1. FC Köln will host RB Leipzig on the fourth Bundesliga matchday on Saturday evening, September 18, 2021. Kick-off is at 6.30 p.m. You can find all the information about the game here.
FC and Kölner Haie are celebrating Diversity Day on this matchday weekend. The FC professionals wear special jerseys for the home game in order to campaign for acceptance, diversity and equality and against discrimination and exclusion as part of the LIVE AS YOU ARE campaign. The campaign is supported by the partners REWE Group and DEVK, whose logos will each be in rainbow colors. The pylons at the RheinEnergieSTADION shine brightly, other partners such as Telekom, Ford and Gaffel are also adapting their perimeter advertising accordingly.
Formcheck
1. FC Cologne: After Anthony Modeste headed FC Freiburg in the 34th minute, it looked like Steffen Baumgart’s team could kidnap the three points. Shortly before the end, central defender Rafael Czichos unlucky enough to try to clear things up. The 1: 1 equalization marked the final score against the Breisgauer. Baumgart didn’t like the second half at all, as his team acted too passively after the lead instead of going for the second goal.
RB Leipzig: For the team of RB trainer Jesse Marsch, things did not go well at all recently. After defeats in the Bundesliga against current league leaders VfL Wolfsburg (0: 1) and record champions FC Bayern Munich (1: 4), the Saxons had to admit defeat to last year’s finalists Manchester City 3: 6 in the Champions League during the week. Christopher Nkunku scored all three goals for RB.
That’s what the two trainers say
Steffen Baumgart: “Football has changed a bit under Jesse Marsch. Leipzig is very aggressive when it comes to counter-pressing. You get a lot from second balls and aggressive starting. I expect a high intensity game. Leipzig has high quality in all positions and a lot of speed. We have to find solutions accordingly. “
Jesse March: “1. FC Köln is a good and fighting team that made a great start to the season. The situation for us is clear: we didn’t get the start we wanted. But the boys stay strong. In difficult moments you have to fight more, run and win duels. The mood and mentality in the group is positive. They understand that we have to fight against Cologne and win in order to find more rhythm in our season. “
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Personnel situation
1. FC Cologne: Tim Lemperle, who injured his ankle during training, is missing against the Saxons. Sebastian Andersson was able to participate in team training again and is an option for tomorrow’s duel. Florian Kainz is missing after his yellow-red card.
RB Leipzig: The long-term injured Marcelo Saracchi will be sidelined with a cruciate ligament rupture until the end of the year. The game also comes too early for Marcel Halstenberg. Furthermore, Hugo Novoa is missing.
Focus on players
Dominik Szoboszlai should undoubtedly be a positive surprise for Jesse Marsch’s team this season. The youngster scored three times in all competitions and has been on the pitch in all competitive games so far. The 20-year-old, who moved from Salzburg to Leipzig in January, has great potential and can be used anywhere in the midfield. Despite his young age, Szoboszlai has already played 15 international matches for the Hungarian national team, in which he scored three goals.
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Balance sheet
The duel is the ninth meeting between the two teams. The people of Leipzig booked four of the eight encounters. There were also two draws and two successes for FC.
FC fans can also follow the game in the FC app, on Radio Köln FC radio and in the FC live ticker.
Vaccination offer at the Leipzig game
At the FC home game on Saturday there is the opportunity to be vaccinated. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. the vaccination vehicle is in front of the stadium. # this is vaccinated
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