Among the weakest teams
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Union Berlin’s managing director Horst Heldt left the future of coach Bo Svensson open after the 4-1 defeat at Werder Bremen. “We have to let that sink in for now. We have a tendency that is not good or satisfactory,” said Heldt after Berlin’s eighth Bundesliga game in a row without a win. “It’s almost Christmas now, so we first have to collect ourselves and let the impressions sink in. And then we’ll meet again on January 2nd.”
It remains to be seen whether Svensson will still be a coach. What speaks in favor of the Dane is that after the strong start to the season, Union is currently seven points ahead of the relegation place. However, 1. FC Heidenheim can still score points in the basement duel against VfL Bochum on Sunday. There is also a risk of a point being deducted because of the lighter scandal against Bochum. The weak performances of the past few weeks speak against Svensson. If you only look at the last five games, the Köpenickers are one of the weakest teams in the top 5 leagues.
After the winter break, Union will finish the first half of the season against Heidenheim and FC Augsburg. “January is off to a crisp start with Heidenheim and Augsburg and the opponents we scored points against at the beginning of the season,” said Heldt. “We have to knock the ball over, but we are capable of doing that. Everyone is challenged now. First and foremost the team.”