Darmstadt 98: Fighting spirit and joy before the duel against Cologne!

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Cologne meets Darmstadt on March 13, 2025. Trainer Kohfeldt emphasizes the challenge and anticipation of this second division duel.
Cologne meets Darmstadt on March 13, 2025. Trainer Kohfeldt emphasizes the challenge and anticipation of this second division duel. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

SV Darmstadt 98 is preparing for an important second division game against 1. FC Köln, which will take place next Saturday evening at 8:30 p.m. in the RheinEnergieStadion. Trainer Florian Kohfeldt looks at the duel with a lot of anticipation, not least because of the big backdrop that this game brings with it. After a convincing 3-0 home win against Karlsruher SC, the team endeavors to also add the Domstadt. Kohfeldt positively emphasized the past services, in particular that of the last games against Schalke and KSC, and described the good atmosphere in the team as an essential factor.

Kohfeldt pointed out that, despite its current place in the table, Cologne can be described as a "first division club". The Cologne team is one of the strongest in the league and is classified by many experts as promotion favorite number 1, together with the Hamburger SV. Despite the negative signs, Kohfeldt sees the pressure that is on the Cologne players, as an opportunity for his team, which focused on maintaining his way of playing: possession of the ball, courage and conviction should lead to success.

personnel challenges

The personnel situation at Darmstadt is precarious because nine players, including Matthias Bader, Paul Will and Christoph Zimmermann, will be canceled for the game against Cologne. These four rockets are expected to be used this season. Added to this is the lock of Fabian Holland, which fails through a red card in the previous game. Despite these challenges, the team remains optimistic. Kohfeldt emphasizes the need for courage and risk assessment for the upcoming game.

The positive mood within the team, despite the small training group, is considered essential for the upcoming games by Kohfeldt. emphasizes that Kohfeldt hopes that the players are physically ready to call up the best possible performance. Another aspect is the upcoming international break that is expected to reduce the burden for the players.

Overall, the anticipation of the duel with Cologne can be felt, although the lilies arrive as an outsider. Kohfeldt and his team are aware of the challenges, but are optimistic about the upcoming encounter. It is important to the coach that his players take the chance to demonstrate their skills in such a prestigious game.

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