…LAST VICTORY

The victory in Cologne was good for us. He was particularly good for the city of Darmstadt and our fans. We were longing to make her happy again. Anyone who was in Cologne noticed that we saw a lot of happy faces there. We showed a lot of things in Cologne that we had already shown earlier in the season. But it was important that we kept a clean sheet, conceded little and behaved well as a group. But there were also situations there that we could do better.

…ABOUT THE MATCH

We now want to get our second win in a row and continue to give the feeling that when we say goodbye, we want to do it properly. Basically, our aim is always to end the matchday with three points. Regardless of what the opponent is called. Of course you still think about the first leg and past games against Heidenheim, which often had a certain drama. This is also due to the fact that both teams play very man-oriented and this creates a certain type of game. I still look forward to every matchday. And I'm also looking forward to Sunday evening.

…POSSIBLE RELEGATION

We are very realistic about the situation. But another Bundesliga game awaits. Probably one of the last Bundesliga games for us for now. And we want to win that. No matter how the other teams' games turn out. But a fixed descent would definitely affect me again. If I get promoted to the Bundesliga as a coach, I want to get the most out of it. And when this goal doesn't work out, it's a very disappointing moment. Even if many people assumed this from the start.

…OPPONENT

Heidenheim has really had a great season so far and we can only say a big congratulations to them. They have performed fantastically. They made many decisions well and were also able to keep the core of the promoted team. Great respect for the way they will manage to stay in the league. As a friend of Frank Schmidt, I am pleased from a collegial perspective.

…INJURY REPORT

It would be bad if we used Omar Traoré. Unfortunately, there are also the two from last week Buschi and Adrian Beck who are still out. And of course, Lennard Maloney will also be out, that's not enough for the game yet. I just spoke to him because he is already there, but logically not training with the team.

…OPPONENT

Of course the situation in Darmstadt is not good. It will be difficult to keep the class, but that's what they said and that's what they did in Cologne. Not to give up the season, but to try everything to get as many points as possible. That's why we expect an opponent who will try to win against us. It will be an emotional game. It will be a game where you are not allowed to give in, where you have to stand up to it. I don't think it will be the case that Darmstadt will let up when push comes to shove. So we have to go all out there. We have to try to set a high pace with a lot of intensity. That's why it was good this week that we had a longer week and were able to switch between active recovery in training content, but also situations in which the intensity was then increased again. We really need maximum physical conditions to play this game on Sunday evening.

...POSSIBLE RELEGATION

It's like the last few weeks. We said we need three more points and then you'll definitely be through. That is clear. Now at the end of the season, when you see the constellation table and then of course you start doing the maths, then that would be possible. We have the last game on this match day. Therefore, the constellation could be such that we are definitely through with a win, but there is no point in speculating in advance. If that's the case, then of course we'll try to win the game in Darmstadt and it would be even nicer if it were already fixed. But not only we can influence this. We have an opponent in Darmstadt 98 who is playing at home and of course wants to improve now. And every other team will also try to do their homework. The nice thing is that we are now four match days before the end and could possibly make it clear that we will stay in the league, that's what's special. If it doesn’t, we’ll try again next week.