Overview
- Heintz’s setback extends an already depleted unit that is missing Luca Kilian with an ACL tear, Timo Hübers with a knee problem, Joel Schmied with a thigh injury, and Rav van den Berg through suspension.
- Eric Martel will miss Wednesday’s game against Bayern after receiving his fifth yellow card.
- New signing Jahmai Simpson-Pusey started at Heidenheim as Köln turned to recent additions to cover gaps.
- Heintz had already sat out two matches in December due to a muscle-fibre tear.
- The match at Heidenheim ended 2–2, after which Kwasniok outlined the expected three-to-four-week absence.