Mikey Moore prepares for first Bundesliga start for 1. FC Köln
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 1:24 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

1. FC Köln host Werder Bremen at the RheinEnergieStadion on Saturday at 18:30 CEST. Coach René Wagner indicated that Tottenham loanee Mikey Moore is a candidate for the starting XI for the first time. Wagner noted that the 19-year-old could provide a disruptive presence in the central midfield position. Meanwhile, Said El Mala is expected to begin the match on the bench as he manages his recovery from a recent illness. Thijs Dalinga is also available for selection, though Wagner indicated that he and El Mala are unlikely to both start. The team looks to integrate these options as they return to Bundesliga action this weekend.
- •FC Köln play Werder Bremen on Saturday at 18:30 CEST.
- •René Wagner stated Mikey Moore is a candidate for his first start.
- •Said El Mala will start on the bench due to recent illness.
- •Ellyes Skhiri is confirmed to start in central midfield.
- 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — Tottenham loanee Moore looks set for first Köln start, El Mala to begin on bench
"1. FC Köln are set to be boosted by the returns of Said El Mala and Thijs Dalinga ahead of their Bundesliga clash with Werder Bremen on Saturday.El Mala, however, is not yet back to 100 percent after...
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