BENNO SCHMITZ NEWS

Limited in training due to injury Schmitz (undisclosed) was limited to individual training on Tuesday as he tries to recover from an undisclosed injury ahead of Sunday's match against Mainz.

Impact Schmitz has now been out the past two matches with an undisclosed injury and will try to return for this weekend's match against Mainz after training on Tuesday. The defender has missed six matches so far this season due to injury and will hope to avoid any more once fit, as he has fallen out of his normal starting spot due to his increase in absences. If he does return Sunday, he will most likely be on the bench, having to work his way back into the starting XI.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Schmitz is fit and in the match day squad to face Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday.

Impact Schmitz returns from a muscle strain which has kept him out of Koln's past two matches. The defender is available from the bench, but had started every match this season prior to the injury.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes first-team training Schmitz (strain) rejoined first-team training Wednesday ahead of a clash with Gladbach on Sunday.

Impact Schmitz has been out of action for the club's previous two contests due to his muscular injury. In his stead, Rasmus Carstensen has been dropping back into a left-back role. If Schmitz is ready to start Friday, Carstensen would likely move into the midfield. When fit, Schmitz has registered 11 crosses (one accurate), eight clearances and two shots (one on target).

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still training alone Schmitz (strain) took part in individual training Tuesday, Koln announced.

Impact Schmitz is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Gladbach and isn't yet back in team training. He is expected to slowly ramp his workload in the coming days so if everything goes as planned there is a chance that Schmitz gets back on the pitch for Sunday's clash.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain Saturday Schmitz (strain) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Gladbach, Koln announced.

Impact Schmitz is still dealing with a muscular issue and hasn't returned to team training yet. Schmitz is worth watching throughout the week as his training status later in the week will likely decide his availability. If Schmitz can't go then it would more likely than not be Rasmus Carstensen who shifts back into right-back.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works on return Schmitz (strain) started rehabilitation work on Monday, the club announced.

Impact Schmitz started rehabilitation work on Monday after missing the last two matches due to muscular issues. The club will hope to have him back before they restart play after the international break, as he has been one of their better players in a very poor start to the season. The defender had started every match before picking up the injury and should return to a starting spot if he is deemed healthy for the Monchengladbach match. If Schmitz is not available, expect Rasmus Cartensen to take over his spot in the right-back position.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maintains major role Schmitz made 31 appearances (30 starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Schmitz made 31 appearances tying his 2021/22 return, but failed to get on the scoresheet with an assist. The full-back did add a first career Bundesliga goal on just two shots on goal. Schmitz will remain a consistent starter heading into pre-season and will face little competition for his spot in the first team.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for return Schmitz is eligible to return after serving a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Schmitz picked up the one match ban after earning a yellow card against Leverkusen, but is now eligible to return. The right-back should return directly into the starting XI to close out the Bundesliga, a role he has held onto throughout the season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shown fifth yellow card Schmitz was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Schmitz was shown the yellow card in the 83rd minute and will miss next week's match with Hertha Berlin through suspension. Kingsley Schindler is a likely candidate to replace Schmitz in the starting XI.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts to face Union Schmitz (illness) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Union Berlin.

Impact No surprises here, as Schmitz had already returned to training earlier this week. He gets the nod on his regular right-back role.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Return to training Schmitz (illness) is back to training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Union Berlin.

Impact Schmitz had to be sidelined during the 2-0 loss against Wolfsburg on Saturday with an illness, but looks to be back and training with the squad. With 19 starts in 20 appearances, the defender is expected to start against Union Berlin if he meets game day fitness.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out via illness Schmitz (illness) is out for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Schmitz is ruled out after picking up an illness late in the week. The defender leaves a hole on the right side of the defense with Kingsley Schindler likely to slot into the right wing-back role, as he did early in the season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Schmitz (ankle) is expected to start Saturday's clash with Werder Bremen, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Schmitz is part of the starting XI Baumgart named in full on Saturday. It's a great sign that the right-back should be able to make a full return from his ankle injury, and should be in line for a major role to kick off the second half of the Bundesliga.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with injury Schmitz was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match with Hertha Berlin due to an injury.

Impact Schmitz left in the 50th minute, being replaced by Kingsley Schindler. The defender was a surprise pick in the starting XI and may have aggravated an ankle injury that was expected to keep him out of Saturday's match.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise starter Schmitz is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Schmitz is surprisingly starting straightaway after being ruled out by manager Steffen Baumgart on Friday. The fullback scored his first goal of the season in mid week, as he's provided 46 crosses and helped Koln keep one clean sheet during his time on the pitch.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Schmitz (ankle) is out for Saturday's trip to Hertha Berlin, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Schmitz is set to miss the final match before the Winter break due to an ankle issue. Kingsley Schindler was named as the replacement at right-back, a role he's played well in the past. Schindler offers more going forward but likely won't be as defensively stout as Schmitz, who now has three months to fully recover from the ankle issue.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, leaves injured Schmitz scored a goal, but also left with an ankle injury during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Schmitz found the back of the net in the 30th minute, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the fullback, but he suffered an ankle injury in the 61st minute that could keep him out of Saturday's match at Hertha Berlin.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Schmitz had five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw to 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Schmitz created two chances on five crosses as he finally found some volume. The right-back had struggled for consistency, but was given more room to work against an open Hoffenheim midfield. Schmitz has yet to get on the scoresheet, though his five assists in the 2021/22 campaign give some hope that he could bounce back in the latter portions of the campaign.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to create chance Schmitz failed to create a chance or send in a cross during Sunday's 5-2 loss to Gladbach.

Impact Schmitz had just about as poor of a game as is possible for the right-back, no shots, chances created, crosses or even tackles. He looked totally off the pace throughout most of the game and struggled on both sides of the ball. Schmitz got off to a red-hot start creating five chances in the season opener, but he has created just two since then despite holding onto the starting job at right-back.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal Schmitz scored an own goal and had eight crosses (two accurate) and zero chances created in Sunday's 1-1 tie to VfL Bochum.

Impact Schmitz actually had a solid day but his early on goal proved to be decisive as Koln dropped two points. The right-back has made the starting job his own over the past two seasons and is growing into the role offensively as he goes. Schmitz has six chances created heading into the international break, with 31 crosses in that time.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses as sub Schmitz registered three inaccurate crosses, one clearance, one block and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 loss at Stuttgart.

Impact Schmitz subbed on in the second half and sent in the third-most crosses for his side, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. He also received his fifth yellow card in the proccess. The right-back finished the season with five assists, 34 chances craeted, 93 crosses, 57 tackles, 39 interceptions and 38 clearances in 31 appearances (29 starts).

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assist during start Schmitz (strain) logged one assist across 90 minutes during a 4-1 win Saturday against FC Augsburg.

Impact Schmitz has five assists across the 2021-22 Bundesliga. 1. FC Koln logged three league games following his return to training. Schmitz recorded two starts across the three-matchup span, a rate that indicates he will remain one of Koln's primary defenders.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Schmitz (strain) is back in training Tuesday, Koln announced.

Impact Schmitz is back in training and should be back in the starting XI quickly after recovering from a muscle injury. The defender would likely be the first choice right-back when fully fit and available.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscular issues Schmitz (strain) is out for Friday's clash with Union Berlin, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Schmitz has picked up a muscular issue and will be out for Friday's clash with Union Berlin. The right-back could be replaced by Jannes-Killian Horn, especially if Jonas Hector is able to make his way back from injury. Schmitz will hope to return before a Saturday clash with Mainz.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes incredible clearance in draw Schmitz created one chance, sent two crosses (one accurate), made five tackles (three won) and intercepted four times in the 1-1 draw with Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact Schmitz had his best performance of the season in the draw Saturday. The wingback may have produced very little compared to normal on the offensive side of things, but he was the best defensive player by a mile. He also managed to make a game-saving clear off the line late in the second-half. He is a perfect candidate and he covers multiple categories. Over his last five appearances, he is averaging, 0.4 shots, 1.6 created chances, 3.0 crosses, 1.4 tackles and 1.8 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE