33,000 Tickets Sold for Test Match: FC Koln without Key Player in Spain Test
FC Koln prepares for Spain test without key defensive midfielder, with 33,000 tickets sold for test match.
Why it's a Problem
FC Koln has been searching for a top-six player for weeks to fill the key position in the defensive midfield. Sport Director Thomas Kessler (40) has been looking for a man with leadership qualities, but so far, no signing has been made.
What's Next?
FC Koln plans to play another test match before the DFB Cup opener in Würzburg on August 24. The excitement at FC Koln is still high, with 33,000 tickets sold for the test match.
1,000 Fans at Training
At the public training on Thursday morning, there were almost 1,000 fans at the Kölner Geißbockheim. FC Coach René Wagner (38) is happy that football is starting again. "Everyone is happy that football is starting again. Especially in our city. Everyone is crazy about 1. FC Köln."
Next Fixture
FC Koln will face Hamburger SV at home on February 13, 2027.
Image Prompt
A photorealistic image of an anonymous FC Koln player, aged 25-30, wearing a white jersey with a red collar and sleeves, and black shorts, shot with a 50mm f/1.4 lens, in a floodlit stadium, with a shallow depth of field, and a focus on the player's eyes.
