1. FC Union : No pretty speeches, and more: Berlin to find clear words

Manuel Schmiedebach had a need for increased conversation. The experienced midfielder of the 1. FC Union is to Play usually on his colleagues to defer to the Public he shuns away from the football field. After 1:1 against Arminia Bielefeld, blacksmith, Bach walked out on Friday evening but firm step, through the interior of the stadium At the Old Forester's house and found clear words. "We can be happy about the 1:1", said the blacksmith, Bach and put a sentence that could be understood as a clear criticism of the setting. "We need to come back to what has made us strong."

The 30-year-old Berlin had, quite obviously, a thick neck and was not the only Unioner. After an ordinary first half in which the hosts had the chances to increase to 2:0, showed in the second half of Urs Fischer's eyes, "we have a lot to learn".

captain Trimmel, the benefits to talk nice

It is not a new tendency is that the Union is after the break into the game. In the Victories against Sandhausen and in Duisburg, similar problems were seen, the low quality of the opponent made it possible for the Berliners, however, despite mixed performances to get three points. The weaknesses were masked by late goals and the positive results. In the Second division could not be expected to win only a game of football, said about captain Christopher Trimmel after the 2:0 against Sandhausen. Union, the services was up to a certain point, beautiful. That was on Friday.

assistance. As here, Florian Hübner, and was able to thank Union at the end at Bielefeld, Germany.Photo: imago/Annegret Hilse

Not always statistics reflect the course of the game correctly, against Bielefeld, they conveyed a good impression. The guests were superior in the second half, in all respects, and had a total of 60 percent ball possession, better pass completion rate and won significantly more fights. "We didn't have the necessary aggressiveness to us to enforce it," complained Schmiedebach. "We have not pushed far enough forward and are not good enough."

The saw Joshua Mees, who scored in his first start this year, the 1:0. "We have not let the opponent in the second half into the game, that was the Plan." A correct statement found directly after the final whistle, neither the professionals nor their coach, apart from the courageous performance of the guests. "We had no access, and have won no second balls, and we made too many mistakes made. Bielefeld has done very well,“ said the fisherman.

Clear words are a little alert for Union

The clear words of the fisherman, and blacksmith Bach quite understand as a small alarm signal. Although the Union's home unbeaten season across 19 Games and remains in the top group is excellently placed, intoxicating the last services were measured by the above-average occupied squad. The Berlin play solid, have good phases, do not miss it in this, however, is to ensure at an early stage for clear conditions. A connection to the – at least among Fans and media – is steadily rising expectations in the rise of race schmiedebach not see it. "This has nothing to do with pressure. We need to come back then, that we want to win every game individually,“ said the blacksmith, Bach. Use it nothing, thinking about what might be at 34. Round pass. "We don't give a shit!"

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The next task is for Berlin, not easier. Next Friday they are at Holstein Kiel. "We have to get the points that we have today are self-inflicted," said Schmiedebach. Against the direct competitor in the top group Union looked so far, mostly well – to ensure that this remains so, it will need the Team in Kiel, but two good halves.