Christoph Daum urges Geißböcke to stay grounded

Following last weeks 2-1 victory over Bayern München, Köln coach Christoph Daum is urging die Geißböcke to stay focused. Demanding a realistic vision towards the year, he emphasized the need for steady play against Arminia Bielefeld. Calling the win over a the Bavarian's a "highlight", he added, "we cannot either over-rate it or use it to measure ourselves."

Concern over Arminia Bielefeld is warranted as they come out fighting since the start of the Rückrunde, upsetting Werder Bremen as well as holding top tier clubs Dortmund and Hertha BSC to draws. Christoph Daum called them one of the best teams in the league since the restart and will focus upon disciplined and patient play.

Pierre Wome and Ümit Özat are still out for die Geißböcke. Arminen will miss Rüdiger Kauf to suspension but also dealing with late decisions on goalkeepers Rowen Fernández and Dennis Eilhoff.