He is the shooting star of 1.FC Köln: Saïd el Mala. Sportschau moderator Alex Schlüter sees him in the Bundesliga update podcast on the way to the 2026 World Cup. Together with Podcast host Jens Walbrodt, he discusses the situation in the league and also at 1. FC Köln.
El Mala was not only the match winner at the victory of the Cologne in Hoffenheim. The youngster scored the goal of the day and once again convinced with great individual actions. The team of the sports show football podcast is also full of praise for the youngster.
Sportschau presenter Alex Schlüter sees him skills of Florian Wirtz, who has been missing from the Bundesliga since its departure. Jens Walbrodt even recognizes in the dribbling style El Malas to the style of Lionel Messi. Even if both comparisons in exuberance may be a bit high: Both hosts see someone in El Mala that national coach Julian Nagelsmann should have on the piece.
Alex Schlüter and Jens Walbrodt also discuss the location in the league after the 6th matchday on the basis of theses to the various teams.
Company the best Bayern trainer since Guariola?
One of the theses is that Vincent Kompany has been the best Bayern coach since Pep Guardiola. Both hosts are enthusiastic about pragmatism, the ability to develop and also the determination of the Bayern trainer. But are there still a chance for Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig to the title, even though Bayern have already hurried a few points? The team does not agree on this question.
Walbrodt/ Schlüter, The Bundesliga Update – The Football Podcast, 06.10.2025 01:35 a.m.
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