Klose places trust in Nuremberg troop in front of Magdeburg-Duell

Klose places trust in Nuremberg troop in front of Magdeburg-Duell

Miroslav Klose, the former world -class striker and now coach of the 1st FC Nürnberg, faces a challenging task. On Saturday, at 1:00 p.m., his team will compete against the 1st FC Magdeburg in the home stadium. Klose is optimistic despite a mixed start of the season, albeit with a touch of realism. The expectations are clear: a home win could not only improve the score, but also increase the self -confidence of the team.

The last games have not taken the desired course for both Klose and Nuremberg. With a view to the upcoming opponent, Klose is determined. "Trust in the boys is great. I know what they can do and what they are made of," he said. The coach's words reflect the faith that he puts in his players, which is currently a selective challenge.

A look at the opponents

Klose urgently warns of the strengths of the Magdeburgers. It will be "very difficult" against the team of coach Christian Titz, who is known to appear dominant and to control the game. Klose particularly wants to emphasize the role of the Dutch striker Martijn Kaars, who has already played three times during the season. "He positions himself in the dangerous rooms at the right time," emphasized Klose, making it clear how important this player is for the opposing team.

On the other hand, Klose has to do without some regular players. Janni Serra, a crucial attacker, fails due to a setback, and replacement goalkeeper Christian Mathenia will not be available because he is sick. Klose commented on the situation with a pragmatic "We look from day to day." The use of right -back Enrico Valentini is also questionable. Such challenges represent additional hurdles before the important game.

In the first three games of this season, the team was able to establish itself, but the last match against SV Darmstadt 98 showed that a lot of work is still needed. After a promising home win in the 3-1 win over Schalke 04, the 1-1 against Darmstadt left a thread after taste. Klose explained that the Nurembergers had big problems in the first 30 minutes, especially when it comes to the defensive.

The way to success

Klose also reflected on the necessary time a team needs to fully recognize their strengths and weaknesses. "You need five to six games to understand where the 'chocolate side' is the player," said the coach. This knowledge is essential so that the players can use their individual strengths in order to play harmoniously as a team.

One thing is to be said: Even if Klose has now left the impressive success of his career, the famous somersault for goals, his enthusiasm for football remains unbroken. A victory against the Magdeburger could help the 1st FC Nürnberg and in particular Klose to find their own style and to develop this season.