Fortuna's Road Trip: From Nuremberg to Magdeburg's Cup Showdown
Full throttle for Fortuna Düsseldorf! The second-ranked team in Bundesliga 2 is embarking on an extended away trip. Next on their itinerary: a clash with 1 FC Nuremberg on Friday (Saturday, 1.30 pm/Sky). The Düsseldorf team will hang up their bags in Herzogenaurach after the game and then hop over to Magdeburg on Monday, where they'll face off in the cup round of 16 on Tuesday (18:00/Sky). "Recuperation is essential. This way, we save a trip and avoid cross-country treks," asserted manager Daniel Thioune.
Injured players like Christos Tzolis, Felix Klaus, and Jordy de Wijs will journey along, as they're not quite ready to hit the field just yet. Unfortunately, Marcel Sobottka, Andre Hoffmann, and Matthias Zimmermann will sit this one out.
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- This Bundesliga 2 team presently holds the fourth spot in the table and is gearing up for a crucial away game against 1. FC Nuremberg, followed by the cup round of 16 in Magdeburg.
- The Düsseldorfers kick off their jam-packed calendar with a Bundesliga 2 face-off against 1 FC Nuremberg on Friday (Saturday, 1.30 pm/Sky). Post-game, they'll head to Herzogenaurach for the weekend.
- Following the 1 FC Nuremberg match, Fortuna Düsseldorf will motor on to Magdeburg on Monday, competing in the cup round of 16 on Tuesday (18:00/Sky).
- With so much on the line, Thioune emphasizes the importance of regeneration to preserve energy and dodge unnecessary travel across Germany.
- If you're a soccer enthusiast, you'd better buckle up for a thrilling two-week rollercoaster ride with Fortuna Düsseldorf's journey through Nuremberg and Magdeburg, broadcasted live on Sky.
- Fortuna Düsseldorf's excursion across Germany goes beyond just the critical matches against 1. FC Nuremberg and their cup opponents. Along the way, they'll also nab a stay in fashion-central Herzogenaurach, famous for Adidas.
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Despite a busy schedule, Fortuna faces challenges with their injury-plagued roster. Keys players like Broni Kwarteng, Noa Mbamba, and Nicolas Gavory are managing health issues.[1] Moreover, with Moritz-Broni Kwarteng reportedly sick, and several other players sidelined, Fortuna may struggle to field a full team in their upcoming matches.[1] However, newcomer Moritz Heyer could make his debut against 1 FC Nuremberg, adding some potential depth to the lineup.
