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Frauen-Bundesliga
A defeat to Inter Milan opened Union Berlin's women's campaign, while president Dirk Zingler challenged fan expectations and the squad targets a top-half finish.
AIUnion Berlin's women suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Inter Milan in their season opener, but it was the halftime interview that grabbed attention. Manager Jennifer Zietz and club president Dirk Zingler offered revealing comments about the state of both the women's and men's programmes.
Zingler took the opportunity to address what he sees as inflated expectations around the men's team. The president openly questioned why some supporters assume Union should comfortably avoid relegation, urging a more grounded perspective on the club's ambitions.
On the women's side, coach Marie-Louise Eta is preparing for the Bundesliga campaign with questions still swirling around her preferred starting eleven. Zietz has set a clear target - finishing above ninth place - and the club has backed that goal with notable squad reinforcements during the transfer window.
Injuries have cast a shadow over pre-season for both squads. Several key players missed preparation matches, and the women's side will be hoping for better luck as competitive action begins. The men's team has also been hit by setbacks during their build-up.
The club's podcast season is set to launch next Sunday, following warm-up fixtures against Ipswich Town and Paris St Germain.
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