1. FC Saarbrücken: Menzel fails - Paterok should secure climbing!

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The 1. FC Saarbrücken has to prepare for an important third division game against Alemannia Aachen on Saturday at 2 p.m. (Magenta Sport). For this duel, stammer goalkeeper Phillip Menzel fails, which suffers from inflammation in the body. Coach Alois Schwartz has confirmed this and now has to do without the skills of his goalkeeper, who was in use this season in all 36 third division games of the FCS and has a grade average of 2.85, as Kicker.de reported.

Tim Paterok takes over his place between the posts, who will be available for this important use. Schwartz has emphasized that the team wants to maintain its chances of promotion and defend the valuable relegation place. The trainer is optimistic and focuses on your own game instead of having an eye on the competition.

injured and blocked players

In addition to the failure of Menzel, there are other personnel concerns for Saarbrücken. Bjarne Thoelke is questionable because he could only train to a limited extent because of an infection. Calogero Rizzuto is also not available from the squad due to a yellow-red card. On the positive side, Kasim Rabihic is again operational after muscular problems.

The game in Aachen has a special meaning for FCS. With a win you could continue to hold on to the head of the table and secure an excellent starting point in three fathers for third place. Saarbrücken currently has two points ahead of Hansa Rostock and three points on Energie Cottbus. These two teams meet directly on Saturday, which increases the pressure on Saarbrücken.

The game in front of 30,000 spectators

The encounter takes place in the Tivoli Stadium, where thanks to a large spectator capacity, around 30,000 fans are expected. Trainer Schwartz has left the disappointment about the premature cup-off and looks forward to the upcoming match, which is of great importance for the promotion rooms of the association, such as FAZ.NET holds.

The starting point is therefore clear: a victory in Aachen could almost secure the relegation for 1. FC Saarbrücken, provided that there is no clear winner in the duel between Rostock and Cottbus. In this exciting final, however, Saarbrücken sees itself against a difficult challenge, especially without her key player in the goal.