Tenth newcomer?

Köllner: "That would be unfair to the group..."

Created: 07/18/2022 17:07

By: Uli Kellner

30 fit players are enough: Köllner is satisfied with his squad, qualitatively and quantitatively.

© Imago / Ulrich Wagner

1860 started the preparations with nine newcomers.

For a long time, Köllner had considered bringing in another offensive player, but has now rejected this plan.

A sociable trip to the Chiemsee, followed by two days off.

If Michael Köllner has his way, the lions are prepared for the starting shot in the 3rd division, in terms of sport and cohesion in the newly formed squad.

Already after the last test game, the 0: 3 against Newcastle, the head coach of the Giesinger promotion project said: "The preparation is over.

I think we're all looking forward to Dresden (Saturday, 2 p.m.).

It's all about points, results count.

That's the bottom line."

Köllner is very satisfied with how his team did in the sweaty preparation.

Although the final sense of achievement was missing, the coach has the feeling that something has grown together.

Nine new ones integrated, defensive formations found, offensive formations tested.

"If you take Gladbach (0:6) and then Newcastle," he said: "There is already an improvement in performance.

All players are fit.

The two convalescents (Willsch, Wein/Red.) are back on the pitch.”

 I don't feel like half the team is bad.

It's always about keeping your eyes and ears open, but if the results are right, we won't do anything more.

1860 coach Michael Koellner

30 eligible players (!) were on the match report sheet against Newcastle - an enormous number, which means that the lions are letting their activities on the transfer market rest for the time being.

Originally, Köllner wanted to sign an offensive player, a tenth newcomer.

Now the turnaround.

"I think that would be unfair to the group," he said. "I don't feel like half the team is bad.

It's always about keeping your eyes and ears open, but if the results are right, we won't do anything more."