FC Thun Loses 2-4 in Basel, Lichtsteiner Under Pressure
FC Thun loses in the Super League with a 2-4 defeat against FC Basel. The champion is fighting for a place in a European group stage and uses the opportunity to change the team for player conservation. The result pleases the Baslers, who are happy with the 4-2 victory.
Stephan Lichtsteiner Under Pressure
Trainer Stephan Lichtsteiner is under pressure, as he realizes during the press conference after the game. Lichtsteiner demands respect and emphasizes that the young players deserve more respect. He explains that he has been under pressure throughout his life.
Lichtsteiner Still Draws on Juventus Turin
Lichtsteiner still draws on his time at Juventus Turin, where he played 108 international matches and was part of the end rounds. Although he quickly entered the Swiss top league as a novice trainer, he knows that the situation is precarious. Since the beginning of 2026, he has been negotiating earthly matters such as the Super League and FC Basel.
Basel Changed Trainers - and It Got Worse
FC Basel has endured the last season patiently. After the double victory in 2025, the new trainer Ludovic Magnin was dismissed after just over half a year. With his successor Lichtsteiner, the performances worsened and culminated in the monumental own goal, where the Baslers even missed the European cup.
Lichtsteiner Aims to Instill a New Mentality
Lichtsteiner aims to instill a new mentality in the team to achieve improvement. He demands more of the double season and less defensive talk. Lichtsteiner is an internationally seasoned footballer, but a national rookie trainer. He refers to the FC Basel as a 'transit station' or 'springboard'.
Thoughts Wander to Turin
Lichtsteiner thinks about his time at Juventus Turin, where he could quickly change the system during the games. He emphasizes that he has been under pressure his whole life and does not plan to change his behavior. As the FC Basel plays against the first league club from Courtételle on Saturday and against FC Barcelona on Sunday, the trainer does not think small.
