Impact Skarke left the match after 27 minutes succumbing to injury and being replaced by Wooyeong Jeong. The full extent of Skarke's injury should be determined in the buildup to next week's match against Frankfurt.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
FC UNION BERLIN 4-4-2 · 6TH IN BUNDESLIGA · CONFERENCE LEAGUE QUALIFYING
4-4-2 · 6TH IN BUNDESLIGA · CONFERENCE LEAGUE QUALIFYING
Next Match vs VfL Wolfsburg (A) · Today 2:30PM
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Tim Skarke - Leaves with ankle injury Skarke was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Holstein Kiel with an ankle injury.
Kevin Volland - Available for season debut Volland (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Holstein Kiel.
Impact Volland is available for his season debut after missing the opening two months of the season while recovering from a knee injury. The attacker had seven goal involvements in 26 league appearances last season.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Tousart - Still missing Tousart (undisclosed) will not make the trip to Kiel on Sunday.
Impact Tousart is still not an option for Union Berlin as he continues to deal with an injury. His last appearance on the pitch was back in August, having started twice in the midfield while making three shots (two on target) and two clearances.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher Trimmel - Sends in five crosses Trimmel crossed five times inaccurately and made four tackles (winning all four) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Dortmund.
Impact Trimmel was held off the scoresheet, but led Union with five crosses in the match. The start was Trimmel's first since the opening match of the season and while his playing time has thinned he's always a source of crosses due to a role on corner kicks when in the lineup.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Frederik Ronnow - Beaten once in win Ronnow allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over Dortmund.
Impact Ronnow allowed a goal in the second half, but was backed with two goals as Union came away with all three points. The keeper has allowed a goal in three straight starts while combining for six saves over that stretch.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Vogt - Converts penalty in win Vogt scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 2-1 win over Dortmund.
Impact Vogt found the back of the net from the penalty spot in the 26th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first in Vogt's Bundesliga career, one that started in 2015, and his first goal involvement since 2021.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Yorbe Vertessen - Scores in rare start Vertessen scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Dortmund.
Impact Vertessen found the back of the net in the 45th minute scoring the game winning goal while leading Union with three shots. The goal was the first of the season for Vertessen while the start was his first since the end of August.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Andras Schafer - Ferocious midfield performance Schafer generated one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Monchengladbach.
Impact Schafer was a forceful presence in the Union Berlin midfield Saturday, though his side fell 1 - 0 to Borussia Monchengladbach. His eight tackles (five won) led the Berlin defensive effort, and he also made one interception. Schafer has been named to the starting XI in four of Berlin's first five Bundesliga matches.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Jeong Woo-yeong - Six crosses in defeat Jeong had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Monchengladbach.
Impact Jeong whipped in a team-high six crosses (one accurate) Saturday as Union Berlin fell 1 - 0 to Borussia Monchengladbach. The Stuttgart-loanee's first two appearances for Berlin came as a substitute, and he did not attempt across. In his most recent two appearances, Jeong has been selected to the starting XI and attempted 11 crosses (three accurate). The experienced Bundesliga attacker played a rotational role for Stuttgart over the 2023/2024 campaign, scoring two goals and providing three assists over 26 appearances (five starts).
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Yorbe Vertessen - Three shots from bench Vertessen generated three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Monchengladbach.
Impact Vertessen led the Union Berlin attack Saturday with three shots (zero on target) in just 27 minutes of play as they fell 1 - 0 to Borussia Monchengladbach. The young Belgian forward has yet to register a goal contribution over five appearances (one start) after scoring three goals and providing two assists over 13 Bundesliga appearances (seven starts) during the 2023/2024 campaign.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Frederik Ronnow - Strong start to campaign Ronnow recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Monchengladbach.
Impact Ronnow continued his strong run of form to begin the season Saturday, despite the one-goal loss to Monchengladbach. The seasoned Bundesliga keeper has led Union Berlin to the third best defensive record in Germany's top flight through five matches. Over his five Bundesliga appearances (five starts), Ronnow has conceded just three goals and made nine saves en route to recording two clean sheets. Ronnow will aim to keep the positive momentum rolling next Saturday when Union Berlin play host to Borussia Dortmund who have scored 11 goals over their first five matches.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Frederik Ronnow - Concedes once in win Ronnow had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Hoffenheim.
