Dortmund-linked El Mala scores as Köln continue pre-season with big win
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Köln continued their pre-season preparation with an 8-0 win over SV Bergisch Gladbach 09, a partner club of their academy club. Said El Mala was once again in the spotlight as he was involved in both first-half goals alongside Luca Waldschmidt.
Earlier today, Sky Sports reported Köln declined Borussia Dortmund’s initial offer for the Germany U21 international. Köln bosses revealed he has been exemplary in his attitude amidst transfer talks, and he continued that trend with the second pre-season fixture.
El Mala provided the assist for the opening goal by Waldschmidt before the same duo combined for the second goal as the 19-year-old doubled their advantage with a first-time finish. Rene Wagner used a completely different team for the second-half.
Youssoupha Niang continued his excellent pre-season with a brace, while new signing Luka Lochoshvili was also among the goal scorers. The Georgian center-back scored five 2. Bundesliga for Nürnberg in his debut season in Germany. Miroslav Klose’s side replaced their captain Fabio Gruber and Lochoshvili with youngsters Alexios Kalogeropoulos and Mikayil Faye.
