TSV 1860 Munich: Dream of promotion is alive – euphoria after Osnabrück victory!

TSV 1860 Munich: Dream of promotion is alive – euphoria after Osnabrück victory!

The euphoria spreads through the Grünwalder Stadium. TSV 1860 Munich has once again become the focus of football fans after the 3-1 win against VfL Osnabrück. The upward trend did not come by chance: high-profile transfers like Kevin Volland and Florian Niederlechner not only increased the quality of the team, but also increased the expectations of the team enormously. After a long dry spell since relegation from the 2nd league in 2017, many now believe the “Lions” will be promoted to the 2nd league. “1860 is going up – with Volland and Niederlechner,” Jonas Hofmann, a former national player, is said to have said in an Instagram reel from Sky Sport. His colleague Robert Andrich goes even further: "Is that a hot take? I say they'll be promoted 100 percent," said Andrich, who also hopes for a successful season.

The positive mood is also shared by coach Patrick Glöckner, who completed excellent preparation with the team. The team won eight of the nine preparatory games, which underlines their good form. Glöckner emphasizes the joy of playing and clarity in the positions and warns the competition: “If we play like we did today, it will be difficult to beat us.” He also emphasizes the lack of compromise in defense, which could be crucial for further success. With 29 professionals in the squad, the club has reached a new level of squad depth, which could prove valuable.

The squad in focus

Despite the positive development, not everything that glitters is gold. The large number of players brings with it the potential for conflict: Some top performers may sit on the bench more often than they would like. Volland remembers his first season at Hoffenheim and warns not to set expectations too high. Historically, high hopes have often been disappointed in the past. Therefore, TSV 1860 Munich remains cautious in its season planning and approaches things carefully.

In the third division season 2023/24, the competitive situation will be influenced by the new promotion mode. Since the last adjustment, there have been three direct promoted teams, including the champions of the Southwest, West and Northeast regional leagues. The fourth promoted team will be determined between the champions of the regional leagues North and Bavaria. The regulation remains exciting, and the Lions have several competitors in their sights. History also shows how everything can go: In the first four years, the top teams in the three regional league seasons were promoted directly, which brought a different character to the league.

The fans of TSV 1860 have every reason to dream. The win against Osnabrück has reignited the fire, and with the top-class newcomers and a solid squad, the course is set for a successful season. The entire football community will be following developments closely - perhaps the ball will soon be rolling again for the Lions in the second division.

What's next? The fans can look forward to the upcoming games. TSV 1860 Munich has the opportunity to continue to use the euphoria and leave the competition behind. A step in the right direction has already been taken – now the Lions have to continually confirm their form. Mercury and BR and many other sporting voices agree: The Lions cannot afford to make any mistakes if they want to realize their dream. Maybe they will be the next to be promoted to the 2nd league - the city of Munich is keeping its fingers crossed!