Title: Freiburg's Streich Seeks Merry Christmas with Victory in Wolfsburg
With the winter break looming, Freiburg's head coach, Christian Streich, has set his sights on a triumphant success in their Bundesliga trip to VfL Wolfsburg. "We desperately want to win in Wolfsburg, so we can take it easy for a few days come Christmas," said Streich, in anticipation of Saturday's 3:30pm clash on Sky (Source: [1]).
As the clock ticks down to the winter break, Streich and his team are eager to avoid unnecessary pressure. "I'm getting older, and I don't want this pressure less and less every year," explained the 58-year-old coach. The match in Wolfsburg presents a perfect "great chance" to lay the groundwork for an enjoyable holiday season (Source: [1]).
Freiburg carries with it a mixed bag of recollections when it comes to playing in Wolfsburg. The team suffered a devastating 6-0 deficit during their initial road trip following the 2021-22 World Cup in Qatar. However, they redeemed themselves with a 2-0 triumph in their home stadium later that season (Source: [1]).
Although the Baden club hasn't lived up to its past successful years, it managed to pull through a minor predicament with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mainz in their last venture. Freiburg now finds itself in eighth place in the table, nine points clear of the relegation zone. With Wolfsburg, they face subsequent easier assignments against 1. FC Köln and 1. FC Heidenheim before the winter break (Source: [1]).
Full-back Lukas Kübler, who sustained a broken toe, has successfully returned to team training, awaiting Coach Streich's consideration for the lineup. Defender Matthias Ginter, who was forced to depart from Mainz due to an attack of nausea, is also claimed to be fully fit (Source: [1]).
Key Insights
- Freiburg's away journey to Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga presents an opportunity for the team to secure a win and release pressure before the winter break.
- To attain an enjoyable Christmas, Freiburg looks to alleviate pressure in their upcoming clash against VfL Wolfsburg.
- In their last visit to Wolfsburg, Freiburg endured a harsh 6-0 defeat, but managed to recover with a 2-0 victory the following season.
- Following a recent victory over Mainz, Freiburg find themselves in a favorable position in the Bundesliga table, with nine points' distance from the relegation zone.
- Freiburg's squad is bolstered by the return of Lukas Kübler and the availability of Matthias Ginter, offering both tactical and physical options for Coach Streich.
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