FC Zurich still can’t do it. After his defeats in Bern and Baku, the Champion was not reassured at Letzigrund once morest FC Lucerne.
The FCZ was very happy to snatch the draw (0-0) in front of an opponent who deserved the 3 points. After being saved twice by his uprights, Yanick Brecher managed a classy stoppage at the end of the match on a strike from Mohamed Dräger. Articulated around a defense of 4, the formation of Franco Foda showed great fragility.
The former Austria manager must rectify the title by Wednesday’s return match once morest Qarabag. This meeting promises to be a first turning point for the FCZ which frankly cannot afford to fail from the outset in the preliminary round of the Champions League.
On forced rest last week, FC Lucerne has nothing to be ashamed of when it starts. The Lucerne have evolved in the register which had enabled them to rectify a badly compromised situation last season. The only false note for Mario Frick came from the expulsion of his captain Ardon Jashari. A week away from celebrating his 20th birthday, the half must understand that his new status requires him to keep his cool at all times.
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