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First cup appearance for Kwasniok: 1. FC Köln against Jahn Regensburg!
1. FC Köln will meet Jahn Regensburg in the cup under coach Lukas Kwasniok on August 17, 2025. Line-up and preparations in focus.
First cup appearance for Kwasniok: 1. FC Köln against Jahn Regensburg!
Next Sunday, August 17, 2025, an exciting highlight awaits 1. FC Köln: the first competitive game under new coach Lukas Kwasniok in the DFB Cup. The opponent could hardly be more exciting, as it is against the third division team Jahn Regensburg. After almost six weeks of preparation, the fans are looking forward to a promising game.
The Cologne team demonstrated their form in preparation with an impressive 4-0 win against Atalanta Bergamo. With this in mind, some starting eleven spots are still open, which adds to the thrill. Kwasniok has already emphasized that he attaches great importance to finesse in the final third in order to expand the team's offensive power.
The setup in detail
The expected line-up of 1. FC Köln could look like this:
- Ron-Robert Zieler (Tor)
- Timo Hübers (zentrale Abwehr)
- Tom Krauß (linker Innenverteidiger)
- Joel Schmied
- Sebastian Sebulonsen
- Eric Martel
- Isak Johannesson
- Kristoffer Lund (Schienenspieler, links)
- Jan Thielmann
- Jakub Kaminski
- Luca Waldschmidt (Sturmzentrum)
It's particularly exciting to look at striker Luca Waldschmidt, who has already scored five goals in preparation. Marius Bülter or Ragnar Ache could also support him in the attack. Kristoffer Lund and Sebastian Sebulonsen are planned for the rail player positions, while Eric Martel and Isak Johannesson form the midfield center.
Conclusion and outlook
The Cologne fans can look forward to an exciting cup evening. It remains to be seen whether 1. FC Köln will take advantage of the opportunity and have a successful start to the season. A good hand could be crucial, especially since the players will do everything they can to shine in the final third of the game. After the long preparation and the previous test matches, the team has to find the perfect mix of energy and accuracy in the crucial moments.
Anything is possible in this first round of the DFB Cup and the Cologne club will certainly be looking to make the most of their first appearance. Meanwhile, fans look forward to what's to come with hope and excitement. According to come-on-fc.com it remains to be seen whether the preparation will bear fruit or whether the Cologne team will hit the ground running right from the start. That is the special appeal of a cup game and we are ready to embark on this journey together.