VfL on Saturday (3:30 p.m.) against Freiburg – both clubs are fighting for sixth Europa League position, on which the Wolfsburg Bundesliga club is currently. And the team of coach Oliver Glasner would like to defend this rank. But first, let’s go on a cuddle course … “I read that Christian Streich is 55 years old today. For me he is one of the most charismatic coaches in the Bundesliga. I would like to wish him all the best on his 55th birthday in this way, “says Glasner, who believes that the experienced coach of the Breisgau club is a big player.
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The top scorers in VfL Wolfsburg’s Bundesliga history:
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11th place – Roy Präger – 24 goals – 1994 to 2003
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Bad prank record against VfL
After congratulations, Glasner gave the but … “At the same time, I would like to apologize for not giving him a gift on Saturday,” said the Austrian before his 31st game as coach in the German Bundesliga. Streich in turn celebrates an anniversary on the match day. The South Baden original is about to play his 250th game as a Bundesliga coach. However: Streich should not like to think back to the duels with VfL, because: He lost eight of 14 games against the Green-Whites as a coach, he and his team won four times against VfL, twice they drew. Only against record champions Bayern (9) and Borussia Dortmund (12) was subject to strikes more often.
Glasner praise for Freiburg
After Freiburg’s victory against Gladbach on Friday exceeded the 40-point mark, which was so important for the relegation, Streich said: “Now we don’t descend anymore.” Does Glasner believe his coaching colleague such tactical statements, especially since the SCF is fighting for the Europa League? “I don’t know what Freiburg thinks. Of course they started the round and said we wanted to keep the league.” But for the Freiburgers it is always the case that they sniff or slide in Europe every few years. This year they are playing a very stable season – and that is why they are still in the fight for the Europa League places . “
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Mehmedi is out
After two years of relegation in a row, VfL had qualified for Europe again for the first time last year, and now it wants to do it again. Admir Mehmedi cannot help. The ex-Freiburg has Achilles tendon problems. “He will drop out now and certainly during the game in Gladbach. He’s in a lot of pain,” said the coach. The national team of Switzerland was therefore missing in Leverkusen, also at the Bremen game on Sunday, the injury had inhibited the offensive man. Jerome Roussillon (calf), Xaver Schlager and Wout Weghorst (both of them had minor injuries after the Bremen game), who are also struggling, are fit.
Steffen first choice
Mehmedi’s place will be taken by his fellow countryman Renato Steffen, the little Swiss player had a yellow lock against Werder. He is the first choice against the SCF, said Glasner. “He was very dangerous again in training this week. He will play from the start.” The wing fighter has scored six times this season – the international had scored all goals in the second half of the season.
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