Viktoria Köln: Wunderlich about MSV, RWE and his weakness for the Ruhr area
On Saturday (2 p.m., RevierSport live ticker) there will be a duel between MSV Duisburg and Viktoria Köln. We spoke to the sports director of the guests.
Victoria Cologne Resistance on Saturday (2 p.m., RevierSport-Live ticker) with a nine-point lead over the first relegation zone to Duisburg. Viktoria already has a five-point lead over MSV.
RevierSport Hat with Viktoria sports director Franz Wunderlich Spoken.
Franz Wunderlich, is Viktoria Köln through and all your worries gone?
“No, we know how crazy this 3rd division is. We are well advised to be careful. We need every point and we will try to take something with us again in Duisburg.”
What is working better now than at the beginning of the season?
“We only had five points after nine games. We made a few corrections in the winter and then got off to a good start in 2022. We also stuck with coach Olaf Janssen and stayed calm. We decided to go with young players , have taken a different path in the transfer market.
It’s a good Ruhrpottklub, similar to Rot-Weiss Essen, which I finally begrudge the promotion. I just like it here, this region, these clubs. They are good for German football. MSV will do it.
Franz Wunderlich
The MSV also stuck to their coach in a dangerous phase. Are you surprised that Duisburg are fighting to stay up?
“I’m surprised that they’re down there. The team has a lot more quality. You only have to take a look at the squad. But I’m also convinced that MSV can handle it. This one is for relegation Squad just too good. And I also have to say that such a traditional club shouldn’t be relegated. It’s a good club in the Ruhr area, similar to Rot-Weiss Essen, which I’ll finally begrudge the promotion. I just like it here, this region, These clubs. They are good for German football. MSV will do it.”
And Viktoria: Will she maybe attack next season, that would be the fourth year in the third division?
“It’s important that you cross the finish line now and accept the situation. Again: We’re not done yet! If we successfully master the very difficult year, then we’ll talk in the summer how things will continue. But Viktoria Köln is already there a club that has the ambition to play at the top.”
Franz-Josef Wernze is keeping a low profile in the background…
Franz-Josef is informed about all steps, even if he is no longer involved in day-to-day business.