Impact Sallai misses out on the Bundesliga's return after suffering the injury in the buildup to the match. The attacker has yet to score or assist in his eight appearances on the season.
JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
SC FREIBURG 7-3-5 · 9TH IN BUNDESLIGA
7-3-5 · 9TH IN BUNDESLIGA
Next Match vs Holstein Kiel (H) ·
Sat, January 11th 2:30PM
Sat, January 11th 2:30PM
FBG -277 TOTAL 2.5
Roland Sallai - Misses out with muscle issue Sallai is not in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday due to a muscular issue.
Vincenzo Grifo - Out with illness Grifo is not in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday due to illness.
Impact Grifo misses out on the Bundesliga return after coming down with an illness in the buildup to the match. The absence is a big one for Freiburg with Grifo scoring nine goals and providing two assists in his 15 appearances.
JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Gulde - Starting in return from injury Gulde is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.
Impact Gulde returns from a back injury that has kept him out since the beginning of November. The defender has made just three appearances on the season, but takes up a role in Freiburg's back line for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg.
JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Manuel Gulde - Available in friendly Gulde played 45 minutes during a friendly with Luzern in January.
Impact Gulde played 45 minutes in a friendly but remains some way away from full league fitness according to manager Christian Streich. Gulde has also simply fallen out of contention for a role in the starting XI, even when fully fit. Gulde's first chance to return to the bench is a Jan. 21 trip to Wolfsburg.
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Woo-yeong Jeong - One appearance in group stage Jeong played the first half of the 3-2 defeat against Ghana on Matchday 2, but that is his only appearance at this World Cup so far.
Impact Jeong and Lee Jae-Sung got one start each in attacking midfield for South Korea's first two games of the group stage before a formation change in the finale. Jeong is likely to remain a bench option heading into the knockout rounds.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ritsu Doan - Scores in win Doan scored one goal from one shot while playing for the second half of Thursday's 2-1 win over Spain.
Impact Doan came off the bench to open the scoring and give his side a famous win to qualify for the knockout rounds. With two goals off the bench in three games, Doan has proven himself integral while Takefusa Kubo isn't making the same impact.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ritsu Doan - Creates one chance in loss Doan created one chance from one crosse and put one shot off target during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Costa Rica.
Impact Doan scored a key equalizing goal from the bench against Germany that rightly earned him a start, though his production Sunday wasn't much of note. When facing a Spain team that dominates possession, Doan won't have as many chances on the ball if he's starting in the group stage finale.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Ritsu Doan - Scores off bench Doan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Germany.
Impact Doan came off the bench to score a crucial goal during Wednesday's major upset. The forward could see time in the starting XI, especially with how he single-handedly changed the flow of the game coming off the bench. Doan has been excellent for both club and country in 2022 and has substantial upside when in the starting XI.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keven Schlotterbeck - Single start in first half Schlotterbeck made one start in the Europa League and none in the Bundesliga before the Winter break.
Impact Schlotterbeck has seen his role reduced to essentially nothing. The defender just hasn't earned a spot in the starting XI, and the stellar Freiburg defense hasn't had need to experiment with new pairings in central defense.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Schade - Minimal role in return Schade made 12 appearances (two starts) in all competitions, scoring once before the World Cup.
Impact Schade missed all of pre-season and a majority of the early portion of the season with a knee injury. The talented winger was able to return before the World Cup, but his role has largely been off the bench since making his return. Schade still has the chance to get fully fit and begin a breakout during the second half, but he will face an uphill battle as he continues to recover fitness and earn consistent minutes.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Holer - No starts Holer made seven appearances (no starts) in the Bundesliga before the Winter break.
Impact Holer appeared in all 34 matches, starting 30 and scoring seven times while assisting twice during the 2021/22 campaign. The 2022/23 edition has been far less kind to the forward, who missed all of pre-season and the opening months of the campaign with an injury. Holer will hope to return to full fitness, and compete for his starting role on the other side of the Winter break.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roland Sallai - Off bench in final four matches Sallai came off the bench for the final four matches before the Winter break.
Impact Sallai has gone through a brutal start to the Bundesliga, starting the opening five matches but failing to contribute to any goals. The forward then suffered a nasty eye injury and was knocked out for over two months. Sallai was able to return before the Winter break, but has made just four scoreless appearances off the bench. Sallai will hope to return to full fitness and find his goal-scoring form during the Winter break.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nils Petersen - Role remains small Petersen failed to score during 12 appearances (no starts) before the Winter break.
Impact Petersen's playing time fell off of a cliff in the 2021/22 campaign, where he made just three starts. The downward trend is continuing with the forward failing to make a start in 12 appearances, and playing just over 10 minutes per match. Petersen remains a non-existent fantasy option with this miniscule role in the first team.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kiliann Sildillia - Major role at right-back Sildillia has made 19 appearances (17 starts) in all competitions before the World Cup break.
Impact Sildillia has established himself as the first choice right-back in all competitions despite just making seven appearances in the 2021/22 campaign. The full-back has provided two assists and has consistently done well in this increased role. Sildillia should be a nailed-on starter heading into the second half of the Bundesliga.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yannik Keitel - Starts finale Keitel started Sunday's 4-1 win over Union Berlin, sending in one cross.
Impact Keitel made just his fourth Bundesliga start, as he continues to see his role grow. The midfielder is already on pace for a far more significant role than any previous season, and has also earned his first goal contribution in the Bundesliga.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Mark Flekken - Concedes one in win Flekken conceded one goal and made one save during Sunday's 4-1 win over Union Berlin
Impact Flekken benefitted from a missed penalty but still did his part to secure another win for a modest team high up the table. After conceding three in a road loss to RB Leipzig, Flekken and his teammates took full advantage of a home match to tilt the odds in their favor. With 17 goals conceded but also eight shutouts in 15 league games, Flekken has benefitted from a German national team caliber defender in Matthias Ginter as a defensive anchor for a team filled with players in good form.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matthias Ginter - Makes one tackle in win Ginter won one tackle and made one block during Sunday's 4-1 win over Union Berlin.
Impact Ginter and teammate Christian Gunter secured places with the German national team after a fine opening to the season with eight clean sheets in 15 Bundesliga starts. This is the kind of form that gets Ginter a starting role alongside Antonio Rudiger in the heart of the defense, as Ginter started for times during the Euros in 2021 and is in even better form than he was then.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Gunter - Creates one chance in win Gunter created one chance from five crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 4-1 win over Union Berlin.
Impact Gunter closes out a strong 2022 for his club with 12 assists in 55 appearances between the league and UEL, earning a place with Germany's squad for the World Cup alongside teammate Matthias Ginter. He'll hope that this tournament goes a little differently than the Euros in 2021, when he rode the bench without playing a minute.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ritsu Doan - Logs assist in win Doan logged one assist from one chance created and put one shot on target during Sunday's 4-1 win over Union Berlin.
Impact Doan logged his first assist in his last eight league and UEL appearances, finding his touch just ahead of the World Cup. Though his production hasn't been exceptional with three goals and three assists in 20 appearances, Doan is still figuring out how high his potential can go now that he's in a good team. He'll first focus on the World Cup, where he figures to play an important role in Japan's efforts.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
