Bundesliga Round-up: Köln devastated by Thijs Dallinga ACL injury as Patson Daka adds to Hamburger SV woes

FC Köln have been dealt a devastating blow with star striker Thijs Dallinga suffering a severe ACL injury. Elsewhere in Germany, Hamburger SV face their own injury setback with Patson Daka, while Serge Gnabry has left the national team early to manage his fitness.

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05:08 - 04/10/2026

Köln shock: Thijs Dallinga suffers ACL rupture

FC Köln striker Thijs Dallinga looks dejected after suffering a devastating ACL injury during a friendly match.

Striker Thijs Dallinga (26) suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in the 34th minute of a friendly against Viktoria Köln, and is expected to be sidelined for six to 12 months. The injury deals a massive blow to manager René Wagner, especially as Dallinga had just bagged a brace to fire Köln to a 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim.

Hamburger SV crisis: Patson Daka sidelined with torn thigh muscle

Hamburger SV forward Patson Daka in action before sustaining a thigh muscle tear on international duty with Zambia.

Striker Patson Daka (27) has suffered a torn muscle fibre in his left thigh whilst on international duty with Zambia, ruling him out for two to six weeks. This setback deepens the crisis for Hamburger SV, who currently languish in 16th place with just three points from their opening four matches.

Serge Gnabry leaves Germany squad early to return to Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry trains with the Germany national team before returning early to manage his workload.

Serge Gnabry (31) has left the Germany camp early to manage his workload, with no new injury concerns reported. The winger, who was the only player to start all three of Jürgen Klopp's first matches in charge, will miss the clash against Greece on 4 October 2026. He has now returned to Bayern Munich to rest and recover.

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