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Mainz (dpa / lrs) - The new Bo Svensson from Mainz does not have too many illusions that Borussia Dortmund will break free on Saturday (3.30 p.m. / Sky).
“In order to be successful there, a few things have to come together, said the Dane on Thursday before his second game as head coach of the bottom of the Bundesliga table.
«The right tactical plan, the right players on the field, and they have to have a good day.
And then the task remains to achieve a constant performance over 90 minutes. "
Most recently, a strong 50 minutes at FC Bayern (2: 5) and a good second half against Eintracht Frankfurt (0: 2) were not enough for FSV Mainz 05 to score in the two games after coach Jan-Moritz Lichte was released.
It doesn't get any easier at BVB.
For the Dane there are basically two approaches against such a supposedly overpowering opponent.
The cautious and fearful one: "Do we have to be careful here and there and there?"
For example, to an exceptional striker like Erling Haaland, who can only be eliminated in a network.
"And that doesn't just apply to him," said Svensson.
"I could name all Dortmund offensive players, including those who are on the bench."
And the self-confident and courageous one: "Do you try to use the moment to show yourself on the big stage and hold your own against the great players?"
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It is clear which variant the Mainz coach prefers.
"We have to focus on our strengths and see what we can do to hurt the Dortmunders," he demanded.
The keys to creating problems for BVB are duel and switch behavior.
The cadre has the necessary staff.
It is important that all actors try to implement the same idea.
«We want to set the tone and see our opportunities.
That won't work if we play as eleven individual players. "
Hard work will be done on this this week as well.
"It will take time to internalize the way we want to play, but the boys made a good impression in training," said the 41-year-old.
The impressions raised the hope of making a good game.
In the first game a week ago against Frankfurt under his direction, he agreed with the manner of appearance in the second half.
Many things should get better, however.
"We got off to a good start and sometimes made the spaces very tight, and yet the opponent came out," said Svensson.
"So we have to be even more consistent."
The best ball wins in midfield would be of no use if the switching game turned out to be too messy.
Edimilson Fernandes from Mainz will not be available.
The Swiss had tested positive for Corona last Friday - for the second time after spending several weeks in quarantine due to Covid-19 in the spring.
The use of central defender Jeremiah St. Juste, who sustained a muscular injury during training, is questionable.
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