The pros of the Bundesliga soccer club 1. FC Union Berlin remain level-headed, but there is hardly any time to enjoy the successes of the season so far.
“It’s honestly a bit short, you have to say, because you play every three days at the latest,” explained defense chief Robin Knoche in a media round at the An der Alten Försterei stadium.
It’s going fast, emphasized the 30-year-old, who this Tuesday (8:45 p.m.) welcomes his ex-club VfL Wolfsburg with the Irons to the round of 16 in the DFB Cup. Next Saturday, the second-placed team in the Bundesliga will play at home against 1. FSV Mainz 05. “But maybe that’s a good thing because you can’t think that much,” said Knoche.
Union Berlin still everywhere
After their three victories since the restart this year, the Unioners are only one point behind leaders and record champions FC Bayern Munich. In the DFB Cup, it is possible to reach the quarter-finals, in the Europa League the promoted team from 2019 is still there.
But don’t waste any thought on what is still possible for the club from Köpenick. “The focus is always on the next game,” emphasized Knoche and assured when asked: “For many, that may be a cliché, but that’s the case with us.” In the past season and the season before that, they have already proven that they are mentally strong enough to deal with such situations.