1. FC Heidenheim coach Frank Schmidt has made a sarcastic comment about his team's current goalkeeper situation. The long-serving manager said: "Wechseln jetzt jede Woche den Torwart" (We're changing the goalkeeper every week now).
Frank Schmidt addressed the goalkeeper position with a tongue-in-cheek remark. His sarcastic comment came in the context of preparing for the next match. 1. FC Heidenheim currently sits in 4th place in the 2. Bundesliga with 6 points from three matches. The team has scored 10 goals but also conceded 10, resulting in a neutral goal difference. Their recent form of two wins and a loss shows a positive trend.
Heidenheim is just three points behind leaders 1. FC Nürnberg. This highlights the strong start to the season for the club from Baden-Württemberg. The next challenge is an away fixture against SpVgg Greuther Fürth on September 6, 2026. The Franconian opponent currently occupies 7th place. A look at the standings reveals the tight mid-table pack. Meanwhile, the squad is without offensive options Christian Conteh and Sirlord Conteh, as confirmed by the injuries list.
The rotation in the goalkeeper position is a tactical topic that Schmidt appears to be addressing with humor. In the past, Heidenheim often relied on continuity between the posts. The current situation may require flexible solutions. The team needs to stabilize its defense after conceding 10 goals in the first three matches. The full squad overview details the available goalkeepers.
The focus is now entirely on the clash in Fürth. A victory there could move Heidenheim closer to the top of the table. The team aims to translate its positive home form to away matches. Preparation for this game is in full swing according to Schmidt's comments. The complete schedule for the season is available on the fixtures page. 1. FC Heidenheim's next 2. Bundesliga match is the away game at Greuther Fürth on September 6, 2026.
