HEIDENHEIM NEWS

Frans Kratzig - Assist in start Kratzig assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Since recovering from an illness earlier this month, Kratzig's playing time has not been consistent, with him logging less than 20 minutes across two appearances before Heidenheim's latest game. But by logging an assist Sunday, he has two assists across his last four starts. These assists easily gives him more in the category compared to his 2023-24 season with Bayern Munich.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sirlord Conteh - Makes use of limited time Conteh scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 win against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Conteh only got a minute of regulation time, but he benefited from extra time long enough for him to get a third goal for Heidenheim on Sunday. Perhaps his latest appearance grants him better opportunities moving forward, as he has irregularly logged starts in 2025. Across the calendar year, Conteh has four shots (three on goal) and five chances created.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Pieringer - Scores in start Pieringer scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win over Holstein Kiel.

Impact Pieringer's form is back to a high, especially after his last four appearances (three starts) saw him log two goals. Pieringer finished the 2023-24 Bundesliga with three goals, but he has already doubled that tally with this ongoing season.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Muller - Three saves, one goal conceded Muller had three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Sunday included another standard Muller stat line, who has logged multiple saves in all of his last 20 appearances for FC Heidenheim. The goalkeeper remains without a clean sheet since Jan. 11, something he will look to rectify come March 29 at VfL Wolfsburg.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Wanner - Out with illness Wanner (illness) is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Kiel.

Impact Wanner misses out after coming down with the illness in the buildup to Sunday's match. The attacker will hope to return following the international break.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Schoppner - Surprise starter Schoppner (hip) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Schoppner was thought to be out after not training in the buildup to the match due to a hip injury, but has recovered in time to start. The midfielder is a locked in starter when fit.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Wanner - Picks up illness Wanner is questionable for Sunday's match against Kiel due to an illness, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "Paul is currently ill, so I hope it doesn't last until Sunday."

Impact Wanner will be a late call Sunday, as he is suffering from an illness he picked up in recent days. He will likely need to pass a fitness test ahead of the match to be an option. Even if he is fit, he will probably only see a bench spot, only starting in one of his past four outings.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Schoppner - Suffers hip injury Schoppner (hip) has not trained with the team and is out for Sunday's match against Kiel, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "Schoppi has not yet trained with the team again after...

Impact Schoppner suffered an injury in the club's last match despite playing the full 90, as he is not training and will miss out Sunday. Luckily for the club, he will have two weeks to recover due to the international break. This will force a change, with Frans Kratzig as a possible replacement.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Niehues - Hopeful after break Niehaus (strain) is eyeing a return after the international break, according to manager Frank Schmidt. "Jule will be absent. I think he can fully enter again after the internationa...

Impact Niehaus is still out but has received positive news, as he will look to work back into action after the international break. This is great news for the midfielder after missing their past two games. He has only appeared three times this season due to injury and will hope to remain fit once he returns.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Honsak - Whips in nine crosses Honsak had one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (five accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Honsak had a solid match providing opportunities for his teammates Sunday, notching three chances created and seven crosses in the draw. He has now started in five of his six appearances since returning from injury, with two goals during that span.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Beck - Five shots, no goal Beck recorded five shots (one on goal) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Beck took a solid volume of shots Sunday but couldn't find the back of the net, as he would fire in five in the draw. This was his first start in two appearances, having only appeared off the bench for 46 minutes in his past two games It has now been nine games since his last goal contribution, scoring a goal on Jan. 11 against Union Berlin.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Dorsch - Provides assist Dorsch assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Dorsch earned an assist Sunday, leading his club to earn a point after finding Budu Zivzivadze in the 65th minute. This was his first goal contribution since Dec. 7, although he did just return from seven match absence due to injury. He now has two goals and two assists in 14 appearances (11 starts) this season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Muller - Concedes one against Hoffenheim Muller recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Muller did well to prevent two shots Sunday but still couldn't earn a clean sheet, allowing one goal in the end. This marks his ninth straight game without a clean sheet, remaining at five in 25 appearances this season. He will look to change that and will have a decent chance when facing Kiel on March 16.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Breunig - Back after five matches Breunig (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Hoffenheim.

