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Sees role dwindle Pedersen made just six appearances (three starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Pedersen was an unused option more often than not to open the season, but saw occasional use as a rotational option. The defender wasn't able to maintain that role and fell entirely out of favor following a lengthy injury. The full-back could see much larger role moving forward following the retirement of Jonas Hector.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Augsburg Pedersen (strain) was an unused substitute in Saturday's victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Pedersen was in Koln's match day squad Saturday for the first time since the World Cup after recovering from a muscular injury that he suffered in January. He should remain the backup option to Jonas Hector at left-back moving forward.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on grass Pedersen (strain) began individual training Tuesday.

Impact Pedersen made big steps in his road to recovery with participating in individual training for the first time since November. He figures to still be out until after international break, where he will need at minimum a full week of training with the team before he returns.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To begin rehabilitation Pedersen (strain) will start rehabilitation from his muscular injury, the club announced.

Impact Pedersen suffered from a serious muscular injury in January and has not been able to train since. However, he will now begin a rehab program in his road to recovery. The team are expecting the defender to make a return in April, but will likely return to the bench with Jonas Hector doing an exceptional job as left back for Koln.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Indefinite timeline on return Pedersen (strain) has no timeline for his return, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Pedersen is struggling with a muscular problem and is expected to be sidelined indefinitely as he continue to recover. The details of the injury are unclear but any return to the starting XI would only be indicated by a return to training first.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for Stuttgart game Pedersen (strain) is not fit enough to be involved in Saturday's clash against VfB Stuttgart, according to Koln manager Steffen Baumgart on Wednesday.

Impact Pedersen has been out since mid-January with a muscular injury and he "will have to wait a little longer" before he can return to action, Baumgart said Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out long-term Pedersen will be out long-term with a muscular injury, manager Steffen Baumgart told reporters.

Impact Pedersen is expected to be out at least six weeks with a serious muscular injury. The defender saw a rotational role in the starting XI behind Jonas Hector during the first half of the Bundesliga, and will likely hold a similar role when he returns to fitness.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses Pedersen had three crosses (zero accurate) and zero chances created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to SC Freiburg.

Impact Pedersen sent in three crosses while also adding volume behind the ball during Sunday's loss. The defender has moved into the starting XI with injuries to Jonas Hector and Timo Hubers. With Hector already withdrawing from the World Cup squad it's possible that Pedersen starts the final two matches before the Winter break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Slovacko Pedersen (ankle) is in the starting XI for Friday's clash with Slovacko.

Impact Pedersen was a doubt for the match but appeared in the starting XI, alleviating fears that his ankle injury could be serious. Pedersen has been largely a rotational option, though with a hectic November schedule his availability as depth could be crucial for Koln.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Pedersen is doubtful for Thursday's Europa Conference League clash against FC Slovacko due to an ankle issue, manager Steffen Baumgart announced Wednesday.

Impact Pedersen has apparently been dealing with ankle problems for "a while" and they flared up this week making him a doubt against Slovacko. He has featured just three times in the Bundesliga this season, so his potential absence wouldn't affect the starting lineup much.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Koln Pedersen has signed a two-year contract with FC Koln after transferring from Birmingham City, the club announced Friday.

Impact Pedersen has been a nailed-on starter in the Championship with Birmingham the last four seasons, and he tallied nine goals and seven assists mostly from left back/left wing back. The 27-year-old is also capable of playing in central defense, and he'll want to break into the starting XI at Koln on his return to Germany -- he spent two seasons (2016-18) with Union Berlin back when they were in the second division.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE