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・October 24, 2026 October 24 Oct 24
Schalke 04 and Köln split points in scoreless draw
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RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne, DEU
Soufiane El-Faouzi - Exits after clash of heads Saturday El-Faouzi was forced off with a nose injury in the 43rd minute of Saturday's Bundesliga match at Cologne after a clash of heads with teammate Robin Gosens, per Sky Sports.
Impact El-Faouzi was forced off before the break against Koln after a clash of heads with Gosens in the 38th minute left him with a bloodied nose and needing several minutes of treatment. The midfielder walked off with a bandage around his head and was replaced by Bachmann five minutes later. He had gone the full 90 minutes in every league match this season, so Schalke will hope the problem proves minor.
12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Robin Gosens - Forced off with head injury Gosens was forced off with a head injury in the 43rd minute of Saturday's Bundesliga match at Cologne after a clash of heads with teammate Soufian El-Faouzi, per Sky Sports.
Impact Gosens and El-Faouzi went up together for a bouncing ball near the halfway line and collided heavily, with Gosens struck on the back of the head and both players bleeding straight away. The defender was bandaged and needed several minutes of treatment, with play held up for six to seven minutes, before he walked off without needing a stretcher. Head injuries usually involve concussion checks, so his availability for the coming days could depend on how he responds in the assessment.
12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Adrian Gantenbein - Suffers injury in final training session Gantenbein (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Koln after suffering an injury during Schalke's final training session ahead of the match, accor...
Impact Gantenbein has suffered an unfortunate setback just days after making his first Bundesliga appearance of the season during Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Freiburg. The defender delivered an encouraging performance in that encounter, registering an assist after his shot was redirected into the net by Kenan Karaman in the 30th minute. However, an injury sustained during Schalke's final training session has now ruled him out of Saturday's matchup against Koln, interrupting his momentum following his return to competitive action. The nature and severity of the issue remain unclear, with no timetable established for his recovery. His availability for upcoming fixtures will depend on further assessments and how quickly he can resume training.
14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Edin Dzeko - Returns to bench Dzeko (head) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Koln.
Impact Dzeko is available as a substitute after a significant head laceration put his involvement in doubt. The striker returned to full team training Thursday following individual work and has now been cleared to feature. He provides an experienced attacking option off the bench, though his inclusion does not guarantee playing time. His condition could still require monitoring as the wound continues to heal.
14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Ragnar Ache - Misses call Saturday Ache (thigh) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Schalke 04.
Impact Ache is not ready to return from the thigh injury he sustained during a friendly against Viktoria Koln. The striker remains limited to partial team training, with Koln targeting the upcoming DFB-Pokal match against Union Berlin for his comeback. That return will depend on his ability to increase his workload without setbacks. His continued absence leaves Koln short of depth up front, with Thijs Dallinga also sidelined long term by a knee injury.
14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Imad Rondic - Remains sidelined for time being Rondic (undisclosed) remains ruled out for the time being as he continues dealing with an injury, according to KSTA.
Impact Rondic continues to face uncertainty over his return to competitive action after missing Koln's recent encounter against Eintracht Frankfurt. The forward has remained unavailable for selection, with limited information provided regarding the nature or severity of his injury. Although his absence was initially confirmed ahead of the Frankfurt fixture, the latest update suggests he is still not ready to return, leaving his availability for upcoming matches in doubt. His continued absence further reduces Koln's attacking depth, although the extent of his involvement upon returning will depend on his fitness and competition for places in the forward line. No definitive recovery timeline has been established, and Rondic should be considered unavailable until further information emerges regarding his progress.
17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE