RSV in the final sprint: six games in 18 days - fight for third place!

RSV in the final sprint: six games in 18 days - fight for third place!

Rotenburg, Deutschland - On May 16, 2025, Rotenburger SV has a decisive duel. The team competes against SV Drochtersen/Assel II and fights for third place in the league. This encounter is particularly important because the RSV has to play a total of six games in just 18 days, which is an enormous challenge.

Last week, Rotenburger SV was able to achieve a 2-1 win against TSV Etelsen and now has the opportunity to achieve third place on its own. With the challenge that all remaining games are scheduled as English weeks by the end of the season, the fitness of the players is put to the test.

game preparations and injury update

The trainer of Rotenburger SV, Dennis Mandel, commented on the uncertainty about the drawing up of the Drochtersen/Assel II, since the availability of players from the regional league squad is divided. This could have an impact on the course of the game. An important player for Drochtersen/Assel II is Jan-Miklas Steffens, who has already scored 17 goals in the current season and was successful in the first leg.

On the part of the RSV, there are also worries. Jesse Ortiz continues to fail due to thigh problems, which attacks the offensive. On the other hand, there is positive things with Moritz Schmökel, who completed his first running unit painlessly and is now carefully built up. Lucas Chwolka was also sitting on the bench for the first time since his hand operation and could possibly be substituted for a short time, but has not yet been planned for the starting eleven.

assistant trainer and cup final

Another aspect that influences the situation of the RSV is the lack of assistant coach Timo Kanigowski, which will be in Paraguay until the end of the season. This is compensated for in particular by goalkeeper coach Malo Ehlo to prepare the team in the best possible way.

In addition to the league competition, the district cup final against TV Meckelfeld, which is of great importance for the RSV, is also important on May 28. The coming weeks will not only test the fitness of the players, but also challenge the strategic planning of the coaching staff.