STEFFEN TIGGES NEWS

Features in XI against Frankfurt Tigges (shoulder) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Koln are severely depleted upfront, so having Tigges back is a huge boost to the team's forward line. The experienced striker, who recorded six goals across 30 appearances in 2022-23, is set to make his season debut here and will lead the attacking line.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Tigges (shoulder) is expected to return for Sunday's trip to Frankfurt, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Tigges played with the U21 team previously and is now set for his return. Davie Selke is likely to fall out of the starting XI after disappointing to open the season. If Tigges isn't deemed fit for a start it's possible Sargis Adamyan could be handed the start against Frankfurt.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Tigges (shoulder) returns to the grass to participate in parts of team training.

Impact Tigges could still miss the first match of the season against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, but is edging closer to a return by participating in parts of training Wednesday. Even if healthy, David Selke is still expected to be the favorite to start at forward over him.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues rehab Tigges (shoulder) is continuing his rehab and has yet to train with the team ahead of the new season.

Impact Tigges could miss the opening match of the new season as he is still rehabbing him a shoulder injury suffered near the end of the season. During his first season with Koln, the forward recorded six goals and one assist in 30 appearances, 17 of them coming as starts.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Tigges (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Munich, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Tigges is set to miss the Bundesliga finale due to an undisclosed issue. The manager named his replacement for the final match in Tim Lemperle, who has yet to start for Koln. Tigges ends his first season with Koln on 30 appearances (17 starts) with six goals and a single assist. With Davie Selke ending the season in good form Tigges could face competition to lead the attack during pre-season.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Tigges scored from his only shot in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Werder.

Impact Tigges, who was making his first start since the beginning of March, headed in Florian Kainz' cross to score his sixth of the season and his first since January. This is the first campaign in which the striker has seen regular top flight football and he has six goals and one assist with one game remaining.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One shot in draw Tigges registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against RB Leipzig.

Impact Tigges only shot once during Saturday's draw as Leipzig controlled the match for the most part. Tigges hasn't lived up to what was hoped since joining Koln, struggling to be a consistent goal-scoring threat for the most part. With Davie Selke (undisclosed) going down with an injury through Tigges could remain in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace against Bremen Tigges scored two goals on five shots (two on target) and earned an assist versus Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Tigges brought his five-game goal drought to a close with a phenomenal performance against Bremen. The forward has started four of the last six contests and should continue to serve as a focal point of the attack moving forward.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three goals with Koln Tigges scored three goals during 12 appearances (nine starts) in the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Tigges departed Dortmund in search of more playing time with Koln, and has taken a step forward. The striker hasn't been a nailed-on starter, but when fit he has led the line, scoring three times, a tally that already ties his single-season best.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace versus Augsburg Tigges scored two goals from five shots, created one chance, sent in two inaccurate crosses and made two tackles (one won) in Sunday's 3-2 win over Augsburg.

Impact Tigges scored their first and third goals in the match to give his side three points at home. The forward also led his side with a season-high five shots in the proccess. He now has three goals in seven appearances (six starts) in the campaign.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Union stuns Dortmund, Bayern routs Freiburg in Bundesliga

Janik Haberer has scored twice for Union Berlin to upset Borussia Dortmund 2-0 and consolidate its early-season Bundesliga lead

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shut down in defeat Tigges managed just a single shot off target during Sunday's 5-2 loss to Gladbach.

Impact Tigges made his third straight start up top and was held to just a single shot once more. The volume simply hasn't been there for Tigges since returning to the starting XI, in five starts this season Tigges has created just three chances and scored once with his only shot on goal.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund loses in Cologne 3-2 and misses chance to go top

Borussia Dortmund has failed to capitalize on Bundesliga leader Union Berlin’s first loss after conceding a one-goal lead and losing to Cologne 3-2

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against former team Tigges scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Saturday's 3-2 win over Dortmund.

Impact Tigges found the back of the net in the 56th minute scoring against his former team. The goal was the first of the season for the forward coming from his lone shot of the match.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in draw Tigges put one shot off target and created one chance during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Bochum.

Impact Tigges has started in three of the last four matches but has yet to put a shot on target this season. With Mark Uth (pelvis) looking likely to return after the international break, Tigges will need to make major improvements if he's to keep his place as the starting striker.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Able to play Tigges (ankle) has featured for the U21 side and is set to return to the senior squad for Sunday's trip to Eintracht Frankfurt, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Tigges spent parts of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund and though he doesn't have much of a scoring pedigree yet, the departure of Anthony Modeste opens up room for more rotation among the forward spots.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Tigges (ankle) remains unable to play heading into Sunday's season opener against Schalke, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Tigges broke his ankle back in March and it's still uncertain when he could play next. Judging by how the manager spoke, it could take some time before he's back with a chance in the reserve sides mixed in as well.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for the season Tigges (ankle) is out for the season after breaking his ankle in training, the club announced.

Impact Tigges broke his ankle in training and that will conclude his season. While he isn't much of a fantasy option due to his role behind Erling Haaland, an injury crisis in front of him has kept Tigges in the conversation for playing time throughout the season. He will remain behind Donyell Malen and Haaland to start the 2022/23 season.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Humiliating 5-2 home loss for Dortmund against Leverkusen

Borussia Dortmund has been outclassed and outgunned in a humiliating 5-2 loss at home to Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another goal as substitute Tigges scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 5-2 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Tigges entered the match in the 85th minute and scored just four minutes into his appearance. The goal was the third of the season for the forward as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Tigges scored once on one shot during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Hertha.

Impact Tigges came off the bench to try and turn Saturday's match around but failed to do so. The forward is a limited option and really offers next to no fantasy value.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hertha beats Dortmund 3-2 to leave Bayern 9 points clear

Hertha Berlin has finally delivered the performance its long-suffering fans were waiting for by coming from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the Bundesliga

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ajax beats 10-man Dortmund to reach Champions League last 16

Ajax has ground down a tenacious 10-man Borussia Dortmund team to win 3-1 and book its place in the Champions League knockout stages

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern hits back with 5-2 win at Union Berlin in Bundesliga

Robert Lewandowski has scored twice as Bayern Munich restored some lost pride with a 5-2 win at Union Berlin in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets off bench Tigges scored once on one shot on goal during Saturday's 2-0 win over Koln.

Impact Tigges came off the bench and took only one shot, but scored from it to give Dortmund a cushion late in the match. The forward is just returning from injury and isn't a major fantasy producer, especially off the bench.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE