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Unlikely to return against Union Berlin Ache is expected to remain sidelined for Sunday's Bundesliga clash against Union Berlin as he continues recovering from a thigh injury, according to EXPRESS.

Impact Ache appears set to miss another fixture after failing to recover in time for Sunday's trip to Berlin, despite the match initially being identified as a potential return date by coach Sandro Wagner. The striker has been sidelined since suffering a thigh injury during a friendly against Viktoria Koln and was previously unable to feature against Schalke 04 or in Tuesday's DFB-Pokal victory over Union Berlin. His continued absence leaves Koln short of attacking options, particularly with Thijs Dallinga (knee) also unavailable. No revised timetable has been established for Ache's return, with his availability for the following league fixture dependent on further progress in training.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could return in DFB Pokal game Ache (thigh) could return to Koln's squad for Tuesday's DFB-Pokal clash against Union Berlin, although Sunday's Bundesliga rematch remains the primary target for his comeback, acco...

Impact Ache is approaching a return to competitive action after missing Koln's recent fixtures due to a thigh injury sustained during a friendly against Viktoria Koln. The striker was unavailable for Saturday's Bundesliga encounter against Schalke 04 after being limited to partial team training during his recovery. However, coach Wagner has now indicated that Ache could be considered for Tuesday's cup fixture against Union Berlin, with a final decision expected on matchday morning. The coaching staff appear more confident about his chances of returning Sunday for the rematch, suggesting that his rehabilitation is progressing positively. Ache's potential comeback would provide Koln with much-needed attacking depth, particularly with Thijs Dallinga still sidelined by a long-term knee injury.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to face Schalke Ache (thigh) remains limited to partial team training and is unlikely to feature in Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Schalke 04, with a return more likely in the upcoming DFB-Po...

Impact Ache continues to make progress in his recovery from a thigh injury sustained during a friendly against Viktoria Koln, which has kept him sidelined for several weeks. The striker has resumed partial team training but is not yet ready for competitive action, making Saturday's clash against Schalke an unlikely return date. Koln are instead targeting the upcoming DFB-Pokal encounter against Union Berlin, provided he can increase his training workload without setbacks. With Thijs Dallinga (knee) also sidelined long term, Ache's eventual return would provide much-needed depth in attack.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes partial team training Ache (thigh) has resumed partial team training with Koln as he continues recovering from a muscular injury sustained during a friendly against Viktoria Koln, according to Kicker.

Impact Ache has taken an encouraging step in his rehabilitation after beginning to reintegrate into team training following several weeks on the sidelines. The striker suffered a thigh injury during a friendly against Viktoria Koln, with initial reports suggesting he would remain unavailable until November. His participation in parts of team training indicates that his recovery is progressing, although he has yet to resume full sessions and remains some distance from being cleared for competitive action. With Thijs Dallinga (knee) also sidelined long term, Koln remain short of attacking options, making Ache's gradual return an important development for the squad.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Starts in friendly Ache (thigh) is in the starting XI for a friendly against Bergisch Gladbach.

Impact Ache had already joined Koln for pre-season training but has furthered his recovery this offseason, as the forward joined them for a pre-season friendly. This is good news for the player after he missed their last few matches of the 2025/26 campaign. He was a rotational option last campaign before working into a starting role, a role he will look to keep this season, recording seven goals and four assists in 29 appearances (18 starts) during the 2025/26 campaign.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full for preseason start Ache (thigh) is included in Rene Wagner's squad for 1. FC Koln's pre-season start, having recovered from the injury that ended his 2025-26 season in April, the club posted.

Impact Ache spent the final weeks of last season on the sidelines after a thigh injury forced him off against St. Pauli in April, a frustrating end to a campaign in which he had become one of Koln's most important attacking players. He contributed seven goals and five assists and produced the standout individual moment of the entire Bundesliga season with his overhead-kick winner against Hoffenheim, later crowned Goal of the Season by fan vote. He worked his way back through individual sessions before preseason and is now fully back with the squad as Koln began preparations for the new season. With Jakub Kaminski having left for Benfica, Koln's attack leans more heavily on Ache heading into the new campaign, and he looks fully available and ready to carry that increased responsibility from day one.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Thigh injury ends season Ache has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after an MRI scan revealed a thigh muscle injury, according to the club.

Impact Ache had been in excellent form before picking up the issue during Friday's clash against St. Pauli, and the scan results delivered the worst possible news for both player and Koln. The striker ends the campaign with seven goals and four assists alongside 28 chances created across 29 Bundesliga appearances (18 starts), having been one of the Goat's most consistent attacking threats this season. The focus will now shift to a full recovery ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

St Pauli concedes late penalty to tie at home with Cologne

St. Pauli has missed a chance to take three vital points after conceding a late penalty in a 1-1 draw at home to Cologne in the Bundesliga

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Leaves with injury Friday Ache was forced off during Friday's clash with St. Pauli after picking up a thigh discomfort.

