Marius Bülter is out of training – return planned against Leipzig!

Marius Bülter is out of training – return planned against Leipzig!

1. FC Köln resumed training on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 after the 3-1 defeat against RB Leipzig. After two days off for the team, repeat training was urgently needed, despite the heavy legs after the last game. However, a very special player had to be missed on the training day: Marius Bülter, the top striker, was missing due to an injury. He suffered a horse kiss in the game against Leipzig, which meant he had to stay in the dressing room for the second half and has now been excluded from training due to individual control. However, according to come-on-fc.com, there is an all-clear for the striker - he plans to be back on the pitch next Sunday.

Bülter has already scored two goals this season and shows high efficiency in front of the goal. It's not just his sporting performance that has catapulted him to the top, but also his social commitment. He recently took part in a blind football workshop at a primary school in Cologne, organized by the FC Foundation, which shows that he also has a big heart off the pitch.

Injury information

Injuries are a recurring theme in football. There has been an increase in injuries in the Bundesliga in recent years, which poses major challenges for coaches and those responsible. According to a publication by Statista, a significant trend has become apparent in recent seasons, which shows how important targeted and careful training is. In the case of Cologne, two other players, Luca Kilian and Youssoupha Niang, are not in training due to long-term injuries, which further complicates the situation for coach Lukas Kwasniok.

In addition to the injury-related absences, the club is also not spared from transfer frustration. Despite the agreement with Raphael Obermair from SC Paderborn, the move failed, which caused disappointment for Obermair and also put a bit of pressure on the board. The decision-makers around Jörn Stobbe, Ulf Sobek and Jörg Alvermann recently received support from Südkurve e.V., the umbrella organization of active FC fan clubs. This could have a positive influence on the upcoming general meetings.

Outlook for the future

The coming days will be crucial for 1. FC Köln. In addition to the question of whether Marius Bülter will be fit in time and whether the long-term injured will return, board elections are also on the agenda. Next Saturday, three teams will fight for the board positions, including Stobbe's current team. The general meeting will be an exciting event, while the fans hope that their votes will also have a positive impact on the club's sporting future.

Overall, the Cologne team is constantly finding the balance between injury management, player development and board leadership. It remains exciting to see how the situation will develop until the next game on Sunday and whether Bülter's squad can once again show that it can shine as a collective even without many regular players.