Klinsmann's career began in Stuttgart and he knows all too well how important the team's stay in the Bundesliga is for the fans here. In an interview with the Bundesliga website, the legendary star of world football expressed his praise for Stuttgart's dynamic attacking duo Karachik and Borna Sousa. The Bundesliga legend also believes that Stuttgart is definitely capable of successfully relegating this season.
Klinsmann played for Stuttgart for five years, from 1984 to 1989. The former World Cup winner understands what Squart needs to do in front of the fans now, and the team, led by American coach Mattarazzo, has entered a critical period of the season, and they do not have any room to make mistakes to lose the following games.
Klinsmann said: "There is fierce competition in the last eight rounds, which is absolutely not to be lost. Stuttgart is currently in third-to-last place in the table, followed by Hertha Berlin, so the pressure in the final eight rounds of the season is enormous. ”
There is no doubt that this is a critical period of the season. But Stuttgart should be confident about this as they have scored four points in their last two games. In both matches, Sosa and Karachik played an important role.
In the 25th round, Stuttgart reversed Borussia Monchengin 3-2 after falling behind 0-2, and Karachik scored the winning goal, which was assisted by Sousa. A week later, in the draw with Berlin United, the same connection between the two men in the 90th minute of the match helped Stuttgart to a draw.
Klinsmann said: "The chemistry between them is very good and the team is also full of fighting spirit, which is a very good phenomenon. Sosa's pass to Kalytzic is a beautiful sight in the Bundesliga, and Sousa's style is now very similar to ram when he was in Stuttgart. Moreover, Stuttgart's poor performance this season is largely due to Kalytzic's injury and lack of fulcrum. "They've made three goals for each other this season, and last season they've scored five goals together.
Speaking about Karachik, Sousa said: "We have a good relationship, we are comfortable playing with him, he has a very good running and shooting ability. ”
Matarazzo and Stuttgart still have a lot to accomplish, and Klinsmann believes Matarazzo is the right person for the three-time Bundesliga champions. "For now, Matazola doesn't seem to be very good at other tactics, which is also a big problem. But he does a good job, he's a good coach and he's able to cope well when difficult moments (like now) happen. ”
Regardless of what happens next, there is no doubt that the relegation war has become more and more fierce, and it is likely that the suspense of relegation will reach the last round, which is the cruel living environment of the top league.
"I know we have seven games left and we'll give it our all and see what happens," Sosa said. ”
"I can predict a lot of interesting things to happen." When asked how Karachik contrasted with himself, Klinsmann smiled and said.
So, do you think Stuttgart can be relegated as Klinsmann had hoped?