On Saturday begins for the SC Prussia Münster The long -awaited second half of the 2nd Bundesliga. In the Prussian Stadium there is a duel with the SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A lot is at stake for both teams at the start: While the hosts hope for relegation, guests from Bavaria do not want to lose connection to the upper table regions. Historically, it is a premiere with a long history: The last competitive game of the two teams in Münster was an incredible 65 years ago – at that time, in 1959, Fürth won 2-1.
Prussia Münster: increasingly in the mission of relegation
After a difficult first half of the season, which the Münsterers completed in the 15th place in the table, the club followed up during the winter break. The obligation of David Kinsombi, who was borrowed from SC Paderborncould prove to be a crucial coup. The experienced midfielder is supposed to boost the offensive and create gaps on the opposing defensive with his dynamics and his understanding of the game.
Head coach Sascha Hildmann was optimistic in advance: “We worked hard on our weaknesses, especially on our exploitation of opportunities. With the reinforcement by Kinsombi and the return of some injured players, we go to the second half of the season with confidence. ”
In preparation, Münster showed appealing services. In particular, the 3-1 test game against the Dutch first division club Go Ahead Eagles Deventer created a positive mood. The team looked more present in the game against the ball and variable in the offensive game – aspects that could be decisive in the relegation battle.
Greuther Fürth: With a swing into the new year
The SpVgg Greuther Fürth finished 8th and goes into the second half of the season with ambitious destinations. Coach Alexander Zorniger emphasized the importance of a successful start: “We want to take the momentum from the last games before the winter break and continue to stabilize. A victory in Münster would be a perfect start. “
Fürth used the winter break to work on the defensive work, which was often identified as an Achilles heel in the first half of the season. In the test games, including a 2-0 win against FC St. Gallen, the Franks presented themselves much more compact. Striker Ragnar Ache in particular, who has already scored seven goals, will play a key role.
The expectations before the duel
Both teams go into the game with great ambition. While the Prussians rely on the home advantage and support the fans, the guests from Fürth want to play their individual class.
“We have to be wide awake from the first minute. Münster will not give us anything and we must not allow ourselves negligence, ”warned anger.
On the other hand, Prussia captain Marc Lorenz appeals to the fighting spirit of his teammates: “This is our stadium, our fans-we have to throw everything in to keep the three points here.”
The football world is eagerly looking at Saturday afternoon when the ball rolls in the Prussian stadium. For both teams, the result could become trend -setting for the coming weeks. The question remains: Who will find back into rhythm faster after the long winter break?
(Tagstotranslate) 2nd Bundesliga