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FC Köln sweeps Bergisch Gladbach 7-1 – Kwasniok remains humble!
1. FC Cologne wins 7-1 against Bergisch Gladbach in the friendly. Coach Kwasniok highlights the need for improvement. The next game against Fortuna Cologne is coming up.
FC Köln sweeps Bergisch Gladbach 7-1 – Kwasniok remains humble!
On July 13, 2025, 1. FC Köln celebrated an impressive 7-1 win against Bergisch Gladbach 09 in the first friendly of the season. However, coach Lukas Kwasniok, who only recently took over the reins, was rather cautious. “It was a good start, but we still have a lot to do,” he remarked after the game. His joy at the goals scored was dampened by the realization that the team's performance was not optimal. “After five days of training, such a victory was not unexpected,” notes Kwasniok, clearly focusing on developing the style of play in the coming weeks. According to his statements, the goal of the preparation was to develop a firm approach and to implement it consistently, he said Radio Cologne.
Kwasniok took the opportunity to evaluate the positive and negative aspects of the team. “Test matches are not just about achieving results; here we collect valuable information about our players’ suitability for competition,” explains the coach. While the foundation for solid preparation has been laid, the focus is on improving defensive work. Given the next encounter on Friday against Fortuna Cologne at 6 p.m. in the Südstadion, haste is essential. This test will be an opportunity to try out the content you have learned immediately, explains FC.de.
Preparation for the training camp
The game against Fortuna Cologne will not only provide another test opportunity, but also a welcome opportunity to further create the olive groves of defensive strategy. The team will go to the training camp in Bad Waltersdorf the following Saturday for a week, where they will work intensively to refine their processes. “Of course, the players should be strengthened under competitive conditions. But everyone also has to make sure that defensive work is not neglected,” said Kwasniok. The tests in this phase clearly serve to improve individual and collective understanding of the game and to promote good teamwork. In addition, insights into the performance of the teams should be collected, emphasized Fussball.de.
Kwasniok's tactics will be the focus in the coming weeks. The organization of the test matches had to be planned for months, with various criteria playing a role in the selection of opponents. “The motivation and the general conditions for the players are crucial,” said the coach. The 7-1 win over Bergisch Gladbach is a promising start, but Kwasniok knows the real work is just beginning.