Steffen Baumgart is impressed by a quintet of youngsters who are currently involved with the pros at 1. FC Köln. Central defender Elias Bakatukanda (18), attacker Justin Diehl (18), midfielder Meiko Wäschenbach (18), left-back Max Finkgräfe (18) and right-back Tidiane Touré (18) are strong and can hope for a long-term professional perspective.
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“We will continue to keep an eye on all five”, the FC head coach promises to the ‘Express’. The same applies to attacker Damion Downs (18), who has remained in the U19s for the time being. Baumgart elaborates: “We made a good choice. It’s good for the guys to train at this level with this intensity. We want to keep it that way.”