Leverkusen - Bayer's embarrassing appearance at Wintercup in Dusseldorf. Indifferent? Only preparation? The famous wake-up call at the right time? Or at least a proof that the "second suit," the Leverkusen sits so far from what it would like the controller?
Without the struck eagle, Friedrich Schneider, Gekas, Sinkiewicz and Ramelow and the Africa Cup departed Haggui and Sarpei Bayer offered a non-bundesliga mature appearance. Nevertheless, close coach Michael Skibbe and sporting director Rudi Voeller new acquisitions for the second half categorically (Sunday Express reported). And rely on the principle of hope.
"The fact that remain that are healthy, healthy - and the others are healthy," Skibbe expressed his wishes for the rest of the preparation. But what if not? Bayer's second half will start to-wire act.
For the Re-launch rounds has what it takes: in Cottbus, against Hamburg, Karlsruhe, Schalke v! Will not fit the ordinary forces, threatens to crash. Then the international courts wiggle ...
In particular, the central defense with Callsen-Bracker and Bönig played on Saturday downright frightening low. Hopes now rest on Manuel Friedrich - the national team is following a meniscus surgery in the test match at the 1 FC Cologne (Saturday) to play again. Steve Sidwell is lacking because of the Africa Cup in Cottbus and probably against HSV. Jonathan Flynn (Syndesmoseanriss) is back in the course of training - whether it is sufficient for Cottbus!
Even goalkeeper Rene Adler - Saturday spared because of pelvic bruise - was not seriously injured. The offensive force Skibbe Schneider (would adductor) and Gekas (hamstring) are good to see.
Quite a few question marks - but says nations: "Our squad is well cast, the rich have." Skibbe and wants to use the 0:5-swatter against the BVB in his way: "I do not know if I wanted to exchange with Thomas Doll -- one 5:0-victory can give confidence but also cause arrogance. We now have our shock and know what to do. "The best way to be healthy ...
