CEDRIC BRUNNER NEWS

Plays major role Brunner made 28 appearances (all starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Brunner was a major contributor and also was relegated from the Bundesliga for a second consecutive season. The defender has been an impressive part of the first team for both Bielefeld and Schalke and could be recruited elsewhere in the Bundesliga once more. Across the season Brunner totaled 74 clearances and 39 tackles while sending in 61 crosses from right-back.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bayern Brunner (undisclosed) is in Schalke's starting lineup to face Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Impact Brunner appeared to suffer an injury in the win over Mainz last week, but he's fit enough to maintain his spot in the XI at full-back Saturday.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with injury Brunner (undisclosed) was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Friday's clash with Mainz.

Impact Brunner was dealing with a shoulder injury coming into Friday's match and ended up coming off after 79 minutes. The defender in clear discomfort when he was brought off but the severity of the injury is uncertain. Jere Uronen came on to replace Brunner, and would start if Brunner is sidelined.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Mainz Brunner (shoulder) is in Schalke's starting lineup for Friday's clash against FSV Mainz.

Impact Brunner plugs straight back into the XI Friday, returning to right-back after missing his side's last two games with a shoulder injury.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Brunner (shoulder) has been training this week and could be an option for Friday's clash with Mainz, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Brunner was able to avoid surgery after recovering from a brutal shoulder injury sustained on April 14. He returned to the training grounds this week and could be an option for Friday. If that is the case, the defender will likely start off the bench, with Henning Matriciani the expected starter at right back against Mainz.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serious shoulder injury confirmed Brunner (shoulder) is out long-term and is being evaluated for a potential surgery, Bild.de reports.

Impact Brunner injured the muscle, socket, and ligaments in his shoulder during a 5-2 win over Hertha. Schalke reports that he "demolished" his shoulder, and is being evaluated for potential surgery. If Brunner undergoes surgery it would be season-ending, if Brunner can avoid surgery he may have the chance to return in May.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off Brunner was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Friday's clash with Hertha.

Impact Brunner made it into the second half before being forced off and replaced by Jere Uronen. Brunner has been an absolute rock at right-back, making 24 appearances, all starts and leading outfield players in minutes played. Uronen could get more starting chances if Brunner's injury proves to be serious.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses Brunner crossed three times (two accurate) and created two chances during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Hoffenheim.

Impact Brunner was a part of the Schalke back four that conceded twice on Sunday. The fullback has helped his club to three clean sheets in 23 appearances while crossing 49 times and creating 17 chances.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fully available Brunner (head) took full part in training and is available for Saturday's clash with Leverkusen, according to manager Thomas Reis.

Impact Brunner took full part in training and had plenty of time to recover from the head injury during the international break. The defender has been a nearly guaranteed starter at right-back, and should have no issues moving straight back into his role in the starting XI.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with head injury Brunner was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Augsburg due to a head injury.

Impact Brunner left the match in the 67th minute, moments after colliding heads with Elvis Rexhbecaj. The defender was replaced by Mehmet Aydin.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six clearances versus Dortmund Brunner registered one off-target shot, one chance created, one inaccurate cross, three tackles (one won), six clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-2 draw to Borussia Dortm...

Impact Brunner had a good defensive outing to help them avoid the loss at home, even though they conceded twice. The right-back led his side in clearances during the match. He also received his third yellow card of the season, though.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps maintain clean sheet Brunner generated three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Bochum.

Impact In between Jan. 28 and March 4, FC Schalke 04 logged five clean sheets across its six league games. Brunner sat out the one in which maintaining a clean sheet was failed. He logged 14 clearances and four interceptions across his five appearances, all clean sheets, during that span.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bochum Brunner (face) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Bochum.

Impact Brunner was deemed available earlier this week and gets the starting role on the right side of the defensive line. Brunner has made 19 starts this season.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for minutes Saturday Brunner (face) has been training with a face mask and will be good to go for Saturday's trip to VfL Bochum, "Cedric Brunner is available to play this weekend. He had to get used to...

Impact Brunner needed to get used to wearing a face mask after suffering a facial injury last Saturday, but has completed full training and will likely get the start at right back Saturday. He has completed 12 tackles (eight won), 11 clearances and seven crosses (zero accurate) in the last five games played.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with ball Brunner (face) was seen training individually with a face mask ahead of Saturday's match against VfL Bochum.

Impact Brunner sat out last match after picking up a facial injury on Feb 19, but is back on the training grounds and working with the ball individually. He is expected to start Saturday if fit enough but if not, then Mehmet Can Aydin will start again in right back.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for weekend Brunner (face) will not be available for Saturday's clash against VfB Stuttgart, according to Schalke manager Thomas Reis on Thursday.

Impact Brunner picked up a facial injury late on in last weekend's draw against Union Berlin. Mehmet Can Aydin replaced him last weekend, but Henning Matriciani might be a more natural fit to start at right-back versus Stuttgart.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured late Brunner was forced off in stoppage time of Sunday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin due to a face injury.

Impact Brunner caught an arm to the face, leaving the pitch with a bloody nose in the 91st minute. The extent of injury should be determined ahead of next week's match with Stuttgart.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Union Brunner is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Brunner returns from a thigh injury that forced him off early during last week's match against Wolfsburg. The right back takes up a role in the Schalke back four having helped his club keep two clean sheets in 17 appearances.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with thigh injury Brunner was forced off in the second half of Friday's match with Wolfsburg due to a thigh injury.

Impact Brunner played 63 minutes before succumbing to the injury and being replaced by Mehmet Aydin. The fullback will undergo testing to determine the severity of injury ahead of next weekend's match against Union Berlin.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in win Brunner had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate), and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 win versus FSV Mainz 05.

Impact Brunner has been a nailed-on starter at right-back while fit and had an excellent game to keep a clean sheet and create a chance Wednesday. The defender hasn't had too many chances to get forward offensively and has created just seven chances in 11 appearances with Schalke. Brunner remains the nailed-on starter at right-back heading into the World Cup break.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recovered for Hertha clash Brunner is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Brunner returns from an illness that forced him off at halftime during last week's match against Hoffenheim. Brunner has made seven league starts helping Schalke keep one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with illness Brunner was forced off at halftime of Friday's match against Hoffenheim due to illness.

Impact Brunner made it to the break but was unable to continue after feeling ill. The defender has started seven games for Schalke on the season as he will hope to recover in time to face Hertha Berlin next week.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Leverkusen Brunner is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Brunner returns as expected from a muscle strain in time to start in Schalke's back line. The full-back has crossed seven times and created three chances on the season while helping Schalke keep one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be fit Brunner (strain) is expected to be fit for Saturday's match at Bayer Leverkusen, according to manager Frank Kramer.

Impact Brunner has missed each of the last three matches, which has kept him out for a month without playing. If fit enough to start, Henning Matriciani would likely make way at right-back.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Brunner (strain) isn't available for Sunday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Brunner's status was in question before Sunday's game and he remains out for a third straight game. Henning Matriciani gets another start while Brunner is on the sidelines.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE