JAN UWE THIELMANN NEWS

Suspension upgraded Thielmann has had his suspension upgraded and will now miss two matches due to the ban, the club confirmed Tuesday.

Impact Thielmann will be remaining on the sidelines for an additional match than expected, as after receiving a straight red card against Leverkusen on Sunday, the DFB sports court reviewed the situation and deemed he committed a harsh and dangerous foul, bumping his ban from one to two games. This means the midfielder will not only miss Saturday's match against Gladbach but will also be out for the March 15 contest against Leipzig. He will next be available after the international break to face Augsburg on March 31.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off early Thielmann was sent off in the first half of Sunday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Thielmann was shown a straight red card in the 14th minute following a VAR review of his foul on Granit Xhaka. The midfielder will miss next week's match at Gladbach through suspension.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in cup Thielmann scored once off the bench during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Kaiserslautern in the DFB Pokal.

Impact Thielmann made his return to the senior team, coming off the bench for the final 30 minutes and immediately proving to be a difference-maker. When fit Thielmann could finally get the chance to start if he can get ahead of the struggling Linton Maina and back into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with U21 Thielmann took part in Sunday's clash with SSVg Velbert with the Koln U21 side.

Impact Thielmann got back on the pitch with the youth team after finally overcoming his serious knee injury. The midfielder could even see some minutes in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, especially with Rasmus Carstensen (illness) dealing with some minor issues.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not rushed back Thielmann (strain) won't be rushed back despite training fully, manager Steffen Baumgart told Geissblog.

Impact Thielmann remains in team training but won't be rushed back until deemed fully fit after multiple injuries have sidelined him for the better part of six months. The winger could take minutes from Linton Maina or Rasmus Carstensen, but simply can't be rushed back at risk of yet another injury. This most recent muscular issue also involved a knee ligament, while two separate thigh and ankle issues kept Thielamnn sidelined for large portions of 2022/23 and the off season. Baumgart also added that Thielmann may be tested with the Koln youth team before returning to first team action.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad to face Gladbach Thielmann is not in the match day squad to face Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday.

Impact Thielmann returned to training in the buildup to the match, but ultimately misses out again with a muscle strain. The midfielder has yet to appear this season, but could return in time for next week's match against RB Leipzig.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad to face Gladbach Thielmann is not in the match day squad to face Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday.

Impact Thielmann returned to training in the buildup to the match, but ultimately misses out again with a muscle strain. The midfielder has yet to appear this season, but could return in time for next week's match against RB Leipzig.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Thielmann (strain) was back at training Tuesday and could be an option to face Gladbach on Sunday.

Impact Thielmann has yet to get onto the pitch this season due to his long-term muscular injury but looks to be trending in the right direction. Last season, the midfielder made just six starts in 23 Bundesliga appearances, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expected to suddenly break into the starting XI with any consistency, especially given his extended injury absence.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts rehab process Thielmann (strain) started his rehabilitation process on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Thielmann has been sidelined since July with a strain and is finally starting his rehabilitation process after being in training on Tuesday. The midfielder is probably still a decent ways away from a return after only returning to training this week and most likely will be missing this Saturday's match. His earliest chance at a return should be next week against Leverkusen, and when he does return, it will probably only be as a bench player.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs extension Thielmann (strain) signed a contract extension with Koln through 2026, the club announced.

Impact Thielmann has yet to make his 2023/24 debut but is considered one of the more promising young attacking pieces in Koln when healthy. The winger will hope to get back on the pitch quickly and finally show the breakout season he's so frequently flirted with in each of the past three Bundesliga campaigns.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers complication Thielmann (strain) won't return until October, Kicker reports.

Impact Thielmann suffered a set back with his muscular issue and now is targeting a return in October. The winger has been out for all of pre-season and has struggled with a nagging injury. Thielmann made 23 appearances when in 2022-23, though he was held to only six starts.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues rehab Thielmann (strain) is continuing his rehabilitation and has yet to return to the training grounds.

Impact Thielmann is still long way from returning as he continues to recover from a strain. He is not expected to have much of a role when he returns, making just six starts in 23 appearances in 2022/23.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out two months Thielmann (strain) will be out for two-to-three months, manager Steffen Baumgart told reporters Friday.

Impact Thielmann picked up the injury while training with the German U21 national team and is now expected to be out multiple months. Thielmann failed to establish a major role in 2022-23. The winger will miss the entirety of pre-season and could be out until October depending on his recovery.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to break out Thielmann made 23 appearances (six starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga, scoring twice.

Impact Thielmann made just six starts as he failed to truly break out for the fourth season. What was especially disappointing is that his playing time actually was a step back of seasons past. Thielmann has had bags of potential throughout his time with Koln but managed just two goals and two assists on 13 shots and will need a strong pre-season to break into the starting XI.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up game winner Thielmann had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing three times (one accurate) during Friday's 2-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Thielmann set up Davie Selke in the 36th minute assisting the game winning goal for Koln. The assist was the second in 20 appearances for the midfielder in just his sixth start of the season.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench to score Thielmann scored from his only shot and attempted two crosses (none accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Hoffenheim.

Impact Thielmann scored his second of the season when his deflected rebound beat the keeper in stoppage time. He has been restricted to appearances from the bench in an injury-hit campaign and has not started a match since September.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains indivdually Thielmann (thigh) was training individually Tuesday ahead of Saturday's clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Thielmann returned to the grass for individual training Tuesday after missing three match with a thigh issue. He would still need to work on fitness, as he has only been limited to a bench role for the team this season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return yet Thielmann (thigh) will begin rehabilitation for his thigh injury, the team announces.

Impact Thielmann has not returned to training yet but will begin individual work in the gym before rejoining Koln after suffering a thigh injury in late February. He is expected to begin individual training in the next coming weeks if all goes well in his rehab program.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Thielmann (strain) is out for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Thielmann is ruled out for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg with the muscle injury he picked up against Stuttgart. The midfielder will hope to return before a Mar. 4 trip to Union Berlin, but faces an uphill battle to do so.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with muscle injury Thielmann was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match with Stuttgart due to a muscular injury.

Impact Thielmann entered as a second half substitute but was forced off minutes after his appearance due to a muscle injury. More information about the midfielder's extent of injury should be available ahead of next week's match.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Option off bench Thielmann (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Schalke.

Impact Thielmann returns to the bench and is set to finally make his return to the first team. Injuries during the first half of the season kept the talented youngster on the sideline. Thielmann's upside is limited while on the bench, but if he moves back into the starting XI he'd have immediate upside.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad Tuesday Thielmann (undisclosed) is not in Koln's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against Bayern Munich.

Impact Thielmann was expected to be available for selection against Bayern but he is not in the squad on Tuesday. His next opportunity to return will be versus Schalke on Sunday.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available against Bayern Thielmann (undisclosed) is expected to travel with Koln for Tuesday's clash against Bayern Munich, manager Steffen Baumgart announced Monday.

Impact Thielmann missed Saturday's big win over Werder Bremen but he is expected to return to the squad for Tuesday's game. He has made 10 Bundesliga appearances this season mostly on the right wing, though his last start came back in September.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Appears late in draw Thielmann (fitness) played five minutes during Thursday's two-all draw with Nice.

Impact Thielmann has been working on recovering his fitness over the past month after a serious illness sidelined him. The talented winger appears near to a Bundesliga return and could be back in the starting XI as soon as Sunday's trip to Freiburg.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to fitness Thielmann (illness) is fit ahead of Thursday's UECL match against Nice, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Thielmann was unfit throughout October but now figures to get a chance or two before the World Cup break. He scored once and logged one assist across seven appearances (five starts) before his injury.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE