CHRISTOPH KRAMER NEWS

Brought off with face injury Kramer was brought off at half-time of Wednesday's clash with Augsburg due to an apparent face injury.

Impact Kramer took a free kick to the face and had to be brought off at half-time. The midfielder is a nailed-on starter when fully fit, but with this injury it's possible Florian Neuhaus could return to a full-time role in the starting XI.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Soccer rules panel says no to new trials for concussion subs

Soccer’s law-making panel has rejected a request by the Premier League and MLS for trials with temporary substitutes to replace players with suspected concussion

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christoph Kramer extends Gladbach contract to 2025

German midfielder Christoph Kramer has extended his contract with Borussia Mönchengladbach for another two seasons

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nailed-on starter Kramer has started all 14 of his appearances in the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Kramer is on pace to blow past his previous season-high of 2,160 minutes with Gladbach. The defensive midfielder has been a crucial part of the starting XI, with 24 tackles and 19 clearances in the opening 14 matches. Kramer has the Winter break to fully recover before he will likely return to a major role in the second half.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

FIFA doctor sees World Cup as showcase of concussion policy

FIFA’s top doctor has highlighted brain injuries in soccer as his top priority ahead of a World Cup where teams can now use an extra substitute if a player has a suspected concussi...

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Frankfurt Kramer (undisclosed) made the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Kramer comes back after missing just one league game due to injury. Capable of playing in all phases of the midfield, Kramer has featured as an attacker in three consecutive starts and created four chances.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed out against Wolfsburg Kramer is not in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Impact Kramer was a doubt in the buildup to the match and is now confirmed out with an undisclosed injury. The midfielder had started all nine matches on the season for Gladbach making 17 tackles.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Saturday Kramer (knock) is doubtful for Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg, according to manager Daniel Farke. "... it's touch-and-go with Chris Kramer. He hasn't been trained with the team this...

Impact Kramer failing to train throughout the week makes him an immediate doubt for Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg. The midfielder has been a consistent starter when fit, filling roles all over the starting XI, but a completely lack of training makes a bench option the best case scenario Saturday.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes lineup Kramer made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Koln.

Impact Kramer is a versatile option to have in midfield and the manager Daniel Farke recently applauded his efforts. So far, he's created five chances in nine starts.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off with knock Kramer came off with a knock in and had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 defeat against Werder Bremen.

Impact Kramer came off in the 83rd minute and the injury didn't seem overly serious. Still it's worth keeping an eye on the attacking midfielder ahead of a Sunday clash with a high-flying Koln side. If Kramer is unable to go it could be Kouadio Kone in a more attacking role.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to attacking role Kramer created three chances and sent in two crosses during Saturday's 3-0 win over Leipzig.

Impact Kramer created three chances and is back in a more attacking role for Saturday's win. The midfielder has been a catch-all throughout the campaign moving from attacking midfield to defensive midfield, and even occasionally into center-back. Kramer has varied upside depending on the role, but he has played every single minute in the 2022/23 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig expects hostile reaction as Rose returns to Gladbach

New Leipzig coach Marco Rose can expect another hostile reaction on his return to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busy defensively Kramer had four tackles (two won), two clearances, and one interception in Friday's 1-0 victory against Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Kramer had a surprising amount to do behind the ball during Friday's win as Hertha spent the second half chasing a one-goal deficit. The defensive midfielder has little offensive upside but does consistently fill the stat sheet. Kramer and Gladbach now have seven points from their first three matches as they have started the 2022/23 season in good form.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes full 90 Kramer played the full 90 minutes during Saturday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Kramer played the full 90 minutes in the season opener, there were doubts around his role coming into the 2022/23 campaign after making just seven starts last time out. Despite those doubts Kramer seems to be a part of the first team under new boss Daniel Farke.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falls out of starting XI Kramer made 18 appearances (seven starts) during the 2021/22 Bundesliga campaign.

Impact Kramer well-and-truly fell out of the starting XI in 2021/22. The midfielder dealt with COVID-19 as well as a muscular injury, which didn't help, but even when fit he simply wasn't picked in the starting XI. Kramer only made two starts in the final four months of the season, and will likely have to work with a reduced role moving forward with Gladbach.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Kramer (COVID-19) is available for Sunday's trip to Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Adi Hutter.

Impact Kramer is available once more for Sunday's trip to Dortmund after missing two matches with COVID-19. Florian Neuhaus has returned to the starting XI in Kramer's role of late, which poses an interesting question for Gladbach. Neuhaus is the more talented midfielder, but he's been in horrific form, and Kramer has been the more consistent option on the pitch. It's uncertain who will start Sunday.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out with COVID Kramer (COVID-19) is still testing positive for COVID-19, according to manager Adi Hutter.

Impact Kramer tested positive for COVID-19 and is still testing positive nearly a week later. The midfielder is expected to be out for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, though he will hope to return quickly after the match. The midfielder is a solid fantasy option when in the starting XI, though it's uncertain what his return will look like if he picked up any fitness issues with COVID-19.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Kramer (illness) tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Saturday's clash with Bielefeld, the club announced.

Impact Kramer just can't catch a break, as he was sidelined due to a cold, recovered over the international break and came back fully fit, only to test positive for COVID-19. The midfielder will likely miss Saturday's clash with Augsburg, though it's possible he could play if he tests negative in time. Kramer will hope to recover full fitness, and start working his way back into the first team as soon as possible. Training should be an important indicator for Kramer ahead of Saturday's clash.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Kramer has made a return to training and should be available Saturday against Bielefeld.

Impact Kramer was dealing with a cold before the international break, but with two full weeks to recover the midfielder seems fully fit. Kramer took part in full team training and should slot back into the starting XI Saturday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gladbach crisis deepens as sporting director Max Eberl quits

Crisis-hit Borussia Mönchengladbach has been left reeling after sporting director Max Eberl quit the Bundesliga club

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out with cold Kramer (illness) won't play during Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, according to manager Adi Hutter.

Impact Kramer has been ruled out due to a cold he picked up before Saturday's clash with Leverkusen. The midfielder will be a top option when healthy, but until he is Laszlo Benes and Kouadio Kone figure to get more time in the starting XI. Florian Neuhaus is also available, having fallen out of the starting XI despite being arguably the most talented midfielder Gladbach have.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with cold Kramer missed Saturday's defeat against Leverkusen with a cold, Monchengladbach announced before the game.

Impact Laszlo Benes lined up alongside Kouadio Kone in midfield Saturday with both Kramer and Denis Zakaria (hip) unavailable. Kramer will hope to recover by next weekend's clash against Union Berlin, as he's started just two Bundesliga games since August after recovering from a long-term muscle strain.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Freiburg Kramer (strain) is in Monchengladbach's match day squad for Sunday's clash against SC Freiburg.

Impact Kramer has missed six Bundesliga games with a muscle strain he suffered in October, but he's back on the bench Sunday and could see some game time.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Kramer (strain) made his return to full training, and hopes to be available Sunday.

Impact Kramer has missed multiple matches with a muscular issue that sidelined him for most of November. The midfielder will hope to make his return Sunday, though it's more likely that not that it will be a return to the bench.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Kramer will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The midfielder could not recover in time from a strain.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE