FC UNION BERLIN NEWS

Frederik Ronnow - Starting against Dortmund Ronnow (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Dortmund.

Impact Ronnow returns to his regular role between the posts after missing the team's previous match. His return was certainly expected following the manager's comments during the week in which he said the goalkeeper was trending in the right direction. He's made 21 starts this season, conceding 17 goals and making 69 saves.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - To be reevaluated ahead of weekend Ronnow (undisclosed) will be reassessed Friday ahead of Saturday's clash with Borussia Dortmund. "Freddie looks positive, he's going in the right direction, and looks good for satu...

Impact Ronnow sat out last match with an undisclosed injury, but has been training this week and will be facing a fitness test ahead of Saturday. He has started in all 21 games played, totaling 69 saves and eight clean sheets while allowing 69 goals thus far.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Chelsea takes on Liverpool, Juve hosts Inter Milan

Chelsea plays its first game since the departure of manager Graham Potter when Liverpool visits Stamford Bridge for an English Premier League match between two underperforming team...

APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christopher Trimmel - 10 crosses in win Trimmel had 10 crosses (one accurate), three corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Trimmel led the team with 10 crosses Saturday, but just one was accurate. He also took three corners and created one chance on the attack. He also helped his team keep a clean sheet by making two clearances and attempted two tackles in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Roussillon - Assists in win Roussillon assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Roussillon assisted the opening goal of the match Saturday, as his cross found Sheraldo Becker in the 51st minute. It was one of three chances he created in the match and one of four crosses he whipped in (two accurate). He also took one off-target shot in his 77 minutes of action.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Behrens - Scores in win Behrens scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Behrens scored the second goal of the game Saturday, a 65th minute unassisted goal from close range. He took three shots in the match (one on target) and added two chances created in his 77 minutes of action.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Scores in win Becker scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Becker scored the opening goal of the match Saturday as he finished Jerome Roussillon's cross in the 51st minute. He took four shots in the match (three on target) and had one inaccurate cross in his 77th minutes of action. It marks his first goal since Nov. 9, so it's good to see him finally back on the scoresheet.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lennart Grill - Seven saves in clean sheet Grill had seven saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 win versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Grill made his first start since November Saturday as he filled in for Frederik Ronnow (undisclosed). He played quite well as he kept a clean sheet and saved all seven shots on target he faced. If he starts again next Saturday he will face a difficult matchup at Borussia Dortmund who have scored 57 goals in 26 league matches this season.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Out with undisclosed injury Ronnow is not in the match day squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday due to an undisclosed issue.

Impact Ronnow misses out on the match with Lennart Grill set to take his place in the starting XI. More information about absence should be available in the buildup to next week's match against Dortmund.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Not ready for Saturday Schafer is not in the match day squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Schafer will remain out as he continues to recover from an ankle injury that has kept him out for over two months. The attacker has progressed in training, so could return as soon as next week against Dortmund.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Leading line Saturday Becker is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Becker returns from an illness in the buildup to help lead the line for Union on Saturday. The forward has scored seven goals and provided four assists in 25 appearances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Dealing with illness Becker (illness) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Stuttgart, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Becker picked up an illness before training Thursday and will be a doubt. The forward has a chance to return if he is able to train fully during the final session Friday. Still a rest could help Becker, who has yet to put his name on the scoresheet since the World Cup break.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Drought continues Becker has not scored since the international break, a 14-match drought in all competitions.

Impact Becker remains a consistent starter in the attack but has been downright awful since the break. It's an especially disappointing return for the striker who was so brilliant to start the season, piling on seven goals in the first half of the Bundesliga. Bekcer will hope to bounce back and end the season on a high note as he looks for a double-digit return.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Training with ball Schafer (ankle) was seen training on the grass with the ball individually Tuesday.

Impact Schafer has been out for over two months with an ankle injury, but made great progress by working on the training grounds individually Tuesday. It seems unlikely that he will be ready for Saturday's match against Stuttgart, given the severity of his injury. Once healthy, he will look to compete for his starting role back with Paul Seguin and Janik Haberer.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paxten Aaronson makes debut for Eintract Frankfurt

Paxten Aaronson, the younger brother of U.S. national team midfielder Brenden Aaronson, made his debut for Eintracht Frankfurt in a 2-0 loss at Union Berlin in the Bundesliga

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frederik Ronnow - Shuts out Frankfurt Ronnow kept a clean sheet while making five saves during Sunday's 2-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Ronnow helped Union claim all three points by shutting out Frankfurt on Sunday. The clean sheet was the eight in 21 league starts for the keeper while his five saves upped his season total to 69.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rani Khedira - Scores rare goal Khedira scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Khedira found the back of the net in the 53rd minute scoring the opening goal of the match. The goal was the first in 24 appearances for the midfielder as Khedira is more known for his defensive work, leading Union with 33 interceptions and 24 tackles won.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Behrens - Scores as substitute Behrens scored a goal with his lone shot during Sunday's 2-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Behrens entered the match in the 67th minute and scored Union's second goal in the 75th. The goal was the fifth in 25 appearances for the forward, the second most on the team despite starting in just nine matches.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo included on Martínez's first squad for Portugal

New Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has included Cristiano Ronaldo on his first squad since taking over from Fernando Santos following the World Cup

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frederik Ronnow - Five saves in draw Ronnow allowed a goal while making five saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Wolfsburg.

Impact Ronnow conceded the game tying goal in the 84th minute as Union settled for a point on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 17 goals in 20 league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 64.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Juranovic - Converts penalty in draw Juranovic scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing seven times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Wolfsburg.

Impact Juranovic found the back of the net in the 72nd minute converting a penalty to open the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the wide man's Bundesliga career after joining the club in January.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Roussillon - On bench against Wolfsburg Roussillon (strain) is in Union Berlin's match day squad for Sunday's clash against VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Roussillon missed last weekend's draw with Koln due to a knock, but he's back in the squad on Sunday and could see some playing time off the bench. Niko Giesselmann gets the start at left wing-back in his place.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal visits Fulham; Lewandowski back for Barca

Arsenal will try to restore a five-point cushion atop the English Premier League when it travels across London to face Fulham

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Niko Giesselmann - Active off bench Giesselmann came off the bench during Thursday's three-all draw with Union St.Giloise.

Impact Giesselmann came off the bench and was active, recovering from a mild muscular problem. The full-back will compete with Josip Juranovic for a spot in the starting XI, though it's possible both start, pushing Janik Haberer back into central midfield.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Niko Giesselmann - Set to feature Thursday Giesselmann (strain) is expected to be an option for Thursday's Europa League clash against Union SG, confirmed manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Giesselmann is likely to be an option off the bench Thursday after training with the team this week. He has only made 12 starts in 23 appearances in all competitions, totaling two assists, 88 crosses (27 accurate), 35 corners and 23 chances created in that span.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE