Nuremberg (dpa / lby) – 1. FC Nuremberg does not want to be disturbed by external trifles in the gripping local summit at SpVgg Greuther Fürth. “It will be more emotional than usual, it starts as soon as you arrive at the stadium,” said “Club” coach Markus Weinzierl before the game at Ronhof Sports Park on Saturday (8:30 p.m.) with a view to possible provocations by the Fürth fans. “We’ll take it cool and give 100 percent,” assured the 48-year-old football coach.
The 270th Frankenderby is also a duel between two relegation candidates who are massively lagging behind their own expectations in this second division season. With a win, Nuremberg could not only soften their own fans, but also overtake their arch-rivals. “It’s about defending consistently in 90 minutes and doing everything for success for 90 minutes. We absolutely want to win,” said Weinzierl.
The explosive neighborhood duel is both an opportunity and a risk for the “club”. The hoped-for change of mood failed with the defeat against St. Pauli. If Nuremberg loses the derby, things should get uncomfortable in black and red Franconia. In return, only a win could make the mood of crisis forgotten. “I’m 100 percent convinced that the players will tear themselves apart,” announced Weinzierl.
