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Bielefeld – One win, four defeats – the pressure on Argirios Giannikis is massive. The Lions coach still believes in a turnaround. And with him. TSV 1860 Munich also has something to gain in Bielefeld (all information about the broadcast). With a win, the Lions can hope to jump out of the bottom of the 3rd division table, but with a defeat, the air will become increasingly thin for the coach – especially at the start of the English week.

TSV 1860 at Arminia Bielefeld in the live ticker: Giannikis wipes away doubts

The press conference before the duel with Arminia Bielefeld was not a pleasure for Argirios Giannikis. Before TSV 1860 Munich’s groundbreaking game, the 44-year-old coach had to comment on an alleged ultimatum from the club’s management and the growing personal pressure that he currently believes he is under.

“I’m not going to worry about negative scenarios right now,” Ginannikis replied in a calm voice. “I’d rather put my energy into the team.” My energy is completely focused on development and stabilization, so that we have consistent points. We’re still not far away.” And an ultimatum for success in Bielefeld? He hasn’t heard anything about that. “I still have the feeling that everyone internally is pulling together and continues to believe in and are convinced of the turnaround,” said Giannikis.

Arminia Bielefeld vs 1860 Munich in the live ticker: Giannikis is likely to change five positions

One win, four defeats, second to last place in the table – that is not a situation that could lull a coach in Munich into a false sense of security. Giannikis is also a realist: “We are aware of the situation, that we are in a position in the table that is not so nice.” Catastrophic individual errors in the last game against Dynamo Dresden also contributed to this – the team seems increasingly unsettled.

Opinions differ as to whether consistency or radical restructuring of the starting eleven is the right key to counteracting the uncertainty. Giannikis seems to be choosing a middle path and putting at least the most disappointing players of the last few weeks on the bench. During the training observation during the week, five changes to the starting eleven were indicated.

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Opponent Bielefeld is still unbeaten and in fourth place with eleven points, close to the promotion zone. Giannikis still firmly believed that his team could be competitive on the Alm. “There is something to be gained in Bielefeld too,” he said defiantly. “Even in a phase that is not exactly perfect, we have the ambition to go to Bielefeld and win.”

The numerous ex-Lions will also go to the party against opponents Bielefeld defiantly and with an extra shot of motivation. Christopher Lannert and Merveille Biankadi will probably be in the starting eleven and Marius Wörl, who trained at TSV, is also looking forward to starting. However, it seems doubtful whether Giannikis will even be given a coaching job if the Lions lose – a successor is reportedly already in the starting blocks. (sch/dpa)