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How the rejection becomes an advantage for Union

How the rejection becomes an advantage for Union

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How the rejection becomes an advantage for Union
How the rejection becomes an advantage for Union

Union's Snowball Instead of Turf Battle: Capitalizing on Their Time Off

The game against the reigning champions might not happen this year, pushing the highly anticipated clash back to either January 24 or 31, 2024 (both Wednesdays). New coach Nenad Bjelica (52) uses this extended break to hone his team's strategies and prepare them for the monumental match. With the disappointing Premier League draw in Braga (1:1) behind them, Union could use some extra time to regroup and refocus.

Union's Turning Rejection into an Opportunity

Bjelica's Premier League Debut against Gladbach

Bjelica's Premier League debut as Union's coach will kick off on Saturday (3.30 pm/Sky). Following the cup defeat in Stuttgart (0:1) at the end of October, Union won't have played a competitive match in what seems like an eternity. Having extra time with the squad allows Bjelica to tinker with different formations and lineups while possibly welcoming back Sheraldo Becker (28). The talented attacker is expected to join his teammates back in training in the coming week.

Union has hope with Becker in top form

As Union enters the remaining games of 2023, they'll need to secure victories where they can. Following the game against Mönchengladbach, they'll face Real Madrid (12 December/21:00) in the Champions League. Since Union aims to keep their place in the Europa League for the winter season, they'll need to come out swinging against the formidable Madrids. Then, it's off to Bochum (December 16) before Cologne (December 20). The Cologne squad stole a win over the weekend, increasing the pressure on Union to bring home a win against Gladbach.

Bonus: The Alte Försterei's Weather Report

Luckily for Union, the forecast for Saturday is a brisk 2 degrees, accompanied by no snowfall. So, the game at the Alte Försterei should go on as planned without any weather-related complications.

Additional Insights

The past few months have seen significant improvements for Union under coach Steffen Baumgart. For example, Union's impressive 4-0 win over Hoffenheim this season was marked by striker Benedict Hollerbach's debut brace in the Bundesliga and newcomer Marin Ljubicic's impactful performances with two goals and an assist[1][3]. These successes show that Union's gaining momentum under their new leader and has the potential to make a splash in the upcoming matches.

Moreover, players like Hollerbach emphasize the importance of maintaining focus and intensity in their games, as small lapses in performance could lead to losing matches. With this in mind, Union is working tirelessly to perfect their strategies, hone their skills, and ensure they're ready to bring their A-game to each match[1].

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