The new FCK coach and his top striker have a deal-only it is a big secret so far. Maybe the bet even leads to the climb?
It is the big FCK puzzle. What’s going on between Torsten Lieberknecht and Ragnar Ache? “We made a small deal” – with these words, Lieberknecht cheered the speculation before his first game as a FCK coach. “If he goes through that, I have a problem,” said the new FCK coach. Obviously there is a bet between Ragnar Ache and his trainer. But then he didn’t want to betray more. The reason: “This is between Ragnar and me.”
Lieberknecht is enthusiastic about his striker
There seems to be a special connection between the two. Even before he had trained Ache for the first time, Lieberknecht from Kaiserslautern’s 17-goal man raved and made it clear how important he would stay under him for the game of the FCK. And after the first joint training sessions, he really got into enthusiasm: “This is really an incredible boy, the FCK can really appreciate himself, not only because of his goals he shoots, but also about the Ragnar Ache. It is a privilege for me to get to know and train the boy now. I’m totally enthusiastic about him.”
Details will not be revealed
For 90 minutes Ache stood on the field against Schalke 04, aged, had numerous chances, shot an offside dream goal and then scored the winning goal. Obviously a first step on the way to winning the bet, about which both did not want to reveal even after the Schalke game despite numerous inquiries. “Of course it stays among us,” said Lieberknecht, who at least revealed the journalist at the press conference that everyone would enjoy it if Ragnar Ache creates the deal. The striker himself did not let himself be looked at: “So if the coach did not say what the appointment was, then unfortunately I can’t say that either,” said the scorer.
The bet as Success secret?
The first fans already speculated in the SWR interview that it could possibly be about a flight in Aches favorite country Japan. What the deal really includes remains a secret for the time being. Maybe the secret of success in the end of the season? It is no secret that Ragnar Ache will be one of the most important men in the race for the possible ascent. It can be crucial that its shape is right. And if Lieberknecht has hit the right nerve with his bet on the 26 -year -old, then his bet is definitely worth it – whatever it is.
Prize on Sun., 27.4.2025 10:05 p.m., SWR Sport, SWR
