Rav van den Berg

Analysis: Van den Berg has suffered another setback in what has been a difficult start to the season with Koln. The center-back had already struggled for playing time, initially remaining an unused substitute before being left out of the matchday squad altogether. His latest injury will further delay his efforts to establish himself in the defensive rotation, with no timeline provided for his return. He will need to recover before attempting to work his way back into contention for competitive minutes.

Jul 23, 2026

Plays one half in return

van den Berg (ankle) played one half of Thursday's 8-0 friendly win over Bergisch Gladbach, the club posted.

Analysis: van den Berg's involvement is an encouraging step forward after previously being limited to partial training sessions as he built up from an ankle issue that saw him taken off training in a golf cart, later confirmed to be without structural damage. His return to match action positions him to continue building toward full integration into Koln's squad ahead of the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.