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Kwasniok breaks with tradition: squad rotation for FC Cologne!
Lukas Kwasniok, new coach of 1. FC Köln, relies on diversity in the starting eleven and emphasizes team intensity for future success.
Kwasniok breaks with tradition: squad rotation for FC Cologne!
Something is happening in Cologne! 1. FC Köln got off to a promising start under their new coach Lukas Kwasniok, who has clear ideas and brings a breath of fresh air into the team. Kwasniok, who was already successful at SC Paderborn, has found a prime example of his football philosophy in player Adriano Grimaldi. Grimaldi, known for his nose for goal, scored 20 goals in the last two seasons despite often starting from the bench. Kwasniok described it as a “Champions League” in the penalty area, highlighting that it gives each player tailored roles that are not suitable for everyone. A flexible formation system is now part of his strategy as he plans to use the entire squad instead of relying on a fixed starting eleven. That's what she reports Review online.
Kwasniok relies on conviction and belief in the coaching team's instructions. After an impressive 4-0 win against Atalanta Bergamo, he was able to highlight the implementation of his tactical ideas and the running intensity of the players. He also hopes that this will be an advantage in the upcoming DFB Cup game against Jahn Regensburg, where a deep defensive block is expected. Possible starting players like Ragnar Ache, Luca Waldschmidt and Linton Maina should bring a breath of fresh air into the game.
New approaches, old challenges
The changes in the FC squad also seem to be supported by the positive developments on the club's board. In a current newsletter, President Werner Wolf and Vice President Eckhard Sauren draw a positive conclusion from their six-year term in office, despite challenges such as transfer bans and relegation in the Bundesliga. They are convinced that the club is more robust than ever before. The team is also showing upward trends in sport: after a 2-1 win over Paderborn, FC is currently at the top of the table, five points ahead of the pursuing Paderborn. That's what he reports Goat blog.
But coaching changes often bring uncertainty. Science shows that the impact on team performance is inconsistent. An analysis by Sebastian Zart and Arne Güllich shows that around half of coaching changes lead to a short-term increase in performance, while the other half cannot confirm this. Despite skepticism, the positive impact of a change of coach is usually noticeable up to 16 match days after the change, as dissatisfaction in the team can be reduced. But the new coach also needs time to form the team, which points to the Cologne club's long-term goals. This is a hint that the BR emphasized several times in their reports.
With the new concepts and the motivation of the players, 1. FC Köln is in an exciting phase. Fans can look forward to a creative game characterized by variability and cohesion. Time will tell whether Kwasniok can turn things around or whether the Cologne team will continue on their path to success. Until then, it's time to cheer and hope!