Interview with FCS coach Luginger

Alois Schwartz (former Erfurt coach) and Jürgen Luginger (right) at the match RW Erfurt v 1. FC Saarbrücken last March. (Photo: nph)
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Friday, 02.08.2013 / 08:45

Werder v Saarbrücken: That is the much anticipated German DFB Cup match that Green-Whites fans are anxiously awaiting this Sunday 4 August 2013 at 2:30 p.m.! WERDER.DE asked Saarbrücken coach Jürgen Luginger for an interview...

Werder v Saarbrücken: That is the much anticipated German DFB Cup match that Green-Whites fans are anxiously awaiting this Sunday 4 August 2013 at 2:30 p.m.! WERDER.DE asked Saarbrücken coach Jürgen Luginger for an interview.

Mr. Luginger, as you certainly know, Werder have been bounced from the first round of the German DFB Cup by third division teams in each of the last two years. Doesn't that give 1. FC Saarbrücken extra hope?
Jürgen Luginger: Well, of course we are going into the match to advance even though we know that the chances are quite slim. But every match must be played and everything is possible in the cup. We have all seen a number of times that surprises can happen. But we know that it can be difficult if Werder play their game in a concentrated manner.

Saarbrücken have failed to advance past the first round the past two seasons as well with losses to FC Schalke and Erzgebirge Aue. Where would you rank Werder as opponent?
Jürgen Luginger: For me, Werder Bremen are even with Schalke. But Schalke were already in top form last year. Maybe Bremen are not yet so far because a change has also happened with the new coach. Still, Werder are a top team filled with many internationals.

One player who learned his football at FCS and is under contract with Werder is Johannes Wurtz. Do you have regular contact with him?
Jürgen Luginger: We are not in regular contact, but "Jojo" is a super guy. I brought him up to the third division when he was 19. And even though it's too bad for us that he's not with us here, I am happy for Johannes that he got a chance with Werder.

With or without Johannes Wurtz: What's your prediction for Sunday?
Jürgen Luginger: I would have to be a psychic for a prediction. I hope that we can play well, give a cup fight and the rest we will just see.

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