Kwasniok relies on teamwork: FC Köln's new way to stay in the league!

Kwasniok relies on teamwork: FC Köln's new way to stay in the league!

A fresh wind is blowing in the Rhineland! Lukas Kwasniok brings new momentum as coach of 1. FC Köln. Since his signing, he has brought movement into the team and brought with it a tireless fighting spirit. FC were able to collect seven points in the first three games of the new season, a solid start, but one that still leaves room for improvement. The most recent game against VfL Wolfsburg ended in a 3-3 draw, with Jakub Kamiński scoring a last-minute equalizer. Despite this positive result, Kwasniok was critical of his players' performance and called for more intensity and focus. So FC's goal for the season remains clear: staying in the league.

But what sets Kwasniok apart? He brings a mixture of entertainment and serious work, which he describes as “not contradicting each other”. kicker.de. His players should “work hard and act smart,” which aptly sums up his motto.

Improvisation talent and competition

Kwasniok has brought with him remarkable experience from his previous positions, including coaching roles at Carl Zeiss Jena, 1. FC Saarbrücken and SC Paderborn 07. He has clearly indicated that he is not aiming for a fixed starting eleven, but rather a flexible starting eleven that varies depending on the opponent and the condition of the players. This strategy could prove to be the key to success, especially in a player pool that has been strengthened in the summer, encouraging competition within the team.

• In den ersten drei Spielen erzielte die Mannschaft insgesamt acht Tore – eine deutliche Verbesserung gegenüber der Vorsaison.
• Besonders hervorzuheben ist, dass fünf dieser Tore von neuen Spielern erzielt wurden.
• Dies zeigt, dass Kwasniok auch in der Lage ist, frisches Blut effektiv ins Spiel zu integrieren.
• Zusätzlich hat der FC Köln bereits sechs Tore in der Nachspielzeit erzielt, was auf ihre Entschlossenheit hinweist, bis zur letzten Sekunde zu kämpfen.

But even if the point rate is promising, Kwasniok emphasizes that there is still a long way to go. Each player must put in the effort and meet the specific requirements of the coach. This philosophy has also borne fruit in the 3rd division, where he has proven that he can lead teams successfully with a clear vision and work ethic. It will be all the more exciting to see how his ideas can be implemented in the upper house.

Looking back on the last few weeks, however, it can be said that FC Köln with Kwasniok definitely has the potential to not only ensure they stay in the league, but also to cause a sensation. Fans can be excited to see what the next few weeks bring! You can also find more information about trainer sessions and Kwasniok himself at bundesliga.com and transfermarkt.de.