Keller strengthens the coach « 100% »
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Cloudy expressions, the end of the world and « Struber Out » calls: at 1. FC Köln, the next error in the difficult promotion race of the 2nd Bundesliga struck the atmosphere. After the disappointing 1: 1 (0: 0) against the relegated Jahn Regensburg, the frustration of FC fans was clearly distinguished: aloud, they demanded the end of the coach Gerhard Struber and the sports director Christian Keller.
« The boys were sitting there as if the world had fallen, » Keller said in the cabin. « But we always have everything in our hands. » Captain Timo Hüber felt reminded of difficult times and nevertheless tried to optimize: « The basic tone resembles a battle of relegation, but in the end, we can create a huge thing and it is absolutely possible, » said the defender.
Cologne replaced: the new head of the HSV league hopes the promotion party
But due to the draw, the leadership disappeared, at the top, the Hamburger SV, which recently became the objective on the path of the destination. After the sovereign 4: 0 (1-0) in Darmstadt 98, the exuberant jubilation of professionals and fans of the HSV worked as a trial of stay for the expected promotion festival, which could increase next Saturday evening in the home match against the pre-major. Only one victory is still missing to finally return to the Bundesliga Perfect after seven years.
The FC, however, is likely to sprint a sprint of the nervous creation season. After only five points compared to the last five games, the advance in the relegation site is only three points. The demanding opponents are waiting with Nuremberg and Kaiserslautern. « We must now change the switch again, otherwise it will be very tight, » warned Hübers. « We must now speak internally and not be guided by lateral places of war or external influences. »
1. FC Köln: Support for Struber
Struber coach showed an understanding of the frustration of fans, considered himself a « lightning rod » and warned not to be left by nervous moods or emotions of the track « . » We must not forget that we always have a comfortable situation. We have to stay clear at the helm now, « said the Austrian. He has received full support from the association. Keller stressed that Struber enjoys confidence » 100% « : » I can exclude changing something in the short term because I don’t think about that. « »
In Cologne, you don’t want to be discouraged despite the tense situation. « The world has not fallen and the sun will open tomorrow – even if it is a casual saying. The view goes ahead, not in return, » said Keller. For the two final games, « Tailwind » and « encouragement » are necessary. The HSV, which had to face the reverse, shows that the wind can turn quickly – and is now about to climb.
