Thijs Dallinga
KOE
CF
Playmaking Forward
Aug 3, 2000 (26)
Right
6'3"
165 lb
FC KölnReturns to training
Dallinga (illness) returned to training Monday after recovering from a gastrointestinal infection, according to the club.
Analysis: Dallinga missed training in the buildup to the Stuttgart match and was subsequently unavailable for the fixture due to illness. His return to the training pitch at the start of the week puts him back in contention ahead of Saturday's clash with Werder Bremen, though his involvement could depend on how he responds to the full week of work after the brief layoff.
Ruled out against Stuttgart
Dallinga (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Stuttgart due to a gastrointestinal infection, according to Geissblog.
Analysis: Dallinga missed team training Wednesday and Thursday and has now been left behind for the trip to Stuttgart, confirming his absence. The illness comes at an unfortunate time after the striker scored twice off the bench in the 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga opener. Ragnar Ache is expected to benefit from Dallinga's absence and should be the leading candidate to start up front Friday.
Battling illness
Dallinga (illness) missed Wednesday's training session and remains uncertain for Friday's clash against Stuttgart, according to coach Rene Wagner. "We have to take it day by day now."
Analysis: Dallinga's illness leaves his availability uncertain for Friday, with his recovery over the next couple of days set to determine whether he can be included. The forward has been competing with Ragnar Ache for the role up front, and Ache is expected to lead the line if Dallinga is unable to recover in time.
Scores brace in comeback win
Dallinga scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win against Hoffenheim.
Analysis: Dallinga subbed onto the pitch in the 65th minute of Saturday's season opener -- also his club debut -- and just two minutes later his side found themselves with a 2-1 deficit. Dallinga equalized quickly with a strike in the 72nd minute, then scored the winner in the 82nd minute. It was quite the debut for the forward and it's one that may earn him more playing time as the season progresses.
Joins Koln on loan
Dallinga will spend the 2026/27 season on loan at Koln from Italian club Bologna.
Analysis: Dallinga was limited to just three starts and 11 appearances with Bologna in the 2025/26 Serie A campaign, and he was expected to play a secondary role once again. Dallinga will add depth upfront for Koln's attacking line.
DNP in Napoli fixture
Dallinga (knee) wasn't utilized in Monday's 3-2 victory over Napoli.
Analysis: Dallinga was back on the game-day squad list after more than a month, but didn't see minutes right away. He'll deputize Santiago Castro up front in the last two tilts. He has recorded five goals, four assists, 41 shots (13 on target) and 23 chances created in 33 appearances (12 starts) this season.
Bench option
Dallinga (knee) is on the bench for Monday's match against Napoli.
Analysis: Dallinga is returning from injury Monday as he finds himself a bench spot, ending a two-month absence due to a knee injury. With only three starts in 11 appearances this season, he is likely to remain a rotational option through the end of the season.
Shakes off nagging problem
Dallinga (knee) reprised practicing with the rest of the team Wednesday, Bologna informed.
Analysis: Dallinga has recovered from tendinitis that sidelined him for seven consecutive matches and will resume competing with Santiago Castro and Jens Odgaard. He's mostly operated off the bench throughout the season. He has scored and assisted once and added six shots (three on target) and three chances created in his last six appearances (one start).
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