Schalke 04 in front of Cup duel: lawn problems in the Aalen stadium

Schalke 04 in front of Cup duel: lawn problems in the Aalen stadium

The anticipation for the DFB Cup game between VfR Aalen and FC Schalke 04 is clouded by some not insignificant problems. Before the kick -off on August 17, at 3:30 p.m. in the Centus Arena, there is concern about the state of the lawn, which is in a worrying state. The effects of this situation affect not only the players, but also the fans and the entire community of Aalen.

lawn problem and effects on the players

As reports the local news platform Schwäbische.de, the lawn in the Centus Arena has been affected by a seriousness due to a supervision. "The lawn was too good and watered him a little too much before the game against Göppingen," said Stephan Dürr, the deputy spokesman for the city of Aalen. Such conditions can not only affect the game, but also increase the risk of injury for the players.

context of the encounter

The encounter between VfR Aalen, a fifth league team, and FC Schalke 04, who plays in the second division, is a big challenge for Aalen. The high expectations of Schalke as a clear favorite could hardly be maintained due to the poor lawn situations. Trainer Karel Geraerts has already announced that he does not want to arrive with a weaker line -up so as not to take any risk.

a difficult environment for Aalen

The problems of VfR Aalen go beyond the lawn. Only recently occurred inaccurate incidents, such as a fan fight at the Oberliga game against SSV Reutlingen and the early departure from the state cup. These events have further complicated the already tense situation for the association. The efforts of the city nursery to regenerate the lawn through resolutions and fertilization are a further evidence of the challenges with which the association is faced.

community and cohesion

for the city of Aalen and the fans, the DFB Cup game means more than just a sporting event. Such encounters promote local cohesion and identity of the community. The problems that occur around the game could have long -term effects on the mood and ambience of the game.

look at the future

Despite the difficulties, there are signs of hope. The responsible work is intensively working on putting the field into a playable state. The hopes are that both the infrastructure and the players are ready for the duel. Ultimately, it remains to be seen whether VfR Aalen can surprise the favorite from Schalke - both on and next to the lawn.

- Nag