(at the press conference): “Today, you saw a game that was great for the spectators, but less so for me personally as a coach. I want to see games like these put to bed much more confidently, more q...
(at the press conference): “Today, you saw a game that was great for the spectators, but less so for me personally as a coach. I want to see games like these put to bed much more confidently, more quickly and earlier, rather than getting ourselves in trouble. The bottom line, however, is a team that gets up again in the second half after going behind and has the ability to fight back again. We have started the Bundesliga in 2026 with four wins and a draw. I’m happy about that.”
The press conference with both head coaches
Sebastian Kehl (in the mixed zone): “We take the lead, but we don’t get the game done and dusted, then we concede two goals relatively quickly and find ourselves behind. What was really good was that we showed a strong mentality, that we got back into the game. