Podolski about Cologne's ascent: construction sites that need to be closed!

Podolski about Cologne's ascent: construction sites that need to be closed!

Heidenheim, Deutschland - The 1. FC Köln did it! The traditional club has risen back to the Bundesliga after an exciting season. This "horny victory", as club icon Lukas Podolski expresses, marks a comeback from the FC to the venue, where you simply belong. Podolski, who more than once described the atmosphere in the stadium as unforgettable, follows the developments at FC carefully and has made some comments on the current situation.

In an interview with Absolute Fussball.com Challenges that the club is now facing. "There are construction sites that have to be closed," says the world champion. While the sports director position has been filled quickly, the FC is currently looking for a coach, which is not exactly putting a little pressure on those responsible. There are also important board elections that could significantly shape the future of the club.

rise and challenges

podolski sees the squad planning as a key in order to successfully implement the goal of not fighting relegation. "The first goal must be to stay in the league as a climber," he emphasizes. His experiences, especially from the Champions League, let him understand the importance of solid planning. He emphasizes that such international tournaments have a special atmosphere that is reminiscent of the big events such as World Cup or European Championship

Before the last game of the season against the 1st FC Kaiserslautern, Podolski assured himself a quiet attitude because he did not expect Kaiserslautern to play heavily. The motivation was steamed anyway, and the Cologne team quickly caused clear conditions with an early 1-0. "It was just great," said the ex-international who pursued what was going on in his stadium lounge.

A look into the future

When asked about his own sporting career, Podolski remains vague. His current situation at the Polish club Gornik Zabrze has not yet been clarified because he thinks about his future. In another conversation with Tagesspiegel he expresses that family considerations will play a role in his career or not. The start of training at Zabrze is imminent, but the ex-professional is still fluctuating.

In the meantime, Podolski remains active, especially as a manager of the Baller League, a newly founded Kleinfeld-Liga, which he himself started. "I want to expand the Baller League internationally," he explains full of enthusiasm. Although the resignation to the coaching team is currently not an issue for him, football life for the popular player is full of exciting projects.