1. FC Köln hit by flu: World Cup star Mensah misses start of training camp

Published Jul 24, 08:52 AM UTC

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1. FC Köln faces a worrying start to their first training camp under coach Wagner in Kitzbühel, Austria. According to BILD, Ghanaian World Cup participant Gideon Mensah (28) is staying home due to the flu, disrupting plans for him to join after special leave. Additionally, new signing Reigan Heskey (18) has been unable to train for days because his work permit is still missing, and another new signing, Luka Lochoshvili (28), twisted his ankle during a test match victory over Bergisch Gladbach (8-0) and is now shaky. On a positive note, Linton Maina (27) has recovered from the flu and is traveling to Austria, and 18-year-old Martin James has been signed as the third goalkeeper on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.

Source report

Cologne – This is off to a great start! Cologne travels to the training camp in Kitzbühel (Austria) today. With concerns: According to BILD information, Ghanaian World Cup participant Gideon Mensah (28) is staying home. He is laid low with the flu.

Of all people, Mensah – the plan was for him to start training in Kitzbühel after his World Cup special leave. Now Cologne must leave him in Cologne, primarily to protect the team, and hope for a speedy recovery so he can possibly join later.

Additional Concerns Before the Kitzbühel Camp

Reigan Heskey (18): The second new signing has been unable to train for days because the work permit is still missing.
Luka Lochoshvili (28): The third new signing is also shaky. He twisted his ankle during the test match victory in Bergisch Gladbach (8-0) and complained of ankle problems after the game.

Positive News

Linton Maina (27): Has overcome his flu and is in Austria.
Martin James (18): Also traveling along. Cologne has signed him as the third goalkeeper on a free transfer from French club Paris Saint-Germain.

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BILD - SportWestern

Original headline: WM-Star Mensah liegt flach - Sorgen-Start ins erste Wagner-Trainingslager

Original language: DE

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