Impact Ache was replaced by Marius Bulter after completing 51 minutes of play as a center-forward in this game. The severity of the issue is still unknown, but a muscular problem could force the striker to miss at least a couple of weeks of activity. He was in great form before Friday's game, scoring or assisting in three successive appearances.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Insistent finish in win Ache scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 win against Werder Bremen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th mi...

Impact Ache collected his own rebound Sunday to score FC Koln's second goal in their 3-1 victory over Werder Bremen. The forward's five shot attempts (three on goal) led the FC Koln attack. Across his last three appearances (three starts) Ache has scored twice and assisted once.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against former club Ache assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Ache created one chance against his former club and left the match with a goal contribution. He did well to earn an assist and could have had a goal with his lone shot on goal. Ache was dangerous throughout the match and his assist proved to be essential during the draw.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in draw Ache scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Ache scored once on only two shots as well as creating a chance during Saturday's clash. The forward made the most of his limited chances on the ball to cause issues for Gladbach. He was a problem whenever he picked the ball up in space and he gave the backline fits. Ache is continuing to look better and better alongside Said El Mala up top.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Hoffenheim Ache scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Ache scored a well taken finish from a cross delivered by teammate Said El Mala, marking his fifth league goal of the season and his second in consecutive matches. The striker has started only half of his 22 league appearances this season but has now started the last five games and is clearly beginning to find form at an important stage of the campaign. Scoring against a strong Hoffenheim side currently sitting third makes the performance even more encouraging. Ache will look to continue adding to his tally in the next fixture against Augsburg in what should be a more even mid table matchup.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nets equalizer on Saturday Ache scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Ache very calmly collected Luca Waldschmidt's pass and then chipped the ball over the keeper, equalizing in the 79th minute. Ache also recorded a tackle and an interception. He has now netted thrice in the last five games and is up to seven goal contributions for the campaign.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

In starting squad Ache (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart.

Impact Ache is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Stuttgart after overcoming a knee issue sustained late against Leipzig. The forward trained without pain during the week and avoids missing time. He has been an undisputed starter up front lately and resumes that role.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Saturday Ache was forced off late in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Leipzig with a knee injury but has since trained individually without pain and is expected to be available for Saturday's clash aga...

Impact Ache is expected to be ready for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart after picking up a knee issue late in Sunday's match against Leipzig. The forward was able to train individually on Monday and felt no pain which puts him in a strong spot to be available and avoid missing any time. If he does end up sidelined, Marius Bulter would be in line for an expanded role up front for the goats.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in closing stages Ache was forced off injured in the second half of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Ache left in the 90th minute following a challenge where he couldn't properly walk and left with assistance of team doctors. Flynn Schenten replaced Ache as his status will be monitored ahead of next week's trip to Stuttgart.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Brace off bench Ache scored two goals to go with five shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Mainz.

Impact After consecutive starts to begin his 2026, Ache was dropped from Koln's starting XI on Saturday, but the demotion actually benefited him. He proved to be a spark plug off Koln's bench, getting his second and third goals this season. They make up half of the six G/A that Ache has logged on 23 shots (10 on goal) and 17 chances created in as many appearances.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in return Ache (concussion) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli.

Impact Ache has cleared all the concussion protocols and is back available for Saturday's clash against St Pauli after training in full this week. The forward will begin his return from the bench as the staff manages his reintegration into the squad. Even so, his recent run of two starts in his last three appearances shows he remains firmly in contention for meaningful minutes.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against St. Pauli Ache (concussion) is fit and available for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli, coach Lukas Kwasniok said in the press conference. "He has now completed a full training week, has no...

Impact Ache has cleared all the concussion protocols and is back fit and available for Saturday's clash against St. Pauli after training in full and without complaints this week. The forward has started two of his last three appearances for Koln, scoring once and assisting once, which suggests he could claim back a similar role now that he is an option again.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out due to concussion Ache is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Bremen after suffering a concussion in training on Wednesday, the club announced.

Impact Ache suffered a head injury in training on Wednesday and a concussion has been confirmed which rules him out for Saturday's clash against Bremen. The striker will follow all protocols until he is fully cleared to return. He has started two of the last three games although he has mainly served as a bench option this season for Koln. Marius Bulter is expected to take on a larger role in the frontline while he is out.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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