The Füchse Berlin have stumbled into a rough patch, revealing cracks in their defensive armor during a hard-fought battle in the Handball Bundesliga. Emerging from a intense match against TSV Hannover-Burgdorf, which ended in a nail-biting 35:38 defeat, the team’s leaders pinpointed the underlying issues. “It’s clearly a defensive problem,” lamented Sport Director Stefan Kretzschmar, his voice tinged with the weight of disappointment. “We’ve encountered synchronization issues, struggling to maintain the compactness we need this season.” This setback is not an isolated incident; the Füchse have been leaking goals since the season began, raising alarms for both players and coaching staff. Kretzschmar emphasized the urgency for self-reflection: “We must delve into why we’re conceding so many goals. This is a topic we need to address head-on.” With a furrowed brow, coach Jaron Siewert acknowledged the reality of their situation, stating, “We simply weren’t defensively equipped to challenge Hannover effectively. It wasn’t sufficient by any means.” However, all is not lost in the Füchse camp. In contrast to their defensive woes, the offense shone brightly, with Siewert noting, “Scoring 35 goals, whether at home or away, should yield some reward.” Kretzschmar echoed this sentiment, brushing aside the defeat as merely a bump in the road. “Losses happen; they are part of the game. We’re not derailed by this, and I didn’t witness a total collapse or mental breakdown,” he asserted, a flicker of determination solidifying in his voice. As the Füchse prepare for their next challenge in a string of away games, they look forward to a crucial Champions League match against Danish runners-up Fredericia HK on Thursday evening. Kretzschmar made the stakes clear: “Given our ambitions, this is a game we need to win. It’s vital for our morale to eliminate any lingering doubts.” With unwavering resolve, the team aims to rediscover their rhythm and reclaim their rightful place in the league, transforming setbacks into comebacks, as the upcoming match looms like a beacon of hope on the horizon.
Original Source: www.bz-berlin.de
