Glöckner expects a cup atmosphere against FCK
Created: 2022-02-18Updated: 2022-02-18, 5:18 p.m
Coach Patrick Glöckner gestures.
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Coach Patrick Glöckner from the third division soccer team SV Waldhof Mannheim compares the duel with the great rival 1. FC Kaiserslautern with a game in the DFB Cup.
“We all have to surpass ourselves, like we did against Eintracht Frankfurt or Union Berlin,” Glöckner reminded K.
Mannheim - o. games against Frankfurt (2:0) and Berlin (1:3 after extra time).
"We have to be a great unit and take the fans with us," he said before the chasing duel with the second.
With the exception of right-back Niklas Sommer, who has to pass due to a torn muscle fibre, the SVW are not lacking any regular players.
Central defender Jesper Verlaat is available again for Glöckner, he will probably sit on the bench first.
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Up to 19,000 spectators are allowed in Mannheim after the relaxation of the corona restrictions.
More than 16,000 tickets had been sold by Friday noon.
"It's just another highlight, that's what you live for as a footballer," said the coach.
Glöckner demanded that his team appear calm and concentrated this time.
From Mannheim's point of view, the heated first leg ended with a disappointing 0-0 despite being doubled over.
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