B. M'GLADBACH NEWS

Denis Zakaria - Starts against Union Berlin Zakaria has been included in the starting XI for the match against Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Zakaria will start Saturday's fixture. The midfielder has recently recovered from a hip injury.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Kramer - Ruled out with cold Kramer (illness) won't play during Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, according to manager Adi Hutter.

Impact Kramer has been ruled out due to a cold he picked up before Saturday's clash with Leverkusen. The midfielder will be a top option when healthy, but until he is Laszlo Benes and Kouadio Kone figure to get more time in the starting XI. Florian Neuhaus is also available, having fallen out of the starting XI despite being arguably the most talented midfielder Gladbach have.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Louis Beyer - Out once again Beyer (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, according to manager Adi Hutter.

Impact Beyer was never part of the starting XI, and him being injured frankly changes very little for fantasy or real teams. The defender is nothing more than a depth option who helps fulfill homegrown status. Beyer has dealt with a lingering injury that hasn't been specified since December.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadou Doucoure - Remains out Doucoure remains out with a positive COVID-19 test and won't feature in Saturday's clash with Union Berlin.

Impact It's unclear if he is still testing positive or is still in quarantine, and manager Adi Hutter wasn't being particularly enlightening. That said it appears that the depth defender won't be an option for Saturday's clash either way. With the international break on the horizon he should have ample time to make a full recovery.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keanan Bennetts - Removed from injury report Bennetts (illness) is removed from the injury report and could play Saturday.

Impact Bennetts is removed from the injury report though there is no guarantee he will be available Saturday. The forward isn't a fantasy-relevant option even when fully fit and is best left out of lineups. Look for Bennetts to try and make a full recovery after the international break.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Zakaria - Suffers hip injury Zakaria missed Saturday's defeat against Leverkusen with a hip injury, Monchengladbach announced before the game.

Impact Zakaria has missed Gladbach's last two Bundesliga games now, first with COVID-19 and now with a hip injury. Laszlo Benes lined up alongside Kouadio Kone in midfield Saturday with both Zakaria and Christoph Kramer (illness) unavailable.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Kramer - Out with cold Kramer missed Saturday's defeat against Leverkusen with a cold, Monchengladbach announced before the game.

Impact Laszlo Benes lined up alongside Kouadio Kone in midfield Saturday with both Kramer and Denis Zakaria (hip) unavailable. Kramer will hope to recover by next weekend's clash against Union Berlin, as he's started just two Bundesliga games since August after recovering from a long-term muscle strain.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Saves two PK's, loses Sommer saved two penalties and made 12 saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Sommer had the best game of the season by any keeper in Europe practically... and lost. It was simply brutal for the excellent keeper as he stopped 12 of 14 shots including two penalties and was still saddled with the loss. He will hope his team can provide him some semblance of help next time out.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Neuhaus - Three shots in loss Neuhaus shot three times (twice on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Neuhaus did well to get forward consistently but just couldn't find the back of the net. The attacking midfielder is still a solid and consistent fantasy performer, worth rostering in all formats. Next up is a clash with Union Berlin on Saturday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Laszlo Benes - Seven crosses in start Benes sent in seven crosses (two accurate), creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Benes made only his second start of the campaign during Saturday's loss and had a solid role on set-pieces. The midfielder has some sneakily good fantasy value when in the starting XI and is worth considering. He may start once again, against Union Berlin on Saturday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Nets in loss Elvedi scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Elvedi isn't much of a consistent goal threat by any means and with his role sitting comfortably in central defense he has limited fantasy value. The defender is a stable option but the ceiling is just non-existent. Next up is a Saturday clash with Union Berlin.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Friedrich - Transfers to Monchengladbach Friedrich completed a transfer to Gladbach from Union Berlin, Gladbach announced Tuesday.

Impact Friedrich was the top central defender in Berlin and figures to slot into a major role for Gladbach straight away. The 26-year old is signed through 2026 and should be an option as soon as Saturday. It's unclear who will fill the void he leaves open in the Union Berlin back line.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Stindl - Creates two chances Stindl created two chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Bayern Munich.

