FCS faces extra responsibilities during the contest against Würzburg in the test match
Würzburger Kickers Secure Preseason Victory Over 1. FC Saarbrücken
In a preseason match played on an undisclosed date, the Würzburger Kickers emerged victorious against 1. FC Saarbrücken, with a solitary goal scored by Maximilian Fesser in the 82nd minute. The goal was assisted by a mistake from Saarbrücken defender Joel Bichsel.
The match saw several changes in the lineup for both teams. Midfielders Elijah Krahn, Tim Civeja, and Sebastian Vasiliadis started for the Kickers, but Vasiliadis had to be substituted by Manuel Zeitz due to a calf injury in the first half. Saarbrücken's starting forwards were Maurice Multhaup, Kai Brünker, and Florian Pick.
Coach Alois Schwartz was overall satisfied with the training camp, focusing on laying a fitness foundation for the season. However, he expressed concerns about the physical condition of his team following intense training weeks. Schwartz also highlighted the importance of unity among the team, stating that everyone should have the same goal.
The challenges are great, both sportingly and structurally, for both teams. After the break, a three-man defense was introduced by Schwartz for the Kickers. In the first half, he fielded a four-man defense consisting of Calogero Rizzuto, Robin Bormuth, Joel Bichsel, and Till Schumacher.
The injury list for 1. FC Saarbrücken is lengthy, with players like Patrick Sontheimer, Philip Fahrner, Richard Neudecker, and Patrick Schmidt all sidelined. Jonas Nickisch, the substitute goalkeeper for Saarbrücken, prevented a larger deficit with several saves.
As of now, no confirmed information is available regarding 1. FC Saarbrücken’s exact squad needs or active transfers for the summer 2025 window. The official Bundesliga 2 transfer center for summer 2025 lists many transfers but does not include 1. FC Saarbrücken among the clubs with major ins or outs reported so far. For precise updates on required positions or active personnel issues, monitoring official club communications or 2. Bundesliga announcements through early September (transfer window closure) would be necessary.
Coach Schwartz expressed a need for new additions to his squad, stating that they have too few players and need to bring in a striker, a fast winger, and a defensive midfielder.
References:
[1] Bundesliga 2 Transfer Center: https://www.bundesliga.com/en/news/bundesliga-2-transfer-center [2] Transfer lists from related leagues and clubs: https://www.transfermarkt.com/ [3] 1. FC Saarbrücken II matches: https://www.fcsaarbrucken.de/news/ [4] Bundesliga 2 summer 2025 transfer market updates: https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/bundesliga-2/transfermarkt/2025-sommer-transferfenster/bundesliga-2-transfermarkt-2025-sommer-transferfenster-1878738
The Würzburger Kickers' football team secured a preseason victory, with Maximilian Fesser's goal in the 82nd minute clinching the win against 1. FC Saarbrücken. Coach Schwartz, however, has expressed a need for new additions to his squad, indicating a requirement for a striker, a fast winger, and a defensive midfielder.
