Overview
- Both Thijs Dallinga and Ragnar Ache were injured in the 2:2 friendly against Viktoria Köln on Saturday and the club confirmed they were taken to the Mediapark‑Klinik for further examinations.
- German outlets BILD and Sportbild report that Dallinga has suffered a cruciate ligament tear that would sideline him for months, but the club has so far only confirmed the hospital transfer and pending medical tests.
- Those same reports say Ache has a muscle injury that will keep him out in the near term, leaving his availability for upcoming matches uncertain.
- Köln face Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday, and coach René Wagner warned losing both players on the same position would be 'super bitter' for the team’s match plans.
- Dallinga joined on loan from Bologna this summer with a purchase option, so a long-term knee injury would affect Köln’s sporting options and any transfer decision; the next concrete steps are the club’s official medical bulletin and fitness updates.