Freiburg, Germany – This Thursday, SC Freiburg go dey welcome FC Utrecht for Europa-Park Stadion, and dem dey ready to shine for de match wey fit decide dem fate for dis Europa League group phase. After dem don gather four points from di first two matches, Freiburg dey in strong position to move forward.
Last time, Freiburg collect 1-1 draw with Bologna, and dem fit no believe say dem no score pass once despite creating several chances. Na serious wah! And if dem no fit take advantage of dem opportunities, na dem go lose am.
Citing dem domestic form, Freiburg dey look strong too, as dem don remain unbeaten for di last seven matches, but e just dey painful say dem don draw four of dem last games. Currently, dem dey sit ontop 10th place for di Bundesliga, but e be like say dem just dey jog off, five points behind wetin dem get last season dis time.
For Europa-Park Stadion, Freiburg don dey build serious reputation for dem home ground, dem don remain undefeated for di last four European matches there. Di coach Julian Schuster dey look to turn dis consistency into wins; e supposed make dem group win so dem fit no run any risk picking up anybody for later.
Meanwhile, FC Utrecht dey come enter di match with their performance wey don dey fall below expectations. Dem don lose all two group matches so far, nor even fit find net. Na wah! Last match, dem lose 1-0 to Brann, and no be am cool at all. Dem also hold di record for di fewest shots on target per match across di league. E no sweet! For Eredivisie, dem dey eight, with 13 points from nine matches, wey no good compared to wetin dem fit do before.
For Freiburg squad, dem dey worry about Patrick Osterhage wey don pick injury, so e fit give room for Johan Manzambi to shine for di midfield. Junior Adamu go dey lead di attack again with support from di wingers, Grifo and Beste. Defensive genge Matthias Ginter and Philipp Lienhart go dey keep things tight for back.
Utrecht dey struggle, especially as Victor Jensen dey sideline with hamstring issue. If him no fit make am, den Gjivai Zechiel dey ready to handle di number 10 position. Former Manchester United player, Zidane Iqbal fit also start for central midfield alongside Engwanda.
For di match, looks like Freiburg dey favored to win, especially as dem don dey hard to beat at home, while Utrecht suppose try wake up from dia poor form. But knowing de drama wey Europa League get, nothing wey fit shock! Make we sit down watch especially as both teams dey ready to fight for di three points wey dey at stake. Match go dey lit!
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