Promotion hope for FC Köln: Fight for the autumn championship begins!

Promotion hope for FC Köln: Fight for the autumn championship begins!

The 1st FC Köln stands in the 2nd Bundesliga a crucial week ago. After the surprising defeat of SV Elversberg against Schalke 04 (1: 4) and the associated opportunities for the autumn championship, the team of coach Gerhard Struber could take over the top position on Sunday with a win against 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Statistically speaking, the Cologne team could increase the opportunities for over 71 percent with an autumn championship, since 30 out of 42 autumn champions made the leap into the Bundesliga in the past at the end of the season. Struber, however, remains cautious and emphasizes the close competitive situation in the league, which has led to unpredictable results in the past few weeks, as Geissblog.koeln

At the same time, the FC sees itself in a crisis that was reinforced by the 1: 2 defeat against SC Paderborn on Friday evening. With just 12 points after ten match days, the team stays in tenth place, far behind the expectations. Sports board member Christian Keller sees increasing pressure exposed and describes the current location as unsatisfactory. Despite the criticism, coach Struber is backed by Keller, who emphasizes that Struber stands for the FC's game idea. But the rumors about possible successors for Keller are increasing, among other things, Rachid Azzouzi is brought into conversation. This was confirmed by FussballTransfersfers.com what the tense situation in the club is further.

The next games will be crucial for the future of Cologne, both with regard to the leadership and the position of their managers. The two news strands - the possibility of an autumn championship and the critical situation of the association - illustrate the challenges that the 1. FC Köln is facing, and the need to act on both the square and outside in order to achieve the goals for the season.