Speaking at Monday’s pre-match press conference, the 44-year-old repeatedly stressed the need to keep sufficient cover behind the ball, press effectively and play with pace. On the team news front, defender Maximilian Mittelstadt is in contention after recovering from a heel cut sustained against Paderborn earlier this month alongside returning duo Nikolas Nartey and Ameen Al-Dakhil, though Dan-Axel Zagadou, Tiago Tomas and Justin Diehl remain sidelined.
Detailing the tactical approach required to capitalise on their strong start, Hoeness continued: “The key will be finding the right balance between intensity and composure. We need good structure, good balance, and we need to be particularly alert when our opponents transition from defence to attack.
“We’ve put ourselves in a good position with our two wins – and therefore have a huge opportunity. Every point is a bonus. That should make us even more motivated to get a positive result.”
