Dusseldorf (dpa / lnw) – The absence of the suspended striker Dawid Kownacki before the pursuer’s duel in the 2nd division at SC Paderborn does not cause Fortuna Dusseldorf’s coach Daniel Thioune any headaches. The first option for Düsseldorf’s top scorer with eight goals is Rouwen Hennings. “Rouwen helped us win the game against Magdeburg. He’s in top shape, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he was on the pitch,” said Fortuna’s head coach before the game on Friday evening in Paderborn (6:30 p.m. / Sky).
Kownacki had scored two goals in the 3-2 win over Magdeburg on the previous day. “We have to compensate for that, but I also know about Rouwen Hennings’ rate. He also scored in the first leg against Paderborn,” said Thioune, who also has to replace the suspended central defender Christoph Klarer. The defenders Andre Hoffmann and Tim Oberdorf are available for this. “It’s a chance for us to get back a little closer. We’re playing to win,” said Fortuna’s head coach.
