Fabian Bredlow was allowed to guard the goal of VfB Stuttgart three times as the new number 1. Three times he did his job properly. The 27-year-old faces a real tough test against FC Bayern.
Convinced those responsible in Stuttgart with his calm manner: Fabian Bredlow.
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Since Florian Müller signed off in Freiburg two and a half weeks ago because of gastrointestinal problems and cleared the way for his colleague, Fabian Bredlow has been between the posts for the Swabians. In all three games, the previous governor could only distinguish himself selectively. Real monster parades were denied him. The two penalties by specialist Vicenzo Grifo in the 1: 2 in Freiburg were untenable. The two goals conceded to Schalke (1:2) were the responsibility of his colleagues. All other opposing chances fell under the holdable category.
Bredlow convinces in dealing with the people in front
Nevertheless, the former Nürnberger knew how to satisfy those responsible for sport. Bredlow impressed in all games with his calm way of goalkeeping as well as in the interaction and in dealing with the people in front. “It’s nice when you can show yourself,” said the keeper after the defeat at Schalke. “But if the team doesn’t succeed, it’s not that much fun.”
It was precisely this 1:2 that spoiled the keeper more than just one day. “We should have won, and if not that, then at least had to play a draw,” complains Bredlow, who points to the increased tabular explosiveness. “Schalke’s turn now”. And could gain points with a win against VfL Bochum at the weekend if the Swabians remain unsuccessful. Which is both to be feared and to be expected against FC Bayern. “It doesn’t get any easier,” said Bredlow, who has to be prepared against the record champions to see more than just durable balls coming at him and his goal.
Bredlow recalls first-leg success
Nevertheless, he doesn’t want to exaggerate the upcoming opponent. “In our situation, every game is a difficult game. There isn’t one where we can say 100 percent that we’ll win,” said Bredlow, who used the first half of the season as a positive example. “We recently proved that we can keep up with Bayern. That should be the route for Saturday.” At 2: 2, his predecessor in the starting eleven, Florian Müller, had kept VfB in the game several times with strong saves. This time Bredlow wants to create no less.
