Despite the absences of key players like Christoph Klarer, Fraser Hornby, and possibly Braydon Manu due to injuries and suspensions, SV Darmstadt 98 remains optimistic for their Bundesliga match against SC Freiburg. The relief of Torsten Lieberknecht's return to training after his wife's health improvement adds a positive note to their squad.
Veteran Klaus Gjasula, a defensive specialist for Darmstadt 98, looks forward to the game with a special enthusiasm. Born and raised in Freiburg, the city holds a special place in his heart as it's where his family and childhood friends reside. Gjasula, who recently qualified for Euro 2024 with Albania's national team, hopes to pass on some of his positive energy to his teammates during this much-anticipated match.
As for SC Freiburg, the team's injury status and lineup for the specific match against Darmstadt 98 are not publicly available yet. Recent performance-wise, Freiburg managed to secure a 1-0 victory at VfL Bochum, indicating an improvement in their away game struggles.
Torsten Lieberknecht, recognizing Freiburg as the obvious favorites, expressed their determination to secure a victory in the game, "The opponent will always be the favorite, with the possible exception of the games against Heidenheim. We still want to win the game in Freiburg, we have that self-confidence."
A 'special game' awaits Klaus Gjasula, who can hardly wait to celebrate and hope to transfer some of his positive energy to his teammates during this much-anticipated clash. With Darmstadt's optimistic outlook and the enthusiasm of their veteran player, the game promises an exciting showdown between the two Bundesliga sides.