Cologne - Ice Training in the Cologne Arena 2 Mirko Ludemann makes final stress test, sprinting at full speed across the ice. But no pain, he can not go through the exercises. After a short discussion with head coach Doug Mason Lüde a dismissive gesture.
Of all the league start (Thursday, 19.30 clock against Hamburg) Lüdemann is because of groin problems, is not there - disappointing for the 16,000 fans who are expected in the Cologne Arena. The record player (745 league games for the KEC since 1993) will leave a significant gap in the defense.
Rodion Pauels manager: "He is one of the major players, of course, this is a significant weakening. But we will not complain. We have enough defenders who now have to step. "
But a week ago after the Cup from coach Doug Mason sounded the alarm: "We definitely still need a strong defender. Today rather than tomorrow. "The coach was not at all satisfied with his defense, now even the best man will be. The sharks quasi Abwehr.Für Pauels will start without the obligation of a cliffhanger for the new stars: "The market is grazed, but we have several players in mind. However, there are any number of professional clubs from Europe, the bid. "
When will the needed reinforcement, leaves Pauels: "This can be in seven days or in three months." One can only hope that the KEC has not already set to start in the sand. Ludemann, "I still missing on Sunday. The irritation at the muscular insertion is painful. Of course I'm disappointed, but there are still enough of games in the preliminary round. "
Tude and his groin problems. Even in the preparations, he fell a few weeks off due to a sprain, "That is my weakness, but otherwise I feel healthy. I made a good deal in the last 14 professional years with my body. "
One can only wish him that Lüde the 15th Professional fine season ended when it begins for him. "Of course we want the title, which is always the goal. But where it goes, nobody knows. Either we come together great, or we have a lot of injuries and not create the playoffs - as Mannheim 2005/2006. It is always much possible, "says Lüde in his special dry Article
For the launch of the 33-year-old certainly does not black: "All our players are fresh, which can easily compensate for my loss. Better now, to be more than at any time at the end of the season. "
