He sees a role model in TBV Lemgo: “Lemgo defended with the same means – and it turned out well for them.” The defeat in East Westphalia was Eisenach’s only one in the last five games. In the table, tenth Leipzig meets eleventh. Only two points separate the two clubs.
ThSV Eisenach: “We are doing a lot of things right”
However, ThSV has recently gained a lot of self-confidence. On Friday, Misha Kaufmann’s team defeated none other than league leaders Melsungen 32:31. At the press conference before the trip to Leipzig, the Swiss had words of praise for his boys’ form: “We’re doing a lot of things right, the only thing that bothered me is that we had to hope for a bit of luck in the end.” His team “carelessly gave up a two-goal lead in crunch time.” In such moments, “we have to be smarter and keep our heads to ourselves,” said the 40-year-old.
Despite the thrill, we are “overjoyed that we were able to celebrate such an important victory.” He expressly emphasized the “outstanding defense” against Melsungen. She only allowed eleven goals after the break.
“Play like we’ve lost three times”
Leipzig will be “about a lot of struggle and passion.” His team should really get going again and push themselves to the limit: “We would be well advised to understand that if we are missing one or two percent, then we have no chance. We have to learn from our mistakes and go to Leipzig with greed. It doesn’t matter if we’ve won against them three times, we have to approach this game as if we’ve lost three times.”
Kaufmann doesn’t want a “nonchalant” appearance because: “We can continue to ride the wave or we can fall flat on our face. For us, mentality is the be-all and end-all, that’s the fuel for us. If we don’t have that, then we’ll leave not.”
**Given ThSV’s recent victory over Melsungen and their upcoming match against Leipzig, how has Misha Kaufmann balanced celebrating the team’s success while maintaining focus on the challenges ahead?**
## World-Today-News: ThSV Eisenach Interview
**Introduction:**
Welcome back to World-Today-News. Today, we’re joined by **Misha Kaufmann, head coach of ThSV Eisenach**, and **[Name of Handball Expert], a respected commentator and analyst known for their insights into the German handball league**. We’ll be discussing Eisenach’s recent form, their upcoming match against Leipzig, and the mental aspects of performing at a high level.
**I. Building Momentum:**
**[To Misha Kaufmann]:** ThSV recently defeated league leaders Melsungen, a truly impressive feat. What factors contributed to this victory, and how has it impacted the team’s confidence?
**[To Handball Expert]:** Can you provide some context on the significance of this victory for ThSV? What does it tell us about their potential for the rest of the season?
**II. Leathering from Close Calls:**
**[To Misha Kaufmann]:** Although victorious, you mentioned the team ”carelessly gave up a two-goal lead in crunch time.” How do you address these late-game challenges with your players?
**[To Handball Expert]:** What are some common mental hurdles that teams face when trying to maintain a lead in high-pressure situations? How can coaches help their players overcome them?
**III. The Leipzig Challenge:**
**[To Misha Kaufmann]:** You’ve emphasized the need for intense focus and determination going into the match against Leipzig.
Can you elaborate on the specific challenges Leipzig presents, and how your team plans to counter them?
**[To Handball Expert]:** How do you see this upcoming matchup playing out? What are Leipzig’s strengths, and where do you think Eisenach could exploit vulnerabilities?
**IV. The Mental Game:**
**[To Misha Kaufmann]:** You’ve stressed the importance of mentality for success. Can you explain how you cultivate a winning mindset within your team, particularly after such a significant victory?
**[To Handball Expert]:** In your experience, how crucial is the psychological element in handball? How can teams use momentum and confidence to their advantage?
**V. Looking Forward:**
**[To Misha Kaufmann]:** What are your team’s overarching goals for the remainder of the season? What steps will you take to ensure continued growth and success?
**[To Handball Expert]** Where do you see ThSV Eisenach fitting into the bigger picture of the Bundesliga this season? What could their future trajectory look like?
**Closing:**
Thank you both for joining us today. We wish ThSV Eisenach the very best in their upcoming match against Leipzig. For more handball news and analysis, stay tuned to World-Today-News.
