FC UNION BERLIN NEWS

Grischa Promel - Agrees pre-contract with Hoffenheim Promel has agreed a move to Hoffenheim at the end of the 2021/22 season, the clubs announced Monday,

Impact Promel will be leaving Union Berlin and moving to Hoffenheim at the end of the 2021/22 season. The midfielder will be a big loss for Union Berlin, after he has helped anchor the midfield for them. Promel should have a major role in Hoffenheim in the 2022/23 season and moving forward.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Modeste recovers to score for Cologne in 1-0 win v Frankfurt

Anthony Modeste has returned from the sick bay to shoot Cologne to a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt and sixth place in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Jaeckel - Locks down defense against Arminia Jaeckel had one shot (off target), five interceptions, three tackles, two fouls and was fouled once in the 1-0 loss to Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact Though his defense wasn't enough against Arminia, Jaeckel has been a tough defender to beat lately. In his last two appearances, the defender has logged 10 interceptions and eight tackles. These skills will come in handy in the next match against Mainz.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Baumgartl - Strong defense in loss Baumgartl created one chance, had two blocks, four interceptions, three tackles, two fouls, and was fouled once in the 1-0 loss to Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact Thanks to Baumgartl's strong defense, Arminia Bielefeld was only able to score once, and the match was contained. While typically a strong defender, this match was above average for Baumgartl, and he will need to come with the same energy in the next match against Mainz.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bastian Oczipka - Launches five crosses into box Oczipka had five crosses, one block, two tackles, one foul and created one chance in the 1-0 loss to Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact The squad just needed one goal, and Oczipka knew exactly what to do. The aggressive crosser fired as many balls into the box that he could, but unfortunately he couldn't find any luck. With such prolific stats, though, maybe the midfielder will find luck in the next match against Mainz.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Ryerson - Fires in four crosses Ryerson had one shot (on target), four crosses, two tackles, two fouls, created one chance and was fouled twice in the 1-0 loss to Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact It was all guns blazing on the offensive end to try and equalize against Arminia Bielefeld. Ryerson, typically not an aggressive crosser, pushed as many attempts as he could into the box. It is unlikely that the midfielder will be able to duplicate this in the next match against Mainz.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sheraldo Becker - Launches eight crosses in loss Becker had one shot (on goal), eight crosses, two fouls and created two chances in the 1-0 loss to Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact In an attempt to equalize after Arminia scored early in the second half, Becker and the rest of the squad pushed as hard as they could offensively. Typically an inconsistent crosser, it may turn out that the forward repeats this performance in the next match against Mainz.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Luthe - Concedes one goal to lose Luthe had one save and conceded one goal in the 1-0 loss to Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact Thanks to a strong defense in front of him Luthe was able to stand up against Arminia's offensive attempts. Unfortunately, he let one goal get by him, which led to a loss. Luthe has been slipping lately, conceding six goals in his last three appearances. He is going to have to focus in the next match against Mainz.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Heintz - Logs two tackles before injury Heintz had one block, two interceptions and two tackles before subbing off with an injury in the 1-0 loss to Arminia Bielefeld.

Impact While his contribution was steady to start the match, Heintz subbed off in the 57th minute with a nondisclosed injury. At this time, it is unclear if the defender will be ready to play in the next match against Mainz.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keita Endo - Returns from illness as substitute Endo had one cross in 15 minutes of play in the 1-0 loss to Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact After missing one match due to illness, though not COVID-19, Endo made a limited return in the loss Saturday. While it is unclear if he is ready for increased minutes, things may change in the next match against Mainz

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Voglsammer - Returns to training Voglsammer (COVID-19) returned to training and is available for Saturday's trip to Bielefeld, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Voglsammer is set to return to training and should be available in the starting XI if called upon. The forward is a solid fantasy option of late as he continues to find some good form. Hopefully the case of COVID-19 didn't knock him out of the good form he's enjoyed in 2022.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Heintz - Training, primed to start Heintz (COVID-19) has returned to training and is available against Bielefeld, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Heintz has returned to training and tested negative for COVID-19. The defender also is likely to move straight into the starting XI with Robin Knoche suspended. The defender hasn't established any sort of major fantasy value, but he could be a fringe play against the toothless Bielefeld.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niko Giesselmann - Returns from COVID-19 Giesselmann (COVID-19) has returned to training and tested negative for COVID-19, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Giesselmann tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week, but has already returned to training and should be available against Bielefeld. The midfielder is the top option and if he is fully fit and available expect him straight into the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Busk - Returns from quarantine Busk (COVID-19) returned to training during the week, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Busk returned to training and has tested negative for COVID-19. The keeper is an absolute non-option and has not broken into the first team for Union Berlin.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Knoche - Suspended against Bielefeld Knoche will be suspended for Saturday's clash with Bielefeld due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Knoche is set to miss Saturday's match with Bielefeld due to yellow card accumulation. The defender is the top back-line option for Union Berlin, that said he isn't a major fantasy performer. He is set to be replaced by Dominique Heintz, who is returning from injury himself.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bastian Oczipka - Sends in 13 crosses in loss Oczipka had one shot on goal, created three chances, sent in 13 crosses (six accurate) and made one tackle, two clearances and two interceptions during Sunday's 3-0 loss against Bo...

Impact Oczipka wasn't at fault for any of the goals scored by the opposition since none of them came from his flank and still provided a lot of support on the attacking end, racking up a season-high 13 crosses and creating a lot for his teammates. This was only the fourth start of the season for the left back, but this performance makes him a good candidate to remain in the lineup for Saturday's visit to Arminia Bielefeld.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Luthe - Concedes three in loss Luthe made three saves and conceded three goals during Sunday's 3-0 loss against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Luthe couldn't do much to prevent either of Marco Reus' two goals scored during the first half. Then he and Union defenders could've done much better to prevent Raphael Guerreiro from scoring another one for the opposition. The goalkeeper made 18 saves over his last four starts, but still conceded eight goals. He'll try to bounce back during Saturday's visit to Arminia Bielefeld.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund cuts Bayern's lead with 3-0 win at Union Berlin

Marco Reus has scored twice to lead Borussia Dortmund to a 3-0 win at Union Berlin and cut Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga lead to six points

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Julian Ryerson - Makes bench Sunday Ryerson is in the match day squad to face Dortmund on Sunday.

Impact Ryerson returns after missing out on the previous match due to COVID-19. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Starting Sunday Promel is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Promel returns after missing the previous match due to COVID-19. The midfielder starts in the center of the pitch for Union's Bundesliga clash with Dortmund.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Mane back with Liverpool, AC Milan eying top spot

Liverpool will look to trim the deficit to English Premier League leader Manchester City back to nine points with a win at Burnley

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keita Endo - Sick, not COVID Endo (illness) missed training Friday, but tested negative for COVID-19 according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Endo missed training due to illness, but tested negative for COVID-19. That is a relief because Union Berlin are going through an absolutely massive COVID-19 outbreak at the moment. Endo could be called upon to start with Rani Khedira (suspension) and Niko Giesselmann (COVID-19) both out.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Heintz - Produces positive COVID-19 test Heintz has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be out for Sunday's clash with Dortmund, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Heintz is one of four Union Berlin players to test positive for COVID-19 and is set to miss Sunday's clash. Heintz is unlikely to break into the first team with Union Berlin anytime soon, but this test could push that chance back further.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Voglsammer - Picks up positive COVID test Voglsammer tested positive for COVID-19 and is out for Sunday's clash with Dortmund, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Voglsammer is out due to a positive COVID-19 test, and will see Union Berlin severely lacking in depth. With three other positive tests, and more injuries on top of that Union Berlin are struggling for forward and midfield depth. Voglsammer wouldn't have been a major option in the match, but he could be called upon if healthy, away to Bielefeld after Sunday's clash with Dortmund.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niko Giesselmann - Tests positive for COVID-19 Giesselmann has tested positive for COVID-19 and is out for Sunday's clash with Dortmund, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Giesselmann is out for Sunday's clash due to testing positive for COVID-19. This is a huge blow for Union Berlin with Rani Khedira also out, though Khedira is out due to suspension. Giesselmann and Khedira both being out means that Christoper Trimmel, or Pawel Wszolek may end up in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE