Ahead of the match against 1860 Munich, 1. FC Magdeburg are consolidated leaders of the 3rd division. Coach Christian Titz talked about the upcoming opponent and Munich’s top striker Sascha Mölders before the match.
At the press conference ahead of the clash with the Munich FCM coach Titz praised the upcoming opponent: “1860 is a team that should be up there,” said the 50-year-old. “We will face a very dangerous, compact and physical team. It won’t be an easy task. “
The fact that 1860 were favourites before the season, now only in ninth place, is of little significance to Titz: “It only shows how balanced and difficult the league is. You can also be good, but still lose games because other teams also have their weapons.” Accordingly, they would face a very good team that “has its qualities.”
Titz wants to “defend well “
Munich striker Sascha Mölders, in particular, who is physically strong, could pose problems for Magdeburg: “Mölders is, I think, the strongest target player in the league at that position,” said Titz. “We have to defend that well: Be close to him, but also stand well staggered for the second balls.” The 36-year-old has five goals and four assists in 17 games for 1860 so far this season.
For the FCM, Saturday is also about keeping the chasing pack at bay. The competition is closely stacked, with only three points separating third and sixth place. Magdeburg itself is four points behind second-placed Mannheim and has a game in hand. They want to preserve this comfortable situation.
