It was not expected that this match between Freiburg and Sandhausen is called “Top match” and maybe a big surprise right now. Of course relegated Freiburg was expected on the top but Sandhausen on the other side not. The home side collected 9 Points out of 4 games so far and is in good position although they have a very young team and had to build a new squad after their relegation crash. The biggest surprise of the Season is Sandhausen so far, they are still unbeaten and if they did not have 3 Points deducted from DFL they are on second place.
Freiburg’s Coach Streich is warning his team because they lost already in friendly against Sandhausen 1-2 this summer. They have to take this very serious and should be as much focused as they can. With the last home game 1-3 to Bochum they are warned anyway, but they showed that this was maybe a little slip. One week later they turned things around and won at difficult place Düsseldorf 2-1. The motivation and self confidence are there in squad but as Coach Streich said: They must be ready and should try to press as fast as they can because Sandhausen is very dangerous if they can play their style with long passes out of their defensive zone.
Compared to last game has Streich more options according to the returning of Mujdza. He should take the position on the back wing while Frantz move forward and plays for youngster Hufnagel who sit on bench then. But they miss some players, Hedenstad and former Sandhausen player Kübler are out with injuries and not ready, also Kleindienst and Falahen miss this game. Torrejon is still suspended for 2 games after he was sent off against Bochum with red card. For him youngster Föhrenbach plays in central back what he did already a few games, so no worries at all there.
In attack returns top striker Petersen who was only on bench against Düsseldorf according to some slight injury problems. Coach Streich said that he counts on him today while Guede must on bench for him.
After three wins to begin was Sandhausen not able to win against Heidenheim 0-0 at home. Nevertheless they were very lucky in this game, scored Heidenheim a clear goal but it was not given by the referee. Their play was very limited and they were by far not able to create some dangerous situations, more as harmless was their play. Although they had not the best day they got a Point and Coach Schwartz was looking forward to the game in Freiburg where he expects a better Sandhausen side. Have they done much better on the road if they have not to make the game where they can go for fast counter attacks and maybe have much more space too. Additonal they want to hold their unbeaten run alive and want to get something in Freiburg.
The reason maybe for their harmless offensive play in the last game was the missing from in form Bouhaddouz who got injured before the game in training but they must find a way because he is out long term. He was replaced by Jovanovic who give his best but it was not enough so far. The next problem is Kosecki who got injured against Heidenheim and is a big doubt for today. He was also one of the active guys and had a great form as well. For Kosecki can play Bieler or Thiede on the wing but first one is doubtful after training injury too. The situation is not the best for Coach Schwartz anyway, he has to replace a lot of players like Stiefler, Zellner, Zenga, Vunguidica, Bouhaddouz and Stolz. Therefore the starting lineup is almost their last possible lineup with all these missing players. On the other side their success has put some of their players in the window for other clubs. This means they have to breath that not some of the players leave until 31.08. before the transfer window close.
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