After the defeat in Düsseldorf, 1. FC Kaiserslautern now have three home games waiting for them. The opponents are attractive and the players are already motivated accordingly.
“Especially after a defeat like that, we’re really keen to give it a go at home,” says FCK player Borias Tomiak in an interview with SWR. The 3:4 (1:3) defeat at Fortuna Düsseldorf “It’ll definitely annoy us for a day or two, but then we’ll have to forget about it,” added the defender. Tomiak is not alone with this attitude; offensive player Kenny Prince Redondo expresses a similar opinion. The game on Saturday evening has been dealt with and now it is a matter of “concluding the issue as quickly as possible”.
The next top game: HSV visits the Betzenberg
At FCK we are looking forward again and the upcoming tasks are extremely attractive – at least from the fan’s point of view. On Saturday evening (8:30 p.m.), Hamburger SV, a traditional club, is coming to the Betzenberg for the top game of the 11th matchday. “Home is always the best and we know the stadium will be sold out,” Redondo said. “It’s a great opponent and we want to win the game.”
Although HSV arrives second in the table and with self-confidence after a 2-0 win over Greuther Fürth, the statistics speak for FCK. While the Red Devils were able to win four home games in a row, Hamburg only got one point from their last three away games. “We can still be self-confident and that’s what we are,” says Tomiak regarding the HSV game.
Further home games against Cologne and Fürth
The other two games for 1. FC Kaiserslautern are also home games. First, the Palatinate team will host 1. FC Köln in the second round of the DFB Cup (October 31st, 8:45 p.m.), four days later Greuther Fürth will be a guest at the Fritz Walter Stadium (November 4th, 1:00 p.m.). ). “There are some great games coming up at home now and we’re looking forward to these games,” says Tomiak about the upcoming program.
According to defender Tomiak, how successful the FCK will be in these three games depends primarily on the defense: “We score a lot of goals, but we also concede a lot. In these games we will try to be even better at the back and with everything “To defend the team better.”
No information yet about possible objections and Ache’s injury
It is questionable whether top scorer Ragnar Ache will be available. The striker had to be substituted injured after the first half of the game in Düsseldorf. The 25-year-old had previously twisted his ankle while landing after a header duel. “Ragnar is of course really important up front,” emphasizes defender Tomiak. The FCK announced further information on Ache’s health for this Monday.
The same applies to a possible protest after a spectator threw a bottle in Düsseldorf. A cola bottle hit Ragnar Ache in the head. The game was interrupted and Ache was treated. A demolition was obviously in the offing. After a discussion with those involved, referee Benjamin Brand decided to restart the game. Ache was also able to continue playing for now.
