a bench role for the club.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diogo Leite - Can return from suspension Leite will be available for selection in next weekend's clash against SC Freiburg after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Leite was suspended for Saturday's loss to Augsburg after picking up his fifth booking of the season, but he will be eligible to return against Freiburg next weekend. He's started 23 of Union's 31 Bundesliga matches in the back-three.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Behrens - Returning from suspension Behrens will be available for selection in next weekend's clash against Augsburg after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Behrens missed Saturday's draw with Bayer Leverkusen with a yellow card suspension, but he will be eligible to return to action against Augsburg next weekend. He's scored three goals across his last five Bundesliga appearances (four starts) in Union Berlin's front-two.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rani Khedira - Makes five tackles Khedira made two interceptions, five tackles (winning two) and a clearance during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Khedira helped Union keep a clean sheet from his role in the defensive portion of midfield. Khedira's two tackles won were the team-high total in the match, upping his season total to a club-leading 31, while also leading Union with 40 interceptions in his 29 appearances.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Lacking only end product Becker took three shots (one on goal), crossed six times (two accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Becker was held off the scoresheet, but not from a lack of effort on his part Saturday. The forward has been the main threat for Union all campaign, leading the club in goals, assists, shots and chances created while being second on the club with 104 crosses in his 30 appearances.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Makes it to ten clean sheets Ronnow kept a clean sheet while making a save during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Ronnow helped Union earn a point by shutting out Leverkusen on Saturday. The clean sheet was the tenth in 25 league starts for the keeper while his lone save upped his season total to 83.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diogo Leite - Shown fifth yellow card Leite was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Leite was shown the yellow card in the 64th minute and will be suspended for next week's match against Augsburg. Paul Jaeckel is a likely candidate to replaced Leite in Union's back three next week.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - On bench Saturday Schafer (ankle) is in Union Berlin's match day squad for Saturday's clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Schafer is available for selection Saturday for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in January, and he could see some playing time off the bench against Leverkusen.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Roussillon - Starting against Leverkusen Roussillon (calf) is in Union Berlin's starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Roussillon appeared to pick up a calf injury in the win over Borussia Monchengladbach last weekend, but he has recovered enough to maintain his starting role at left wing-back on Saturday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Could return against Leverkusen Schafer (ankle) has been training this week and could be an option for Saturday's match against Bayer Leverkusen, confirmed manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Schafer could make a return to the pitch for the first time since Jan 28 after suffering an ankle injury. He would start on the bench at minimum, as it could take him a few games to build back fitness. Prior to his injury, the midfielder has started in 11 of the 18 appearances in all competitions, recording 24 tackles (11 won) in that span.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Four saves in win Ronnow registered four saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win over Monchengladbach.

Impact Ronnow faced four shots and stopped all of them to come away with his ninth clean sheet in his 24th start. The goalkeeper is having a wildly successful year in his first full season as a starter, conceding just 20 goals in those 24 starts. Ronnow and an elite defensive unit have formed an excellent pairing with the ability to shut out any team in the Bundesliga.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Nets only goal in win Becker scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Becker scored for the second time in four matches as he continues to find some late-season form. The striker is up to nine goals and five assists in 29 appearances, though it will be a season of hypotheticals after a red-hot start looked to put him on pace for 20 goals. Becker instead will hope to reach double-digits for the first time in the Bundesliga.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Roussillon - Comes off holding calf Roussillon assisted once and came off holding his calf during Sunday's 1-0 win over Gladbach.

Impact Roussillon assisted for the only goal during Sunday's win but had to be brought off while holding his calf. The defender played 86 minutes, so it's possible the issue was simply a cramp. Whatever the issue might be, if it knocks Roussillon out it would be Christopher Trimmel who takes over in the starting XI.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Behrens - Handed fifth yellow Behrens was handed a fifth yellow card during Sunday's clash with Gladbach and will be suspended for a Saturday clash with Leverkusen.

Impact Behrens picked up a fifth yellow card during Saturday's match with Gladbach and will serve a one-match ban. The forward will be replaced by Pefok, who opened the season in the starting XI before falling out of form entirely.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Jaeckel - Eligible for selection Jaeckel returned from a one-match ban and is now eligible for selection once more.

Impact Jaeckel was sent off against Bochum and is now eligible to return to the first team. Jaeckel has seen much reduced playing time since the Winter break and doesn't figure to see any major uptick in playing time as he returns from the suspension.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Five saves for draw Ronnow made five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Bochum.

Impact Ronnow faced six shots and stopped five enough to earn a point but nothing more. The goalkeeper starter out red-hot but has cooled down and now sits on eight clean sheets from 23 starts. While that's certainly not a bad tally for his first full season as the number one he has struggled to convert clean sheets, conceding 20 goals in 23 matches.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Creates three chances Becker generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Bochum.

Impact Becker was turned creator Sunday, seeing plenty of time out wide on the ball and making the most of that on the way to creating three chances. The forward wasn't able to get back on the scoresheet bus has nonetheless found some form of late with a goal and assist in his last three matches. Becker has been revitalized to an extent alongside Kevin Behrens in the starting XI.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Behrens - Five shots in draw Behrens recorded five shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Bochum.

Impact Behrens peppered the box with five shots but was unable to extend his goal-scoring streak to four games. The striker is up to seven goals and one assist in 12 starts (28 appearances) while firmly taking over a starting job from the out-of-form Pefok. Behrens will continue to form a dangerous strike pairing with Sheraldo Becker as they look to secure a finish in the Champions League places.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Juranovic - Nets second goal Juranovic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Bochum.

Impact Juranovic got on the scoresheet with his second Bundesliga goal during Sunday's draw. The wing-back had found some sort of offensive groove since moving to Union, as he thrives in a more advanced role. Juranovic has scored four times and assists twice in all competitions while seeing playing time on either flank.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Jaeckel - Sent off in draw Jaeckel was shown a red card during Sunday's one-all draw with Bochum.

Impact Jaeckel was shown a red card and sent off in his second start since a long-term absence. The defender saw consistent minutes before the World Cup break but entirely fell out of favor after the break. Jaeckel will now be sidelined for at least one match and is likely to fall back into a depth role.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Behrens - Scores with lone shot Behrens scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Behrens found the back of the net in the 61st minute scoring Union's first goal of the match. The goal was the seventh in 27 appearances for the forward to go along with one assit.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Sets up lone Union goal Becker had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing twice accurately during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Becker set up Kevin Behrens in the 61st minute assisting Union's lone goal. The assist was the fifth in 27 league starts to go along with eight goals for the forward.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Four saves in loss Ronnow allowed two goals while making four saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Ronnow conceded a goal in each half including the game winner in the 79th minute. The keeper has now allowed 19 goals in 22 league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 73.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE