FC Koln has parted ways with coach Lukas Kwasniok. The decision was announced on Instagram at 19.08. Two minutes later, Said El Mala posted a celebratory video with Ragnar Ache on Instagram. Whether El Mala is actually celebrating the coach's departure is not proven. However, the timing is striking. The 19-year-old manages his social media channels himself. There had been tension between Kwasniok and El Mala. The striker was internally annoyed by the coach's public statements. In particular, the 'Drecksarbeit' debate sparked by Kwasniok had caused discontent. The coach had explained the bench seats by saying that others would initially do the dirty work and El Mala would come on later against tired opponents. The impression that he was not suited for this role did not sit well with the youngster. Other professionals felt overlooked lately. According to SPORT BILD information, several players or their agents had filed their problems with the coach with sports director Thomas Kessler. After the 3-3 draw against Gladbach, Kessler drew the consequences. From the games against Dortmund, in Hamburg, and against Gladbach, four points were demanded. Kwasniok only got two. FC Koln is stuck in 15th place in the Bundesliga relegation zone. For some players, it seems to be a new beginning - at least the digital celebration shortly after the dismissal suggests so. So the players react to the decision. Luca Waldschmidt clicks 'Like', Linton Maina comments with two hearts. Denis Huseinbasic writes: 'Bravo brate' - with a red heart. A fan comments: 'Bro celebrates Kwasniok's departure.'