There is a crisis in Lucerne. Central Switzerland was only able to collect three points in the first six Super League games of the season. Too little for the reigning cup winner. Especially since the expectations before the season were extremely high.
Markus Babbel (49), who trained Lucerne from 2014 to the beginning of 2018, is looking for reasons for the botched start of the season in Blick Kick. The German quickly turns to the opening game against YB.
“You lead 3-1 against the Young Boys and then you can’t make ends meet,” says Babbel, adding: “If Lucerne didn’t lose this game, the young season would have been different. Then we would probably sit here and discuss how great the start of the season in Lucerne was. “
Lucerne is in the “negative vortex”
The fact that the games were always close, except for the 1: 4 against Servette, makes things even more difficult, says Babbel. “They never got a clap, they always just lost. Suddenly you come into a negative vortex from which it is difficult to free yourself. “
Before the season, the Lucerne landed in the headlines mainly because of their transfer summer. Bundesliga legends like Christian Gentner (36) or Holger Badstuber (32) could be signed. The latter has not yet arrived in central Switzerland at all. “It’s not going well at Badstuber yet. But I have to protect him. It’s new and football here is different from what you’re used to. He needs a few more games. “
Babbel believes in the team
Despite all these circumstances, Babbel does not want to paint the devil on the wall. He continues to believe in the team. “I am convinced that they will improve.” The German only finds positive words for FCL coach Fabio Celestini. «Celestini is a good man. He’ll manage it again. “
One thing is clear for Babbel: “They’d rather have these downs at the beginning than towards the end of the season. But you have to be very careful now. ” And if the bad start to the season continues, is there a Babbel comeback in Lucerne? “No, no, I am absolutely convinced that they will succeed in turning things around.”
Markus Babbel in view kick: Sensational Ronaldo debut at ManUtd – FCL in need(23:10)