- Klose is prepared to wager on the up-and-coming player, Justvan, of Nuremberg.
Coach Miroslav Klose switches focus to fresh recruit Julian Justvan at 1. FC Nuremberg. The offensive midfielder is set to feature in the starting lineup mere days after signing from Bundesliga team TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. This transition happens in the away game against SV Darmstadt 98, scheduling for Sunday (13:30).
"I'd like to have a little chat with him first to gauge his feelings. His perspectives hold value," Klose mentioned two days prior to the match, further stating, "At this juncture, he's the one to start."
Justvan's Homecoming
This introduction into the FCN team is a significant one for 26-year-old Justvan. He spent the second half of last season on loan with Bundesliga side Darmstadt, which met its demise in relegation. Returning to his familiar grounds is expected to bring an additional surge in motivation, as Klose envisions, "The impact will hinge on Julian."
Klose will be left without Caspar Jander in the midfield, who received a red card in the first league victory against Schalke (3:1). Jander will be replaced by a promising youngster. "Several have displayed impressive performances in training, but it's indisputably Rafael Lubach who's leading the charge. He's a strong contender for the starting spot," said Klose about the 19-year-old.
Klose has no plans to pass judgment on Darmstadt based on their disappointing start to the season, having endured two defeats. "That's a risky approach. Düsseldorf and Paderborn were no pushovers in the initial matches. They'll be eager to bounce back in the home game."
The 1. FC Nuremberg's encounter against SV Darmstadt 98 brings Julian Justvan back to a familiar territory, as he spent the second half of last season on loan with Darmstadt. In light of Caspar Jander's suspension, the Court of Justice will need to decide on the replacement for the midfielder who received a red card in the victory against Schalke.
