Union's Streak Snapped at Last, Volland Redeemed
Union's Long-Awaited Relief
Union Berlin finally put an end to their five-game losing streak in the Bundesliga with a 1:1 draw against Augsburg, thanks in part to Kevin Volland's (31) redemption. Volland, who joined Union from Monaco in August, netted his first Bundesliga goal for the club in over three years, providing a much-needed boost for both the player and the fans.
From Red Cards to Redemption
Volland's journey in Berlin hasn't been smooth sailing; under the previous coach, Urs Fischer, the attacker only started twice, ending in a red card against Leipzig and a dismissal at half-time against Stuttgart. However, under the interim duo of Marco Grote (51) and Marie-Louise Eta (32), Volland was given a second chance, and he made the most of it.
New Role, New Success
Grote and Eta strategically repositioned Volland as a ten-man, enabling him to weave through gaps and orchestrate attacks. Volland tapped in the goal from a rebounded 13-meter second ball. Thankfully, Grote and Eta also let Volland stay on the pitch for the full 90 minutes, which boosted his confidence and leg strength.
Preparing for the Future
With new coach Nenad Bjelica (52) on the horizon, Volland and Union hope to carry this positive momentum into their future matches. Volland's recent success and personal highs, such as the birth of his third daughter, have fueled his determination to excel further in his career.
Enrichment Data:
During the match between FC St. Pauli and 1. FC Union Berlin, Baumgart substituted Kevin Volland, bringing him in to replace Jordan and introducing Yorbe Vertessen in place of Querfeld[1]. However, there is no mention of interim coaches Marco Grote and Marie-Louise Eta's involvement in Volland's redemption or at this specific match.
To learn more about how Grote and Eta contributed to Volland's Bundesliga goal redemption, research additional sources or reports focused on their roles as Union Berlin's interim coaches and their impact on the team's performance.
