Both midfielders were able to shine during the professionals’ trip to the United States.
Mark Zimmermann (photo), coach of the Under 21 team of 1. FC Köln, Saturday at 14:00 has even more personnel options for the start of the second half of the season in the West Regional League against SV Rödinghausen. The midfielders Joshua Schwirten (20) and Georg Strauch (21), who took part in the away match of the FC professionals in the USA, are available again. Coach Steffen Baumgart kept an eye on the two young players during the 4-2 defeat in Austin (Texas) against Bundesliga rivals VfB Stuttgart.
On the other hand, striker Philipp Wydra will definitely miss the match against SV Rödinghausen. The 19-year-old saw a red card in the derby against Fortuna Cologne (2-2) for assault and was suspended for three matches by the West German Football Association (WDFV). Goalkeeper Gavin Didzilatis, who also saw the red card against SV Lippstadt 08 (0-0) recently, has to sit still twice.
