Linton Maina shines for 1. FC Köln and René Wagner is impressed

Linton Maina is hitting form for 1. FC Köln, and René Wagner says he didn’t see it coming. As reported by kicKer, the coach reacted positively to Maina’s progress after a decisive match in which the player finished with one goal and two assists.

Wagner also pointed to how unusual the rise has felt for those close to him: “One of his good friends was surprised.” The figures on the pitch and the coach’s comments underline how much Maina is influencing the team right now.