LINTON MAINA NEWS

Two shots in return Maina registered two shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 win over Monchengladbach.

Impact Maina has recovered from a back injury and started Sunday's match. He's recorded five straight starts while logging in 17 crosses (two accurate) in that span.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Starting XI Maina is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Maina returns from a back injury which kept him out of Koln's last match against Leverkusen. The midfielder has started in four of his five appearances this season, but is yet to have a goal involvement.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Maina (back) is back in team training and is set to return for Sunday's match against Gladbach, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Maina suffered the back injury that kept him out for one match before the break. The winger is expected to return immediately after the break after rehabbing throughout the time off. Maina will be an immediate contender to slot straight back into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts rehabilitation Mania (back) started his rehabilitation process, the team announced Monday.

Impact Mania is working on a return after missing time with a back injury. The German could be back in contention for the club's first match after the international break against Monchengladbach if his recovery goes to plan. If he is healthy for that game, he could slide right back into his starting spot in the midfield.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for derby Maina is not in the match day squad to face Leverkusen on Sunday.

Impact Maina misses out on Sunday's match after suffering a back injury in the buildup. The midfielder had started four straight matches for Koln with Faride Alidou taking over his spot in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with back pain Maina (back) is questionable for Sunday's match against Bayer Leverkusen, according to manager Steffen Baumgart. "Linton Maina went out because of his back. We'll see how it works...

Impact Maina has been dealing with back pain and will be a late call for Sunday's match. He's started the last four matches in a row, recording six chances with 16 crosses (one accurate) in that span.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in return Maina recorded two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Maina made his way back into the starting XI ahead of the international break and sent in a pair of shots. The forward totaled 10 goal contributions in 2022-23 and should take a substantial role in 2023-24. Still Maina needs to get all of his fitness back and earn a starting role ahead of Davie Selke and Steffen Tigges.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Frankfurt Maina (back) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Maina was originally expected to return before the international break, but he recovered ahead of schedule and made his season debut last week, logging 13 minutes off the bench against Wolfsburg. This will be his first start of the season, though it's worth noting it comes due to the lack of options Koln have upfront.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains weeks away Maina (back) is still 14 days away from a return, manager Steffen Baumgart told Kicker.

Impact Maina missed the opener with a back injury he suffered in pre-season and remains unable to return. The forward could face an uphill battle for playing time after a disappointing pre-season that saw him fall behind Luca Waldschmidt, though both will likely rotate.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Maina (back) returned to training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg, Koln announced.

Impact Maina missed the opener with a back injury he picked up in pre-season and now has returned to training. Maina struggled for form in pre-season and could find himself behind Luca Waldschmidt on the depth chart even when fully fit.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for opener Maina (back) will miss Saturday's trip to Dortmund, manager Steffen Baumgart told Kicker.

Impact Maina is set to miss the opening match of the Bundesliga after picking up a back injury in pre-season. The forward will now hope to return before the second match, an Aug. 26 clash with Wolfsburg. Luca Walfschmidt could slot into the right wing with Maina on the sideline.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks out with Koln Maina scored three goals and assisted seven times during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Maina had a true breakout season during the 2022/23 Bundesliga, contributing to 10 goals and taking a major role in the starting XI. The forward established himself with Mark Uth sidelined and never looked back, producing early and often in the starting XI. Maina will build on this role alongside Steffen Tigges in the 2023/24 pre-season.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces pair of assists Maina assisted twice to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 5-2 victory versus Hertha Berlin.

Impact Maina continued his assault on the Bundesliga now that he is back in the top flight, finding his ninth and 10th goal contributions with a pair of assists. The forward has taken a major role with 31 appearances (25 starts) and has rewarded it with three goals and seven assists while creating 35 chances. Maina will look to carry this red-hot form into the final two Bundesliga matches.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses win win Maina attempted three crosses (one accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Maina ranks second among his teammates for chances created this season, but is without an assist since January. He has not missed out on a place in the starting XI since September and has three goals and five assists in his first season at Koln.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Saturday Maina scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Maina netted for the first time since January, and for just the third time in his 26 appearances. The forward has lead the line well but has struggled for his own finishing until this point. The goal is nice, though he would need a hot end to the season to salvage what has been a streaky run at best.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held quiet for draw Maina had two shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Maina was shut down by the impressive defense of Leipzig, failing to put a shot on goal or find a teammate with any crosses. The forward has been a nailed-on part of the starting XI throughout the season and even though the production hasn't necessarily been there as far as goal-scoring goes, he still has seven goal contributions in 13 starts.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal, two assists Maina scored one goal on two shots (one on target) and two assists versus Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Maina had just two of 11 shots on target in his previous seven contests but was finally able to put one into the netting. Including Saturday's action, the attacking midfielder has five assists in nine games and should continue to advance the offense up the pitch.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Maina had two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Maina had plenty to do as he made yet another start, this time on the right wing. The attacker just couldn't get much done even in a starting role, though he did create a chance for the fourth match in a row. Maina has been a strong addition to the starting XI over the past six matches, where he has started all of them. With Mark Uth and Florian Dietz struggling with injury it's likely that Maina remains a nailed-on piece of the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with assist Maina assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Maina went down under a heavy challenge during Friday's Conference League match, but came back and provided an assist Sunday. The forward led the line alongside Florian Kainz, who he set up for the goal. Maina has four goal contributions in six starts, and has started five straight Bundesliga clashes, perhaps offering the solution to Koln's woes at striker.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Hoffenheim Maina (leg) is in Koln's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Maina was a doubt for Sunday's game after suffering a leg injury in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, but he has been deemed fit enough to return to the XI against Hoffenheim.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heavy doubt Sunday Maina (leg) is a heavy doubt for Sunday's clash with Hoffenheim, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Maina came on as a sub in the Conference League match with Slovacko before a heavy challenge left him unable to continue. The midfielder has been seeing consistent starting time on the wing and as striker, but could now be set for a spell on the timeline. Baumgart was uncertain if Maina would be able to return before the World Cup, depending on the result of tests on his leg.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Maina assisted one goal from his only chance created, took one shot on target, sent in seven crosses (two accurate) and made one tackle (zero won) in Sunday's 3-2 win over Augsburg...

Impact Maina assisted Steffen Tigges' 1-1 equalizer in the 47th minute, paving the way for their comeback home win. The midfielder also led his side with seven crosses, a season-high for him. He now has two assists and one goal in nine appearances (four starts).

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts yet again Maina started for the second straight match but failed to create a chance during Sunday's 5-2 loss to Gladbach.

Impact Maina made just his third start of the campaign, lining up at the top of the attack once more. The midfielder was unable to do anything in the match though, especially once Koln went down to 10, and in the end Maina managed just a single inaccurate cross. Still Maina's strong form could see him continue in the starting XI both as a striker and in attacking midfield.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Maina had an assist while taking one shot (on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Dortmund.

Impact Maina set up Florian Kainz in the 53rd minute assisting Koln's first goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for Koln as he finished with the second highest amount of crosses and chances created on the team in the win.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets off bench Maina scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (two accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw to VfL Bochum.

Impact Maina came off the bench for the final 27 minutes of Sunday's draw and scored the equalizer. The midfielder has been a bench option throughout the 2022 campaign with just one start. Maina has some upside in a dangerous Koln attack, but only when in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE