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FC Luzern fights back: Coach Frick calls for more self-confidence!
FC Luzern draws 2-2 against Winterthur. Coach Mario Frick analyzes the game and pursues European Cup dreams.
FC Luzern fights back: Coach Frick calls for more self-confidence!
FC Luzern experienced a real rollercoaster ride yesterday in the exciting duel against FC Winterthur, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Coach Mario Frick was conflicted after the game. On the one hand, he was happy with his team's reaction, coming back from a 2-0 deficit. On the other hand, he criticized the weak start and the two early mistakes that put his team behind. “We have to shape the game ourselves,” emphasized Frick and demanded more self-confidence and a more courageous performance from his players, especially in the first half, when Lucerne couldn't get up to speed and Winterthur was clearly superior. “They were more alert, more aggressive and more energetic,” said Frick afterwards. Nau.ch reports on the contradictions that accompanied this performance.
The comeback was initiated by a controversial penalty, which, however, was not a major topic of discussion for Frick. “In the end, the point counts and I see the reaction of my players as positive,” he said. However, FC Luzern must concentrate on its upcoming challenges. Take a look at the current Championship Group table that matters to the team.
Current Championship Group table
| Place | team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basel | 70 |
| 2 | Servette | 59 |
| 3 | YB | 57 |
| 4 | Lucerne | 52 |
| 5 | Lugano | 52 |
| 6 | Lausanne | 51 |
FC Luzern is currently a few points behind their pursuers, but is on course to qualify for the European Cup if Basel also wins the cup. These ambitions are fueled by the fact that there has only been one win in the last seven games, which increases the pressure on Frick and his team. The coach is not only in the spotlight in terms of sport, rumors about his possible move to a 2nd Bundesliga club are also increasing. However, sports director Remo Meyer is optimistic and wants to hold on to Frick in order to seek an early contract extension. SRF.ch According to him, the next games are crucial for the team.
Looking into the future
The next opponent, Servette, is waiting on Sunday before Lucerne plays away at FC Basel. The players have a lot of hard work ahead of them, after all, they have to quickly regain their form and morale. Defensive reinforcements are urgently needed as defender Bung Meng Freimann is out due to hip problems and final apprenticeship exams. Furthermore, the last home game is approaching, where Nicky Beloko and Sofyan Chader will say goodbye, which will certainly be an emotional moment.
The coming days will be crucial, not only for the table, but also for Mario Frick's future at FC Luzern. Will the coach be able to reverse the lack of success in the next few games? Only time will tell whether the team can carry the momentum from the comeback against Winterthur and realize their European dreams.