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Said El Mala scored the winner in Köln's 2-1 derby win over Gladbach, who stay bottom with 0 points after four Bundesliga matches.
Mikey Moore goes into Cologne's Rhine derby after scoring twice and setting up another for England U20, with kickoff at 3.30pm CEST on Sunday.
Cologne vs Borussia Mönchengladbach preview: Cologne have gone three league games without a win, while Gladbach are bottom with 0 points and a minus 10
Thijs Dallinga suffered a cruciate ligament injury against Viktoria Köln, leaving 1. FC Köln short up front before the Rhine derby.
1. FC Köln vs Werder Bremen preview: Köln have conceded seven goals in three matches, while Bremen arrive after a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig.
Bilal El Khannouss starred as Stuttgart beat Köln 4-1, scoring the opener, winning nine challenges and taking Player of the Match.
Borna Sosa has joined Cologne on a season-long loan after a limited spell at Crystal Palace, with Stuttgart in his Bundesliga past.
Mikey Moore has joined Cologne on a season-long loan from Tottenham, with no buy option and a 47-game Rangers spell behind him.
Thijs Dallinga scored twice after coming on in the 65th minute as Cologne came from behind to beat Hoffenheim 3-2 on opening day.
Cologne have re-signed Ellyes Skhiri on a two-year deal, with Thomas Kessler stressing his experience and leadership after 117 games for Eintracht Frankfurt.
Thomas Kessler says Said El Mala is not disappointed after his Borussia Dortmund move collapsed, with Köln set for Würzburger Kickers on 24 August.
Ragnar Ache received the Bundesliga Goal of the Season trophy in pre-season after his bicycle kick against Hoffenheim. Köln finished 14th with 32 points.
Reigan Heskey joins Cologne from Manchester City on a five-year deal. The academy graduate scored 18 goals in 19 U18 Premier League games this season.
Cologne's English connection is rare, with Tony Woodcock's 130 Bundesliga appearances and 39 goals still the benchmark as Reigan Heskey arrives.
Said El Mala's mother rejected Newcastle twice, insisting on 'top tier' clubs. How the rejection exposes the Magpies' deepening crisis amid forced asset sales.
Liverpool’s Yan Diomande pursuit is shaped by a £26m gap to RB Leipzig’s asking price, with £703m revenue helping the case.
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey moves to FC Köln permanently from Manchester City after 11 loan appearances, with Guardiola praising his composure and City keeping a
Said El Mala rejected Brentford's agreed move, leaving 1. FC Köln facing a delayed €50 million sale as Chelsea, Newcastle United and Dortmund circle.
Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City exit after 10 years is the right time because he lacks the energy to continue, with 20 trophies behind him.
Harry Kane scored a hat trick in Bayern München’s 5-1 win over 1. FC Köln, but Manuel Neuer’s 60th-minute leg issue is the bigger worry.
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