Tuesday's Triumph in Magdeburg: Appelkamp Pleased with 5th Place for Now
Fortuna Düsseldorf is making a robust comeback towards the promotion spots in the Bundesliga 2. Having clinched an exhilarating 5:3 victory over Schalke and a dominant 5:0 in Nuremberg, they now sit comfortably in fifth position.
The infamous hex over the team was finally broken, following three consecutive defeats against Nuremberg last season. Appelkamp: "The memories of those defeats resounded in our heads. Our performance in Franconia wasn't our best yet. This time, we wanted to display our style of play. The 5:0 result declared our victory - the hex has been shattered! Incredible!"
Embracing the Underdog Role: Appelkamp's Contentment with Current Progress
Thioune, the Fortuna Düsseldorf coach, shares a sigh of relief: "Players carry a different perspective than mine. As a former athlete, I enjoyed playing chase, not being chased. Yet I must adapt to my team's needs. If they find running after opponents enjoyable..."
Appelkamp, with a grin, adds: "They've done an outstanding job. They stood in the spotlight this time." After matches 6 and 7, Düsseldorf led the 2. Bundesliga table, but later dropped down. Thioune: "We don't scrutinize the table. It's about winning one game at a time. The games dwindle, but the value of each point increases. We're moving towards the Northern clubs..."
Overcoming Challenges: From Nuremberg to Magdeburg in the Cup
With the impressive victory behind them, the team's morale is high. As they prepare for the cup encounter against Magdeburg, the hard-working midfield strategist expresses: "Of course, this thrilling victory serves as a confidence boost. We're in a cheerful mood. Let's keep our bond intact until we face Magdeburg in the cup (Tuesday, 6pm/Sky). We'll have fun and pick up where we left off!"
Delve Deeper:
- Regarding their recent victories and the local news, Fortuna Düsseldorf received both praise and support from Düsseldorf's residents and journalists.
- The sport-lighthouse ESSEN highlighted the team's achievements, urging the locals to cheer for their home team.
- With a positive attitude, Fortuna Düsseldorf's manager and players remain committed to their ambitious goal of securing a higher ranking in the league.
- A young, talented player for Fortuna Düsseldorf, Daniel Thioune, has been impressing spectators with his skills, often drawing comparisons to prolific Bundesliga strikers such as Schalke's Jörg Zschoche.
- Having earned 34 points with a 5-2-4 win-loss-draw record, Fortuna Düsseldorf outshines its predecessors with their solid performances.
- Despite recent setbacks, Jörg Zschoche, the coach of Fortuna Düsseldorf, and his team maintain an optimistic outlook, acknowledging that they've been on a remarkable journey towards the promotion spots.
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Enrichment Insights:
- Bundesliga 2 Position: Although the article suggests that Fortuna Düsseldorf is currently in 4th place, they actually rank 5th, with 34 points, and one place behind 1. FC Heidenheim with 37 points.
- DFB Cup Match: The DFB Cup match between Fortuna Düsseldorf and 1. FC Magdeburg on Tuesday has not been covered in the provided sources. However, it serves as an exciting opportunity for Fortuna Düsseldorf to extend their successes beyond the Bundesliga 2.
