Köln Manager Wears Kits on Bench
Sep 1, 2025, by Chris
- Manager's Kit Choice: Köln manager Lukas Kwasniok wore the team's black and golden third kit against Freiburg, continuing a trend he started on the first matchday.
- Reason for Wearing Kit: Kwasniok stated that his decision to wear the team's jersey is to show his commitment to the club and the city.
- Precedent for Managers Wearing Kits: Uwe Koschinat, manager of Osnabrück, also wore his team's third kit last season, indicating Kwasniok is not the first to do this.
Update: Continuing his style from the first matchday, Köln manager Lukas Kwasniok wore the team's black and golden third kit vs Freiburg last weekend. Köln's return to the Bundesliga has been a very successful one - they won their first two matches, and now rank third just behind Bayern and Frankfurt.
Lukas Kwasniok made waves at 1. FC Köln’s season opener in Mainz (1-0 won by Köln thanks to a last-minute goal) by standing on the touchline wearing the club’s 25-26 home jersey - an extremely rare sight in professional football.
Köln Manager to Wear Black & Gold Third Kit Next Matchday
The 44-year-old coach explained that the move was meant to show his commitment to the club and the city. “I wanted to immerse myself in the team and the city,” he said, joking about how the stripes didn’t exactly have a slimming effect on him.
The unusual choice quickly drew attention far beyond Germany. Kwasniok said that he will likely wear the black and gold third jersey at the next home game against Freiburg.
It is not the first time that a German manager wears the kit of his club on the bench. Uwe Koschinat, manager of 3. Liga club Osnabrück, wore the third kit of the team last season.
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Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool LFSTLR collection for the 26-27 season have surfaced online, courtesy of kit insider @KamilBerberler. Following the popular black and gold capsule from the previous campaign, the newest lifestyle range from Adidas Originals switches direction with a sleek black and vibrant red color palette, merging retro football heritage with contemporary streetwear design.
The standout piece of the collection is a long-sleeve lifestyle jersey finished in a deep black base with a subtle, tonal all-over graphic incorporating the iconic Liver bird. Contrasting vibrant red accents define the look, highlighting the classic Adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders and sleeves, the ribbed cuffs, and centrally stacked Trefoil and Liver bird logos. A matching full-zip coach track jacket and tailored track pants carry the same stealthy tonal pattern and bright red detailing.
Alongside the tracksuit is a bold red pullover hoodie featuring dark, centered chest emblems and "YNWA" typography printed on the sleeve cuff. Rounding out the lineup is a relaxed-fitting black t-shirt that displays the stacked red logos on the chest, a jacquard "YNWA" pattern knitted into the ribbed crew collar, and an oversized red "YNWA" wordmark across the lower back hem. The new Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR range is expected to launch in the coming months.
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Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool 26-27 special-edition lifestyle and pre-match shirt have surfaced online, providing the clearest look yet at the luxurious black and gold design. Known unofficially as the "Gold Leaf" jersey, the shirt is set to release during the 26-27 season as part of Adidas's off-pitch and culture range for the club. Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The shirt features a stealth black foundation covered by an intricate metallic gold diamond lattice pattern across the front and back of the torso. Each diamond enclosure contains an ornate floral damask motif inspired by traditional Southeast Asian art, honoring Liverpool's vast Thai fanbase. A classic Adidas Trefoil logo appears on the right chest alongside the Liver bird crest on the left, both applied in matching gold.
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