Impact Ronnow allowed one goal while making two saves in the win against Hoffenheim. The goalkeeper has gotten off to a strong start this year, allowing one or fewer goals in all four games this season. Next, he'll face off against Monchengladbach, a team that's scored five goals in three games this season.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Early Goals Secure Three Points! | 1. FC Union Berlin - TSG Hoffenheim 2-1 | Highlights
SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE
Tom Rothe - Leaves with foot injury Rothe was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Hoffenheim with a foot injury.
Impact Rothe left the match in the 76th minute following a duel and was replaced by Leopold Querfeld. Rothe's status for next week's match at Gladbach is in doubt.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Jeong Woo-yeong - Scores, leaves injured Jeong scored a goal, but was forced off in the second half of Saturday's 2-1 win over Hoffenheim with a head injury.
Impact Jeong opened the scoring in the fifth minute, but was forced off following a collision in the 70th after hitting his head on the ground. The goal was the first of Jeong's career with Union Berlin after joining the club on loan in August.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Skarke - Signs new contract Skarke has signed a new contract with Union Berlin, according to his club.
Impact Skarke will be sticking around Berlin for the next couple of years, as he has inked a new contract with the club. However, the length of the contract was undisclosed. He has started in one of his three appearances this season and looks to be stuck in more of a rotational, likely to continue in that role after his new contract.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Volland - Takes part in training Volland (knee) trained in portions with the team his week, according to manager Bo Svensson.
Impact Volland is still on the mend from his injuries, although he has made a large improvement after training partially with the group. This is a great sign, as he should be in for a return within the next couple of weeks. That said, he will look to feature in their next match against Gladbach on Sept. 28.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Yorbe Vertessen - Four chances created as a sub Vertessen recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus RB Leipzig.
Impact Vertessen created four chances, which included three accurate crosses from five attempts. In his 34-minute sub-appearance, the Belgian took five set pieces, making him Union's top set piece taker for the season.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Frederik Ronnow - Penalty save in clean sheet draw Ronnow made three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig.
Impact Ronnow kept his second clean sheet in a row, making three saves, the most he has made in any game this season. Last season, Ronnow only kept seven clean sheets, and so he is well on his way to this total. With only one goal conceded in three games, he has conceded fewer goals than any keeper in the Bundesliga. His penalty save was the first of the season and the third in his Bundesliga career.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Josip Juranovic - First half in doubt Juranovic (ankle) could be out until the end of 2024, BILD reports.
Impact Juranovic underwent ankle surgery and is now in doubt to return before the end of the year. The defender's absence should open more chances for Christopher Trimmel and Jerome Roussillon in the starting XI. When fit Juranovic should likely be the top option once more.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Skov - Signs with Union Berlin Skov has signed with Union Berlin out of free agency, according to his new club.
Impact Skov departed Hoffenheim at the start of the off-season but has found a new club, as he will remain in the Bundesliga with Union Berlin. He started in 14 of his 25 appearances last campaign, serving in more of a rotational role. That said, he will likely see a similar role with his new club, regularly being an option off the bench but only getting starts here and there.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Frederik Ronnow - One save in clean sheet Ronnow kept a clean sheet while making a save during Friday's 1-0 win over St. Pauli.
Impact Ronnow helped Union secure their first win of the season by shutting out the newly promoted side Friday. The keeper has conceded just once while making three saves through the opening two matches of the season with a trip to Leipzig on the horizon after the international break.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Benedict Hollerbach - Claims all three points Hollerbach scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing six times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Friday's 1-0 win over St. Pauli.
Impact Hollerbach found the back of the net in the 34th minute scoring the lone goal of the match to claim all three points for Union Berlin. The goal was the first of the season for Hollerbach who has combined for three shots and seven crosses through the opening two matches of the season.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
