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As if there had never been a pandemic crown. At the St. Gallen kybunpark, 25 professionals gather for first team training in nine weeks. In the end there is even an eleven against eleven game just before 12 o’clock. “With an emphasis on games,” says coach Peter Zeidler. But he admits that Quintilla, Itten & Co. did not avoid duels.
Zeidler is almost philosophical with single-digit temperatures and drizzle: “At some point, the sun will rise again, for all of us.”
Your impression after the first meeting? “The players are in a good mood, they really wanted to. The last nine weeks they were on vacation at home first, after that they almost only jogged through the woods. ” Boris Babic, who tore a cruciate ligament in mid-February, is also on the grass. He rides an exercise bike and watches his colleagues. Team spirit at FCSG.
Sutter has concerns
On Monday a week ago, St. Gallen sporting director Alain Sutter, with the support of President Matthias Hüppi, expressed concern about a restart. Sutter: “It doesn’t go hand in hand for me. People with mouth guards run outside, having to stay two meters away. There are 22 players inside, and body juices are also exchanged. This cannot be prevented. Players should come individually by car, split into multiple wardrobes, and ideally take a shower at home, but then go full speed on the field. You have to keep that in mind. Too many things are wrong with me, so it’s a joke.
Zeidler: “I really liked what Alain said. I am also one who thinks. But my role is that of the coach. I have to prepare the equipment now. And I am sure that what we are doing in the field is not in vain ». The St. Gallen players are spread over three cabins. Even the staggered showers are there.
Back to normal
And Zeidler? It is also returning to normal, its usual bakery is open again, but not everything is as it used to be. The German: “There were no newspapers, neither Tagblatt nor VIEW.” On Tuesday, Zeidler will also have his morning coffee at the bakery, at 7:30 a.m., discuss with his fellow coaches. Crown or not. On May 29, the league decides how to proceed. Zeidler: “I really don’t want to put any energy into it. I am sure that the three weeks of training are not in vain.
The solidarity between green and white fans is great. Already 4005 of season 8400 subscribers have not refunded money. Because the remaining 13 rounds that have yet to be played either take place as ghost games or do not take place. The entire program was paid. In appreciation, the names of Aspen’s followers are immortalized on the edge of the field in the main rostrum.
Zeidler thanks fans on the FCSG website: “You gave us a moving vote of confidence. Green and white at the heart: we will continue working with great motivation and we will be ready. We are St. Gallen! »
