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Jahmai Simpson-Pusey - Left out for disciplinary reasons Simpson-Pusey (not injury related) was left out of the squad for Sunday's clash against Heidenheim after arriving late to the pre-match training session, according to coach Rene Wa...

Impact Simpson-Pusey's absence is a purely disciplinary matter with Joel Schmied stepping into the starting lineup for his first start since February. The coach made clear that punctuality is non-negotiable ahead of such a crucial survival battle fixture, sending a firm message to the squad about the standards expected heading into one of the most important games of Koln's season.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Eric Martel - Back from ban Martel is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Martel is rejoining his team for the final match day, as the midfielder has served his one-match ban. He has been a starter in the midfield for the entire season and should return to that spot for the finale, scoring two goals and two assists in 30 appearances (29 starts).

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Fohrenbach - Finds starting XI Fohrenbach (concussion) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Koln.

Impact 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.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Marnon Busch - Out Sunday Busch (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Koln.

Impact Busch was unlikely to play Sunday after suffering a knock, and that has come to fruition, as the defender is still absent. This leaves the club without their starting right-back, forcing Omar Traore into the starting XI. He will now hope to return for the season finale, facing Mainz on May 16.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE