Dusseldorf fails to meet standards and exhibits antipathy
Fortuna Düsseldorf's goalkeeper, Florian Kastenmeier, summed up the team's feelings after their 0-0 draw against Karlsruhe SC as a mix of emotions. The match, held on Saturday evening, was the third consecutive undefeated game for Fortuna Düsseldorf, following two opening defeats.
Despite wanting to win, the team failed to secure a victory against Karlsruhe SC, a team that hadn't lost this season. Coach Daniel Thioune agreed with Kastenmeier's criticism, noting that there weren't enough goal attempts for a home game. Thioune was optimistic, however, that Fortuna Düsseldorf still has a lot of potential in their offense.
The international break is seen as an opportunity for Fortuna Düsseldorf to integrate new players. One such player is Zan Celar, a Slovenian national striker, who joined Fortuna Düsseldorf from Queens Park Rangers. Celar made his debut as a substitute in the match against Karlsruhe SC but remained unnoticed. The integration of new players is expected to improve Fortuna Düsseldorf's performance.
Celar's integration into the team is a priority for Fortuna Düsseldorf during the international break. Six Fortuna Düsseldorf players are called up for international duty, making it difficult to practice routines during the break. Tim Oberdorf, a midfielder for Fortuna Düsseldorf, expressed frustration that the team didn't win the match.
The number of Fortuna Düsseldorf players called up for international duty may impact their ability to practice routines. The international break is seen as a necessity for Fortuna Düsseldorf to prepare for future matches. Thioune believes the international break will help the team get into a better rhythm.
Florian Kastenmeier criticized Fortuna Düsseldorf's careless finishing, as 80% of their balls ended up in the upper tier. Despite the defense being under fire in recent weeks, Thioune expects more criticism of the offense following the 0-0 draw against Karlsruhe SC.
Despite the draw, Fortuna Düsseldorf can take solace in the fact that they have managed to string together three consecutive undefeated games. As the international break begins, the focus shifts to the integration of new players and preparing for future matches.
