FC Köln Team News - Soccer

Marvin Schwabe - Beaten once in loss Schwabe allowed a goal while making six saves during Friday's 1-0 win over Koln.

Impact Schwabe allowed the lone goal of the match in the 77th minute as Koln dropped all three points. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for 17 saves over his last three starts. Koln take on Schalke at home next weekend.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luka Lochoshvili - Makes seven clearances Lochoshvili made three interceptions, two tackles and seven clearances during Friday's 1-0 loss to Frankfurt.

Impact Lochoshvili was a part of the Koln back line that conceded just once Friday finishing second on the team in interceptions and clearances. The defender has combined for six tackles, five interceptions and 14 clearances over his last three starts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joel Schmied - Forced off with ankle injury Schmied (ankle) was forced off during Friday's match against Frankfurt after twisting his ankle, according to the club.

Impact Schmied is set to be assessed after twisting his ankle in a challenge and being unable to continue at Frankfurt. The defender came into the starting lineup Friday for the first time as Koln switched to a back three, and the extent of the problem should become clearer once the club's medical staff have examined him.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Castro-Montes - Returns to bench against Frankfurt Castro-Montes (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Castro-Montes returns to Koln's matchday squad after missing Sunday's derby against Borussia Monchengladbach due to a thigh injury. The right-back had already resumed training earlier this week and was considered an option for Friday's fixture, but he will begin the match among the substitutes. Having started all four of his Bundesliga appearances this season, Castro-Montes will look to regain his place in the starting lineup, although Sebastian Sebulonsen remains a competitor for the right-back position.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luka Lochoshvili - Consistent starter for Koln so far Lochoshvili has started every game for Koln so far in the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

Impact Lochoshvili has started every game at center-back for Koln despite the team using different tactical approaches in the first five matches of the campaign. In those five appearances, Lochoshvili has racked up 24 clearances, five blocked shots, five tackles and three interceptions.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Castro-Montes - Back in contention for Friday Castro-Montes (thigh) could return to the squad for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Eintracht Frankfurt, according to coach Rene Wagner. "Castro-Montes is an option for the squad...

Impact Castro-Montes is closing in on a return after missing Sunday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach due to a thigh injury. The right-back had already resumed training but was not considered fit enough to feature in the derby. Manager Rene Wagner has now confirmed that he is back in contention for Friday's match against Frankfurt, although his starting status remains uncertain. Having started all four of his league appearances this season, Castro-Montes could compete with Sebastian Sebulonsen for the starting right-back position.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Targeting early 2027 return Skhiri (ankle) could remain sidelined until early 2027, according to coach Rene Wagner. "It's a devastating blow for us. I hope Ellyes will be available again at the beginning of n...

Impact Skhiri faces an extended absence after suffering a significant right ankle injury during Sunday's 2-1 Bundesliga win over Borussia Monchengladbach. The defensive midfielder was stretchered off following a challenge from Florian Neuhaus, with subsequent examinations confirming substantial damage. Manager Rene Wagner expressed hope that Skhiri could return at the beginning of next year but declined to provide a precise recovery timeline. Tom Krauss, who replaced him against Gladbach, could take on increased midfield responsibilities during his absence.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Suffers significant ankle injury Skhiri (ankle) is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after an MRI confirmed a right ankle injury sustained during Sunday's 2-1 Bundesliga win over Borussia Monchengladbach,...

Impact Skhiri suffered the injury following a challenge from Florian Neuhaus in first-half stoppage time, twisting his right ankle awkwardly and requiring a stretcher to leave the pitch. Further examinations confirmed significant damage, with reports suggesting that at least one ligament may be torn, although the club has not disclosed the precise diagnosis. No specific recovery timeline has been established, but Koln have confirmed that the defensive midfielder faces a prolonged absence. Tom Krauss replaced him against Gladbach and represents an option to take over his midfield responsibilities during his recovery.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Bergmann Johannesson - Scores with lone shot Johannesson scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Gladbach.

Impact Johannesson opened the scoring with a goal in the 26th minute while finishing with the second most chances created on the team. The goal was the first this season for the midfielder as he made his first start since September 4th in the match.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Said El Mala - Claims all three points El Mala scored a goal while taking eight shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 2-1 win over Gladbach.

Impact El Mala found the back of the net in the 67th minute claimining all three points for Koln while leading his side in shots. The goal was the first since August 29th for the forward as he's combined for 12 shots, five chances created and two crosses over his last three appearances.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Linton Maina - Sets up game winning goal Maina had an assist while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing six times (two accurate), creating three chances and making four tackles (winning one) during Sunday's 2-1 win o...

Impact Maina set up Said El Mala in the 67th minute assisting the game winning goal while leading Koln in crosses, chances created and tackles. The attacker has two goal involvements to go along with five shots, seven chances created and 12 crosses over his last three starts.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Allows one in win Schwabe allowed a goal while making six saves during Sunday's 2-1 win over Gladbach.

Impact Schwabe allowed a goal in the 39th minute, but blanked Gladbach in the second half as Koln found a game winning goal. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for 15 saves over his last three starts. Koln head to Frankfurt on Friday.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ellyes Skhiri - Stretchered off with ankle injury Skhiri (ankle) was forced off at halftime during Sunday's Bundesliga clash against Borussia Monchengladbach after suffering a right ankle injury.

Impact Skhiri sustained the injury following a challenge from Florian Neuhaus in first-half stoppage time, causing his right ankle to twist awkwardly. The midfielder required a stretcher to leave the pitch and appeared unable to put weight on his injured foot, raising concerns about the severity of the damage. Tom Krauss took his place at the start of the second half, while Skhiri will likely undergo further medical examinations to determine the extent of the injury. His availability for Koln's next Bundesliga fixture is now in serious doubt.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rav Van den Berg - Sidelined with muscle injury Van den Berg (muscle) has been ruled out of action after sustaining a muscular injury, according to the club.

Impact Van den Berg has suffered another setback in what has been a difficult start to the season with Koln. The center-back had already struggled for playing time, initially remaining an unused substitute before being left out of the matchday squad altogether. His latest injury will further delay his efforts to establish himself in the defensive rotation, with no timeline provided for his return. He will need to recover before attempting to work his way back into contention for competitive minutes.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Castro-Montes - Still needs more time Castro-Montes (thigh) is out for Sunday's match against Monchengladbach as he recovers from injury, according to manager Rene Wagner.

Impact Castro-Montes was back in training this week, but it was not enough to make the traveling squad, as the defender still is not caught up with his fitness. That said, a return is still not far off, likely to make a return in the next week or two now that he is training. He has started all four games this season at right-back, so this will force a change, with Sebastian Sebulonsen as a possible replacement.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Castro-Montes - Unlikely for Sunday Castro-Montes (thigh) remains limited to individual training and has yet to rejoin 1. FC Koln's team sessions ahead of Sunday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach, according to...

Impact Castro-Montes suffered a muscle injury in the 2-1 loss to Hamburg before the international break and remains limited to individual training at the start of the new training week. He could potentially join part of team training Thursday at the earliest, but his lack of recent team work makes a start against Borussia Monchengladbach nearly impossible and even a place in the squad is considered extremely tight. With Sebastian Sebulonsen back from his own muscle injury and having played more than 60 minutes in a recent friendly, the right-back is in line to take over on the right side of the defense.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ragnar Ache - Expected back in November Ache (thigh) isn't expected to return to action until sometime in November as he continues to recover from a muscle injury, according to GEISSBLOG Koln.

Impact Ache is set for a multi-week absence after suffering the thigh injury during a friendly against Viktoria Koln. The forward is expected to miss the upcoming matches against Borussia Monchengladbach, Eintracht Frankfurt, Schalke and Union Berlin before potentially returning during November. With Thijs Dallinga also sidelined by a long-term knee injury, Koln will need to rely on their remaining attacking options in the meantime.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Castro-Montes - Could return for Gladbach derby Castro-Montes (thigh) could be an option for Koln's squad for the Oct. 11 derby against Borussia Monchengladbach, according to Geissblog.

Impact Castro-Montes is expected to be partially integrated into team training during derby week, with coach Rene Wagner looking to see how far along he is after the muscle injury. He started each of Koln's first four Bundesliga matches, but a place in the starting lineup looks tight, as Sebastian Sebulonsen made a strong case during his absence and is currently the most likely solution on the right side of defense.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ragnar Ache - Out for time being with injury Ache (thigh) has suffered a muscle injury and will be sidelined for the time being, the club announced Saturday.

Impact Ache will miss the derby against Borussia Monchengladbach on Oct. 11 with a muscle injury to his left thigh, with no exact timeline been given. With Thijs Dallinga (knee) out for several months, Ache would have been the obvious candidate to lead the line, which makes the recovery timeline the main question for coach Rene Wagner.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Thijs Dallinga - Suffers cruciate ligament injury Dallinga suffered a cruciate ligament injury in Saturday's friendly against Viktoria Koln and will be sidelined for several months, the club announced.

Impact Dallinga is facing several months on the sidelines after a cruciate ligament injury in Saturday's friendly, a cruel setback for a striker who had settled quickly since joining on loan from Bologna in August. He scored twice off the bench on his Bundesliga debut and has two goals in three league outings, and he could struggle to feature again before the latter stages of the season. Koln are also without Ragnar Ache for now because of a muscle problem, which leaves them short of centre-forward options. with Marius Bulter the primary candidate.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ragnar Ache - Suffers apparent thigh issue Ache was forced off before halftime of FC Koln's friendly against Viktoria Koln after experiencing problems with his left thigh and is now headed to the Mediapark Clinic for furthe...

Impact Ache suffered an apparent left thigh injury late in the first half of 1. FC Koln's friendly against Viktoria Koln, having only entered the match as a substitute for Thijs Dallinga shortly after the half-hour mark. The forward was unable to return for the second half and was subsequently transported to the Media Park Clinic alongside Dallinga for further medical examinations. He has served primarily as a backup option this season and has been restricted to the bench for the last two competitive fixtures, with the exact timeline for his recovery remaining unclear.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Thijs Dallinga - Leaves friendly with knee issue Dallinga was forced off before the half-hour mark of Saturday's friendly against FC Viktoria Koln after appearing to sustain a knee injury and is now headed to the Mediapark Clinic...

Impact Dallinga was forced off before the half-hour mark of Saturday's friendly against FC Viktoria Koln after appearing to take a blow to his knee, with the possibility of a painful bruise mentioned but the exact nature of the issue still unclear pending further examinations. The striker had started each of Koln's last two matches, making the uncertainty around his status particularly significant, especially with direct replacement Ragnar Ache also forced off in the same game. If both forwards are unavailable, Marius Bulter could be the main alternative up front.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Okon-Engstler - Features with Socceroos Okon-Engstler was in the starting lineup for Tuesday's clash against Brazil, fully fit to feature moving forward, according to the national team.

Impact Okon-Engstler had been left out of Koln's traveling squad for the match against Hamburger SV for sporting reasons rather than injury, an absence that had opened up more time for Luca Waldschmidt. This international start confirms he is fully healthy, positioning him to push for a return to Koln's lineup once the international break concludes.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Castro-Montes - Unlikely to return against Gladbach Castro-Montes (muscle) remains out of team training and is unlikely to be available for the Oct. 11 derby against Borussia Monchengladbach, according to Geissblog.

Impact Castro-Montes has yet to resume team training after the international break began and remains without a clear timetable for his return. The right-back's continued absence makes the Gladbach match likely to come too soon, with Cologne expected to remain cautious with his recovery. Sebastian Sebulonsen should continue to benefit from Castro-Montes' absence on the right side of the defense.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mikey Moore - Scores on England U20 debut Moore scored on his England U20 debut while captaining the side in Friday's 3-1 win over Italy.

Impact Moore enjoyed an impressive first appearance at U20 level, starting and playing the full match while scoring England's second goal shortly after halftime with a finish from a cutback. Wearing the captain's armband added another milestone to a productive international outing, while the 90 minutes provided valuable playing time as he continues his development on loan at Koln. Moore will have another opportunity to build on the performance when England face France on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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