Overview
- Mark Uth, recovering from a lengthy injury, will not be part of 1. FC Köln's squad for the match against SV Darmstadt 98.
- Uth has shown significant health progress and may gain match experience with the U21 team over the weekend.
- Defender Leart Pacarada is expected to return after overcoming back issues and has resumed training.
- 1. FC Köln, currently seventh in the table, aims to reduce the four-point gap to the promotion places with a win in Darmstadt.
- Coach Gerhard Struber emphasizes the need for the team to improve performance and adapt to the challenges of the 2. Bundesliga.