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Darmstadt (dpa / lhe) - Despite considerable personnel problems, SV Darmstadt 98 wants to expand its successful streak of five unbeaten games in the 2nd Bundesliga.
In the home game against 1. FC Heidenheim this Sunday (3:30 p.m.), Tobias Kempe and Felix Platte are definitely out of the game alongside a long-term injured quartet.
In addition, the use of Tim Skarke, Erich Berko, Mathias Wittek and Matthias Bader is uncertain.
Lilien trainer Markus Anfang is nevertheless confident.
“We got a total of 20 points from the last nine games and are currently playing one of the best second half of the last few years.
It might even be the best second half of the season if we win the next two games.
That gives us a boost, that gives us courage - with all the injury worries that we still have, "said the 46-year-old on Friday.
With 45 points, the Hessians currently occupy tenth place.
With a success against Heidenheim Darmstadt would move up to three points on the table sixth.
Beginning therefore sees no problems with motivation.
"We still have the opportunity to make up a few places in the table," he said.
"The team is not leaning back."
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