Cologne football star Kilian after injury: Hope for comeback!

Cologne football star Kilian after injury: Hope for comeback!

In football, it is not only fought for points, but also for the health of the players. FC Köln has to accept another shock: Center Luca Kilian has suffered a serious cruciate ligament tear in the regional league game. Just nine months after a previous injury and a long rehabilitation phase, the 25-year-old, who is one of the strongest players in the team, saw himself again forced to undergo surgery. "Get good! Dear FC fans Thank you for your great news, they give me an incredible strength and energy!" Kilian announced via Instagram from the MediaPark clinic, such as Bild reported.

FC Köln reacts immediately

The reactions in the club are affected. Sports boss Christian Keller said: "When I heard it, I got a stomach ache. Luca was in such a good shape." The support of the team is all the more remarkable: Despite the difficult news, the team celebrated a 1-0 win in Regensburg and wore a Kilian jersey during the jubilation. There are now decisive changes for FC Köln while preparing for the second half of the season. With regard to the further central defense requirement and Kilian's contract extension, Keller has already announced that it would make "any support". "We will certainly also talk about formal things," he added. Kilian's contract expires at the end of the season, it is already clear that he will remain with the Cologne for another year while he is preparing for rehabilitation in rehab.

The association also plans to strengthen the squad. Coach Gerhard Struber is looking for another central defender after Eliasg Bakatukanda has been released. Reinforcements are also considered on the offensive and in the middle. Right -back Jusuf Gazibegovic is already one of the new obligations, while Ivan Prtajin from Union Berlin is a potential striker. Kilian's other career is being pursued with tension; His return is possible in autumn 2025 at the earliest after successfully completing the long rehab. Luca Kilian, former German U21 international, who started his career at BVB, is considered an important part of the Cologne defensive, as well as fc.de confirmed.