Impact It seems that Fischer does not want to rush Roussillon's return, therefore he will likely not be an option Thursday. He may need another full training session to two until he can be an option for the squad.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
FC UNION BERLIN 4-4-3 · 8TH IN BUNDESLIGA
4-4-3 · 8TH IN BUNDESLIGA
Jerome Roussillon - Unlikely to return Thursday Roussillon (strain) is back in training but remains unlikely to play in Thursday's Europa League clash against Union SG, it's too early for Jerome" according to manager Urs Fischer...
Jerome Roussillon - Training Tuesday Roussillon (strain) is back in training during Tuesday's session, kicker.de reports.
Impact Roussillon missed out against Koln with a muscular issue, but is now back in training for the first session of the week. The defender should be available to return to the starting XI, a role he held consistently before the injury popped up. Roussillon's first chance to return is a Thursday clash with Union Saint-Gilloise.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Niko Giesselmann - Returns to training Giesselmann (strain) returned to training Tuesday, according to kicker.de.
Impact Giesselmann is back in training and should be fully fit once more. The midfielder missed a draw with Koln due to the muscular issue but is now back in full training. When fit Giesselmann has been an option off the bench more often than not, with occasional starts at left wing-back.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Frederik Ronnow - Four saves in clean sheet Ronnow kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin.
Impact Ronnow helped Union earn a point by shutting out Koln on Saturday. The clean sheet was the seventh in 19 league starts for the keeper while his four saves upped his season total to 59.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jerome Roussillon - Doubtful against Koln Roussillon (strain) is in doubt for Saturday's matchup against FC Koln.
Impact Roussillon was forced to sub off last match against Bayern Munich with a knock. He will be a late call for Saturday, having not fully recovered yet. The Frenchman hopes this does impact his chances of becoming a regular starter, having appeared in the lineup three times in the last five games while generating nine crosses (two accurate) and three won tackles in that span.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Niko Giesselmann - Late call for Saturday Giesselmann (strain) will be reevaluated Friday ahead of Saturday's clash against FC Koln.
Impact Giesselmann picked up a knock earlier in the week and will be a late test for Saturday's match. His role on the team is a bench player, having come on as a sub five times in the last seven matches. In that span, the midfielder has totaled 15 crosses (two accurate) and five tackles (three won).
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Frederik Ronnow - Blown away Ronnow had six saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich.
Impact Ronnow faced nine shots and just couldn't compete with the volume, conceding three goals. The good news for the goalkeeper is that there is no match tougher than this for him to contend with. Ronnow will remain a strong option moving forward behind the impressive Union defense.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sheraldo Becker - Held to one shot Becker had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Bayern Munich.
Impact Becker was held to just a single shot before being brought off the pitch in the second half. The forward hasn't replicated his brilliant first half form since the World Cup break, and was unable to break down the Munich defense. Becker also only managed to create a single chance during the defeat.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aissa Laidouni - Single shot in defeat Aissa Laidouni had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Bayern Munich.
Impact Laidouni produced just one shot during Sunday's loss, in a match that Munich completely dominated. Laidouni has been an immediate mainstay in the starting XI, though he's not shown any serious upside offensively. Laidouni still has some solid floor possibilities with volume on both side of the ball.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jerome Roussillon - Brought off injured Roussillon was subbed off due to injury in the 66th minute of Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich. He generated one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle before exiting the match.
Impact Roussillon was taken off the pitch with an injury during the second half of Sunday's loss. The defender has just returned to the starting XI consistently and seems set back for the sideline. Roussillon was replaced by Niko Giesselmann, who has seen consistent starting minutes previously.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Newcastle confident in goalkeeper Karius ahead of cup final
Loris Karius could soon be back in the spotlightFEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dortmund moves level on points with Bundesliga leader Bayern
Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus has scored to help his team join Bayern Munich and Union Berlin at the top of the Bundesliga with a 4-1 win over visiting Hertha BerlinFEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Frederik Ronnow - Two saves in clean sheet Ronnow kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Schalke.