Impact Breunig returns after missing the last five matches due to an injury. The forward has made just two starts across his 13 appearances this season with his last goal coming in September.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Niehues - Still out for Sunday Niehues (strain) will remain out for Sunday's clash against Hoffenheim, coach Frank Schmidt said in the press conference. "Jule will definitely be out with his muscular injury."

Impact Niehues will miss a second game in a row due to his muscular injury. His timeline for return remains unclear but that will not impact the starting squad since he has been only a bench option this season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Schoppner - Back from suspension Schoppner completed his one-game suspension for yellow cards accumulation and will be eligible to face Hoffenheim on Sunday.

Impact Schoppner missed Saturday's 3-0 loss against Gladbach but is now available for Sunday. He is an undisputed starter this season and should get back directly to the starting midfield for that game.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Pieringer - Available to face Gladbach Pieringer (illness) is an option from the bench during Saturday's match against Gladbach.

Impact Pieringer is good to go after dealing with an illness in the buildup to the match. The attacker has been a sporadic starter of late, but did start and score last week against Leipzig.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Frans Kratzig - Recovers from illness Kratzig (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Gladbach.

Impact Kratzig returns after missing last week's match against Leipzig due to illness. The midfielder had started seven straight fixtures prior to last week's absence, but will be eased back into action from the bench Saturday.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Dorsch - Among substitutes Saturday Dorsch (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Gladbach.

Impact Dorsch returns for the first time since the middle of January, missing the last six league matches through injury. A regular starter when fit, Dorsch will be eased back into action from the bench if called upon Saturday.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Dorsch - Late call for Saturday Dorsch has been back in full training since Wednesday and remains a late call for Saturday's match against Gladbach, coach Frank Schmidt said in the press conference. "Niklas start...

Impact Dorsch could return to the squad Saturday after training for two weeks with the athletic trainer and fully with the team since Wednesday. He will discuss with the coach in the coming hours to determine if he is ready to be included. The midfielder was a regular starter before his absence and could reclaim a starting role soon.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Pieringer - Ill this week Pieringer picked up an illness this week making him a doubt for Saturday's clash against Gladbach, coach Frank Schmidt said in a press conference. "We had a few sick players with F...

Impact Pieringer could miss Saturday's clash due to illness and will likely be a late call depending on his status. However, he has started only two of his last five appearances, so his potential absence may not affect the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Frans Kratzig - Could be back Saturday Kratzig picked up an illness last week and is still a doubt to face Gladbach in Saturday's clash, coach Frank Schmidt said in the press conference. "We had a few sick players with...

Impact Kratzig missed Sunday's game against Leipzig due to illness but could return Saturday against Gladbach if fully recovered. He was a regular starter before his absence and could regain his spot in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Niehues - Likely out Saturday Niehues (strain) will likely be out for Saturday's clash against Gladbach due to muscular problems, coach Frank Schmidt said in the press conference. "Julian, who has muscular prob...

Impact Niehues has come off the bench in each of the last three league games but is unlikely to do so Saturday against Gladbach as he is dealing with muscular problems.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Breunig - Not training yet Breunig (undisclosed) hasn't been training this week yet and remains out for Saturday's clash against Gladbach, coach Frank Schmidt said in the press conference. "Then there's Maxi...

Impact Breunig will miss his fifth straight Bundesliga match as he has yet to return to training. His absence does not impact the starting lineup since he has only been a bench option this season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Pieringer - Scores goal Pieringer scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig.

Impact Pieringer netted his fifth goal of the season during the draw to Leipzig on Sunday. He's started four times in the last seven appearances, scoring once on eight shots (one on target) and five tackles in that span.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE