Marie-Louise Eta discusses Leipzig test and Bundesliga survival

Marie-Louise Eta discusses Leipzig test and Bundesliga survival

Union Berlin still need more points in the remaining four games of the season to secure their spot for next season’s Bundesliga. Marie-Louise Eta is tasked with the responsibility of keeping the club’s record of never getting relegated from top-flight football.

“We are convinced that we will get the necessary points in the remaining games,” said the interim coach in an exclusive interview with Bundesliga. “We made a good first step at the weekend, even if the result was disappointing. The lads are professional enough, and we all know the situation that we find ourselves in.”

Compared to the teams below them, Union Berlin are still in a favorable position for survival. Eta also sees it that way, although she believes that they should still be cautious. “There have been more difficult situations in the last few years, but we are also not taking it lightly.

“We have everything in our own hands, and we made a good step at the weekend. We will do everything we can in Leipzig to pick up points. After that, we still have three games and are still in a decent position. We are all convinced that we will pick up the necessary points.”

On Friday, Union are facing perhaps their biggest test with the trip to face an in-form RB Leipzig side. “You always have to start with yourself because it’s about how we can bring our strengths onto the pitch, but the opposition is also always going to play a role in a Bundesliga game.

“We need to analyse Leipzig well and find out what opportunities and spaces they might provide us, as well as what their strengths are and how they might threaten us. We want to prepare the team as best as possible so that they know what to expect over the weekend. This will be our task in the forthcoming training days.”