SEBASTIAN ANDERSSON NEWS

Still missing Friday Andersson (knee) will not be in the squad against Hertha Berlin on Friday.

Impact Andersson has yet to make an appearance for the senior team this season, though he has seen limited action with the youth setup. At this point, even if Andersson does see time with the first team, it will almost certainly come off the bench, limiting him to mid-range fantasy value at best.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to U21's Andersson (knee) took part in two matches with the Koln U21 teams as he continues his rehab.

Impact Andersson continues his recovery from a knee injury and is now back in action with the youth team. It remains to be seen if he will be able to return to senior team action before the end of the Bundesliga. Any amount of team training with the senior team would be a good indicator that he is nearing a full return.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Andersson (knee) is not in the traveling squad for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Impact Andersson is ahead of schedule in his recovery but is not quite ready to return for Saturday's match. The forward has been out long-term with a knee injury and is nearing a return. That said the nature of the injury means Andersson would likely need to appear in team training before he's ready for any sort of playing time.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ahead of schedule Andersson (knee) is two weeks ahead of schedule in his recovery, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Andersson is out for Saturday's clash with Mainz but is healing well ahead of schedule. The attacker was originally considered a doubt to even return during the 2022/23 campaign, but is now back in full team training and nearing a return. Andersson's next chance to play is a Saturday trip to Hoffenheim.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training continues Andersson (knee) trained fully Wednesday, Koln announced.

Impact Andersson has yet to debut in 2022/23 and is continuing a long march back from a very serious knee injury. The forward's career even looked to be in doubt though it appears he may finally be nearing a return. Andersson scored three times in 26 appearances before suffering the injury in 2021/22.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes team training Andersson (knee) completed team training Monday, Koln announced.

Impact Andersson made his return to full team training, though it's unclear if he's actually nearing a return. The forward has been out over 11 months and almost certainly won't be rushed back into any major playing time. While Andersson continues to recover Davie Selke will have a stable place in the starting XI.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in training Andersson (knee) was training with the ball Thursday, BILD reports.

Impact Andersson has been out since late in the 2021/22 campaign and is just now preparing to make his return. There is some hope he could return before the end of the season, though it will likely be in a more rotational role. Andersson had three goals and one assist in 26 appearances (13 starts) before picking up this injury.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives positive news on injury Andersson (knee) will start a rehab program after undergoing meniscus surgery in his knee October.

Impact Andersson feared that he will not be able to play again after not making any progress from his meniscus surgery, however he received some good news that he will begin rehabilitation for his knee. He will remain in Sweden for his recovery as he continues to sit out indefinitely.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Career in doubt Andersson(knee) might not be able to play again, manager Steffen Baumgart told reporters.

Impact Andersson's diagnosis continues to get worse as there is now doubt that he will ever be able to play again. The striker has been out long-term with a knee injury and has been unable to progress in his rehab despite being five months into the injury. Andersson remains out indefinitely.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Andersson underwent surgery on his meniscus and will be out indefinitely, according to bild.de.

Impact Andersson went against Koln's team doctor's wishes and underwent a meniscus surgery that was far more extensive than originally though. As a result the striker will be out until 2023 at the earliest and has possibly played his last match for Koln. Andersson is out indefinitely both due to the surgery and the fact that he has seemingly alienated his club entirely, with the club asking him to remain in Copenhagen for his recovery.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains separately Andersson was tasked to train by himself during Wednesday's session ahead of Sunday's match against Schalke.

Impact There isn't a reason given for this decision, but it could be as simple as keeping Andersson in better shape by changing up his fitness routine. He should be seen as a backup option behind Mark Uth and Anthony Modeste ahead of the coming season, unless he finds some impressive form early in the campaign.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in friendly Andersson started in Saturday's friendly against Offenbach.

Impact Andersson had missed much of the final two months of last season due to COVID-19 but is looking good so far ahead of the new campaign. He scored just three times in 26 appearances (three starts) and may not be much more than a rotation option unless he can find his form.

JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Andersson (illness) will be out for Saturday's match with Wolfsburg, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Andersson will be out for Saturday's match with Wolfsburg, and will continue to train individually. The striker is slowly recovering fitness, and Baumgart was hopeful that Andersson could return for the final match of the season, against Stuttgart. Andersson has three goals and one assist in 26 appearances (13 starts) so far in 2021/22.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out once more Andersson (COVID-19) will be out for Saturday's match against Bielefeld, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Andersson will be out once more, as he has now missed nearly a month with COVID-19. The forward is testing negative but has yet to return to full fitness in training. Andersson will hope to be back with the team for Saturday's trip to Augsburg. Mark Uth will remain in the starting XI in place of Andersson.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Andersson (COVID-19) is out for Saturday's clash with Gladbach, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Andersson remains out with COVID-19, though he is no longer testing positive. The forward is working to rebuild his fitness, which is taking longer than originally expected. Andersson will hope to continue to rebuild his fitness before a Saturday clash with Bielefeld.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training alone Andersson (COVID-19) is training individually Tuesday, according to Koln.

Impact Andersson is in individual training as he works on returning to fitness. The forward has tested negative for COVID-19 and left quarantine, but needs to find fitness once more, and wants to avoid rushing back into a heavy workload. It's likely the Andersson will be on the bench for Saturday's trip to Gladbach.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Andersson (COVID-19) is out for Saturday's clash with Mainz, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Andersson is out for Saturday's clash with Mainz, as he recovers from COVID-19. The forward has been doing well lately, but Mark Uth should be a more than competent replacement in the starting XI. Andersson will hope to return as soon as possible, which would be a trip to Gladbach on Saturday.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Haaland and Reyna start but Dortmund frustrated at Cologne

Neither Erling Haaland nor Gio Reyna could help Borussia Dortmund keep pace with Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich as the team was held 1-1 at Cologne

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores for draw Andersson scored once on one shot during Sunday's one-all draw with Dortmund.

Impact Andersson scored his third goal of the campaign in his 25th appearance. The striker has simply been off his game since joining Koln, and is a lackluster fantasy play. Andersson will hope to prove he can find some consistency against his former team, Union Berlin, next time out.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Sevilla looks to pressure Madrid; PSG faces Rennes

Sevilla hosts Elche needing a win to ensure that Real Madrid does not run away with the Spanish league lead

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Training individually Andersson is training individually this week as he recovers from an undisclosed injury, Koln announced Thursday.

Impact Andersson will be a doubt for Sunday's clash against Hertha Berlin, but he will aim to be fit by the following game against Bayern. Mark Uth could fill in for him at forward if necessary.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Haaland scores on return for Dortmund, Bayern reclaims lead

Erling Haaland scored on his return from injury for Borussia Dortmund to beat Wolfsburg 3-1 and turn up the pressure on Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets off bench Andersson scored once on two shots on goal during Saturday's 4-1 rout of Gladbach.

Impact Andersson came off the bench for the final 20 minutes, touched the ball five times - and scored. It was a hilariously efficient performance for the forward who simply eased past the defense to score his second goal of the season. Andersson will likely return to the bench next time out against Bielefeld, one of the weakest matchups on the calendar.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second career assist Andersson assisted once, took one shot (one on target) and created one chance in the 2-2 draw with Leverkusen on Sunday.

Impact Andersson was brought off the bench perfect timing in the draw. The forward came on as a last-ditch effort to tie the game and he did just that. Andersson won the header off of a long throw and passed it backwards where teammate Anthony Modeste found it and tied the game. It was somewhat surprising to see Andersson get relegated back to the bench, but it turns out it was the perfect move to secure one point at home. Over his last four appearances, he is averaging, 3.25 shots, 0.75 chances created, 0.5 crosses and 0.25 tackles per 90 minutes in all competitions this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Furth Andersson scored a goal on four shots (three on target) versus Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Andersson finally opened his goal account this season despite having racked up 17 shots (five on target) in seven contests this year. The forward has started four of the club's last five contests and should continue to earn regular appearances in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE