1. FC Köln is now facing a crisis as they stumbled from one defeat to another. After their recent loss to Dortmund, they have accumulated only one point from their last five games. The competition for the relegation zone is getting tighter, and their self-confidence is dwindling.
Captain Jonas Hector warned that their points cushion will continue to melt, and they need to put in better performances on the pitch. The squad’s recent performances show that they lack the quality needed to consistently play well. Their loss to Bochum, who were bottom of the table at the time, is proof of this.
The defense has been making mistakes for weeks, and the team’s storm harmlessness is evident, as clearly shown by Kingsley Schindler’s curious post hit in front of an empty goal. Coach Baumgart acknowledges that they do not play well enough to win in the Bundesliga and that they need to find solutions.
Sport boss Christian Keller agrees and says they need to improve significantly if they want to win any Bundesliga game. They are scheduled to play tough matches against Gladbach derby and Augsburg, and it is uncertain if the international break will help them get back on track.
The pressure is increasing, and there is a risk of relegation if they do not improve their performance soon. It is up to the coach and the team to find solutions and work towards improving the squad’s performance on the pitch.
