Jonas Föhrenbach
HDHGermany
Left
Jan 26, 1996
30
6'0"
179 lb
LB
LWB
Balanced Full Back
HeidenheimFinds starting XI
Fohrenbach (concussion) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Koln.
Analysis: Fohrenbach needed some testing as he attempted to get out of concussion protocol ahead of Sunday, and the defender has done so, not just fit but earning a spot in the starting XI. He has now started in 25 of his 27 appearances this season, likely to continue as a starting defender into the final match of the season.
Late call for Koln clash
Fohrenbach (nose/concussion) is a late call for Sunday's clash against Koln, according to coach Frank Schmidt. "We are doing everything to have him available, maybe wearing a mask, he is a late call, we will see in the next two days."
Analysis: Fohrenbach had been hospitalized after the collision with goalkeeper Diant Ramaj during the 3-3 draw against Bayern Munich, suffering a broken nose and probable concussion in a frightening incident. The defender's determination to feature in such a crucial survival battle fixture is a testament to his character, and the club will make a final decision on his involvement after monitoring his condition through the coming days. Heidenheim need every available body for Sunday's clash against Koln with their Bundesliga survival on the line.
Doubtful against Koln
Fohrenbach (nose/concussion) was taken to hospital Saturday night after the collision with goalkeeper Diant Ramaj and was diagnosed with a broken nose and a probable concussion, spending the night in hospital as a precaution, according to club CEO Holger Sanwald, per SPORT1's Doppelpass. "We took him to hospital yesterday evening where it was found that in addition to a broken nose he probably also has a concussion. He stayed in hospital overnight as a precaution. It is probably not serious enough that he cannot rejoin the team quickly. He is a tough player on whom we have been able to rely for years."
Analysis: Fohrenbach had remarkably returned to the pitch despite the injury given Heidenheim having used all their substitutions, but the severity of the situation became clear afterward when the defender revealed he had no memory of returning to the field at all, a telling sign of the concussion's impact. His availability for Sunday's clash against Koln remains uncertain, though the club expressed cautious optimism about a relatively swift recovery given the time remaining before the fixture. Heidenheim will assess his condition carefully over the coming days before making a final call on his involvement in what is a crucial survival battle fixture.
Plays through broken nose
Fohrenbach suffered a broken nose after a violent collision with his own goalkeeper during Saturday's 3-3 draw against Bayern Munich but returned to the pitch with a nasal bandage after receiving treatment, according to coach Frank Schmidt. "Unfortunately, my center-back had to end the game with a broken nose."
Analysis: Fohrenbach would likely have been substituted immediately had coach Schmidt not already used all his changes, making his determination to continue a remarkable display of commitment for Heidenheim in what was a crucial point in their Bundesliga survival fight. The club will assess his condition over the coming days before making a call on his availability for the remaining fixtures of the campaign.
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