ELLYES SKHIRI NEWS

Suffers training injury Skhiri (muscular) suffered a training injury and a torn muscle fiber is suspected, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Skhiri is suspected to have torn a muscle fiber in training and could be set for a lengthy spell on the sideline. It's uncertain what exactly the extent of the injury is, but he is certainly out against Dortmund. Depending on the severity of the injury, Skhiri could return after the international break.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots at Greuther Furth Skhiri took four off-target shots, created two chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (one won) and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Greut...

Impact Skhiri led his side in shots, but couldn't find the back of the net and they settled for the road draw. The midfielder also received his second yellow card of the season during the match. He will now look for better luck when they host Hoffenheim on Sunday.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Skhiri has made a return to training following AFCON, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Skhiri is back in full team training and shouldn't be lacking for match-fitness. That said it's uncertain if he will be integrated straight back into the starting XI. Salih Ozcan could figure to hold onto the starting role in defensive midfield awhile longer.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for AFCON Skhiri was called up for AFCON and is going to be unavailable for most of January.

Impact Skhiri was called up to the national team and was also named Tunisian player of the year two days later. The midfielder figures to miss all of January while away at AFCON. Skhiri will be replaced by Salih Ozcan in a more deep-lying midfield role.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Skhiri (illness) is still under the weather, and is out Sunday, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Skhiri has had an awful season just due to a lack of availability as he has dealt with a knee injury and now illness. The midfielder will hope to get fully healthy over the winter break before returning to the starting XI.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Skhiri will be sidelined against Augsburg on Friday after coming down with an illness.

Impact Skhiri has started each of the team's previous two contests in which he recorded one shot (off target), five tackles (three won) and five interceptions. Once fully fit, Skhiri should be in the mix for regular appearances in the starting XI, though he figures to offer mid-range fantasy value at best.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Sunday Skhiri (knee) won't start Sunday against Mainz, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Skhiri won't start Sunday due to a knee injury, but he is traveling with the team and should be available. He isn't a fantasy option even when healthy, so this should change little.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Skhiri (knee) is back in training ahead of a Sunday trip to Mainz.

Impact Skhiri has made his return to training as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury. The midfielder isn't a fantasy relevant option even when healthy, and with how long-term this knee injury has been there's no guarantee he'll be back in the starting XI any time soon.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out until break Skhiri (knee) will be out until at least the second week of the international break, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Skhiri is expected to be out until the second week of the international break as he continues to make his way back from a knee injury. The midfielder has had a set-back or two so far, and until he makes a full return to training he is a long-shot fantasy option.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still absent Skhiri (knee) will be absent for Saturday's clash with Dortmund, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Skhiri will miss yet another match and his timeline for return is truly indefinite at the moment. The midfielder is dealing with a knee injury and doesn't appear to be recovering much. Skhiri has one chance, Sunday, to play before the international break.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absent Sunday Skhiri (knee) will be absent for Sunday's clash with Bayer Leverkusen, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Skhiri should be the only player missing Sunday as he continues to deal with a knee injury. The midfielder has been held out twice recently, and is still "touch-and-go" with his recovery. The returning Dejan Ljubicic could slot straight in for Skhiri.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Hoffenheim Skhiri (knee) will be out for Friday's clash with Hoffenheim, and is "touch-and-go" for an Oct. 24 match with Leverkusen, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Skhiri will be missing Friday's match, a disappointing return for the midfielder who was just hitting his stride. He had scored three goals in his last two matches despite his deep-lying role, and will be immensely disappointed to fall out of the starting XI. Baumgart did add that the knee injury wasn't going to keep him out for months, specifically pointing towards a possible return Oct. 24 against Leverkusen.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace Friday Skhiri scored two goals on three shots (two on target) in Friday's 3-1 win over Greuther Furth.

Impact Skhiri has scored goals in back-to-back games after starting the year with just one shot on target in his first five matches. The midfielder continues to be deployed in a defensive midfield role, so fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to continue his scoring streak long-term.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Frankfurt Skhiri took two shots (one on target), made five tackles (winning three) and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Skhiri opened the scoring on 14 minutes, finishing Jonas Hector's ball back across the 6-yard box. It's his first goal of the season. His next match is on October 1 against Greuther Furth.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cologne beats Kiel with early goals to stay in Bundesliga

Cologne has kept its place in the Bundesliga after recovering from a first-leg setback to beat second-division Holstein Kiel 5-2 on aggregate in the promotion-relegation playoff

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banned against Schalke Skhiri picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will miss the finale versus Schalke on Saturday.

Impact Skhiri is coming off a season in which he set a new career high in goals with five on 17 shots (seven on target). The midfielder added another two assists, 17 chances created and 82 interceptions. With Ismail Jakobs also suspended, Jonas Hector (laceration) and Salih Ozcan figure to rejoin the starting XI against Schalke.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cologne beats Augsburg 3-2 to boost Bundesliga survival hope

Cologne has boosted its chances of Bundesliga survival after beating relegation rival Augsburg 3-2

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Last-place Schalke beats Augsburg for 2nd win of season

Schalke has won a Bundesliga game for just the second time in 15 months

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern underlines title credentials routing Cologne 5-1

Bundesliga top scorer Robert Lewandowski has netted twice to help Bayern Munich rout Cologne 5-1 and consolidate its league lead by ending its two-game winless streak

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dortmund beaten at home, Bayern extends lead in Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund has lost at home to Cologne 2-1 and Bayern Munich has survived a scare at Stuttgart to open a two-point lead in the Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

17th time unlucky as Kruse finally sees penalty saved

Max Kruse finally failed to convert from the spot after a record 16 successful penalties in the Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montpellier boost Ligue 1 survival chances with Nantes win

PARIS (AP) Montpellier boosted its hopes of remaining in the top flight next season after beating Nantes 2-0 in the French league on Sunday...

APRIL 17, 2016

Rennes edge Toulouse to move up to fourth in Ligue 1

PARIS (AP) Rennes scored twice in injury time to win at Toulouse 2-1 and provisionally climb to fourth place in the French league on Saturd...

FEBRUARY 27, 2016