Wagner says El Mala felt the pressure himself after Würzburg setback

Wagner claimed that Said El Mala seemed to put pressure on himself, saying “Man hat gesehen, dass er sich selbst Druck gemacht hat”. The comment came after 1. FC Köln endured a prolonged struggle in Würzburg, chased a Rückstand and only found relief when Isak Bergmann Johannesson scored at the Ende.

In Würzburg the match proved difficult for 1. FC Köln, with the team lagging behind early and having to run after a Rückstand. Der side struggled to find rhythm. The match took place in the city of Würzburg.

Said El Mala was singled out as particularly affected by the pressure, struggling to influence the game as Köln chased the deficit.

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Der Retter at the Ende was Isak Bergmann Johannesson, who delivered the decisive goal just as he had in the Vorjahr.

Die Art und Weise the victory was achieved attracted little attention afterwards, with focus remaining on the earlier struggle.

Wagner summed up the situation, stating “Man hat gesehen, dass er sich selbst Druck gemacht hat”, emphasizing the self‑imposed tension on the player.

The observation highlighted the mental strain experienced by El Mala during the Würzburg encounter.