Cup Tuesday !!!

Union Berlin - 1.FC Kaiserslautern

It looks like that after the 1-3 defeat to Aalen on Friday Coach Neuhaus changes some in his starting lineup. Therefore some players can make them hope to start again. With Köhler and Parensen are two players ready to come in, also in league suspended Özbek is an option in midfield.

In all matches since Coach Runjaic stands on the sideline for Kaiserslatuern they played 4-4-2, although they had some problems with this system on the road in the past the same is expected again today. Behind midfield player Karl is a big question mark while Alushi can take his place. Also Torrejon can be an option in defensive line but maybe they risk not to much with him. In offenisve Zoller as always a good replacement if it comes to some changes.



Hamburger SV - 1.FC Köln

Good, HSV did well in the past and they want to reach the next round in cup but they face some problems. Van der Vaart is out here and also Westermann is not available after latest news. His position on the back wing take Mancienne today. Also it is not sure what system they play, if defensive minded as in Wolfsburg more 4-1-4-1 or if offensive 4-2-3-1 with Ilicevic and Rincon on the wings.

Cologne know the situation as well. They played in Mainz past Round and advanced there with a 1-0 win. They were more defensive minded with 4-2-3-1 and this tactic is used again from Coach Stöger. Therefore Ujah is on bench while Matuschyk comes in as defensive thinking player.



FC Schalke 04 - 1899 Hoffenheim

Not many changes expected for home side. They did well against Stuttgart and almost the same lineup is expected. Only Fuchs is doubtful after got injured against VfB. For him Kolasinac can play and also weak striker Szalai can be on bench first. Maybe Boateng plays up front and youngster Meyer comes in and plays in central midfield.

A lot of trouble in Hoffenheim after the incredible 4-4 to Bremen. First change is on keeper position where Grahl comes in for Casteels. Also some others are a bit tired and maybe get a break, Johnson is the first alternative who can come in if Herdling or Firmino gets a rest. Also some defensive tactic is possible and maybe without any striker.



1.FC Saarbrücken - Borussia Dortmund

Bottom team from 3rd league Saarbrücken face the big giant. They are more as hot for this match but are they able to be a even opponent today. All players are more as average and they are without any form at the moment, only one or two are worth but this is too less. Also a lot of problems in offensive to create and in defensive to many mistakes above all over the wings they are more as weak.

Nevertheless Dortmund is the big favorite here but they have a lot of problems. They miss several players with Subotic, Hummels, Schmelzer, Reus, Sahin and Weidenfeller gets a rest. Therefore this is almost the last squad what they have available. Normally they want to rest some players like Großkreutz or Pisczek who is a few weeks back after his long injury time. But at the moment it is not possible and Coach Klopp maybe take some players from 2nd team into his squad today.