On the offensive, the Düsseldorfers lacked creativity and punch. The opponents were able to adjust to the attacking game practiced on the wings (293 flanks are the best in the league) and often defend it easily.
On the defensive – after all, the sixth best in the league in the preseason – the team repeatedly made major mistakes that led to slight goals conceded. At times the team showed good results Soccer, but the constancy was lacking.
Who comes, who goes
In Corona times, money is also tight at Fortuna Düsseldorf, but reinforcements would be good for the team.
“The clubs are currently very cautious because they cannot yet foresee how they will be affected by corona cases”said Fortuna’s board member Klaus Allofs with a view to possible winter transfers. “It’s the same with us. We mustn’t get into a personal emergency. We have to wait and see how things develop for us.” A week before the first game, six players at Fortuna were infected with corona.
An experienced central defender could help stabilize the shaky Fortuna defense. Andre Hoffmann, who was scheduled as head of defense, was repeatedly thrown back from injuries and has only made seven competitive appearances so far. Captain Adam Bodzek is suffering from several broken ribs and is actually at home in defensive midfield.