German FA investigates third-tier club Bielefeld over 'grey zone' injury

He himself calls it a "grey zone": Bielefeld coach Mitch Kniat is said to have instructed his goalkeeper to simulate an injury so that he can give the field players new instructions. The trick could now have consequences, the DFB looks at the case more closely.

The behavior of Jonas Kersken, goalkeeper of third-tier club Arminia Bielefeld, in a league match against Viktoria Cologne has sparked controversy in German football. The situation is being investigated by the German Football Association.

Soccer-German FA investigates third-tier club Bielefeld over 'grey zone' injury

BERLIN (Reuters) -The German Football Association (DFB) on Wednesday launched an investigation into an alleged injury to German Cup finalists and third-tier club Arminia Bielefeld goalkeeper Jonas Kersken during last week's 2-0 league win at Viktoria Cologne. Read full story

German FA investigates third-tier club Bielefeld over 'grey zone' injury

BERLIN :The German Football Association (DFB) on Wednesday launched an investigation into an alleged injury to German Cup finalists and third-tier club Arminia Bielefeld goalkeeper Jonas Kersken during last week's 2-0 league win at Viktoria Cologne.Kersken went down without any involvement in the 69th minute

A goalkeeper can obviously be treated without being injured. This practice with cup finalist Arminia Bielefeld caused excitement. Now this is a case for the DFB.

German FA investigates third-tier club Bielefeld over ‘grey zone’ injury

BERLIN :The German Football Association (DFB) on Wednesday launched an investigation into an alleged injury to German Cup finalists and third-tier club Arminia Bielefeld goalkeeper Jonas Kersken during last week’s 2-0 league win at Viktoria Cologne. Kersken went down without any involvement in the 69th minute on Sunday and received treatment, with Arminia coach Mitch Kniat taking the opportunity to talk to his players. Viktoria Cologne coach Ola…