Ragnar Ache and Thijs Dallinga sidelined: Köln must find a new No. 9

1. FC Köln face a major setback up front with the absences of Ragnar Ache and Thijs Dallinga, leaving René Wagner short on his key attacking options ahead of the match against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

As kicker reports, the coach now has to identify a suitable replacement solution before the game. The immediate task is reshaping the attacking setup and deciding who will step in to help carry the scoring burden in a crucial Bundesliga fixture.