DARMSTADT NEWS

Christoph Zimmermann - Slated to miss out again Zimmermann (back) won't be an option versus Stuttgart on Friday after manager Torsten Lieberknecht told reporters, "Also not at the start are Fabian Nurnberger and Christoph Zimmer...

Impact Zimmerman has been limited to just two appearances for the club this season due to his lingering back problem. If he can get to 100 percent, the defender should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI. In the meantime, Klaus Gjasula should remain in the backline.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Nurnberger - Won't play against Stuttgart Nurnberger is dealing with the flu and won't be available versus Stuttgart on Saturday. Manager Torsten Lieberknecht told reporters, "Also not at the start are Fabian Nurnberger an...

Impact Nurnberger is just the latest member of the squad to go out with the flu, following Oscar Vilhelmsson. Through the first four matches, Nurnberger has made three starts and registered two shots (two on target), 26 crosses (nine accurate) and five corners. Emir Karic figures to make a second consecutive start with Nurnberger on the shelf.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Vilhelmsson - Under the weather Vilhelmsson won't be in the squad against Stuttgart on Friday due to the flu. Manager Torsten Lieberknecht told reporters, "Braydon Manu and Oscar Vilhelmsson will also be out."

Impact Vilhelmsson will be shelved for his second consecutive contest due to his illness. Prior to his absence, the forward started two of his three appearances in which he generated one goal on four shots (one on target), one cross (inaccurate) and two clearances. In his stead, Tim Skarke figures to remain in the starting XI versus Stuttgart.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braydon Manu - Won't play Friday Manu (illness) will not be available to play versus Stuttgart on Friday. Manager Torsten Lieberknecht told reporters, "Braydon Manu and Oscar Vilhelmsson will also be out."

Impact Manu had made his first start of the season before suffering tonsillitis and missing the previous two contests. The midfielder registered four shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle (lost) in his two appearances this season and should be in contention to return to the starting XI once cleared to play.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Skarke - Goal during start Skarke scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Skarke scored SV Darmstadt 98's third goal. He scored it with a start, his first of the 2023-24 Bundesliga. Skarke was loaned from Union Berlin just a few weeks ago, and it is expected that he continues to receive lucrative opportunities while with Darmstadt, especially after how well he proved himself Sunday against Monchengladbach.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Kempe - Assist during start Kempe assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Kempe logged the assist to SV Darmstadt 98's second goal, scored by Matej Maglica. Kempe's latest appearance marked his first start, something he will look to continue getting after proving his worth Sunday. With how unproven everyone in the Darmstadt team is, there certainly remains a possibility Kempe gets consistent opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Holland - Records assist Holland assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Holland logged the assist to SV Darmstadt 98's first goal, scored by Marvin Mehlem. For the first time in seven years, he is back in the Bundesliga's first division and will look to continue making an impact across the remainder of this ongoing season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Mehlem - Scores goal Mehlem scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Mehlem is off to an excellent start in the 2023-24 Bundesliga. Across SV Darmstadt 98's first four games since receiving promotion, he scored two of the team's five goals.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Klarer - Another assist Klarer assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Klarer logged the assist to SV Darmstadt 98's third goal, scored by Tim Skarke and which ultimately prevented the team from losing. Klarer's momentum is surprisingly hot, as the central defender now has an assist recorded across back-to-back games.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Schuhen - Seven saves, three goals conceded Schuhen recorded seven saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Monchengladbach. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.

Impact During the first half of Schuhen, he logged 15 saves across his two appearances. The goalkeeper conceded eight goals though, a rate he will look to clean up beginning from SV Darmstadt 98's upcoming game scheduled at VfB Stuttgart on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matej Maglica - Handed one-match ban Maglica will serve a one-match suspension against Stuttgart on Friday.

Impact Maglica was actually facing a possible two-match ban following his red card against Gladbach on Sunday but was given a reprieve by the league. With the central defender suspended, Thomas Isherwood figures to be in line for a spot in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Nurnberger - In squad to face Gladbach Nurnberger is fit and in the match day squad to face Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday.

Impact Nurnberger returns to the squad after suffering a concussion in Darmstadt's previous match. The midfielder had started each of Darmstadt's three league matches before the injury, but settles for a role on the bench Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Zimmermann - Remains sidelined Zimmermann (back) is out for Sunday's match with Gladbach, according to manager Torsten Lieberknecht.

Impact Zimmermann is set to miss Sunday's clash after picking up a back injury before the international break. The defender has been a key part of the starting XI and is a significant loss. With Zimmermann on the sideline Matej Maglica likely to get another start.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braydon Manu - Out Sunday Manu (tonsillitis) is out for Sunday's clash with Gladbach, according to manager Torsten Lieberknecht.

Impact Manu is on the sideline Sunday due to tonsillitis. The midfielder made two appearances in the opening two matches of the Bundesliga before he picked up the illness. Manu's next chance to return is a Friday clash with Stuttgart.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fraser Hornby - Ruled out Hornby (thigh) is out for Sunday's clash with Gladbach, according to manager Torsten Lieberknecht.

Impact Hornby is ruled out once more for Sunday's clash as he continues to struggle with muscular issues. The forward has made two appearances before suffering the injury and will hope to return for a Friday trip to Stuttgart.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Zimmermann - Out with back injury Zimmermann (back) missed Tuesday's training session due to a back injury, Hessenschau reports.

Impact Zimmermann was brought off during a 5-1 loss to Leverkusen due to a back injury and wasn't able to recover during the week off. He's now a true game-time call for Sunday's clash with Gladbach. If Zimmermann isn't fit Sunday it would be Matej Maglica taking over in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Nurnberger - Absent from training Nurnberger (concussion) was absent from training Tuesday, Hessenschau reports.

Impact Nurnberger suffered a bruised forehead and concussion during a 5-1 loss to Leverkusen. The midfielder would be a major loss if unable to go for a Sunday clash with Gladbach. He still has multiple chances to get back on the pitch before Sunday's match.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emir Karic - Active off bench Karic played 64 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Karic came off the bench due to a knee knock he suffered in training. The midfielder played a major role off the bench and made three tackles. Karic will hope to get fully fit during the international break before a Sept. 17 clash with Gladbach.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Schuhen - Concedes five to Leverkusen Schuhen allowed five goals while making eight saves during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Schuhen conceded a goal in the first half and four in the second as Darmstadt dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed ten goals through the opening three matches of the season while his eight saves upped his season total to 12.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Vilhelmsson - Nets first half goal Vilhelmsson scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Vilhelmsson found the back of the net in the 24th minute scoring Darmstadt's lone goal while leading his side with three shots. The goal was the first in three appearances for the forward as he's played 144 of a possible 270 minutes through the opening three matches of the season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Klarer - First assist of season Klarer had an assist with his lone chance created while making five tackles (winning three) during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Klarer set up Oscar Vilhelmsson in the 24th minute assisting Darmstadt's lone goal while leading the club with five tackles. It was the first assist of the season for Klarer as he's started all three of Darmstadt's opening league matches.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Zimmermann - Comes off injured Zimmermann was forced off in the second half of Saturday's 5-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Zimmermann was forced off in the 70th minute following a duel with Victor Boniface. Zimmermann was replaced by Matej Maglica who would be a candidate to replace the defender if Zimmermann cannot recover following the international break.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Nurnberger - Forced off in first half Nurnberger was forced off in the first half of Saturday's 5-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Nurnberger left the match in the 26th minute after colliding with teammate Fabian Holland. Emir Karic replaced Nurnberger as the midfielder has just over two weeks to recover before Darmstadt's next Bundesliga match.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matthias Bader - Starting against Leverkusen Bader (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Bader has been ramping up progressively and will make his first start of the season after playing 45 minutes off the bench last week. He'll be tasked with playing on the right side of the defense.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Zimmermann - Starting Saturday Zimmermann (back) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Zimmermann picked up the back injury in training this week, but the injury wasn't severe enough to rule him out of this contest. The defender returns to the side after a one-game absence, as he didn't play last week against Union Berlin but went the full 90 in the opener against Frankfurt.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE