1. FC Köln vs. FC Augsburg - News - October 18, 2025 | FOX Sports

Rav Van den Berg - Ruled out against Augsburg Van den Berg (shoulder) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Van den Berg will miss the match against Augsburg as he continues his recovery from surgery earlier in the month. The defender has started light individual training but still needs more time before returning to full team activities. A comeback remains possible between October and November if his progress stays on track.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Schwabe - Starts between posts Schwabe (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Schwabe suffered a minor thigh injury during the break but returned to full training on Wednesday. He showed positive progress and was ultimately deemed fit to start Saturday's match against Augsburg. His presence in goal is a boost for Koln, who rely on his experience and consistency between the posts.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marius Bulter - Finds bench spot Bulter (Achilles) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Bulter has fully recovered from his Achilles injury and was included among the substitutes for Saturday's clash against Augsburg. The forward wasn't deemed fit enough to start but is available to feature off the bench if needed. That said, it makes no doubts that Bulter will reclaim a starting role in Koln's frontline once he hits full match sharpness.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elvis Rexhbecaj - Not available Saturday Rexhbecaj (back) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Koln.

Impact Rexhbecaj was ruled out of Saturday's match after failing a late fitness test for his back injury. He had been working towards a return during the week and was considered a late call but ultimately didn't make the squad. His absence required a change in midfield, with Alexis Claude-Maurice and Kristijan Jakic getting increased playing time.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arne Maier - On bench Saturday Maier (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Koln.

Impact Maier has passed his illness-related testing and is back in the squad, taking a spot on the bench for Saturday's match. The midfielder has only featured for three minutes this season, so his role is likely to remain limited barring unexpected circumstances. It's still a positive step in his recovery and availability moving forward.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw - Ruled out Saturday Gouweleeuw (knee) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Koln.

Impact Gouweleeuw has been ruled out for Saturday's match despite returning to training this week. The defender is still building fitness and isn't quite ready for selection. He remains a key starter when available, so the club will hope he can return soon.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch FC Cologne vs. FC Augsburg: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream - Bleacher Nation FC Cologne (sixth) and FC Augsburg (14th) play Saturday at 9:30 AM ET, two teams in opposite halves of the table in the Bundesliga.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM