What will Köln miss without Rasmussen?
Henrik Rasmussen’s twisted ankle is expected to keep the central midfielder out for about 32 days, costing 1. FC Köln five games.
Five games without Henrik Rasmussen: that is the immediate cost for 1. FC Köln after the central midfielder twisted his ankle today. The club expects the 32-year-old to be out for about 32 days, with a return around 18 May an estimate, not a guarantee.
The injury removes an established presence from the middle of Köln’s side at a consequential point in the season. Rasmussen has played 27 games and scored four goals this season. His absence leaves the club without a player who has been part of its fabric for years, and supporters will hope the medical estimate proves sound.
Rasmussen joined Köln from Football Club København in January 2052. Since then, he has made 529 appearances for the German club and scored 44 goals. The Dane has also won 108 caps for his country, but the immediate concern is simpler: Köln must negotiate five games without him before he is expected to return.