LUCA WALDSCHMIDT NEWS

Scores decisive goal Waldschmidt scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Bochum.

Impact Waldschmidt entered the fray for the final 22 minutes of FC Koln's 2-1 victory over Bochum on Saturday. The appearance marked just the second time he's taken the pitch since suffering a leg injury in December of 2023. Waldschmidt's inclusion for the final stages of the match proved conclusive, as he netted his third goal of the campaign in second half stoppage time to earn FC Koln three points. The veteran forward has not made more than 23 appearances in the Bundeslinga since the 2019 - 2020 campaign with SC Frieburg. He has made 17 appearances (10 starts) in 2023 - 2024.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Available for 2024 debut Waldschmidt (leg) is among the substitutes for Sunday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Waldschmidt is in the squad for the first time in 2024 having last made an appearance in December. The attacker has made 15 appearances on the season scoring twice.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Nets twice in friendly Waldschmidt (illness) scored two goals in Wednesday's friendly versus Reusrath.

Impact Waldschmidt appeared to be back to 100 percent after an illness sidelined him versus Bayer Leverkusen prior to the international break. With his illness seemingly behind him, the forward should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI after featuring in four of his six appearances this season. In those outings, the attacking midfielder registered one goal on 10 shots (three on target), nine crosses (three accurate) and five corners.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts training with team Waldschmidt (illness) was back in team training, the club announced Monday.

Impact Waldschmidt made his return to training on Monday after missing the last match with an illness. The attacker should be back after the two-week-long international break and should contend for a starting spot immediately. He has started four of Koln's six games this season, contributing one goal, eight chances created, nine crosses and ten shots.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Waldschmidt is not in the match day squad to face Leverkusen on Sunday.

Impact Waldschmidt misses out on Sunday's derby after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The forward has started in four of Koln's six league matches as Davie Selke takes his spot in Sunday's starting XI.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with illness Waldschmidt was not in training Wednesday with an illness as his status for Sunday's match against Bayern Leverkusen remains unclear, confirmed manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Waldschmidt has not returned to training as he deals with an illness. He has started four of the last six matches played with a goal on the season.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in defeat Waldschmidt scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Waldschmidt scored the opening goal of the match in the 55th minute assisted by Sargis Adamyan. He completed four dribbles and contributed defensively with two interceptions and one tackle.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Koln Waldschmidt has joined FC Koln on a season-long loan from Wolfsburg, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Waldschmidt was a fairly effective impact substitute with Wolfsburg last season, tallying four goals in 18 Bundesliga appearances (four starts). The 27-year-old forward is now moving on-loan to Koln for next season, where he will be competing with Davie Selke, Linton Maina and Steffen Tigges for a starting spot either up front or on the right wing.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to four starts Waldschmidt made 18 appearances (four starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Waldschmidt played a minor role in the first team, but still netted four times off the bench. The winger could see an uptick in playing time with Omar Marmoush set to depart the club and Patrick Wimmer linked elsewhere. Waldschmidt managed just 11 shots (six on goal) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores from bench Waldschmidt came on to score once from two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Hoffenheim.

Impact Waldschmidt had only been on the pitch for five minutes when he scored to give his side a two-goal cushion. All of his four goals this season have come as a substitute and no other player has scored more from the bench. The striker has struggled for minutes and has only made four starts.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Waldschmidt scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-1 win against Bochum.

Impact Waldschmidt subbed on in the second half and scored in the 77th minute to make it 5-1 and seal the deal. The midfielder now has three goals in the season. He's been mostly a backup so far, starting in only four of his 14 overall appearances.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Waldschmidt is fit and in the match day squad to face Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Waldschmidt returns from an illness which kept him out of Wolfsburg's previous match. The forward starts from the bench having scored once in 11 appearances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not traveling with team Waldschmidt (illness) will not make the trip to VfB Stuttgart on Saturday, confirmed manager Niko Kovac. "Luca Waldschmidt is ill, was not present at training and will not be trave...

