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FC Köln Opens Training Week with Limited SquadOnly 14 outfield players participated Monday; an ill player potentially leaving the club was absent from sessions.
Key FactsJul 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: geissblog.koeln
- The week’s training began with a reduced number of outfield players due to an ill athlete possibly transferring away.
- Several youth players were excused from training as they had been preparing longer than the senior squad and their status is undecided.
- New signings were not yet integrated into practice because of illness or other commitments.
- Coaching staff are focusing on readying the small group for the upcoming friendly match against SV Bergisch-Gladbach.
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- Despite rumors about a transfer after the previous season, Luca Waldschmidt continued to contribute to 1. FC Köln’s offense.
- He did not secure a regular starting spot but participated in 32 matches, starting seven and coming off the bench 17 times.
- His four goals and two assists as a substitute place him among the most effective impact players in the league this season.
- His adaptability and experience offer crucial squad depth if he embraces a backup position.
I feel right at home here and I’m planning my future with FC Köln.— Luca Waldschmidt, about his situation and future with 1. FC Köln
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