Hansa Rostock probably without Bachmann in Karlsruhe
FC Hansa Rostock will probably have to do without midfielder Janik Bachmann for the match at Karlsruher SC this weekend. The 27-year-old is likely to miss out due to illness, said coach Alois Schwartz on Thursday. The two teams, who are level on points with 16, will meet on Sunday (13:30/Sky). Schwartz coached Karlsruher from 2017 to 2020.
Hansa professionals Patrick Nkoa, John-Patrick Strauß and Nico Neidhart will definitely be absent in south-west Germany. Left-back Lukas Scherff is still behind in training, but the 27-year-old is "making good progress". The Hansa coach said that central defender Jonas David will have to see if he is fit enough for this weekend's game following his injury in the 3-2 defeat to St. Pauli.
Schwartz warned of the playing strength of 14th-placed Karlsruhe, but also hinted at the inconsistency of their opponents led by former Bundesliga professional Lars Stindl. "They don't always get it right either, which is why they are very similar to us in terms of points," said the Rostock coach. Hansa are currently 15th in the table.
Despite Janik Bachmann's probable absence due to illness, Hansa Rostock still has strong players like Patrick Nkoa and John-Patrick Strauß ready for the Bundesliga 2 match against Karlsruher SC. Regardless of Bachmann, Hansa Rostock and Karlsruher SC, both currently in 14th and 15th places respectively, will face off in a crucial match for their Bundesliga 2 standings in the Bundesliga 2's Karlsruhe encounter.
Source: www.dpa.com
