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FC Basel is attacking the championship title. With the arrival of Timm Klose and Pajtim Kasami, Rotblau gained experience. Experience that could be decisive in the FC Zurich classic on Sunday. You could already feel the presence of the newcomers during training.
Two players tested positive
“You see; they have experience. You can see that they have already experienced some things, good and bad. The personality can be felt in training and in the dressing room,” said FCB coach Ciriaco Sforza. The question that all FCB fans FCB are made now is: Will the newcomers also debut against FCZ? In this sense, Sforza is not yet on the cards. But: “Both are ready for action. We know that they currently do not have match practice like other players But they are important players and personalities for us. The faster, the better, “said the FCB coach.
Despite the anticipation of the restart of the championship after the national team’s break, the shadow of the crown pandemic is darker than a few weeks ago over the Swiss stadiums. Once again, the players tested positive. On this occasion also two FCB players in the person of Samuele Campo and Kostantinos Dimitriou. Ciriaco Sforza can only repeatedly appeal to his players to adhere to the protective measures: “Now it is up to everyone to be careful. But you can’t do more than keep saying it. They are all absolutely independent, ”says Sforza.
Soon no fans again?
Independence always leaves room for neglect. Infection space. Still, Ciriaco Sforza isn’t a fan of completely isolating players. Actually, you shouldn’t be able to train anymore. You have to be careful not to lose your joy in the end. It is no longer easy for everyone. We need a little freedom. It is clear that you have to be careful. But you can repeat it over and over again ”, said the FCB coach.
Clubs were only allowed to reopen their stadiums in early October. For the first time in months, with around 10,000 spectators, an FCB match felt like a football match again. It remains to be seen if this will continue until Christmas. “It would be a shame. Now we have seen for ourselves what it is like to have spectators in the stadium again. It’s a different atmosphere. Another emotion. Another football. We pray every day that we don’t have to take a step back,” Sforza said.
Xhaka with a backhand
In addition to the players who have just gotten sick, there is also no clearing for the long-term injured in Rotblau. Raoul Petretta, Luca Zuffi, Yannick Marchand and Taulant Xhaka will be out for weeks. The latter has suffered another setback in recent days. Taulant had to step back. The wrong ambition is of no use to you in this situation. We have to be careful with the wounded. But none of these players will return to the team in the coming weeks, ”explains Sforza.
FC Zurich awaits FCB on Sunday. A classic with unpredictable omens. On the one hand, Basler has shown against FC Luzern that they have taken a step forward with Ciriaco Sforza. On the other hand, the issue of constancy is far from off the table. And there are also many question marks floating among the people of Zurich. After the removal of Ludovic Magnin as coach, the city of Zurich is an even bigger bag of surprises than already.
FCZ wants to show reaction
The FCB manager does not want to underestimate the rival: “You have a lot of good young players. Some national players. Now came the change of coach. We expect a fresh, aggressive and playful FCZ on Sunday. You want to show a reaction. But the most important thing is that we focus on the field. We were able to train intensively for a week. Now I’m waiting for the next step. “
On Sunday, starting at 4 pm, you can follow the FCB match against FCZ in the live commentary on Telebasel and on the live ticker.
