CEDRIC BRUNNER NEWS

Considered questionable Brunner (strain) is listed as questionable for Sunday's match against Augsburg, according to manager Frank Kramer.

Impact Brunner has missed each of the last two matches due to a muscular injury after starting five straight contests to open the season. Henning Matriciani would make another start Sunday if Brunner can't play just yet.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Rivierdeby Brunner (strain) will miss Saturday's trip to Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Frank Kramer.

Impact Brunner will miss the derby after a muscle injury also knocked him out of Saturday's win over Bochum. In his place, Henning Matriciani could start in one of the season's most important games so far.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Schalke Brunner joined Schalke from Arminia Bielefeld on July 7. He's committed to a two-year contract with the club from Gelsenkirchen.

Impact Brunner made 27 starts from 27 appearances last season, logging 70 crosses and making 51 tackles to go along with seven clean sheets kept. Depending on how the preseason shakes out, Brunner could easily be the starting right-back for a fallen giant's return to the top tier.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Brunner (head) is out for Saturday's clash with Hertha, Bielefeld announced.

Impact Brunner is out for Saturday's clash with Hertha as he continues to make his way back from a relatively serious head injury. The defender isn't a major fantasy option, but he will hope to make his return to the first team before the end of the season. Brunner's next chance for fitness will be Friday, away against Bochum, where he will likely return after already making a return to training.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Brunner (head) was training individually Tuesday, Bielefeld announced.

Impact Brunner is back in training after coming off the pitch with a head injury against Wolfsburg. The hope is still that Brunner will be back in the 2021/22 season, though he needs to pass all concussion protocols before he can even make a return to full training.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses match against FC Koln Brunner has been ruled out of the match against FC Koln on Saturday.

Impact Brunner will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The defender could not recover in time from a head injury.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Brunner was carted off the pitch after colliding with Jonas Wind, subbing off in the 32nd minute. While it looked bad at the time, following the match Arminia provided an update to the defender's status, stating that he had avoided serious injury but did suffer a brief period of unconsciousness.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three tackles in draw Brunner registered one chance created, two crosses (one accurate), three tackles (zero won), one interception, one clearance and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Sttutgart.

Impact Brunner co-led his side in tackles during the match, but couldn't help them earn the home win. The right-back also received his sixth yellow card of the season before subbing off in the 84th minute. They will now host Wolfsburg on Saturday.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended Saturday Brunner is suspended for Saturday's trip to Mainz due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Brunner is suspended for Saturday's match due to accumulating five yellow cards. The defender will likely be replaced by Manuel Prietl at wing-back, a more attacking, but not like-for-like option. Brunner will return after the break following Saturday's match.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Brunner (undisclosed) will feature in the starting XI against FC Augsburg on Friday.

Impact Brunner has started all 23 of his appearances for the club this season in which he racked up 63 crosses (14 accurate) along with 11 corners, one assist and nine shots (zero on target). While the right-back hasn't taken any corners in his last 10 games, he does continue to generate crosses, making him a decent mid-range fantasy target.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available on Thursday Brunner (undisclosed) is available Thursday for training, Bielefeld announced.

Impact Brunner is available Thursday and should be available moving forward. Brunner was training individually to start the week but it appears the defender is back in full team training later in the week. Look for Brunner to be a solid central defender.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training on the side Brunner (undisclosed) is training individually Tuesday, Bielefeld announced.

Impact Brunner is training individually Tuesday, as he works through a minor injury. The defender should be fit to play Friday and will likely feature in the starting XI if he is able to play in any capacity. Brunner is a minor fantasy play due to his limited offensive upside.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances Brunner made seven clearances and four tackles during Friday's 2-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Brunner did well behind the ball and controlled the match, earning the clean sheet. The defender is a solid play with limited offensive upside but plenty of defensive consistency. He is a workable low-ceiling fantasy option, with very little offensive action. Brunner takes on Gladbach after the international break.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in win Brunner had one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in three crosses (one accurate), won one tackle and made three clearances while helping his side to keep a clean sheet dur...

Impact Brunner was solid defensively and kept providing some valuable offensive support from the flank. The right back doesn't appear on the scoresheet so frequently, but more than makes up for that with his peripheral numbers on both ends. Up next for Brunner is Saturday's visit to RB Leipzig.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drops eight crosses in draw Brunner sent eight crosses (one accurate), took four corners, made three tackles (three won) and intercepted four times in the 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Impact Brunner continued his dominance in the draw Saturday. The wingback is starting to approach top form for the season in his last two appearances after he missed the game against Mainz. In those two appearances, he is averaging, 1.0 created chances, 7.5 crosses, 3.0 corners, 2.0 tackles and 5.5 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions. Brunner is a great defender that covers multiple categories.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with tendon issue Brunner (strain/illness) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Mainz, according to manager Frank Kramer.

Impact Brunner is dealing with a tendon issue, as well as an illness, and is questionable for Saturday's match. The defender likely won't be rushed back, but he is a crucial part of the team, and if he is healthy he will play. The right-back has the ability to fill the stat sheet and has value in most formats.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in loss Brunner created two chances, sent in four crosses (three accurate), made five tackles (three won), two clearances, one interception and one block, drew two fouls and was shown a ye...

Impact Brunner had a nice individual performance despite the lopsided loss suffered by his side, doing a little bit of everything and pacing Arminia in multiple statistical categories on both ends. The right back's two-way potential will make him a good fantasy choice for Oct. 17 visit to Augsburg.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury against Union Berlin Brunner was substituted during the 81st minute of a 1-0 loss Saturday against Union Berlin due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Brunner was replaced by Nathan de Medina, who will start if the Swiss footballer becomes unavailable. The former's next chance to return is at Mainz on Oct. 3. Brenner recorded one assist and averaged 2.5 clearances across his last six league appearances.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in draw Brunner took one shot (zero on target), created a chance and delivered three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Hoffenheim.

Impact Brunner put in a solid display on both sides of the ball. Offensively he created a chance and delivered three crosses (one accurate). Defensively, he made three clearances and three interceptions along with keeping his second clean sheet of the campaign. His next match is on September 25 against Union Berlin.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts seven crosses Brunner recorded seven crosses (one accurate) during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Brunner crossed the ball more times than any of his two teammates did combined. He averaged four crosses this month. Considering Brunner recorded 66 of those across 31 games during the 2020-21 Bundesliga season, his August rate should be viewed favorably.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in road draw Brunner assisted one goal from his only chance created, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and made one tackle (won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Greuther Furth.

Impact Brunner fed Fabian Klos in the 45th minute for the opener, his first assist in the season. The right-back assisted only once last season and already tied that mark. He will now have a tougher matchup when they host Frankfurt on Saturday.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good on both sides Brunner recorded three crosses (one accurate) and three clearances in a 2-0 win Saturday against Stuttgart.

Impact Brunner applied some good pressure on the offense and helped Arminia Bielefeld's defense prevent goals with clearances. He will finish this season with 84 clearances across 31 games.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE