Fortuna Köln before key game: injured and locking press the team!

Fortuna Köln before key game: injured and locking press the team!

On Saturday, March 1st, Fortuna Cologne competes against the leaders MSV Duisburg, a game that is of the greatest importance for both teams. Trainer Matthias Mink emphasizes the special relevance of this encounter with regard to the table, since the Fortuna could keep in touch with a win.

The game takes place in Duisburg, where Fortuna has to overcome a high hurdle. After the game, the Middle Rhine Cup quarter-final against Eintracht Hohkeppel is already waiting on Wednesday, followed by another regional league game against Sportfreunde Lotte. Mink explained that the stress control was an issue without going into detail how he will set up his team in a duel against Duisburg.

injury problem and list

The trainer is faced with a tense personnel Situation. There are currently several players in rehabilitation or have training restrictions. Younes Derbali is after an operation in rehab, while Joel Vieting is in construction training after a muscle injury. Salim Hadouchi fights back after a cruciate ligament tear, and Nik Orth does running training after a bruise. Achunike Ekene and Felix Buer also have health challenges, which makes it difficult for the important game against Duisburg.

The situation could continue to complicate due to upcoming yellow barriers, which forces Mink to react flexibly to the situation in the squad and possibly consider unusual constellations.

Duisburg's comeback and key player

The MSV Duisburg found the road to success after a difficult phase in which the team remained three games without victory, with a 1-0 over Fortuna Düsseldorf II. These three points continue to secure the leadership of the Regionalliga West with 50 points, four points ahead of Borussia Mönchengladbach II. Maximilian Dittgen, who scored the winning goal in the 30th minute, and Jan Simon Symalla are considered the key player for the Duisburger. However, Symalla will not be available in the game against Fortuna Cologne, which could influence the strategy of coach Dietmar Hirsch.

In front of 3,104 spectators in the Paul-Janes Stadium, Duisburg demonstrated her ambitions on the promotion with a solid appearance. The team remains on a good course, while the competition, which also includes the Fortuna, still has to catch up with a few points.

The table at a glance

The upcoming game between Fortuna Cologne and the MSV Duisburg promises excitement and could become pioneering for the promotion of both teams. The progress and team performance will be decided on the square on Saturday and could set the course for the rest of the season. While Fortuna Cologne is expecting a strong team, Mink looks ahead and hopes for a positive outcome.

Further information on the Regionalliga West can be found on kicker.de