In the DFB Cup cracker between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Köln, last-minute hero Wahid Faghir could storm right from the start.
VfB coach Pellegrino Matarazzo (43) warned of the offensive game philosophy of 1. FC Cologne. © Tom Weller / dpa
One thing is certain: the guests from the Rhine arrive with a large load of adrenaline, as Anthony Modeste became a hero on Saturday evening with his double pack in a thrilling Rhine derby.
The fans can prepare for a cup spectacle between two fighting teams.
VfB head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo (43) attests that the team of his counterpart Steffen Baumgart (49) has a very aggressively interpreted football philosophy, which the Swabians have to watch out for.
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“What sets them apart is the intensity with which they approach games. They work with good counter-pressing, look for a way to goal and are also very brave in their own possession when they sometimes put six to seven players on the offside line,” he said 43 year old.
Whether both the breast ring carrier and “the Effzeh” can give full throttle for 90 and 120 minutes, respectively, has to be doubted in view of the tough English week.
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Top talent Wahid Faghir (18) made VfB hearts beat faster with his late equalizer against Union Berlin. © Silas Stein / dpa
And as before every competitive game, the question arises as to which staff Matarazzo will be available for the floodlight cracker.
Omar Marmoush (22) is still out after a blow to the syndesmosis. The game also comes too early for midfielder Philipp Förster (26); However, he will collect match practice with the U21s.
Of the players who tested positive for Corona, regular goalkeeper Florian Müller (23) has returned to training, but will not be able to guard the case yet.
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With Waldemar Anton (25), Roberto Massimo (21) and Erik Thommy (27), Matarazzo spoke of “different” recovery processes and left it open as to which of them could possibly appear on Wednesday.
However, the VfB trainer caught the attention of the Danish child prodigy Wahid Faghir (18), who shot himself into the hearts of the fans with his late equalizer against Union Berlin. He could be an option for the starting XI if the fitness trainers certify that he will be used for at least 60 minutes.
A small downer: So far, only 23,000 tickets have been sold for the match against the billy goat club. 25,000 spectators (including 1200 guest fans) are expected.
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