Union Berlin has to score points against record champions Bayern Munich. However, there have been major difficulties recently, especially on the offensive.
Hopes for more effectiveness against Bayern: Union Berlin coach Nenad Bjelica. IMAGO/Matthias Koch
Even after losing the championship title, FCB still has traction. The press conference of 1. FC Union Berlin before the home game against Bayern on Saturday (6.30 p.m., LIVE! on kicker) was three times more attended than the one before Leverkusen’s recent guest game in Köpenick. Union coach Nenad Bjelica began his remarks by congratulating Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund on reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League. This is a great story for German football. That shows that the league is strong, said Bjelica.
“Really trained a lot”: Bjelica hopes for more effectiveness
The Croatian watched Munich’s victory against Arsenal FC (1-0) on TV. But Bjelica is more likely to expect the Bundesliga face of Bayern, against whom Union has not yet been able to triumph in any of the nine competitive games so far. “We look more at the Bundesliga, for example how Bayern played against Cologne (2:0, editor) and in Heidenheim (2:3),” explained Bjelica.
Union’s lead in relegation place 16 has melted to three points. The Wuhlheiders urgently need to gain points, even if it will be a bigger challenge against Munich. This is also due to the weakening offensive of the East Berliners. The most recent three games were goalless for Union. Bayern also have the strongest attack in the league with 82 goals. Union, on the other hand, has the second-worst offense with just 25 hits. “Everyone is looking forward to the game. We have really trained a lot this week. I hope that we will be a little more effective on Saturday than we have been recently,” said Bjelica.
Be careful with those who have recovered
In terms of personnel, all Union players are theoretically available except for substitute keeper Jakob Busk (calf injury). Defender Robin Gosens and midfielder Lucas Tousart are back in the starting line-up after serving their bans. However, the players Yorbe Vertessen, Josip Juranovic and Jerome Roussillon, who only recently returned to training after injuries, can only be expected to have a place in the squad for the Bayern game.
2024-04-18 15:55:55
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