By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Svensson and Hasenhüttl among candidates named for Köln job

Bo Svensson and Ralph Hasenhüttl are said to be among the contenders to replace Steffen Baumgart as FC Köln coach.
FC Köln are looking for a new head coach after parting ways with Steffen Baumgartl following the 2-0 loss to Union Berlin on December 20.

According to Express.de, Andre Breitenreiter, Ralph Hasenhüttl, Bo Svensson and Stefan Kuntz are on the list of possible replacements, with the Billy Goats aiming to appoint a new long-term coach by January 2 at the latest.

Thomas Reis, Heiko Herrlich, Enrico Maaßen, Evangelos Sbonias and Stefan Ruthenbeck have also been mentioned as candidates for the vacant position.

FC Köln are 17th in the Bundesliga table with just 10 points after the first 16 games.

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