Impact Waldschmidt picked up an illness earlier in the week and will not be an option for Saturday's match against Stuttgart. He has been an unused sub for most of the season, totaling just one goal in 11 appearances this year.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores penalty as substitute Waldschmidt scored one goal on two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 6-0 win versus Freiburg.

Impact Waldschmidt was subbed on in the 78th minute Saturday, and scored a penalty in the 94th minute right before the final whistle. This marked his first goal of the season in eight appearances (three starts). Given his lack of playing time and his place on the depth chart, the odds are against Waldschmidt to score more in the near future.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finally used again Waldschmidt played one minute during a 2-1 win against 1899 Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Waldschmidt's latest log is his first since Sept. 18. But unless both Lukas Nmecha (knee) and Omar Marmoush (undisclosed) continue being out, fantasy managers should not expect Waldschmidt to be a valued striker after the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in win Waldschmidt played for 79 minutes of Saturday's 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Waldschmidt has started in each of the last two matches, taking one shot and logging one cross. Despite starting at striker on each occasion, Waldschimdt hasn't exactly done enough to be worthy of fantasy attention.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with injury, form Waldschmidt struggled to just 14 appearances (nine starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Waldschmidt struggled with a variety of injuries, including a muscular injury that caused him to miss the final two months of the season. The issue for Waldschmidt was his lack of form when he was on the pitch, before that muscular injury knocked him out he went as an unused substitute for five matches in a row. Waldschmidt has shown some excellent talent when with Freiburg, scoring nine goals and seven goals in his two years with the club, though none of that talent has shone through during his time with Wolfsburg. The future is murky for Waldschmidt though Wolfsburg are likely to continue giving the 26-year old chances off of his talent alone.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off at halftime Waldschmidt was forced off at halftime with an undisclosed injury during Sunday's 2-0 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Waldschmidt stayed in the locker room at halftime, succumbing to injury on Sunday. More information about the extent of injury should be known ahead of Wolfsburg's next match with Greuther Furth.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records four shots Waldschmidt generated four shots (zero on target), one tackle (lost) and one interception against Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact It was the second straight appearance in the starting XI for Waldschmidt, who appears to be playing his way into a larger role. An injury to Aster Vranckx (undisclosed) could create further opportunities for Waldschmidt to continue to feature in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option again Waldschmidt (thigh) stayed on the bench in league play and is there again Tuesday against Sevilla.

Impact Waldschmidt missed more than a month with a thigh injury, but he recovered over the break and is in line to get minutes off the bench. Prior to injury, he had started four of seven matches and appeared in all of them, producing one goal from three shots on target.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Waldschmidt (thigh) is unavailable Saturday, Wolfsburg announced Thursday.

Impact Waldschmidt remains out Saturday as he continues to work his way back from a thigh injury. The midfielder will hope to return from the injury Tuesday, against Sevilla in the Champions League.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Waldschmidt (thigh) is out for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, according to manager Florian Kohfeldt.

Impact Waldschmidt will be out until after the international break, as feared. The midfielder is dealing with a thigh injury and hasn't made a return to training. His next chance to play will be Nov. 20 against Bielefeld.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Waldschmidt (thigh) is out for Saturday's clash with Freiburg, according to manager Mark van Bommel.

Impact Waldschmidt will be out once again with a thigh injury, according to van Bommel. The midfielder has been in and out of the starting XI recently, though Dodi Lukebakio may get more consistent time with Waldschmidt out.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Waldschmidt missed Wednesday's Champions League defeat against Salzburg with a thigh injury.

Impact Waldschmidt has been rotated throughout attacking midfield so far this season, so Wolfsburg have cover with Ridle Baku, Renato Steffen and Dodi Lukebakio if Waldschmidt is forced to miss addtitional game time due to his injury.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Gladbach Waldschmidt scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Monchengladbach.

Impact Waldschmidt gave his side hope of getting back in Saturday's game with his first goal of the season, but he couldn't follow it up with an equalizer as his side lost its second consecutive Bundesliga game. He will want to regroup during the international break and bounce back against Union Berlin on Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE