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Andreas Luthe - Tests positive for COVID-19 Luthe tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Saturday's clash with Stuttgart, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Luthe tested positive for COVID-19 and will be replaced by Frederik Ronnow, who is a more than competent replacement. It's likely to be a relatively favorable match for Union Berlin, so Ronnow could offer some sneaky fantasy value. Luthe will hope to return before Saturday's trip to Bayern Munich.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Endo - Ruled out again Endo (leg) is ruled out for Saturday's clash with Stuttgart, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Endo is ruled out for yet another match as he continues his recovery from a leg injury. Fischer was quick to say that Endo's working his way back, but that tale hasn't seemed to change in over two weeks. Endo is hard to trust as a fantasy asset even when healthy, and his time frame for return seems vague at best.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen holds Bayern to 1-1 in Munich, Hertha loses again

Bayer Leverkusen has exposed Bayern Munich’s defensive frailties but was unable to get more than a 1-1 draw from their Bundesliga encounter

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andreas Luthe - Three saves in defeat Luthe made three saves and one clearance during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Luthe made three saves and the one shot that beat him came of Taiwo Aowniyi, one of his teammates. The keeper has been in good form of late, though the defense in front of him has been stout, limiting the amount of shots he faces. Luthe will hope to bounce back with a clean sheet against Stuttgart next time out.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sven Michel - Active off bench Michel sent in four crosses during 19 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Michel has appeared in the last five matches with three starts, though he has yet to find the back of the net for his new club. It's been a rough start, but the playing time is promising for the forward. Michel remains little more than a fringe fantasy play for a Saturday match against Stuttgart.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Ryerson - Six crosses Saturday Ryerson sent in six crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Ryerson got forward well in another start at right midfield, though he didn't get on the scoresheet, as he has struggled to do all season. The midfielder simply hasn't had the finishing touch, and his strikers haven't helped him either. Next up is one of the easiest matches on the calendar, at home against the very poor Stuttgart.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bastian Oczipka - Excellent in loss Oczipka sent in 18 crosses (four accurate), creating three chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Oczipka had some simply astounding numbers Saturday, with some great volume. The wing-back has been boom or bust so far in the 21/22 season, but has shown some flashed of excellence like this. Oczipka will hope to maintain this level of volume against Stuttgart next time out.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taiwo Awoniyi - Own-goal in loss Awoniyi scored an own goal and shot twice (once on goal) during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Awoniyi had one of his worst days of the season, with an own goal and a very tepid performance up front. The forward is still a strong fantasy play with 10 goals on the season so far. Next up is a Saturday match against the scuffling Stuttgart, where Awoniyi will hope to bounce back.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Laurenz Dehl - Out Saturday Dehl (undisclosed) will be out Saturday against Wolfsburg, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Dehl will be out Saturday, though it's not clear what the issue is for the depth midfielder. In all reality Dehl isn't worth considering in any fantasy format whether healthy or not. Dehl will hope to return to the bench Saturday, against Stuttgart.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Remains out, begins training Schafer (knee) remains out for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg, but has returned to training, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Schafer remains out with a knee injury, but he has made a return to training. The hope is that the midfielder can make a full return against Stuttgart on Saturday, though a full return to team training would go a long way towards making that a reality.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Endo - Remains out Endo (leg) remains out for Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg, and hasn't trained, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Endo remains out with a leg injury and has yet to make any meaningful return to training. While he's still week-to-week it's becoming clear that this injury for Endo won't be short-term. Endo will need to make a full return to training before he can be considered as a bench option. Endo's next chance to return will be Saturday, against Stuttgart.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nkunku scores 2 to send Leipzig into German Cup semifinals

Christopher Nkunku has continued his free-scoring start to 2022 as Leipzig cruised into the semifinals of the German Cup with a 4-0 win over second-division Hannover

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Union Berlin beats St. Pauli to reach German Cup semifinals

Two defensive slip-ups have handed Union Berlin a spot in the semifinals of the German Cup for the first time in 21 years with a 2-1 win over second-division St. Pauli

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: FA Cup 5th round begins, Milan derby in Italy

The fifth round of the FA Cup begins with Manchester City among three English Premier League teams facing second-tier opposition

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frankfurt tells Putin to 'stop' amid drama in Bundesliga

Eintracht Frankfurt frustrated Bayern Munich in their Bundesliga game until substitute Leroy Sané scored late for the league leaders on a day when players and coaches had their min...

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sheraldo Becker STUNNER helps Union Berlin beat 10-man Mainz ' Bundesliga Highlights ' ESPN FC

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Timo Baumgartl - Locks down defense in victory Baumgartl had one interception, five tackles and one foul in the 3-1 victory over FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday.

Impact As his side pulled ahead early in the match, the job of sustaining that lead fell to aggressive defenders like Baumgartl. The defender is always good for a couple of tackles, and should play a vital role in the next match against Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Trimmel - Launches in three crosses Trimmel had three crosses, one interception and two fouls in the 3-1 victory over FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday.

Impact After not playing in the last match, Trimmel came out ready to do what he does best. The midfielder is always an aggressive crosser, and if he plays in the next match against Wolfsburg he should be good for a few more.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niko Giesselmann - Assists teammate in victory Giesselmann had one assist, two shots (both off target), four crosses, one interception, one foul, created one chance and sustained one foul in the 3-1 victory against FSV Mainz 05...

Impact After going up early in the first half, Giesselmann managed to find Sheraldo Becker for his squad's second goal in the 56th minute. The midfielder has missed a few matches recently, but in his last four appearances he has logged two assists. If he plays against Wolfsburg, he may be able to add another one to that total.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taiwo Awoniyi - Scores once as substitute Awoniyi had one goal on one shot and one tackle in the 3-1 victory over FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday.

Impact After subbing on in the 67th minute to replace Andreas Voglsammer, Awoniyi managed to score his side's final goal eight minutes later. The forward can be a scoring threat, but this was the first goal he has scored in the last six appearances. Maybe he will get lucky in the next match against Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Genki Haraguchi - Scores once in victory Haraguchi had one goal on one shot, two blocks, three interceptions, two tackles, created one chance and sustained two fouls in the 3-1 victory over FSV Mainz on Saturday.

Impact After not playing in the last two matches, Haraguchi came out hot and scored a solo goal in the 7th minute of the match. The midfielder is not typically a threat on goal, though, and it is unlikely he will do it again against Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Scores once and assists once Becker had one goal (on one shot), one assist, five crosses, one tackle, created two chances and sustained one foul in the 3-1 victory over FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday.

Impact Becker was on fire against Mainz, playing one of his best matches of the season. The forward has gone 13 appearances without an assist and 14 without a goal. It is too early to say if that drought is over, but he may get lucky against Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Luthe - Barely misses clean sheet Luthe had no saves and conceded one goal in the 3-1 victory over FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday.

Impact Luthe almost pulled off the clean sheet, except for a Delano Burgzorg goal in the 90th minute. This is the sixth appearance in a row that the keeper has been unable to fully stop his opposition, but maybe he can break that streak against Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andras Schafer - Out Saturday Schafer (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Mainz according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Schafer is out with an undisclosed issue and was ruled out during Thursday's press conference. The attacking midfielder isn't any sort of fantasy option and has yet to break into the starting XI in any meaningful way.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Endo - Out Saturday Endo (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Mainz, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Endo is out for Saturday's clash, though it's not clear where the issue is for Endo. The midfielder is just returning from a non-COVID illness and actually came off the bench as a substitute against Arminia Bielefeld last time out. Endo isn't a major fantasy option even when fully fit.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE