Raimund impresses in the first game under coach Beginning – path to success?

Raimund impresses in the first game under coach Beginning – path to success?

Fortuna Düsseldorf has had a bumpy start in the 2nd Bundesliga. After the 10th matchday, the team, under the leadership of new coach Markus beginning, is in 13th place in the table. A change that seemed inevitable after a series of disappointing results. The departure of Daniel Thioune was necessary after the team failed to find its place in the top half of the table.

Luca Raimund, a talented player from Böblingen, has demonstrated his skills in Fortuna's last two games. In the home game against Eintracht Braunschweig he was called into the starting eleven by coach Beginn. Unfortunately, this debut was anything but pleasant, as the Düsseldorf team lost 1-2, which was certainly not the debut that everyone had hoped for. The coach himself openly admitted that his team lacked “courage”, especially in the first half when the players were booed by the fans at half-time.

The new coach and his debut

Markusbeginn took up his coaching position on October 17, 2025 and lost in his first game against Eintracht Braunschweig. In this match, the team not only had to struggle with their opponents, but also with their own morale. The goals from Christian Conteh and Max Marie put Braunschweig in the front and ended with a negative series of four defeats. Fortuna Düsseldorf was able to score the next goal through Kenneth Schmidt, but it was not enough to save a point.

In the table, Eintracht Braunschweig now has 10 points, while Fortuna Düsseldorf only has 10 points, but with a less favorable goal difference (-9 compared to -5). The upcoming task takes Düsseldorf to Berlin on Saturday, where they face Hertha. Will the team around Luca Raimund and his new trainer clear the mud from the beginning?

Raimund and the challenges

Luca Raimund's arrival in Düsseldorf is accompanied by great expectations. He is one of the hopes of the fans, who were able to set some positive accents after his substitution in the previous game. In particular, his teammates like Christian Rasmussen, who took a free kick in the second half and prepared the goal, seem to have potential and will be important in the future.

Despite these positive approaches, it remains to be seen whether Fortuna can actually turn things around. With just one point from four home games, the team doesn't seem to have arrived in its own area yet. In addition, coach Markus Beginning will have to prove himself in the next few weeks when it comes to bringing a more stable performance onto the pitch.

The spectators can be curious to see whether the new coach and Luca Raimund can initiate the positive trend that is essential for the club. Hopefully the upcoming games will shed some light on the club's future direction.

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