The dress rehearsal for the game against the record champions is anything but a relaxed gallop for Union Berlin.
You can also rely on the tired Awoniyi as a joker.
His deputy also meets - and now makes it exciting with a view to the line-up.
Mannheim - It just doesn't work without Taiwo Awoniyi. The 1. FC Union Berlin striker has already scored twelve competitive goals this season. And also in the hard-won 3: 1 after extra time in the second round of the DFB Cup at third division SV Waldhof Mannheim on Wednesday evening, he was one of the Koepenicker match winners - although he shouldn't play at all. With a view to the home game against FC Bayern Munich next Saturday (3:30 p.m. / Sky) in the Bundesliga, Union coach Urs Fischer actually wanted to spare the Nigerian. Then he needed him after all.
Awoniyi "felt tired" after the league game in Stuttgart (1-1) three days earlier, said Fischer about the time-out agreed with the 24-year-old. Because his team had a long hard time against the passionately fighting Mannheimer and there were only a few really compelling chances, the Swiss sent the attacker onto the field in the 72nd minute. Awoniyi left his first opportunity completely free (90th + 2), the second in extra time he used ice-coldly for the preliminary decision (94th).
You can still rely on Awoniyi - even as a joker. It would be a big surprise if he was back on the bench against Bayern at the weekend. Maybe Max Kruse (foot problems) will be available again against the record champions. And then it gets really tight on the Berlin offensive. Because: Despite all the effort the Union had, Awoniyi's deputy Kevin Behrens also did a good job in Mannheim - and scored two goals (18th, 118th). They are definitely a recommendation for further starting XI missions.
"He spends a lot, is on the move tirelessly - even when playing against the ball," said Fischer, who will become a father for the third time in January and the first of his two goals with the ball under his jersey and thumb in his mouth had cheered.
"It was hard work, a typical cup fight," said Behrens.
What's in it against Bayern now?
"Let's see," said the striker.
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There is not much time to relax before the duel with the Munich team.
"There is nothing better than playing every three days," said Union defender Timo Baumgartl but already full of anticipation.
Since his team would have won in the end, the additional 30 minutes in extra time wouldn't hurt either, added Fischer.
"The win makes regeneration a little easier," said the coach.
Maybe also for his tired striker Awoniyi.
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