Impact Ronnow helped Union earn a point by shutting out Schalke on Sunday. The clean sheet was the sixth in 17 appearances for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 50.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Niko Giesselmann - Plays 81 minutes GIesselmann crossed four times inaccurately during Sunday's match against Schalke.
Impact Giesselmann played 81 minutes, leading Union with four crosses during his time on the pitch. The wide man's 77 crosses are second on the team as he has no goals and two assists in 17 appearances.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bayern loses at Gladbach 3-2 in another Bundesliga setback
Borussia Mönchengladbach has defeated 10-man Bayern Munich 3-2 to add more intrigue in the Bundesliga title raceFEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Union Berlin finding own Bundesliga success hard to believe
Even the players are having a hard time believing Union Berlin’s remarkable run this seasonFEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Frederik Ronnow - Single save win Ronnow had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig.
Impact Ronnow earned the win and conceded just once during Saturday's match. The goalkeeper was able to make the most of a solid defensive showing in front of him, stopping all but one shot. Ronnow will be tested during a mid-week clash with Ajax.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Diogo Leite - Busy in win Leite registered six clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 win against RB Leipzig. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.
Impact Leite had an all-action match Saturday, ending up in the referee's book and making six clearances. The defender doesn't offer much going forward but can pile on the volume in an active Berlin backline. Leite will look to build on this win in a mid-week clash with Ajax, where he will be tested once more.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josip Juranovic - Six crosses in win Juranovic had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win over RB Leipzig.
Impact Juranovic was active down the right flank throughout Saturday's win, sending in six crosses and making a pair of tackles. The winger has had solid upside since joining Union and is playing in an advanced role that gives him strong value. Juranovic will remain a stout option moving forward as Union Berlin stay in the European places.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Janik Haberer - Nets in win Haberer scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over RB Leipzig.
Impact Haberer scored once during Saturday's win, a rare goal, but a crucial one. The midfielder has found value on both sides of the ball, but doesn't often get on the scoresheet. Haberer only shot once in the match and with such limited volume is unlikely to continue any sort of offensive hot streak.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Robin Knoche - Scores rare goal Knoche scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 57th minute.
Impact Knoche scored a rare goal in what was a surprise win over Leipzig. The central defender also picked up a yellow card during the upset. Knoche will likely remain a low upside defensive option, but isn't one to consistently get onto the scoresheet.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andras Schafer - Unavailable against Leipzig Schafer (ankle) will not be in the squad for Saturday's clash against RB Leipzig on Saturday.
Impact Schafer will miss his second straight match while continuing to deal with an ankle problem. He has struggled to produce for the team this season, with no goals or assists in 18 appearances in all competitions thus far. Paul Seguin will continue to be the number one choice in the midfield with a goal and an assist in the last five matches.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Siebatcheu - Scores winner versus Mainz Pefok scored one goal on one shot and won his only tackle attempted in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Mainz.
Impact Pefok scored the winning goal Saturday, a close range shot in the 84th minute assisted by Morten Thorsby. He made an immediate impact in the match, as he was subbed on just five minutes before his goal. It's his first goal since Sept. 18 versus Werder Bremen, so he has finally ended his lengthy cold spell.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Morten Thorsby - Assists off bench Thorsby had one assist on one chance created, took one shot (on target) and made one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Mainz.
Impact Thorsby assisted the winning goal Saturday, as he found Jordan Pefok with a headed pass in the 84th minute. It was his first game since he had surgery on an undisclosed injury in early February. He missed just three matches, and his return could not have gone much better. He was subbed on in the 79th minute and made an immediate impact, as he assisted just five minute into his return and recorded a shot on target minutes later.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Behrens - Scores in win Behrens scored one goal on one shot, created one chance and made two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Mainz.
Impact Behrens scored the first goal of the match Saturday, a close range strike off a cross from Paul Seguin. He also created one chance in the match, and made two clearances in his 79 minutes. Behrens has been in good form as of late, as he's scored three goals in his past five starts. He also has created six chances over that stretch, so there are opportunities for assists as well as goals moving forward.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
