Heidenheim's Defense Fails - Schmidt Criticizes: 'Shame'
Heidenheim's Trainer Frank Schmidt has spoken out after the 1:4 loss to Hertha BSC. «Da muss man sich in Grund und Boden schämen», said he. The completely botched away trip to Hertha BSC lets the test match hit of 1. FC Heidenheim against FC Bayern München forebode something bad.
What Schmidt Rattles and What He Criticizes
Seven goals conceded has the Bundesliga relegated team now in only two season starts. Against newcomer Osnabrück had the FCH previously won narrowly with 4:3. The defensive statistics are «unfassbar schlecht», Schmidt balanced. Sharp was the cult coach immediately after the whistle with his team into the court gone. The first half was «desolat» been, scolded the 52-year-old at Sky.
How Schmidt Explains the Unusual Mainka-Substitution
Four players he exchanged at halftime. Alone starting player Jan Schöppner succeeded shortly thereafter before 41,459 spectators in a small result correction (49). Also captain Patrick Mainka had not been on the field at the restart, after the defense chief had previously not missed a minute in three Bundesliga years of 1. FC Heidenheim. It's not about the statistics, but only about the moment, Schmidt explained.
What Comes Next?
On Tuesday, the Bayern will travel to Heidenheim for the general rehearsal four days before the Supercup against Borussia Dortmund. On the Ostalb-Club, a completely different caliber awaits than in the Berlin Olympic Stadium, where Schmidt's team disappointed in the first half. Heidenheim stands 17th in the Bundesliga table after the 1:4 loss to Hertha BSC. In the 2025/26 season, the club has 26 points and has recorded 6 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses. Heidenheim has scored 41 goals and conceded 72 goals in this season. The title win is 63 points behind the leading Bayern München.
What Does This Mean for Heidenheim?
Heidenheim must be careful that the Bayern do not shoot them out of the stadium. If they play like they did today, one doesn't know what's right, what's wrong. We must be careful that they don't shoot us out of the stadium. If we continue like this, it can happen, said Trainer Frank Schmidt. His greatest annoyance over the 1:4 against Hertha had already been laid down.
What Comes Next?
On Tuesday, the Bayern will travel to Heidenheim for the general rehearsal four days before the Supercup against Borussia Dortmund. On the Ostalb-Club, a completely different caliber awaits than in the Berlin Olympic Stadium, where Schmidt's team disappointed in the first half. Heidenheim must be careful that the Bayern do not shoot them out of the stadium. If they play like they did today, one doesn't know what's right, what's wrong. We must be careful that they don't shoot us out of the stadium. If we continue like this, it can happen, said Trainer Frank Schmidt. His greatest annoyance over the 1:4 against Hertha had already been laid down.
