- FC Nürnberg to play their opening game against Karlsruher SC
Miroslav Klose makes his competitive debut with 1. FC Nuremberg. The 2014 World Cup winner, now playing for the Bavarian club, will kick off his season in the 2. Bundesliga with a match against Karlsruhe SC on Saturday (13:00 CET, live on Sky). Klose expressed his excitement for the new season, having been without a coaching job since leaving Austrian club SCR Altach in March 2023. His appointment has sparked enthusiasm in Nuremberg, but the team has undergone significant changes.
Greuther Fürth plays on Sunday
SSV Jahn Regensburg, having been relegated last year, has immediately returned to the 2. Bundesliga. Coach Joe Enochs emphasized his team's excitement over nervousness as they prepare for a tough away game against Hannover 96 on Saturday (13:00 CET).
SpVgg Greuther Fürth will resume league play on Sunday (13:30 CET), hosting newly-promoted Preußen Münster. This will be the first competitive meeting between the two teams.
Miroslav Klose's new club, 1. FC Nuremberg, hails from the Bavarian region of Germany. Preußen Münster, the newly-promoted team, will face a challenge in their first competitive encounter with Bavarian side SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
