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They are legends. Yes, great legends, ”says YB star Miralem Sulejmani. Strong words that are appropriate when two of this caliber resign involuntarily (Hoarau) and voluntarily (Wölfli).
On one side are the French from the holiday island of La Reunion in the Indian Ocean. Recruited by then-sporting director Fredy Bickel after a tip from head scout Stéphane Chapuisat in August 2014 and initially hired until the winter break, AirFrance has made lasting changes to YB. He soon said that he would not leave Bern until he won a title. He stayed for six seasons. YB has three titles. The room is supposed to be here today.
I don’t feel like leaving
During this time, the five-time French international has played 187 matches and scored 118 goals. The most legendary: the two in Zagreb to a 2-1 win against Dinamo, which led YB to the Champions League and thus a revenue of around 30 million francs. And the double against the great Juventus of Turin in that same competition at 2-1 in December of the same year.
If Hoarau (36) plays in the cup final today, this would be the 500th match of his career. But it shouldn’t be the last. He felt young and energetic, he had always assured that in recent weeks. Specifically: you don’t feel like hanging up your football boots just yet. His greatest wish was to finish his career at YB. YB officials rejected this wish, which greatly hurt him. He left nothing to note.
A new beginning is better
Captain Fabian Lustenberger: “Gui was the same as always. Configure as we know it. No offended liver sausage. With his presence, height and aura, he’s good for all teams. “Are you ready to wear Sunday? Coach Gerry Seoane:” He’s been training as a team for two weeks. If nothing comes up before the game, you can count on him at the equipment “.
Hoarau himself is currently silent, speaking about his departure for the first time on the Monday after the cup final. YB will not officially adopt it on Sunday. “This should take place at a later date in a dignified setting in front of hopefully a lot of viewers,” YB said.
The same applies, of course, to Wölfli (38). The numbers are almost surreal: He has played 463 games with YB. He has been on the first-team squad since 2000, only interrupted by a year on loan at Thun. Will it come to a parting gift in the form of an endgame? Seoane siblinically: “Everyone who is on the team can start too.” Cracked media: David von Ballmoos is in goal.
And there are also many players in Basel. They want to fire Marcel Koller, said FCB goalkeeper Djordje Nikolic (23) a week ago in an interview on Sunday. Bernhard Burgener also wishes the Zurich resident the Sandoz trophy at the end. And the president only has words of praise for his current coach: “To be fair, I can only speak positively of Marcel Koller. He did an excellent job in difficult conditions. He has always been calm and made history when he reached the Europa League quarterfinals. “
Why isn’t it happening with Koller yet? Because he was only third behind YB and St. Gallen. If he had become a teacher, his contract would have been extended. This is known and we stand behind it. If it had reached the European final, we would have tried to extend it. But he also thought a bit and they both came to the conclusion that a new beginning is better for both parties, ”Burgener said.
Sforza stays home
On Monday, Ciriaco Sforza assumes command. He also praises Koller in the highest tones. Out of respect for his predecessor, the Aargau man decided not to visit Wankdorf, but instead played the game from home.
In addition to Koller, Ricky van Wolfswinkel says goodbye to a man who had bad luck (broken foot, brain surgery) in his three years at FCB, but who made his way into the hearts of fans and his teammates. The Dutchman is one of the most popular professionals on the team, and it’s no wonder his teammates aren’t happy that the 31-year-old’s contract hasn’t been extended. The decision in the Corona crisis is not incomprehensible. Because Van Wolfswinkel has been one of the biggest winners on the FCB squad over the last three years.
Everything is different in this year’s Cup final. Celebrations? Due to crown restrictions, there are only a few very limited ones. Just a few minutes after the end of the game, the cup winner has time to cheer on the grass. More is not possible. The city of Bern reports: If YB wins the title, the team will not appear in the city, to avoid large crowds. In general, the Directorate for Safety, Environment and Energy calls on the population to take responsibility for maintaining distances and hygiene standards and “enjoying the game in smaller groups spread throughout the city.”
Now we are ready for events like July 31st, when fans celebrated the YB championship title: “In case there were to be crowds in the city center again, especially at Aarbergergasse, the city of Bern has ordered the cantonal police in Bern to re-authorize access. regular.”
As was the case during the championship, Bern hospitality companies can show the cup final on screens in approved outdoor seating areas, “while observing the necessary protection concepts”, of course. It is the only way soccer fans can watch the game together in public. Due to Swiss Football Association (SFV) regulations, no tickets were sold to the public.
