Possible rescue, relegation, or a combination of both for affected teams. - Which actor will take center stage in the Union?
In Germany's Bundesliga, FCU has a knack for winning at home. They've defeated Düsseldorf (3-0), Leipzig (2-1), Bochum (3-2), and Bremen (1-0), each time at their own stadium.
Robin Gosens (29), who leads the team with 6 goals, is a key player for Union. He doesn't want to be part of relegation, seeing as he's a 20-time international. He'll give his absolute best.
Yorbe Vertessen (23) and Benedict Hollerbach (22), both strikers, are known for their speed. They want to score to avoid derailing their young Bundesliga careers. Vertessen, surprisingly, didn't play in Cologne (2-3) and is expected to be in the lineup now. Hollerbach had a less-than-stellar performance in Cologne. He's unpredictable, so he might still come in handy.
Union has scored four times on the final day before
If necessary, Christopher Trimmel (37), captain of the team, could provide some backing. Danilho Doekhi (23) and Robin Knoche (31) can also contribute their heading prowess.
Union's strategy has worked on the last game day four times in the past:
- In 1984, Olaf Seier (65) scored two goals in a crucial match against Chemie Leipzig (2-0) to help the team avoid relegation. Unfortunately, they lost the two follow-up relegation matches against Chemie (1-1) and (1-2).
- In 1988, just as danger loomed, Mario Maek (59) scored a last-minute goal in Karl-Marx-Stadt (3-2), ensuring that the team stayed put.
- In 2021, Max Kruse (36) headed home a winner against RB Leipzig in the dying moments, putting them into the Conference League.
- In 2023, it was Rani Khedira (30) who saved the day, scoring a lone goal against Bremen in the 83rd minute, securing them a spot in the Champions League.
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Source: symclub.org
