These are the winners and losers of FC Basel with Ciriaco Sforza – football – sport

As FC Basel coach, Ciriaco Sforza has seen 16 games on the sidelines so far. His team won eight times, lost six times and drew two. Sforza’s point average is 0.4 lower than that of his predecessor Marcel Koller and yet he has time from owner Bernhard Burgener to develop the players and re-form a master FCB candidate. So far, 29 players have been used under Sforza. We evaluate its development.

Winners:

Pajtim Kasami Shortly before the transfer was finalized, he moved to FC Basel for free. Since then, he has always played from the start and, with five goals, tops the list of internal scorers alongside Arthur Cabral. Kasami also received an invitation from the national team coach Vladimir Petkovic. In the throwback, Sforza is not completely satisfied with him. Still, he is one of the two big winners.

The other is Heinz lindner. Signed as number 2, he ends up on the doorstep because his colleague Djordje Nikolic caught Corona on an international trip to Serbia. Since then, Lindner has shone with a good performance. He keeps 82 percent of the balls on his target (Nikolic 73 percent) and thus three times zero. The only reason Lindner, 30, doesn’t speak in the second half of the season is his age.

The winners also include two young people. 20 years Yannick Marchand and the 19 year old Julian von Moos He did it to Sforza. He counts on them and gives them regular bets. Marchand recently scored his first Super League goal in Vaduz. The first goal of the season is only a matter of time for von Moos. With him it’s just a matter of taking advantage of opportunities.

Upward trend:

His achievements are possibly the most controversial. Timm klose Some fans have already called it “too slow, a bad buy”. But with his personality and his strength in duels, he helps a lot to the defense of the young FCB. Sforza trusts Klose and the trend is increasing with him, because for the first time in 1.5 years he can play several months in a row without injury. Klose himself knows that not everything is perfect in sporting terms yet. as well Luca zuffi He immediately plays a major role under Sforza after his cruciate ligament tear.

Sporty is also possible Afimico Pululu the uptrend. He has seven assists and a goal with Sforza. But its development is far from over.

The following professionals will also benefit from the change of coach: Andrea Padulathat Sforza brought from Wil and that he benefited from Jorge and Petretta’s injuries. The young man Albian hajdari and Orges Bunjakuwho took advantage of their few opportunities to work. And the very young Carmine Chiappetta and Liam chipperfield from the U18, who trained with the Sforza pros and were allowed to play, or got a professional contract.

Stagnation:

Silvan Widmer and Eray Cömert stagnate at a good level. But the next step has yet to be successful with Sforza. Widmer can point out the multiple uses. Cömert has yet to remedy common mistakes. Also in Valentin stocker and Edon zhegrova now you know what you are getting. For better or worse.

Downward trend:

The most prominent names on this list are Fabian Frei and Arthur Cabral. Both last season’s player and top scorer are still looking for the best form with Sforza. One of the reasons for the declining form is, in addition to the high initial level, doubt. They have both made 33 and 29 games respectively since the restart. Also in the descending branch are: Raoul Petrettawho lost his usual place due to injuries. Jasper van der Werff, who is just a backup defender. Ricky van Wolfswinkelthat no longer reaches the goal. AND Tician Tushiwhich is rarely brought from Sforza.

The losers:

Sforza can be tough too. by Samuel Campo time at FCB is probably up. In his offensive midfield position, Sforza relies on other players. A change to Campo was suggested during the conversation.

Also for the transfer of Brazilian full back George the season was more than bitter. A torn cruciate ligament ends Basel’s adventure before it could actually begin. It is questionable whether he will ever wear the FCB jersey again. The loan ends in the summer.

Djordje nikolic he is also a loser. Since his mistakes against Donetsk and Vaduz and more insecurities, he has been in a mental vicious cycle. With Lindner, he apparently has overwhelming competition as well. That one with the number 1 could have been a short interlude.

Taulante Xhaka He didn’t even play for FCB with Sforza. His medial ligament injury has not yet healed. There were always relapses, probably also because Xhaka wanted too much too soon. The end of misery is not yet in sight. Even at the start of training in January, Sforza doesn’t expect the missed midfielder.

Also among the losers Dimitri oberlin and Aldo Kalulu. Both have no future at FCB because they do not fit the concept. The contract with Oberlin has already been terminated. Kalulu should try again in winter to find a new club.