1. FC Kleve: On the hunt for the first win of the season against Niederwenigern

1. FC Kleve: On the hunt for the first win of the season against Niederwenigern

The anticipation for the first win of the season is tangible for the 1st FC Kleve. The team is an important classic on Saturday: the away game against Sportfreunde Niederwenigern. Trainer Umut Akpinar is optimistic and says: "We definitely want to take countable things with us. Of course, it would be best to win." But the reality looks bleak for both teams because they both go into the encounter without points.

In the season so far, the Klever and their opponents from Niederwenigern did not bring heavily guided games to the finish. Both teams have not yet celebrated success in their first two encounters, which increases the urgency of a threesome. Akpinar analyzes the situation and emphasizes: "In both games we managed and actually played quite well. We have to finally manage to get our game through and keep calling the processes." This shows that the 1. FC Kleve sees the quality in its game despite pointlessness.

miserable personnel situation

Although Akpinar believes in the strengths of his team, the trainer is faced with a massive challenge: a long list of injured players. A bitter loss is the young Frederick Meurs, who has to be operated on because of a knee injury. Dano Evrard and Tim Haal are still out of action. Another failure is Nathnael Scheffler because of an illness. "It remains to be seen whether we can make changes in personnel," explains Akpinar, who remains confident despite the worrying situation.

The opponent, the sports fans Niederwenigern, has a bumpy start in the Oberliga and has returned after a two -year absence. Her first two games ended with clear defeats, but this could not correspond to the actual strengths of the team. Akpinar: "The two results. The sports fans have a well -coordinated team that is very robust and comes through the team unity." This warning should give every actor of the 1st FC Kleve to think.

In order to further underpin the quality of the opponent, Niederwenigern has strengthened with experienced players such as Dario Schumacher and Marvin Schurig. Both look back on extensive experiences in Upper Ligen. According to Akpinar, the Klever coaching staff will have to prepare your own team well in order not to fail again. "In any case, it will be a feat. But we will not do one thing under any circumstances: underestimating the opponent," he emphasizes.

The following days will be crucial for the constitution of the team and the possible list before the game. With a weakened but still motivated team, the Klever hope to finally book the first point on the habit side.