1. FC Köln: Baumgart is the one to suffer: That’s why Köln are now paying for Andersson’s mistake | Sports
Baumgart is the one who suffers |
That’s why Cologne is now paying for the Andersson mistake
“We’re running out of guys who are important to our game.”
At the latest after the squad clear text from coach Steffen Baumgart (50), the question arises: What is actually worrying striker Sebastian Andersson (31)?
Four weeks after the Swede underwent knee surgery against the will of the FC doctors in Copenhagen, although according to the club he was training without pain, it is becoming increasingly clear how fatal Andersson’s decision was. For the player, but also for FC.
Now Cologne is paying for the Andersson mistake! Because Baumgart is the one who suffers and didn’t sound the alarm for nothing. While he still has 9 games to play in just over 4 weeks before the World Cup break, he is running out of players (6 injured). And the storm problems (3 strikers/3 goals) cannot be explained away after Modeste’s departure.
personal-not. game stress. storm flute.
Baumgart could use Andersson now more than ever and knew that at the end of August when he called up the problem striker for the first time in his Euro squad after his weak start to the season. He was specifically promised more seasons. At the time, Andersson decided against it and opted for the meniscus operation. Deadly!
There is no longer any talk of a small intervention and the player’s hoped-for return to the pitch. According to BILD information, the surgery was said to have been far more extensive than the player and his Danish doctors had previously assumed. Result: Nobody knows whether Andersson (contract until 2023) can play for Cologne again.
This is probably one of the reasons why sports director Christian Keller (43) does not want to comment in detail on the Andersson topic. At least Keller left BILD questions about the Swede’s state of health, a possible comeback and his FC future unanswered
He only says: “Seb is currently completing his rehabilitation in Copenhagen in consultation with us.” Four weeks ago it sounded different. At that time, Andersson was supposed to come back immediately after the operation and then complete his rehab alternately in Cologne and Copenhagen. This obviously makes no sense at the moment due to the sluggish progress.
► A drama at the end of which only losers remain. Andersson, who fears for the end of his career. Baumgart, who needs his striker now more than ever. And Keller, who can hardly get a fee for Andersson after there were numerous offers in the summer…