FC Neuhadern facing a tough test: Strong nerves await!

FC Neuhadern facing a tough test: Strong nerves await!

FC Neuhadern faces a real challenge when they face FT Gern next weekend. Coach Dario Casola made it clear in advance how important this appearance is for his team. Gern is considered a serious opponent, especially due to the small but tricky pitch on which the game is played. "Gern has a lot of experience and is known for her robustness. That makes it difficult for many teams to win there," said Casola, who urgently warns his players: They have to be wide awake from the start to avoid unpleasant situations.

Fortunately, things are looking good in the FC Neuhadern squad. “We have almost all the players on board,” says Casola enthusiastically, describing the current situation. This not only increases the quality of the team, but also promotes healthy competition for the starting eleven. “This is a real luxury for us,” affirms the coach. With an almost complete squad, the team not only has the opportunity to be tactically variable, but can also play with fresh courage and enthusiasm.

The plan for the away game

The strategy for the game in Gern is clear: Casola wants to show a game that is characterized by courage, discipline and patience. “We have to act cleverly to play our game and continue the positive development,” he explains. The goal is to continually improve and the coach is convinced that the team will also have good chances away if they consistently implement their own game.

The influence of sports psychology in football is also interesting in this context. Because in professional sports, mental strength and psychological preparation are becoming more and more important. Sports psychologist Christoph Kittler, who works at 1. FC Union Berlin, explains that since 2006, when Jürgen Klinsmann and Hans-Dieter Hermann introduced the importance of sports psychology, this discipline has been increasingly accepted in football. Kittler notes that psychological support is now even mandatory for young talent.

“At Union we offer more than the required 20 hours per week,” says Kittler, who looks after the mental strength of the young players full-time. FC Neuhadern could also benefit from such approaches. After all, a strong psychological foundation often shows that teams ultimately enjoy decisive advantages on the field.

Overall, FC Neuhadern is optimistic about the next game. The fact that there is intense competition within the squad could ultimately make the decisive difference when Dario Casola's team plays against FT Gern on Saturday.

For anyone who would like to find out more about the current events surrounding FC Neuhadern, we would like to refer you to FUPA's reporting, which provides further background information on the upcoming game. The Sportpsychologie Berlin platform also provides information about the necessity and advantages of sport psychology in football.