Overview
- 1. FC Köln said an MRI on Sunday confirmed a small muscle-fiber tear in Dominique Heintz’s adductor, with the defender initially sidelined.
- Heintz was substituted in the 12th minute of the 1-1 draw at Werder Bremen after starting in an improvised back line with Cenk Özkacar and Sebastian Sebulonsen.
- Head coach Lukas Kwasniok voiced frustration, saying it feels like nearly all centre-backs are unavailable.
- Köln were already missing Luca Kilian with a cruciate ligament tear, Timo Hübers with a knee injury and Joel Schmied with a muscle injury.
- Rav van den Berg made a comeback after a long absence, and Köln next host FC St. Pauli on Saturday at 15:30 on Sky.