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Ciriaco Sforza has played more than 100 competitive matches for the great FC Bayern Munich. Needless to say, after all this time there is still a lot of self-confidence floating around with you. When asked which Super League opponent is the strongest in the fight for the championship title, the new FCB coach replied with a broad chest: “Our main opponent is ourselves. What matters is our performance. Of course, YB and St. Gallen are strong opponents. But it’s mostly about us. “
This creed also applies to FC Vaduz, which opens the Basel Super League season in Joggeli. What do you expect from the Ländle kickers? “The question is what I expect from my team. Vaduz is on the rise, I saw her last season with Wil. You’re strong on your feet and you’re well organized. “
But if his team plays like they did in the first half against Osijek, Sforza need not worry. It is strong with what conviction the people of Basel act. An achievement that Bernhard Burgener did not miss either. “I really liked that”, says the president of the FCB. And add that you can lose a game if the bet is correct.
However, Burgener also wants to stick with last year’s goals this season. “Play for the championship title, make it to the cup final and make it to the group stage of the Europa League.” Basler has yet to survive two rounds, Famagusta from Cyprus awaits Thursday, then CSKA Sofia or Fähringer from Torshavn will arrive in Joggeli.
It is difficult to assess whether changes in the team can be expected by then. “The offers that have reached our players so far are far from reality. We’re not going to sell ourselves, ”says Burgener. And he emphasizes that he wants to replace the key players who are leaving.
Recently extended contracts with Taulant Xhaka and Valentin Stocker, Burgener is delighted. With a charm offense to calm angry fans, the extension would have nothing to do with it. Both are central actors, both are identifying figures, said the president of the FCB. He also sees the fact that the duo stick around as a clear sign to those who prophesied an exodus for FCB. “It was said that everyone wanted to leave FCB, now the players stay,” says Burgener. Leaks from the courtiers Cömert, Alderete and Widmer cannot be ruled out.
