For the relegation-threatened second division football club 1. FC Nürnberg, things are rock solid. In addition to captain Christopher Schindler (torn cruciate ligament), the old master also has to replace goalkeeper Peter Vindahl in the final spurt of the season.
The keeper suffered a partial rupture of the inner ligament in his knee in a collision with unlucky Schindler, the club announced.
“Structural injuries run like a red thread through the season. But we can’t change it, so we won’t complain,” said sporting director and coach Dieter Hecking: “Of course it’s extremely bitter for Peter, but it will also be a blow to the neck we put away.”
Nuremberg only signed Vindahl in January to replace Christian Mathenia, who was injured in the shoulder. Carl Klaus is available as a representative. The 29-year-old was only between the posts in the first round of the cup at regional league club 1. FC Kaan-Marienborn (2-0) this season.
The club is floating three games before the end of the season as Table 14. in acute danger of relegation. The advantage over the relegation place is only four points. The Hecking team still has to play in Magdeburg, against Rostock and in Paderborn.