MANU KONE NEWS

Heavy doubt Saturday Kone (thigh) is a heavy doubt for Saturday's clash with Stuttgart due to a thigh injury, manager Daniel Farke announced.

Impact Kone picked up a thigh injury during a 1-0 loss to Union Berlin, though he was able to see the match out. When fully fit and available Kone is a nailed-on starter in defensive midfield and one of the most crucial part of the first team. If Kone is unable to play Saturday it would like be Florian Neuhaus or Julian Weigl replacing Kone in the starting XI.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another yellow card Kone had three tackles (two won) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Kone had a decent outing on defense, leading his side in tackles won during the match. But he also picked up his 11th yellow card of the season. The midfielder alredy serve two bans due to card accumulation and missed their previous game with the second one.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Kone is available for selection after serving a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Kone picked up a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and is now eligible to return to the first team. Kone has been a nailed-on starter when available and is now set to return straight to the starting XI in defensive midfield.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shown tenth yellow card Kone was shown his tenth yellow card of the season during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Koln.

Impact Kone was shown a yellow card in the 21st minute, his tenth of the season, and will be suspended for Gladbach's next match against Wolfsburg. If Julian Weigl is fit he's a likely option to replace Kone in the starting XI.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in draw Kone created two chances and recorded three tackles (two won) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against SC Freiburg.

Impact Kone had plenty to do on both sides of the ball during Saturday's draw, creating a pair of chances going forward while also making three tackles and drawing two fouls. This is the first clean sheet for Gladbach since 2022 and before the World Cup break, in what has been an awful second half of the Bundesliga.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Schalke clash Kone is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Schalke.

Impact Kone returns after dealing with a thigh injury in the buildup to the match. The midfielder starts in the center of the pitch for Gladbach having scored one goal and provided one assist in 17 appearances.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Did not train Thursday Kone has developed swelling in his thigh and is in doubt for Saturday's clash against Schalke, the team announced.

Impact Kone has been a consistent starter for the team and losing him will be a big blow for Monchengladbach. He is the team leader in tackles and tackles won with 40 (21won). If he cannot play, Semir Telalovic can take over the center defensive midfield role.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Kone generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Hoffenheim. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 67th minute.

Impact Kone had plenty to do behind the ball during Saturday's win, tacking on the tackles and piling up defensive stats. The midfielder offers next to nothing going forward but does enough behind the ball to build some sort of floor from his volume. Kone will be a limited option in all formats that prefer offense moving forward.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in one sided win Kone scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and making seven tackles (winning three) during Friday's 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kone found the back of the net in the 46th minute, scoring almost immediately after halftime to add an insurance goal for Gladbach. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while starting 14 league matches and leading Gladbach with 31 tackles.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides rare assist Kone had an assist while taking one shot (on goal) and creating three chances during Friday's 3-1 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Kone set up Patrick Herrmann in the 94th minute assisting Gladbach's final goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder, despite starting every match as he's more known for his defensive work in midfield.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from suspension Kone served a one-match ban against Union Berlin and is eligible to return for Friday's clash with Stuttgart.

Impact Kone picked up his fifth yellow card and was suspended against Union Berlin. The midfielder has started all matches when available and should be straight back into the starting XI for Friday's clash with Stuttgart.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to yellow card accumulation Kone will be suspended Sunday's trip to Union Berlin due to yellow card accumulation, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Kone had started all 11 league matches but won't play Sunday after conceding a fifth yellow card. While Julian Weigl will be the primary defensive-midfielder, Luca Netz could also contribute if he continues to impress his manager.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in rout Kone had one tackle (one won) in Sunday's 5-2 win against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Kone made only a single tackle in a match that required very little defending. The midfielder simply didn't have much to do once Koln went down to 10 and were stuck in their own box. Kone has plenty of upside on both sides of the ball moving forward into matches that should require more contributions.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance Kone created one chance during Saturday's 3-0 win over Leipzig.

Impact Kone has been a nailed-on starter throughout the 2022/23 campaign, and despite his limited offensive upside, has filled the stat sheet defensively. The midfielder does sometimes get caught with little to do on either side of the ball, merely connecting the defense and attack.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Kone (rest) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Impact Kone missed most of pre-season but is right back in the starting XI for the season opener. The midfielder was always expected to return after making a full run out in training earlier in the week.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team training Kone (rest) was back in full team training with Monchengladbach on Wednesday.

Impact Kone missed most of his side's preseason campaign but he has now fully rejoined the squad ahead of Saturday's Bundesliga opener against Hoffenheim. Christoph Kramer could replace him in defensive midfield for the game if he's not quite ready to start yet.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Partially training with team Kone (rest) was able to return to training with Monchengladbach on Wednesday.

Impact Kone is currently in a rehabilitation program that has kept him sidelined for much of his side's preseason, but he is getting closer to fully rejoining the squad. The 21-year-old made 26 midfield starts in his debut Bundesliga campaign last season.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In rehab Kone will miss Wednesday's friendly against Waalwijk as he's in rehabilitation.

Impact Kone is coming off his first big pro season with two goals in 27 appearances (26 starts) so proving he's no fluke will be important. That'll be a difficult task if he can't get fit when the season begins against Hoffenheim, so it could be a race against the clock to be there Aug. 6.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Breakout campaign Kone made 27 appearances (26 starts), scoring twice and making 68 tackles during the 2021/22 campaign.

Impact Kone joined Gladbach and became an immediate stalwart in the center of the pitch. The midfielder may not be a massive fantasy play due to his role in the team, but his excellence and stability in the starting XI give Kone a safe fantasy floor. Kone will be right back in the starting XI throughout the 2022/23 campaign barring any unforeseen circumstances.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shown tenth yellow card Kone was shown his tenth yellow card of the season during Monday's 3-1 win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Kone was shown a yellow card in the 88th minute, his tenth of the season. The midfielder will miss Gladbach's next match at Frankfurt, but will be eligible to return for the season finale against Hoffenheim.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Augsburg Kone scored a goal in a 3-2 win against FC Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Kone had a good game for the winning side. The 20-year-old scored the team's first goal which was his second in the league campaign. Other than that, Kone also completed two dribbles.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Kone scored a goal off three shots (all on target) and made two tackles and one interception during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Kone didn't provide the defensive numbers we're used to see from him, but more than made up for that on the attacking end. In the 40th minute, the midfielder opened his scoring account of the season with a stunning curly shot from outside the box that drew things level at 1-1. Goals like this one shouldn't be expected every game due to Kone's role as a holding midfielder, but he'll try to keep finding ways to contribute during next Feb. 5 visit to Arminia Bielefeld.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Stuttgart Kone (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Kone came off injured before the break, but it was a minor knock and he used the break to recover. That being the case, he's a central midfielder that isn't likely to play a full 90, limiting most of his fantasy upside.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Wolfsburg Kone was subbed out of Saturday's victory against Wolfsburg in the 60th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact It is unclear whether Kone will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury, this coming in just his second game since returning from a knee issue that delayed his Bundesliga debut for a month. He has a few weeks of the international break to recover before Gladbach plays Stuttgart on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will return Saturday Kone (knee) will be in the match-day squad against Augsburg on Saturday. Manager Adi Hutter told reporters, "Manu Kone will be in the squad in Augsburg."

Impact Kone has yet to get onto the pitch for the club this season due to his knee problem. The midfielder shouldn't be expected to factor into the starting XI but could be an option off the bench. Without a clear path to minutes, Kone should be considered a mid-range fantasy option at best.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE