Dusseldorf - "Since we have never won, since they play in the SAP arena. But I'm very confident that the team will deliver a strong game, because everyone knows perfectly well that you need a very good performance if you want to win in Mannheim, MetroStars Manager Lance Nethery said before the book hit the Favorites ( 14.30 clock). "This is personally the best troops occupied the league."
The Düsseldorf are eager to confirm their sensational run. "We have now won eight in a row: It's very clear that we absolutely need to add before the break. We can not even relax after, "said defender Korbinian Holzer.
The Defensivabteilung is required, the Mannheim have high individual quality in the "Department of attack". And there must be a strong hinlangen, the coming season, the league-Croesus goes: Andy Hedlund. The duel with the eagles will be on the defensive heroes to the character test, because the American has long been in agreement with the Kurpfälzer over a two-year contract, for the 30-year-old third more than cashed in Dusseldorf.
"We only have a short career. Sure, the sporting perspective must be right, which is also here with the MetroStars the case. But we must also realize that we want in the time where we deserve to play as professionals, as much money as possible, "says Hedlund klar.Als cheaters or legionnaire the powerhouse (1.86 meters, 89 kilos) but can not stand: "I am an athlete and got a lot of ambition. I will give for the DEG to the end of everything promised! "
What managers Nethery but still brings in a nice mess. Finally, it must be re-occupied the position for the next season. Nethery was angry ever thought about Hedlund, who in 2006 had already signed a contract, but then canceled via e-mail. Must now look to the 50-year-old substitute again, said loose: "I'll get even one who has similar qualities." Has already happened. With Ingolstadt Jason Holland (1.90 meters, 98 kilograms), which even has a German passport is Nethery had already become fact looking for.
Hedlund is still there - and is aiming on Sunday with his series of winners in the future employer, "all nine".
