Revamped Perspective on Preußen Münster's Line-up
A curious sight at Preußen Münster's most recent match in Cologne: The usual suspects - Marc Lorenz (capitain), Thomas Kok, Shaibou Oubeyapwa, Thorben Deters, and Sebastian Mrowca - were all benched for the encounter against Viktoria. This modification stirred controversy among spectators and participants alike...
Bench Rooted in Reward, Ambition
Nonetheless, Benjamin Böckle (21) shone once more as the preferred left-back in face of opposition. Headcoach Sascha Hildmann (51) assures, "Benny has shown commendable play recently, consistently covering over 11 kilometers per game. Merit bestows top performance with me. That's my steadfast stance."
Unbothered, Lorenz graciously accepts the decision. The dedicated team player reminisces: "As a collective player, I can navigate adversity. I've weathered far more challenging periods in my career. I was often dismissed as a major figure at Karlsruhe, but by season's end, I had been a regular."
His tenacity drives him to excel in training and secure a spot in the starting eleven. Moreover, he recognizes his role as team leader: "The coach trusted me to don the captain's armband before the season, empowering me to shape the pitch as his mouthpiece."
Even if his and vice Kok's paths diverge at the moment...
Unforeseen Challenge for Kok
Kok, too, failed to predict his removal from the roster following his two-match ban against Regensburg on October 28th. His streak as a fixture in the squad and a premier Prussian professional had been unbroken until then.
The Dutchman’s silver lining: Niko Koulis, his defensive partner, incurs a yellow card against Cologne, forcing him to sit out the next away game against 1. FC Saarbrücken (Saturday, 2:00 PM). With a golden opportunity awaiting, Kok could prove his mettle as the team revives in their next trip...
Tough Road Ahead for Saarbrücken
Assuming the weather prognosis holds, the Saarlanders are in for a challenging run - prone to muddy turf during their home program - following their catch-up match against MSV Duisburg on November 29th (7:00 PM). Prussians are then guests on December 3rd, culminating in a DFB round of 16 against Bundesliga entrant Eintracht Frankfurt on December 6th (6:00 PM).
Preceding the festive seasons, Lorenz embarks on a fundraising initiative for the Clinic Clowns, bringing joy and laughter to children in hospitals.
