René Wagner addresses the doubts around 1. FC Köln

René Wagner, coach of 1. FC Köln, admits that criticism from the club’s surroundings is making itself felt. As kicker reports, the 38-year-old has been affected by the doubts circulating around the team.

Wagner says it’s difficult “not to notice” what’s being said and how it’s being perceived externally. Still, he stresses that, for now, his position with the Geißböcke isn’t under debate.

With scepticism in the background, the coach’s message is clear: he understands the noise, but insists there is no open discussion about his job at Köln.