Montag, 9. Dezember 2013

1.FC Kaiserslautern - Fortuna Düsseldorf

Last match of Round 17 when 1.FC Kaiserslautern hosts Fortuna Düsseldorf on „Betzenberg“. Both teams started into the season with big aims and both had on the list promotion but after some month we know that only Kaiserslautern has done their work and they are close to the top with 28 Points after 16 Rounds. On the other side Fortuna Düsseldorf had a lot of problems in the past weeks and they are in relegation battle now after a huge downtrend. From their last 5 matches lost they 4 and this costs Büskens his job, therefore with Oliver Reck they have an interim Coach on the sideline today while Kaiserslautern wants with a win come closer to the top. This can be very important as they want to hold the pressure as high as they can but only with a win they are one Point behind Fürth.

After the not calculated defeat to Dresden 2-3 last weekend Kaiserslautern showed a different face in Cup under the week where they advanced very easy against League opponent Union Berlin 3-0. Although they have to replace important midfield player Karl they showed a really strong performances and it was never in danger. But for today Karl is back in squad and should start as well. This means first goal scorer Orban is out of the starting lineup as with Karl returns the man in central midfield and also in central back Torrejon celebrated a very good comeback after his long term injury. Also some changes in attack possible. For Fortounis can start Gaus on the wing while Mo Idrissou can move into the starting lineup again after sitting on bench in Cup. For him maybe Occean or Zoller, at least one of these guys must on bench.

It will be very interesting after Büskens has left with which tactic or personnel team interim chief Oliver Reck go into his first match. First sign was the comeback from powerful forward Reisinger into the squad which was pushed off to second team from Büskens. But overall he is a very important player for Düsseldorf as he is fighting big in every match. Therefore it is logical that Reck counts on him, if on the wing or even in attack. Additional he should help to get more power and idea in offense as it was more as harmless in recent matches. But overall not too many alternatives for Reck as with 8 players they miss a lot with injury or illness today. With captain Lampertz is the next one not available after facing a gastrointestinal problem on weekend. After all the problems Reck decides to take the 21 years old player Erat from second team into the squad for this match, however he remain on bench. He announced that he will beat Kaiserslautern a big fight especially the well known strength of Kaiserslautern in the air and from set pieces is expected that he brings one ort wo tall players more in his starting lineup. This means that Weber or Ramirez as back wings maybe must  clear his place for other players.  

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