Zwickau under pressure: FSV coach Schmitt urgently demands points

Zwickau under pressure: FSV coach Schmitt urgently demands points

Regionalliga-Nordost: Chemnitz vs. Zwickau in focus

In the regional league-Northeast game next Saturday, two teams meet, the starting position of which could hardly be more different. Despite a bumpy start, the Chemnitz FC has already collected four points, while FSV Zwickau is still looking for its first point after two games. This game is of great importance for Zwickau because the team is under pressure to finally gain a foothold in the league.

Zwickaus trainer demands clear progress

Rico Schmitt, coach of FSV Zwickau, does not take a leaf out of his mouth and speaks openly about the challenges in front of which his team is facing. After the sobering 0: 2 against Greifswald, he sees urgent need for action and demands a clear increase: "We have to and will shoot the clear mistakes. These are not perseverance," clarifies the 55-year-old.

chemnitz: an omen from the past

Chemnitzer FC, in turn, won twice in the last derbies against Zwickau (2: 1 and 2: 0). These successes from the past season could be a psychological advantage for the Chemnitzer. Historically, the Chemnitzer won more games in 56 duels than the Zwickauer, which also increases the pressure on the Schmitt team.

Special reunion: Randolf Riesen

A Highlight of the game will be the return of Randolf Riesen to his old place of work in Chemnitz. The 19-year-old talent spent his entire youth in the club and only moved to Zwickau in the summer. However, he is still waiting for the chance to prove himself properly, because so far it has only been used for two minutes.

more exciting encounters on matchday

The match day begins on Friday, August 9, 2024, with a meeting between VFC Plauen and the U23 from Hertha BSC. There are also other important games on Sunday: FC Carl-Zeiss Jena wants to win the third victory in a row against Greifswald, while Erfurt receives Halleschen FC to win points in the fight for the upper places.

outlook on the league

The upcoming encounter between Chemnitz and Zwickau is crucial for the morality of the Zwickauer. A victory could not only bring the first point of the season, but also strengthen the self -confidence of the team. The regional league promises exciting duels, and every game has the potential to change the table constellation considerably. The fans can look forward to a gripping derby.