1. FC Köln vs. Real Sociedad - News - August 07, 2026

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Takefusa Kubo - Fit for Koln friendly Kubo (knee) is fit and returns on the bench for Saturday's friendly against Koln, the club posted.

Impact Kubo had continued managing the knee sprain that lingered since the World Cup, an injury suffered from a challenge by Denzel Dumfries in Japan's opening group match that kept him out for the rest of the tournament. His return to the matchday squad marks an encouraging step forward, and coach Pellegrino Matarazzo figures to continue managing his workload carefully as he builds back toward full match fitness.

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Gil Neves - Joins Koln permanently Neves signed a long term contract with 1. FC Koln, joining from Benfica, according to the club. Technical director Lukas Berg said "We've followed Gil's development for a long time...

Impact Neves made 23 appearances for Benfica's U23 side last season along with nine Youth League appearances before a semifinal defeat to Club Brugge. The 18 year old midfielder, born in Luxembourg, came through Syra Mensdorf and F91 Dudelingen before joining Benfica's academy, and helped Portugal's U17 side win last summer's European Championship, scoring in the 3-0 final win over France.

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Takefusa Kubo - Included in travel squad Kubo is in Real Sociedad's squad for the double header in Cologne on August 8, according to the club.

Impact Kubo has continued managing the knee sprain that has lingered since the World Cup, an injury suffered from a challenge by Denzel Dumfries in Japan's opening group match that kept him out for the rest of the tournament. His inclusion in the traveling squad is an encouraging sign of progress, and coach Pellegrino Matarazzo figures to continue managing his workload carefully as he builds back toward full match fitness.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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