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During the national team’s break, three Rotblau players tested positive for the corona virus. Everyone is separated from the team at the moment and isolated.
Debate directly against the teacher
One of the three who tested positive is goalkeeper Djordje Nikolic. The Serb is still isolated in his homeland and will be out for at least the next two serious fights. Heinz Lindner, 30, who will make his FCB debut on Saturday, can benefit from it. With the current champion BSC YB, a tough rival awaits the Austrian.
However, FCB coach Ciriaco Sforza knows where the strengths of his second goalkeeper lie. “Heinz is very focused, very solid. He knows from day one why we went looking for him. He has experience, he is an outstanding man, he has personality, he exudes calm and supports us ”. Sforza praises his protégé. “Now he will also play in Bern on Saturday,” Sforza continued.
Timm Klose’s wish comes true
Another player who tested positive is Silvan Widmer. With him, FC Basel is missing one of the most important pillars of the last two seasons. Silvan Widmer only missed nine Super League games during this time. Andrea Padula is expected to step into the breach for him. Padula will play for the first time in his current position as right back.
The third of the group of isolates is Jasper van der Werff. Due to his failure, there will be a second debut on Saturday. In central defense, Timm Klose will play his first competitive match for the Basel team. This is a long awaited wish for many fans, but also for Timm Klose himself.
But despite his experience, you shouldn’t expect too much from him. Timm is a personality. We caught him so he could lead the guys too. But it will also be the first game for him. If someone has not played for a long time, they also need their games, ”says Ciriaco Sforza.
Cloudy joy
Timm Klose’s starting lineup, as well as the news that Luca Zuffi and Yannick Marchand are training intensively with the first team, should make the fans happy. However, this is somewhat clouded by the coach. Because although the FCB has not been in a serious fight for a long time, Ciriaco Sforza of all players is not available to face important players against the reigning champions Bern.
