1. FC Cologne: Baumgart explains Modestes Renaissance - Özcan

Steffen Baumgart has formed the 1st FC Cologne from a relegation candidate to a European apocal aspirant. Especially Anthony Modeste blooms under the former Paderborner. The head coach did not want to overestimate his influence on the Renaissance of the Goal Hunter.

In the past second half, Anthony Modeste was still borrowed to St.-Étienne, now the Frenchman is indispensable at the 1st FC Cologne. In the current season, the 33-year-old already scored 18 mutual players.

Trainer Steffen Baumgart is a great influence on the development of the Routinian. But the Cologne practice leader is looking for the reasons for the player himself.

"There is always a lot going on. In the end, Tony has made the most," said Baumgart in the interview with "Sky": "If you as a player for two years more or less feel that you are not wanted, then But clear that the desire is lost to you, "the 50-year-old revealed the attacker.

That's why you have composed at 1. FC Cologne and developed a new plan. It is about talking to each other about the situation and not only focus on the Baumgarty.

Baumgart does not want to interfere with Özcan decision

Midfielder Salih Özcan had also been "in a certain drawer", explained Baumgart. Meanwhile, the 24-year-old counts in the 1st FC Cologne, such as modests to the service providers.

Because of this, Özcan has already been played in the field of vision of the German and Turkish national team. Both associations seek media reports around the eighth.

Baumgart does not want to interfere with the decision. "I think two hearts beat in a chest. I think he knows where he grown up and yet he knows where his roots come from. Özcan must meet a" clear decision ".

According to Baumgart, this already liked to call more details.