Berlin (dpa) – For the coach of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, the game in the Bundesliga against the leaders FC Bayern Munich is somehow a family matter.
Sebastian Hoeneß, nephew of ex-Bayern boss Uli Hoeneß, does not want to take his relatives and his former employer into account. Before the crisis duel of the 26th matchday between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Hertha BSC, the Berlin financier made the headlines. Four players to watch out for:
TSG Hoffenheim – FC Bayern Munich (3.30 p.m.)
Sebastian Hoeneß: For the Hoffenheim coach and native of Munich Hoeneß it is always a special game against Bayern: The nephew of Uli Hoeneß and son of Dieter Hoeneß came to the Kraichgau in 2020 as the champion coach of FC Bayern II. After a very difficult first year with many corona cases and injuries, the 39-year-old is now on course for the Champions League with TSG. “I have a very positive image of Bayern, but that doesn’t change the fact that we want to annoy them. I hope we win,” said Hoeneß. “We’re really in the mood and looking forward to it.” Father Dieter (69), former Munich player and manager in the Bundesliga for a long time, wants to be in the stadium in Sinsheim.
SC Freiburg – VfL Wolfsburg (3.30 p.m.)
Luca Waldschmidt: The former Freiburger probably imagined his time at VfL Wolfsburg differently. So far he has not convinced. During the injury of Lukas Nmecha and the jamming of ex-striker Wout Weghorst in the back row, he did not use his chance despite a few appearances. And now he’s competing with new signings Max Kruse and Jonas Wind, as well as the recovered Nmecha or recently strong talent Bartosz Bialek for a spot on the offensive, minimizing his chances of permanent starting XI nominations. He had shown his qualities in Freiburg and scored 17 goals in 56 games. “He has to stay tuned and grab as soon as the chance arises,” said coach Florian Kohfeldt recently.
1. FC Union Berlin – VfB Stuttgart (3.30 p.m.)
Frederik Rönnow: Frederik Rönnow has played six times for Union Berlin. No game was lost. This is a record that VfB Stuttgart should not like. The Dane is allowed to stand in the goal again with the Irons against the Swabians. Regular and darling of the public Andreas Luthe has Corona. A permanent change in personnel may be in the offing in the east of the capital. Luthe doesn’t play as consistently as last season. Rönnow was praised by coach Urs Fischer. He has confidence in its quality, said the Swiss and gave an unusual insight. You’ve already thought about a role reversal this season.
Borussia Mönchengladbach – Hertha BSC (6.30 p.m.)
Lars Windhorst: Maybe Michael Douglas will have to do it again for Hertha BSC. After the last Bundesliga win in December against Borussia Dortmund, million-dollar lender Lars Windhorst proudly shared a photo of himself with the Hollywood legend and his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones as Hertha fans. Before the explosive relegation summit against Borussia Mönchengladbach, the investor did not cause a stir with glamor pictures, but with statements to the club executive committee. Windhorst is pushing more and more openly for changes in Berlin. The team doesn’t care about the headlines, says manager Fredi Bobic. The Hertha players would not read the newspaper anyway.
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