- FC Cologne faces fresh injury concerns after losing two key players in quick succession. Both Jan Thielmann and Sebastian Sebulonsen suffered muscle issues during the team's latest match against Hoffenheim. Their absences will now force adjustments in the squad.
Muscle Injuries: Cologne Temporarily Without Thielmann and Sebulonsen - FC Cologne hit by double injury blow ahead of crucial fixtures
Thielmann's problem emerged before kick-off. He was forced to pull out of the warm-up, prompting coach Lukas Kwasniok to bring Eric Martel into the starting eleven. The change came as a last-minute adjustment, disrupting the planned lineup.
Sebulonsen, meanwhile, lasted longer but was substituted in the 69th minute. His exit added to the team's difficulties during the game.
Kwasniok later confirmed both players had sustained structural muscle injuries. Thielmann's case was less surprising, as the trainer noted that muscular issues have troubled him repeatedly in the past. Sebulonsen, however, had been one of the most reliable performers in recent weeks, with no prior injury concerns mentioned.
The double setback leaves Cologne without two important players for the immediate future. Thielmann's recurring struggles and Sebulonsen's sudden injury will require the team to rely on replacements. Their recovery timelines remain unclear for now.
