Josip Juranovic
FCU
Right Back
Possession Builder
Aug 16, 1995 (31)
Right
5'8"
150 lb
Ruled out against Augsburg
Juranovic (Achilles/illness) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Augsburg.
Analysis: Juranovic is not ready to return after Achilles discomfort and a subsequent illness delayed his comeback. Although the right-back has resumed team training, he misses a fourth straight Bundesliga match after sitting out against Bayern, Elversberg and Borussia Dortmund. He still needs more time to regain the fitness required for competitive action. Union remain without a right-sided option who registered two assists across their opening three league matches.
Could return against Augsburg
Juranovic (Achilles/illness) has resumed team training after recovering from his recent fitness issues, although his availability for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Augsburg remains uncertain, according to Sueddeutsche Zeitung.
Analysis: Juranovic has made progress in his recovery after initially dealing with Achilles discomfort before the international break, followed by an illness that further delayed his return. The Croatian right-back has now rejoined team training after missing Union Berlin's recent matches against Elversberg and Borussia Dortmund, although he has yet to be confirmed as available for Saturday's trip to Augsburg. Juranovic started Union's opening three Bundesliga matches and registered two assists before his absence. His return to training is an encouraging step, but his involvement this weekend remains uncertain as he works toward regaining full match fitness.
Still unavailable
Juranovic (Achilles/illness) remains sidelined for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Borussia Dortmund, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli. "But, needs must and all that, missing will be Ilic, Nsoki and Juranovic."
Analysis: Juranovic continues to recover after initially dealing with Achilles discomfort before the international break, followed by an illness that further delayed his return. The right-back had been working individually and has yet to make his competitive comeback, having also missed the previous match against Elversberg. Juranovic started Union Berlin's opening three Bundesliga matches and registered two assists before his absence. His continued unavailability limits the club's options at right-back, with no confirmed timeline for his return to action.
Ruled out against Elversberg
Juranovic (Achilles/illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Elversberg after failing to resume team training following his recent illness, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli.
Analysis: Juranovic remains sidelined after initially dealing with Achilles discomfort before the international break, with a subsequent illness further complicating his return to action. The right-back has continued working individually throughout the week and has yet to rejoin team training, leaving him unavailable for Saturday's home matchup against Elversberg. No timetable has been established for his return to full training, making his availability for upcoming fixtures uncertain. Juranovic had started Union Berlin's opening three Bundesliga matches and recorded two assists before his absence, making his continued spell on the sidelines a setback for the club's defensive rotation.
Trains individually Tuesday
Juranovic (Achilles) remained limited to individual work Tuesday and has yet to rejoin team training as he continues working his way back from his recent absence, according to BILD.
Analysis: Juranovic has yet to take the next step in his recovery after Achilles discomfort kept him out before the international break, leaving his status for Saturday's clash with Elversberg up in the air. The right back will likely need to progress to at least partial team training over the remainder of the week to put himself in position to return. He had opened the season in strong form before the setback, starting Union Berlin's first three Bundesliga matches and supplying two assists.
Hopes to resume training next week
Juranovic is dealing with an Achilles issue and hopes to return to Union Berlin training next week after missing 7-0 loss to Bayern Munich, according to Jutarnji.
Analysis: Juranovic was initially listed as absent through illness but is reportedly dealing with Achilles discomfort that has also prevented him from joining Croatia for the international break. The defender had started each of Union Berlin's first three Bundesliga matches before the issue, providing two assists. He is hoping to resume training next week, which would put him in position to work toward a return to action following the international break.
Misses Bayern clash
Juranovic (illness) has been ruled out of Friday's Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich after missing training earlier in the week, according to coach Mauro Lustrinelli.
Analysis: Juranovic will miss his first Bundesliga match of the season after starting each of Union Berlin's opening three league fixtures at right-back. The defender had established himself as the preferred option in the position before illness interrupted his run in the starting XI. Christopher Trimmel is now likely to make his first league start of the campaign against Bayern, though Juranovic should remain the leading option at right-back once he recovers.
Questionable against Bayern
Juranovic is questionable for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich after missing Monday's training session due to illness, according to Tagesspiegel.
Analysis: Juranovic has started at right-back in each of Union Berlin's first three Bundesliga matches this season, establishing himself as the preferred option in the position. His status will depend on his recovery during the week, with Christopher Trimmel likely to make his first league start of the campaign if Juranovic is unable to face Bayern.
Pair of assists in win
Juranovic assisted twice to go with one shot (one on goal), 12 crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Analysis: Juranovic was excellent on the flank during Saturday's draw, he created a pair of assists and sent in 12 crosses while taking five corners. It was an excellent performance during a chaotic, all-offense match. Juranovic is perfect for that type of situation, stretching the field and offering width while sending in a plethora of dangerous crosses. That offensive talent gives him substantial upside.
Scores from bench
Juranovic scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 3-1 win over Mainz.
Analysis: Juranovic entered the match in the 81st minute and added an insurance goal in the 91st. The wing-back has two goal involvements to go along with nine crosses over his last three appearances with both goal involvements coming as a substitute.
Assists as substitute
Juranovic had an assist while crossing five times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Friday's 3-1 loss to Leipzig.
Analysis: Juranovic subbed into the match in the 60th minute and set up Danilho Doekhi in the 78th for Union's lone goal. The assist was the first goal involvement this season for Juranovic as he hasn't made a start since January.
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