Darmstadt (dpa / lhe) – SV Darmstadt 98 can confidently go into the next top game of the 2nd Bundesliga on Saturday (1 p.m. / Sky) against third-placed 1. FC Heidenheim. Four wins from five games give the Hessian league second tailwind. “You can’t blow through in this league. You have to be tested again immediately,” said coach Torsten Lieberknecht in view of the next difficult task on Thursday. “Heidenheim are the strongest team in the second division and they play very intensive football. In addition to intensity, we also need the necessary rest.”
Nevertheless, after the good run, he really enjoys his work and has little reason to complain. “I enjoy every match day just the journey to the Bölle. In the bus you can tell that the boys are really looking forward to the home game,” he said. “Whether it’s at midday or under floodlights, it’s always something special to be able to play a game here.”
However, the coach has to do without Klaus Gjasula, who is suspended. Left-back Emir Karic has been released from hospital after an appendix operation and will be able to move again next week. Clemens Riedel is back in team training after having to take a long break due to an ankle injury.
