FC Koln must long do without Christensen

Second Bundesliga - FC Koln must long do without Christensen

Descender 1. FC Cologne has been forced to do without midfielder Jacob Christensen for months in the fight for the return of the Bundesliga. The 23-year-old Dane suffered a cruciate ligament tear in his left knee during a test match against Udinese Calcio (3:2) on Saturday, as the second division club announced on Monday after an examination in Cologne. The Cologne team did not provide further details on the duration of the absence and further treatment. Cologne opens the new season in the 2. Liga against Hamburger SV on Friday evening (20.30 Uhr).

1. Despite the absence of Jacob Christensen due to a cruciate ligament injury in North Rhine-Westphalia, 1. FC Cologne continues their preparations for the Bundesliga.
2. Unfortunately for Cologne, their star midfielder's injury occurred during a test match against Udinese Calcio, resulting in their temporary decline in the Bundesliga.
3. With Christensen out, 1. FC Cologne will begin their Second Bundesliga campaign against Hamburger SV, hoping to regain their footing and secure a promotion back to Germany's top-tier soccer league.
4. Despite the setback, Cologne's commitment to soccer remains unwavering, and they will undoubtedly look to their other players to step up and help the team during Christensen's absence.

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