Cologne (dpa) – The quarantine training camp of 1. FC Cologne in the Schlosshotel Bensberg started with a great disappointment.
On Wednesday evening, the FC delegation saw in front of the screen how relegation competitor and next opponent Hertha BSC achieved a five-point lead over the Rhinelander with a 2-1 win at the relegated FC Schalke 04. “That wasn’t unexpected. But Schalke tried everything up to the last second,” said FC coach Friedhelm Funkel.
The 67-year-old does not believe in premature relegation from the Bundesliga on Saturday. “A lot of negative things should come together,” said Funkel of the TV broadcaster Sky. The team is very confident. “She trains well and believes in staying in class. We can now work closely together for ten to twelve days and we’re on the right track,” said Funkel on Thursday.
Funkel involuntarily has to do without his captain. It is very questionable whether the tear wound on Jonas Hector’s leg will allow it to be used on Saturday. So far, the 30-year-old has only been on his bike. “The wound looks good, but its insert is still open,” said Funkel. Even with center forward Sebastian Andersson you have to wait for the second training session. Ultimately, however, it doesn’t matter who is on the field on Saturday. “Everyone has to run until they can no longer. The team knows that,” said the coach.
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