René Wagner addresses Köln “hard cases” via training output

René Wagner, as reported by kicker, addressed the difficult situation at 1. FC Köln involving two players: Rav van den Berg and Luca Waldschmidt. The coach acknowledged “hard cases” and stressed that the deciding factor right now is training performance and what’s shown in daily work.

It’s about training output

As kicker puts it, both players have recently been left out on sporting grounds. In other words, the issue is not external circumstances, but the level the coaching staff believes they’ve delivered.

What it means for Köln

Wagner’s message suggests that the club is looking for a return to contention through consistent improvement on the training pitch. In practice, that usually means opportunities will come based on how quickly each player can change the picture for the coaching staff.

The piece doesn’t specify any exact timeline for a return. Still, the takeaway is clear: the “cases” are being handled through performance, not by exceptions.

source: kicker