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Injury Updates Brighten Derby ProspectsEl Mala and Kaminski returned to training Thursday, boosting FC Köln's lineup for Sunday’s match against Gladbach.
Key FactsMar 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: geissblog.koeln
- Said El Mala and Jakub Kaminski resumed team training on Thursday and are expected to feature in the upcoming derby against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
- The session took place at RheinEnergieStadion behind closed doors, continuing the club’s recent privacy approach.
- Florian Kainz, Jan Thielmann, and Denis Huseinbasic have also recovered sufficiently to be considered squad options for the game.
- Several players remain sidelined due to injury, and two others are unavailable because of suspensions.
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