Fürth (dpa / lby) - SpVgg Greuther Fürth has to do without goalkeeper Andreas Linde in the away game against second division autumn champions SV Darmstadt 98. For the time being, he will be absent due to a muscle injury, said coach Alexander Zorniger on Friday. The absence of Linde could possibly give Leon Schaffran a new chance of probation. The 24-year-old has made three appearances so far this season in the 2nd Bundesliga.
With Linde in goal, the Franconians celebrated their third win in a row with a 1-0 (0-0) win over Hamburger SV under coach Zorniger. "I think it helps the squad that they can see that they can keep up against a top team," said Zorniger. In terms of running, his team was convincing in the English week.
When Darmstadt were 1-0 up in Magdeburg you could see "a lot of run and gun", said the Fürth coach. "There will be a lot of intensity awaiting us."
In central defense, Sebastian Griesbeck is suspended with a yellow card, Gideon Jung or Luca Itter are possible substitutes. Timothy Tillman is missing red-suspended. "It's going to be a tough task," said Zorniger about the game against the league leaders.
