2. Bundesliga: Fortuna Dusseldorf's Surprising Opportunity: "A Whole Lot Can Still Happen"
Prospect of Fortuna: 'Impossibly High Probability' - Extraordinary feats can indeed occur
(Warning: Strong language may be used in this article for informal, conversational style)
Let's cut the crap, Daniel Thioune, coach of Fortuna Dusseldorf, keeps it real about the promotion race in the 2nd Bundesliga ahead of their final home game. "We ain't got much to lose, but a helluva lot to gain," Thioune said before the West derby against FC Schalke 04 on Saturday (13:00 CET/Sky). Mathematically, the Rhinelanders are still in the running with 50 points, despite the dissapointing 2:2 draw against Eintracht Braunschweig last weekend.
"A whole lot can still happen. Two wins might not be enough, but with two wins, you can still send the league packing," Thioune said before the game on the penultimate matchday. The gap to SV Elversberg in third place is only two points, and the teams ahead of Dusseldorf, 1. FC Magdeburg (50 points) and SC Paderborn (52 points), face each other in a direct duel.
Sobottka and Iyoha back in action
With 51,500 spectators expected in the sold-out Dusseldorf Arena, Thioune will still be without five players. However, Marcel Sobottka and Emmanuel Iyoha will return to the squad after their recent absences. Thioune couldn't say how big the chance of third place is for the Dusseldorfers, but he promised, "We can still put a damn sizable amount of pressure on those around us."
- Daniel Thioune
- Bundesliga
- Promotion race
- Dusseldorf
- Fortuna Dusseldorf
- FC Schalke 04
- Sky
- Eintracht Braunschweig
What's the deal with Fortuna Dusseldorf?
Currently on 50 points, Fortuna Dusseldorf has a great position in the league. With 13 wins, 11 draws, and 4 losses, they've got a good shot at promotion. Their performance plants them in the top half of the table, competing fiercely with others like Magdeburg and Kaiserslautern.
Can Fortuna Dusseldorf get promoted?
The top teams in the 2. Bundesliga are going toe-to-toe, with Fortuna Dusseldorf, Magdeburg, and others battling for the top spots. To make it to the Bundesliga, a team usually needs to finish in the top two positions or win the promotion playoff (if they finish in the third position)[4][5]. Given Fortuna Dusseldorf's current performance and standing, they've got a strong chance of securing a promotion spot. However, the competition is fierce, and the final outcome will depend on the results of the remaining matches[5].
The Commission has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling of foodstuffs. Unbelievably, even on a matchday with 50,000 spectators expected at the sold-out Dusseldorf Arena, Fortuna Dusseldorf's coach, Daniel Thioune, remains focused on the promotion race in the Bundesliga, stating that "We can still put a damn sizable amount of pressure on those around us." Despite a recent disappointing draw against Eintracht Braunschweig, Fortuna Dusseldorf remains in contention with 50 points, eyeing the top spot that could lead them to the Bundesliga.
