Schwäbe Remains in Goal for FC Köln
Since the 3-0 victory over Holstein Kiel, promising goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, a major talent, has found himself relegated to the bench. While thisspeaks volumes about his potential, it’s not exactly an ideal development for a 21-year-old once predicted for a bright future, both domestically and internationally. The situation, however, is viewed quite differently at Geißbockheim.
“I don’t know if it’s wasted time," said sporting director Christian Keller on Saturday, prior to the game against Hannover 96. Speaking to Sky, he tried to find a silver lining. "As a professional footballer, it’s also important to experience phases of time where you learn not to play and deal with setbacks. Frustration tolerance and resilience are crucial aspects if you’re aiming for a successful career.”
Despite the possibility of returning to the starting lineup in Wednesday’s DFB Cup Round of 16 opponent Hertha, Cologne’s coach, Gerhard Struber has confirmed that the veteran Schwäbe will once again stand between the posts.
Struber confirmed this decision waiting for the press conference ahead of the weekend’s match against Hannover. "Marvin has performed very consistently over the past few weeks. There’s no reason to make any changes. I believe the current setup is ideal," explained the Austrian. The decision against Kiel was made after two consecutive losses. Struber’s strategy was aimed at bringing stability to the team. "Since then, we’ve played good games ISTAT – Maid, conceding minimal goals. Right now we need stability," elaborated Struber.
The Best Case Scenario for Urbig?
Keller envisions a brilliant career ahead for Urbig, “I don’t want to speculate on the future. It can change so fast.”
He added however, “Everything happens so quickly.” Keller continued. “Maybe one day someone gets a cold and the other has their opportunity.”
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“It’s good the way it is at the moment,” insisted Struber.
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It seems Urbig will need more patience. “Jonas does very well in training,” revealed Thomas Kessler, head of the licensed player department. “He’s handling this difficult situation maturely and is backing Marvin completely. Naturally, it’s not ideal. But Erne must remain focused and keep pushing. For Urbig, the chance will come, but not Wednesday against Hertha. It will, however, be far from straightforward, considering the good form of experienced players like Urbig,” he acknowledged, adding, “There was a open conversation between the coach and Urbig.” It’s important to the club to ‘establish something for him going forward”).
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What are the potential benefits for Jonas Urbig despite limited playing time?
## Schwäbe Stays in Goal – A Blessing in Disguise?
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re discussing the hot topic surrounding FC Köln – the goalkeeper situation. Marvin Schwäbe seems to be cementing his place as the number one, leaving young talent Jonas Urbig on the bench despite some impressive performances. Joining us to discuss this is football analyst, [Guest Name]. Welcome to the show.
**Guest:** Thanks for having me.
**Interviewer:** So, Urbig was initially brought in as a competitor for the starting spot, but it seems things haven’t quite gone to plan. Does this spell trouble for the young goalkeeper’s development?
**Guest:** It’s certainly not ideal for Urbig to be on the sidelines at such a crucial stage in his career. However, like Christian Keller, FC Köln’s sporting director suggested, [[1](https://www.kicker.de/es-kann-nur-einen-geben-koelns-luxusproblem-mit-urbig-und-schwaebe-1027893/artikel)], even this can be a valuable learning experience. He’s still young and being exposed to a professional environment, observing a veteran like Schwäbe, and understanding the demands of a competitive league.
**Interviewer:** But surely at 21, playing time is crucial for his development.
**Guest:** Absolutely, but there’s a bigger picture here. Cologne人間の coach, Gerhard Struber, feels Schwäbe is the right man for the job currently. This decision seems to prioritize stability and experience over potential. Struber’s stated that Schwäbe will continue in goal for the upcoming DFB Cup match against Hertha BSC [[1](https://www.kicker.de/es-kann-nur-einen-geben-koelns-luxusproblem-mit-urbig-und-schwaebe-1027893/artikel)]. This shows just how much trust they have in him.
**Interviewer:** So, you think this situation won’t be detrimental to Urbig’s future?
**Guest:** Not necessarily. We need to remember that Urbig is still very young. He’s been identified as a top talent and a future prospect for both club and country. There will be other opportunities for him to shine. Perhaps a loan spell to gain more experience could be beneficial down the line. This is just a bump in the road, not a dead end.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, [Guest Name]. It seems that, while the current situation might not be ideal, it could ultimately be a positive experience for Urbig in the long run.
**Guest:** You’re welcome. It’s certainly a story to keep an eye on as the season progresses.