Fight to stay in the league: Preußen Münster challenges Kiel!

Fight to stay in the league: Preußen Münster challenges Kiel!

A decisive game is scheduled for Friday evening in the Preußenstadion: Preußen Münster hosts Holstein Kiel. The encounter should have a signal effect not only for the players, but also for the fans. After the recent 0-2 defeat against Magdeburg, Münster is in 11th place in the 2nd Bundesliga with 11 points. Coach Alexander Ende hopes that his team not only gets a win against Kiel, but also finally plays a game without conceding a goal - so far the team has conceded at least one goal in every game. “We want to build on the strong performance from the 2-1 win against 1. FC Nürnberg,” said Ende, who can rely on Malik Batmaz to score the winning goal.

The duel against Kiel is particularly important for Münster. The team has the home advantage on their side, as they only lost one home game. Ende's plan: The support of the fans should also encourage the troops. The omens are good, the Preußenstadion is completely sold out, both the home and away areas are completely occupied. “Energy comes from the spectators, the symbiosis between fans and team is crucial,” emphasizes the coach.

Personnel situation and formation

There is good news in terms of personnel: Paul Jaeckel is returning after his yellow card suspension. Lars Lokotsch, Marcel Benger and Marco Meyerhöfer are also back in the squad, but are only planned as substitution options. Unfortunately, the Münster team has to do without some regular players: Antonio Tikvic, Joshua Mees, Marvin Schulz, Simon Scherder, Etienne Amenyido, Luca Bolay and captain Jorrit Hendrix, who is also suspended, are not available. Ende explains that the returnees are more suitable for short assignments.

On the other hand, Holstein Kiel arrives with a lot of self-confidence. After a courageous point win against Bochum and an impressive cup victory over Wolfsburg, the team has the robustness and willingness to run that currently characterize it. Kiel is one of the most active teams in the league, so coach Ende warns about the Kiel team's dynamism, which can advance dangerously with quick spikes. “We have to stabilize our defense so that we don’t fall behind again,” notes Ende.

Outlook on the game

Despite the repeated defeat in Magdeburg, the confidence around Münster remains. “We believe in our team,” says the coach optimistically. The enthusiastic fans are ready to support their team this evening and every little detail could make the difference. It remains exciting to see how the game will develop and whether the Prussians can make it up the table.

Another area currently drawing attention is the impending closure of Macy’s Store account. As of July 20, 2024, this will no longer be supported, which means Macy's American Express Credit Card holders will still be able to use their card, but from that date purchases will be recorded on a separate account. Details of the changes can be found on the official pages and customers are advised to contact customer service if they have any questions. These developments are only marginally relevant, but it shows how quickly things can change, both in sport and in everyday life.