TSV 1860 Munich: Uncertainty before the start of the season - who plays in goal?

TSV 1860 Munich: Uncertainty before the start of the season - who plays in goal?

Munich - TSV 1860 Munich faces decisive challenges a week before the start of the season in the 3rd league against Saarbrücken. Despite an exciting transfer summer, which was accompanied by players and new hopes, the previous test games show that many questions are still open. The preparations have not been optimal so far, and the fans are worried about the stammed down. Thirteen days after the first test against Racing Strasbourg, which ended with a 2-1 win, further games followed that brought disappointing results. The latest 0: 2 against the KSC revealed weaknesses that will have to be parked in the coming season.

difficult preparation phase

On Wednesday, July 27th, the lions experienced their first defeat in preparation against Karlsruher SC. The strong team from Karlsruhe was a heavy rehearsal for 1860, which already moved into another light like a 1-1 win over Nuremberg and a 0-0 against First Vienna. A certain discomfort is noticeable in fan circles, since the trainer Argirios Giannikis has not yet found a fixed starting eleven and cheerfully changes through the players.

played players at TSV 1860

In the middle of these uncertainties, only three players of their position seem to be safe: captain Jesper Verlaat, the defensive midfielder Thore Jacobsen and striker Patrick Hobsch. This selection is based on the impressions of the previous test games. Verlaat is undisputed on the defensive, while Jacobsen is supposed to lead the central midfield. Hobsch, who drew attention to himself as a new addition, is expected to act as a sniper on the offensive.

The competition in the goal and the defense

A central topic is the goalkeeper position, which is occupied by Marco Hiller and his new challenger René Vollath. Hiller is considered an experienced top dog, while Vollath, a loud and self -confident player, hopes for his commitment. In defense, the situation is less clear; In addition to the liata, there are also challenges for the second central defender position, which wobbles between Max Reinthaler and Raphael Schifferl. The trainer will have to decide in Kaiserslautern until the dress rehearsal on Saturday which players will ultimately be recorded on the starting eleven for the start of the season.

key player in midfield and attack

Thore Jacobsen has established itself as a central player in midfield to pull the threads. While a suitable partner is still being sought for him, the alternatives are numerous. Patrick Hobsch seems to be the ideal choice in the storm to lead the offensive. With the ability to adapt to different types of players, he has already convinced in test games. Maximilian Wolfram is also given maximum focus, which was identified as a possible storm partner in the close -knit competition.

outlook on the start of the season

With the upcoming start of the new season, both coach Giannikis and the players are prepared for a decisive week ago. The last test games are used to find the right combination of players in order to ultimately master the challenges in the 3rd league. The fans hope for a convincing increase in performance in order not only to survive on August 2 against Saarbrücken, but also to score. The upcoming encounters are an opportunity and risk at the same time - for the trainer and the entire team.

- Nag