Kickers Emden: Steffens wants to give the fans a win at the end of the year!

Kickers Emden: Steffens wants to give the fans a win at the end of the year!

The regional league season is entering the home straight, and this Saturday will be a very special one for Kickers Emden. In the last home game of the year, Emden hosts HSC Hannover (4 p.m., Ostfriesland Stadium), and the anticipation is huge. Striker Tido Steffens, who leads the internal top scorer list with an impressive nine goals, gives exciting insights into his personal situation and that of the team in the run-up to the game. Has the team found its feet after a mixed start to the season?

Steffens talks about the exhausting start, which was anything but ideal for him personally. After a painful time in which he was only on the substitute bench in the derby against SV Meppen and was only used as a substitute in his first away game against Drochtersen, the attacker was able to fight his way back. He has shown a lot in the last five games: six goals and one assist speak for themselves, including the decisive one in the 1-0 win against Flensburg. This series gives new hope not only to him but also to the team. “The last few weeks have been positive and we have been unbeaten in five games,” said Steffens.

Team spirit and expectations

The striker is optimistic about the team's development. “We have grown closer together and the rotation in the starting eleven has decreased,” is how he describes the changes. This stability is crucial, because against a strong opponent like HSC Hannover it's about being courageous both defensively and offensively. “Sure, the last few games were not just for amazement, but also for learning,” adds Steffens, but now is the time to deliver the performance that the Emden fans deserve.

Steffens has big plans for the coming year. “I want to surpass the 12 goals from last season and get the team into the upper midfield,” he says, motivated. The fact that Kicker is a great community is also reflected in the constant progress the team is making. “A place in the upper midfield is a realistic goal if we continue to work like this.”

Outlook and farewell to the winter break

The upcoming game is not only a chance for three points, but also a farewell to the winter break. Steffens is looking forward to recharging his batteries so that he can start the second half of the season stronger. “A strong defense and courageous football are crucial to defeat HSC Hannover,” he is certain. The first leg ended spectacularly 3-3, and the Emden team will do everything they can to keep the points in their home stadium. Giving the fans a home win is the top priority. “We want that at all costs,” concludes Steffens resolutely.

So for all fans and supporters of Kickers Emden: Don't miss it when you go to the Ostfriesland Stadium on Saturday! A budget with solid performances and the will to give the best - this is how the team around Tido Steffens presents itself at this last home game of the year.

Further insights and data about Tido Steffens can be found at kicker.ch, where his career and operational statistics to date are also comprehensively presented.