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Cologne's Said El Mala celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FC Cologne and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at RheinEnergieStadion. Marius Becker/dpa
Cologne young talent Said El Mala is doubtful for the Bundesliga match at Augsburg on Friday due to muscle issues.
"Said was on his limit and complained of muscle stiffness so he interrupted training. We let him rest today. His body has to get used to playing 90 minutes of Bundesliga football, it's a process," coach Lukas Kwasniok told reporters on Thursday.
The coach will definitely be without midfielders Alessio Castro-Montes and Linton Maina, defenders Sebastian Sebulonsen and Joel Schmied, and forward Jan Thielmann.
"There is an extreme accumulation (of muscle injuries), that cannot be denied. We need to investigate the causes," Kwasniok said.
"One aspect that should not be underestimated is the intensity of the Bundesliga and our style of play, which is to hold our own."
He added: "The situation isn't ideal right now, but I once heard a saying that I shared with the team: Adversity makes you stronger."
Cologne are 12th in the standings, four points from the relegation zone, while Augsburg are 10th.
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