Eching's handball players before a hot duel: Is it a Christmas surprise?

Eching's handball players before a hot duel: Is it a Christmas surprise?

In the away game on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., the SC Eching handball players face a tough nut to crack: They face SG DJK Rimpar II, who are currently in seventh place in the league. The Echingers, who are bottom of the table with just one win all season, are hoping for a “Christmas surprise,” as coach Thomas Gentgen puts it. After a long journey of four hours and the unloved resin, which many handball players find unpleasant, the first thing is to present yourself properly and not get lost, says Gentgen. It remains to be seen whether the use of his injured player Konstantin Daum will be decisive, as he has not been able to train in the last two weeks.

Difficult conditions for Eching

The current squad situation remains tense as Marlon Escriva is also missing due to a stay abroad. Another bright spot is Andras Falkner, who is finally making progress after a foot injury and should provide more stability in the offensive work. “We have to impress the Rimpar team with physical effort,” said Gentgen, who believes it is important to make use of his players’ experiences. The duel is also characterized by the fact that some Rimpar youth players with Bundesliga experience could come into play, which presents the Echingers with an additional challenge. Gentgen has clear ideas: Fear must not play a role on the field, otherwise a deficit could quickly increase.

For the Eching handball players, every point is crucial in order to escape the relegation zone. Therefore, the expectations of the team are high, even if their confidence has suffered in the last few games. Celebrating a second win this season would not only be an important step in the league, but could also give the team the boost it needs. The hope remains that SC Eching will not return from Rimpar empty-handed. Information about the DJK Rimpar schedule can be found on the website Kicker.