Unsettled succession at 1860 Munich: where's the next Marco Hiller?
Down to the Wire: TSV 1860 Munich's Hunt for a New Goalkeeper
Authored by Marco Blanco Ucles
It's football off-season, but TSV 1860 Munich finds themselves in a pickle. The popular goalkeeper, Marco Hiller, waved goodbye after 17 seasons, leaving an empty seat in the net. As the countdown to the start of training on June 22 ticks away, the fans are growing restless as there seems to be no secure backup in sight. Let's delve into the reasons for this goalkeeper drama at Grünwalder Straße 114.
The summer break began with some positive moves for the Sechzger, as Kevin Volland, Kilian Jakob, and Florian Niederlechner returned, and Sean Dulic and Lukas Reich extended their contracts. But since then, things have been eerily silent. The fate of Julian Guttau and Anderson Lucoqui, two essential supporting players, hangs in the balance. However, the loudest silence resonates around the missing star between the posts.
Marco Hiller and Erion Avdija both departed, leaving René Vollath to double as both the backup keeper and goalkeeping coach. This could potentially deter potential new additions. What about the promising Miran Qela, the regular goalkeeper of the U19 team whose contract ends in June? His future remains undecided.
Cash-strapped 1860 is currently operating with a budget of roughly 4.5 million euros for the upcoming season. Big moves are off-limits for now. But to loosen budget constraints, Christian Werner needs to move players without a future off the payroll – especially Fabian Schubert. Getting Schubert off the roster won't be easy due to his well-paid contract, and his interest in returning seems low, given the disappointing season he had.
Fan dissatisfaction brews due to the apparent lack of a new number one on the horizon. To keep the positive energy surrounding Volland and Niederlechner, Werner must clear up the goalkeeper crisis as soon as possible. With just 17 days until training resumes, time is ticking.
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Despite the return of some key players and contract extensions, the absence of a replacement for outgoing goalkeeper Marco Hiller remains a significant concern for TSV 1860 Munich. As the start of training draws near on June 22, fans grow increasingly impatient for a resolution to the goalkeeper crisis.
