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FC Cologne's injury crisis deepens ahead of critical Augsburg clash

A wave of injuries and sickness leaves Cologne scrambling for solutions. Can Kwasniok's depleted side overcome the odds in Augsburg?

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  1. FC Cologne's preparations for their Bundesliga trip to FC Augsburg have been disrupted by a string of injuries and diseases. Head coach Lukas Kwasniok now faces a mounting selection crisis ahead of the weekend fixture.

Third Injury at 1. FC Cologne After Hoffenheim Game - FC Cologne's injury crisis deepens ahead of critical Augsburg clash

The latest setback comes after defender Joel Schmied suffered a muscular system injury in the 2-2 draw with TSG Hoffenheim.

Schmied's issue was confirmed by an MRI scan after he experienced discomfort following the match. His absence adds to the problems, as he becomes the third player ruled out from that single game. Jan Thielmann and Sebastian Sebulonsen had already been sidelined earlier.

Further complications have arisen with Linton Maina missing training due to illness. Fynn Schenten also struggled, only managing individual sessions after falling ill and missing a day's work. Meanwhile, Alessio Castro-Montes, Timo Hübers, and Luca Kilian remain in rehabilitation rather than full training.

Kwasniok's options are shrinking as the squad battles both fitness and health concerns. The growing list of absentees leaves him with limited choices for the Augsburg clash.

Cologne will travel to Augsburg without several key players. Schmied's muscular system injury, combined with ongoing illnesses and rehab cases, has reduced Kwasniok's available squad. The team must now adapt quickly before the upcoming fixture.

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