Impact Stindl was held off the scoresheet despite being one of the main creators for Gladbach in the match. The attacker failed to shoot or cross but his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Concedes once in win Sommer allowed a goal while making five saves during Friday's 2-1 win over Bayern Munich.

Impact Sommer allowed the opening goal of the match in the 18th minute but blanked Bayern from there as Gladbach came from behind for all three points. The keeper has now allowed 33 goals in 18 league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 60.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Neuhaus - Scores with lone shot Neuhaus scored a goal with his lone shot and crossed once inaccurately during Friday's 2-1 win over Bayern Munich.

Impact Neuhaus found the back of the net in the 27th minute scoring Gladbach's first goal. The goal was the fourth of the season for the midfielder, coming from his lone shot in the match.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Louis Beyer - On bench against Bayern Beyer (undisclosed) will be available off the bench versus Bayern Munich on Friday.

Impact If he gets onto the pitch, it will be the first minutes for Beyer since Oct. 23 against Hertha Berlin. Barring any setbacks, the defender could push for a spot in the starting XI moving forward, though he is far from a lock and figures to offer low-end fantasy value even when he does feature.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Zakaria - Out with COVID-19 Zakaria is out with COVID-19 for Friday's clash with Bayern Munich, according to manager Adi Hutter.

Impact Zakaria is out with COVID-19 and is set to miss Friday's clash with Bayern Munich due to a positive test for the illness. The midfielder will hope to return to training quickly after Friday's match, giving him the chance to play Saturday, against Leverkusen.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Scally - Tests positive for COVID-19 Scally tested positive for COVID-19 and is set to miss Friday's clash with Bayern Munich, according to manager Adi Hutter.

Impact Scally tested positive for COVID-19 and is set to miss Friday's clash with an equally-depleted Bayern Munich side. The defender is a major loss for Gladbach and will be replaced by Luca Netz, who is an admirable if less offensive backup.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadou Doucoure - Out with COVID-19 Doucoure tested positive for COVID-19 and is out for Friday's clash with Bayern Munich, according to manager Adi Hutter.

Impact Doucoure is one of the many players to test positive for COVID-19 in the depleted Gladbach squad. The defender will likely miss the match Friday, and will need to return to training quickly to be fit enough to play Saturday, against Leverkusen.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keanan Bennetts - Out with COVID-19 Bennetts is out with a positive COVID-19 test, according to manager Adi Hutter.

Impact Bennetts is one of many Gladbach players set to miss Friday's clash with Bayern Munich due to COVID-19. The forward isn't a major fantasy option even when healthy, but would have perhaps gotten a depth chance Friday.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ramy Bensebaini - Departs for AFCON Bensebaini has been called up by Algeria for the African Cup of Nations and will miss his club's next three matches at least.

Impact Bensebaini has started 10 Bundesliga games for Monchengladbach this season, playing either at left back or in central defense and scoring two goals so far. He will be out at least until late January, meaning more starting opportunities for Stefan Lainer at full back or Louis Jordan Beyer (undisclosed) at center back.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Six save draw Sommer made six saves during Saturday's one-all draw with Hoffenheim.

Impact Sommer made six saves in a strong showing Saturday doing everything needed to earn the draw. He has the winter break now to prepare for a tough matchup with Munich on the other side.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ramy Bensebaini - Busy defensively Bensebaini made four interceptions and six clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim.

Impact Bensebaini had plenty of defensive volume during Saturday's draw, though he failed to get forward in any measure. The defender has some strong value at wing-back but little fantasy value when he starts at center-back.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Herrmann - Five crosses Saturday Herrmann sent in five crosses (none accurate) on three corners during Saturday's one-all draw with Hoffenheim.

Impact Herrmann had plenty of volume Saturday, though none of it was particularly threatening. The forward will hope to bounce back after failing to score in the first half of the season. He has the winter break to look forward to before a clash with Bayern Munich.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Breel Embolo - Nets in draw Embolo scored once on three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's one-all draw with Hoffenheim.

Impact Embolo scored one goal during Saturday's draw, brining his total up to two on the season in what has been somewhat of a forgotten year for the striker. Embolo will look to breakout in a big way after the international break.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE