Lustrinelli Stays Calm
Mauro Lustrinelli (50) remains calm ahead of the Pokal first-round clash against Braunschweig. The team won only one of the last eight friendly matches, yet the Swiss coach emphasizes: „Braunschweig started very well against Magdeburg. They have a solid team. For us, it will be a nice test.“
Braunschweig in Form
Braunschweig started the second-tier season with a 6:1 victory against Magdeburg and suffered only a 0:1 home defeat against Bochum. Coach Lars Kornetka (48) notes: „The team is back fully in the competition.“
Union Under Scrutiny
In Köpenick, many questions remain. The four-man defense is still unstable, Lustrinelli's pressing hasn't lasted 90 minutes, and the attack missed chances. Lustrinelli remains optimistic: „A game is always a test to see in which areas we perform well.“
