Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.4)
6.6
Average Ratings
6.9
(6.5)
26.2
Average Age
23.5
185.1
Average Height (cm)
185.6
(0.9)
1.1
Shots pg
1.9
(1.3)
(53%)
54%
Aerial Duel Success
54%
(54%)
(0.6)
0.6
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.5)
(0.9)
1
Tackles pg
0.9
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 2. Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Schalke
FC Koln
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Lasme | Out | 6.05 | |
| Aris Bayindir | Out | N/A | |
| Paul Seguin | Out | 6.89 | |
| Tomás Kalas | Out | 6.69 | |
| Mehmet Aydin | Out | 6.53 | |
| Emil Højlund | Doubtful | 6.16 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luca Kilian | Out | N/A | |
| Florian Kainz | Out | 6.41 | |
| Max Finkgräfe | Out | 6.24 | |
| Mark Uth | Out | 6.08 | |
| Jacob Steen Christensen | Out | N/A |
Team News
Schalke
FC Koln
- Paul Seguin and Mehmet Aydi will both miss out after suffering injuries during the game with Magdeburg.
- Fortunately for Karel Geraerts, Ron Schallenberg has served his suspension and is ready to slot into the midfield in Seguin's absence.
- Gerhard Struber will likely opt for an unchanged starting XI here following a dominant display against Eintracht Braunschweig.
- FC Köln have five confirmed absentees for the trip to the VELTINS-Arena.
