Hammer SpVG before difficult home game without captain Louis Hein!

Hammer SpVG before difficult home game without captain Louis Hein!

A dramatic weekend is imminent for the Hammer SpVG! The national soccer team is fighting against the promoted Eintracht Coesfeld on Sunday, but the team has to do without their captain Louis Hein, who is closed due to a red card. The location is tense, but coach Ralph Oberdiek remains optimistic. "Despite the setbacks, we will appear focused," he assures. The game takes place at 3 p.m. in the stadium at home and the players seem determined to overcome the loss of their captain.

But they are not just the sporting challenges that burden the club. On Thursday, the players and responsible people said goodbye to Gerald Stoffers, the unexpectedly deceased managing director and team manager. The grief of his loss has an impact on the team, which only yesterday had difficulty to fight the training with full concentration. "It is impressive how the young team reflects with this difficult time," says Oberdiek. Despite this emotional burden, everything should be done for victory on Sunday.

injury worries and a new line -up

The sporting situation is tense: In addition to Hein, the team lacks other players like Jovan Mihajlovic due to adductor problems and Amar Husic after an operation. Although Hendrik Best is struck, there is still hope for his commitment. Soner Aydin returns for the game after his lock, while Lukas Scholdei still has to pass a load test. Oberdiek now has to adjust his line -up to close the gap. "We get younger, it won't be easy," admits the coach. Every point in the league counts, and the form of the day could be crucial for the upcoming duel with Coesfeld.