Köln trio, including Said El Mala, return to team training ahead of derby | OneFootball

1. FC Köln have received a significant boost ahead of their Rheinderby meeting with Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday.

According to local outlet Express.de, attacking trio Said El Mala, Jakub Kamiński and Florian Kainz were all able to resume team training on Thursday.

Saturday’s match is crucial in more ways than one for Köln, who have failed to win any of their last six games in all competitions.

Hading into the game, the Billy Goats sit 14th, just one point above the relegation zone.

It has been suggested that Köln head coach Lukas Kwasniok could face the sack if he fails to guide his side to a derby victory at the RheinEnergieStadion.