TIMO HUBERS NEWS

Back in training Hubers (illness) is available for Sunday's clash with Leverkusen, Koln announced.

Impact Hubers is available after coming back from an illness and getting back into full training. The defender missed out against Stuttgart last time out and was replaced by Luca Kilian. With Hubers fit once more he should be straight back in the starting XI alongside Julian Chabot.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to train Thursday Hubers (thigh) is expected to return to team training Thursday, manager Steffen Baumgart told GeissBlog.

Impact Hubers sat out for the first three training sessions ahead of Saturday's trip to Lepzig but is expected to train Thursday. A full training session Thursday would put Hubers on track to play and get straight back in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains starter Hubers started and played every minutes in the Bundesliga before the international break.

Impact Hubers remains one of the most stable and consistent center-back options in Germany. A rock of the backline who doesn't offer any sort of offensive upside but piles on the defensive stats. Through seven matches Hubers is up to 15 tackles, 20 interceptions and 35 clearances.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends Koln deal Hubers extended his contract with Koln through the 2025-26 campaign, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Hubers took a major step forward in 2022-23, and is now set to be a part of the back line for two more seasons at least. The center-back has been exceptional in a strong defense and will likely build on the 29 appearances (28 starts) he totaled in 2022-23.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes step forward Hubers made 29 appearances (28 starts) scoring a career-high three goals from center-back in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Hubers took a major step forward, establishing himself as a nailed-on starter in central defense. The defender tallied career-highs across the board with 149 clearances, three goals, and 58 interceptions. Across the board it was a career-year from Hubers, who will hope to continue this major role in pre-season.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rare brace Hubers scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal) in Friday's 5-2 victory over Hertha Berlin. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72nd minute.

Impact Hubers scored a brace, his second and third goal in the Bundesliga in a shock showing from the center-back. This sort of offensive production doubles his total for career goals and is totally unprecedented. Needless to say Hubers doesn't project as a prolific goal-scorer moving forward.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling to Hoffenheim Hubers (shoulder) is in the traveling squad for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Impact Hubers is in the traveling squad Saturday, despite suffering a shoulder injury in training. The defender was originally a doubt but his return to training and the traveling squad Friday give Hubers a good chance to avoid missing any playing time.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers training blow Hubers (shoulder) fell on his shoulder during a practice session and is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim, Koln announced Tuesday.

Impact Hubers suffered the injury during a duel in training. The center-back has been a near-guarantee to start when fit and available and would be a major loss if ruled out. Luca Kilian could get the start in central defense alongside Julian Chabot if Hubers is ruled out.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Great performance in draw Hubers recorded one tackle (one won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Hubers fared extremely well and made nine clearances in the match. He has been great defensively and averages two interceptions and 1.7 tackles per game. His 5.5 clearances per game are only less than teammate Julian Chabot in the league. He also has seven yellow cards this season.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Wolfsburg Hubers is set to return from a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation against Wolfsburg.

Impact Hubers was suspended after picking up a fifth yellow card and is now eligible to return. Hubers has been a nailed-on starter when fully fit and available and should return straight to the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Stuttgart Hubers will miss Saturday's clash against VfB Stuttgart with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Hubers picked up his fifth booking of the season in last weekend's win over Eintracht Frankfurt, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's match. Nikola Soldo should replace him in central defense for the game.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores rare goal Hubers scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th minute.

Impact Hubers opened the scoring Sunday, breaking the deadlock in the first half. The defender got an early goal and then earned a clean sheet to go along with it. The center-back isn't a major offensive option in any way, but has shown some impressive form in a solid defensive unit.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid on return Hubers recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Schalke. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Hubers returned to the starting XI and did well throughout Sunday's draw. The defender made his way back from illness and helped keep a clean sheet while making 11 clearances. Hubers will hope to keep this going and build on the clean sheet in tougher matches than the poor Schalke defense.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Schalke Hubers (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Schalke.

Impact Hubers is back in the starting XI for Sunday's match. The center-back takes his starting role back from Nikola Soldo, who enjoyed a run in the starting XI while Hubers was sidelined.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out through illness Hubers (illness) is out for Tuesday's clash with Bayern, Geissblog reports.

Impact Hubers is ruled out due to an illness that he picked up Monday. The defender will hope to return for a Sunday trip to Schalke. In his place Nikola Soldo will likely return to the starting XI at center-back.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Hertha Hubers is fit and in the starting Xi for Saturday's match against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Hubers returns after dealing with a thigh injury that has kept him out of Koln's previous two matches. The defender has started ten of his 11 league appearances, making a team-high 60 clearances.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Potential for return Hubers (thigh) trained fully Friday and could be an option for the bench during Saturday's trip to Hertha, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Hubers returned to full team training and is a potential option for Saturday's trip to Hertha, though likely only on the bench. The defender missed the previous two Bundesliga matches with a muscle bruise, but seems to have a chance to return in some capacity before the Winter break, where he will have more than enough time to recover fully.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can't play Wednesday Hubers will miss Wednesday's match against Bayer Leverkusen due to a dead leg, according to manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Hubers first missed Sunday's loss to Freiburg and will be absent for at least one more game. This gives him one more chance to return before the World Cup in Saturday's match at Hertha Berlin, and Julian Chabot or Nikola Soldo have been named as potential replacements for Hubers in Wednesday's lineup.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to play Wednesday Hubers missed Sunday's 2-0 loss to Freiburg due to a "bruise" but there's hope he'll be available Wednesday against Bayer Leverkusen, manager Steffen Baumgart announced postgame.

Impact Hubers had started eight straight games before missing Sunday due to an injury picked up in Thursday's UECL match against Nice. If he can't start by Wednesday, Nikola Soldo is in line for another game.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can't play Sunday Hubers has to skip Sunday's match against Freiburg due to a "bruise" suffered Thursday against Nice.

Impact Hubers played the full 90 in Thursday's 2-2 draw with Nice but must have felt something after the match. Nikola Soldo will help out the defense in his place.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy yet again Hubers made four clearances and one tackle during Sunday's 5-2 loss to Gladbach.

Impact Hubers had plenty to do in a match that Gladbach controlled throughout. The defender has played the full 90 in each match since returning from a knock suffered earlier in the campaign and is the center of Koln's back line. Hubers has found impressive volume of late with 16 clearances in his last two matches helping fill out his defensive volume.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Starting XI Hubers is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Leipzig.

Impact Hubers returns after missing out on Koln's opener due to an undisclosed injury. The defender takes up a role in the center of the Koln back line for Saturday's clash with Leipzig.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Hubers (undisclosed) returned to training during Tuesday's session.

Impact Hubers missed the opener against Schalke and now has another two days to train before he can make his season debut. Once fit, Hubers should be able to take back a starting place from Luca Killian.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Hubers (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Sunday's match against Borussia Dortmund by manager Steffen Baumgart.

Impact Hubers was unable to train freely in the week before this game and will no longer be able to participate in the first round of the season. Luca Killian has been named as the replacement for Hubers by the manager as well.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has to train separately Hubers trained by himself during Thursday's session ahead of Sunday's match against Schalke.

Impact Hubers had started during the cup match against Jahn Regensburg but may be unfit for the first game of the league season. He still has a couple of days to train so there's a chance he plays, though Luca Killian and Julian Chabot could be the primary defensive pairing if Hubers remains unavailable.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE