Impact Baumgartl and Fabian Klos collided heads during their game Saturday. Paul Jaeckel replaced the central defender and will continue to play if Baumgartl's head injury forces him out.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FC UNION BERLIN 4-4-3 · 10TH IN BUNDESLIGA
4-4-3 · 10TH IN BUNDESLIGA
Next Match vs Leverkusen (H) · Sat 2:30PM
UB +345 TOTAL 2.5
Timo Baumgartl - Suffers serious injury Baumgartl was substituted during the 36th minute of Union Berlin's 1-0 win Saturday versus Arminia Bielefeld due to a head injury.
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Andreas Luthe - Two saves in drubbing Luthe made two saves and one clearance during Sunday's 4-2 loss to Dortmund.
Impact Luthe made two saves but faced six shots and was left hanging out to dry by his team. The keeper is a skillful player, but lacks the team in front of him to give him much fantasy value during Saturday's clash with Bielefeld.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Niko Giesselmann - Assists in loss Giesselmann provided one assist on three chances created during Sunday's 4-2 defeat to Dortmund.
Impact Giesselmann got his third goal contribution in five games as he has far and away been the standout performer for Union Berlin. The wide-midfielder will be the lead man once more Saturday during a favorable clash with Bielefeld.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Friedrich - Own goal in loss Friedrich scored an own goal during Sunday's 4-2 defeat to Dortmund.
Impact Friedrich scored an own goal and looked off the pace during Sunday's defeat. The defender did make three interceptions but it was a poor performance, and one he will look to bounce back from Saturday, against Bielefeld.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Voglsammer - Nets off bench Voglsammer scored once on one shot during Sunday's 4-2 defeat to Dortmund.
Impact Voglsammer has come off the bench in each of the first five matches and finally has his reward. The upside is there but the volume isn't, and until that changes Voglsammer remains firmly unplayable for fantasy purposes.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Max Kruse - Scores in loss Kruse scored once on one shot during Sunday's 4-2 defeat to Dortmund.
Impact Kruse scored his first goal of the season during Sunday's defeat, as well as creating two chances. Kruse has been playing provider more than finisher this season and has three goal contributions in five matches. Next up is a Saturday clash with Bielefeld.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fearsome in attack, Dortmund again has problems in defense
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Haaland scores 2 as Dortmund survives Union Berlin fightback
Erling Haaland has scored twice as Borussia Dortmund emerged with a hard-fought 4-2 win over Union Berlin in the BundesligaSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Kevin Mohwald - Could return Sunday Mohwald (thigh) may still be an option against Borussia Dortmund on Sunday despite being ruled out for the club's Conference League matchup with Slavia Prague on Thursday. Manager...
Impact It seems Mohwald avoided a serious injury when he was forced out of Saturday's clash with FC Augsburg after just 22 minutes of action. If given the all-clear, Mohwald should rejoin the starting XI and provide decent mid-range fantasy value.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Niko Giesselmann - Creates two chances against Augsburg Giesselmann took five shots (three on target), delivered four (one accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Augsburg.
Impact Giesselmann almost scored for the third game running but was denied by Rafal Gikiewicz. He led his side in shots (5) and shots on target (3). After starting only four matches last season, he has started the first four matches this season. He's scored two goals and has created five chances. He'll face a stern test away to Borussia Dortmund next on September 19.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Luthe - Keeps clean sheet in draw Luthe made six saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Augsburg.
Impact Luthe made a season high six saves, including a fine reflex save to deny Reece Oxford's first half header. It's his first clean sheet of the season. He now has 13 saves with four goals conceded. He'll need to be on top form again for his next match against Borussia Dortmund on September 19.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher Trimmel - Delivers 12 crosses in draw Trimmel took one shot (zero on target), delivered 12 crosses (three accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Augsburg.
Impact Trimmel was of his sides most creative players on the flank, sending in 12 crosses and leading his team in chances created (3). Although he has yet to register a goal or an assist, he has delivered 19 crosses in his last two matches with six being accurate. He also took all but one of Union's corners. His ability to deliver crosses and set piece prowess gives him some fantasy value. He'll face Borussia Dortmund next on September 19.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Mohwald - Picks up injury in debut Mohwald made one clearance before coming off injured in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Augsburg.
Impact Mohwald lasted only 22 minutes before being forced off with an injury. While his coach said the problem, "shouldn't really be serious", it's unclear if he will miss next weeks match at Borussia Dortmund on September 19. Genki Haraguchi or Rani Khedira could take his place in the starting XI.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fabio Schneider - Comes off bench in friendly Schneider (undisclosed) subbed on in the 68th minute of Wednesday's friendly versus Lichtenberg.
Impact With his return to the pitch, Schneider could finally see the pitch in Bundesliga action against Augsburg on Sept. 11. Even if he does make the match-day squad, Schneider figures to serve primarily as a bench option and shouldn't be expected to get too many starts this year.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Grischa Promel - Plays 45 minutes Wednesday Promel (strain) started Wednesday's friendly against Lichtenberg before coming off at halftime.
Impact Promel has yet to appear in a Bundesliga contest for Union Berlin this season but appears to be back to full fitness. Barring any setback, the midfield should be in contention to crack the starting XI against Augsburg on Sept. 11 considering he featured in 21 of his 24 appearances last year.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Mohwald - Joins Union on permanent deal Mohwald transferred to Union Berlin from Werder Bremen on Monday.
Impact Mohwald started 17 of 27 appearances for Werder Bremen last year in which he recorded five goals on 23 shots (eight on target), one assist, and 30 crosses (six accurate). With the move back to the Bundesliga, the midfielder should be in contention for the starting XI but would have to unseat Genki Haraguchi or Rani Khedira for a spot on the pitch.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bastian Oczipka - Signs with Union Berlin Oczipka signed with Union Berlin on a free transfer Monday.
Impact Oczipka spent last season with FC Schalke, for which he register two assists, eight shots (zero on target) and 72 crosses (22 accurate) in 27 matches, before being allowed to leave after his contract expired this offseason. With Berlin, the left-back should be in the mix for regular minutes given his ability to play in a defensive or midfield role.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Friedrich - Eligible to return Friedrich has served his one-match ban and will be available against Augsburg on Sept. 11.
Impact Friedrich started each of the previous two contests prior to his ban and should be a near-lock for the starting XI now that he is eligible to play. In those matches, the defender recorded three shots (two on target), five clearances and four interceptions. Timo Baumgartl or Paul Jackel are the two candidates to be relegated to the bench with Friedrich back.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Max Kruse - Assists second goal Kruse had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing three times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Kruse set up Taiwo Awoniyi in the 41st minute assisting the second goal of the match. The assist was the second of the season for the forward while his two chances created were the team-high total in the win. Kruse was subbed off in the 82nd minute.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taiwo Awoniyi - Continues scoring run Awoniyi scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Awoniyi found the back of the net in the 41st minute scoring Union's second goal. The goal was the third of the season for the forward while his two shots tied for the team-high total in the win. Awoniyi was subbed off in the 73rd minute.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andreas Luthe - Four saves in win Luthe allowed a goal while making four saves during Sunday's 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Luthe looked on his way to a clean sheet before conceding his side's lone goal in the 91st minute. The keeper has now allowed four goals in three league starts while his four saves upped his season total to seven.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Niko Giesselmann - Second goal of season Giesselmann scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Giesselmann found the back of the net in the 22nd minute scoring the opening goal of the match. The goal was the second of the season for the defender while his two shots tied for the team-high total in the win.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Genki Haraguchi - Assists with lone chance created Haraguchi had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Haraguchi set up Niko Giesselmann in the 22nd minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder, coming from his lone chance created in the match. Haraguchi was subbed off in the 61st minute.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
