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Kwasniok Condemns Pressure on El Mala Before DerbyTransfer rumors stir unrest ahead of Köln vs. Gladbach; coach worries about 19-year-old El Mala's mental state.
Key FactsMar 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Lukas Kwasniok praises Said El Mala’s internal progress despite his omission from the senior national team.
- The coach reacts strongly to reports suggesting El Mala’s parents agreed to a transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion.
- Kwasniok criticizes the social media abuse young players face and the negative impact on their well-being.
- The ongoing speculation affects El Mala’s confidence, leading to fewer dribbling attempts in recent matches.
To put it plainly, this is perverse, what is happening nowadays to 18- and 19-year-olds.— Lukas Kwasniok, FC Köln coach, after a derby press conference
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Immediately after Kwasniok's departure: Cheerful video from El Mala raises questions.
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Immediately after Kwasniok's departure: Cheerful El Mala video raises questions
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Explosive post after Kwasniok's dismissal: Said El Mala causes a stir at 1. FC Köln
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1. FC Köln: Coach lashes out: Lukas Kwasniok speaks of fan anger towards Said El Mala | Sport
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"Perverse": Kwasniok complains about pressure on El Mala: Coach Lukas Kwasniok criticizes the public treatment of Said El Mala. The rising star is being ...
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- Said El Mala started for Germany's U21 and consistently energized the attack against Georgia.
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It was agreed upon. I'm not made to extend the balls with my head. Today it worked out and I'm happy about it.— Said El Mala after the game about his assist.
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