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HSV against 1. FC Köln: Königsdörffer finally wants to score again!
Hamburger SV will face 1. FC Köln on October 31, 2025, while Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer is urgently waiting for goals.
HSV against 1. FC Köln: Königsdörffer finally wants to score again!
Hamburger SV will face 1. FC Köln on Sunday, a game that could be crucial for both teams. HSV has shown good performances in the last few weeks, but is lacking points, and that's exactly what the team from Hamburg wants to change now. A key player in this constellation is Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer, who is considered a “Cologne expert” and has been waiting for his first goal of the season since August. In the last season he made a significant contribution to HSV's rise by scoring a total of three goals in two games against Cologne. But so far this season he has only managed one goal in ten competitive games, while he is still without a goal in the Bundesliga.
Königsdörffer took responsibility after a defeat against Wolfsburg and expressed his desire to finally score a goal again. However, coach Merlin Polzin and his teammates emphasize how important he is to the team, not only because of his goals, but also because of his role in creating space for other players. Robert Glatzel, a long-time goalscorer for HSV, is also currently having a difficult phase in his career.
On the way to efficiency
Polzin made it clear that the game against Cologne is primarily about controlling the “force” in the stadium. In addition to the question of how to increase offensive power, Said El Mala, FC's shooting star, also plays a crucial role. He has already scored three goals and one assist this season, indicating his importance to the team. Coach Lukas Kwasniok from 1. FC Köln praises HSV's development and expects a hard-fought, balanced game.
The lineups at a glance
The possible lineups of both teams show how serious they are:
| 1. FC Cologne | Hamburger SV |
|---|---|
| Swabians | This year Fernandes |
| Blacksmith | Capaldo |
| Martel | Vuskovic |
| Heintz | Elfadli |
| Zebulonsen | Gocholeishvili |
| Johannesson | Lokonga |
| Huseinbasic | Remberg |
| Lund | Muheim |
| Bülter | Philippe |
| Kaminski | Königsdörffer |
| Waldschmidt | Dompe |
The anticipation for this duel is great, especially since Cologne is not only an important location for football, but is also a culturally and economically important city in North Rhine-Westphalia. Over 1.1 million people live in the city, which is widely known for its impressive cathedral and numerous museums. The city has a long history and a dynamic present, which is also reflected in football. Located in the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region, Cologne has not only sporting but also economic importance, including in areas such as aviation and media.
On Sunday afternoon it will be seen whether Hamburger SV can take home the three points they are aiming for or whether 1. FC Köln, with their young talent Said El Mala on the offensive, will accept the challenge. The atmosphere in the stadium will certainly be electric and both teams will be aiming to collect important points in the fight for the league.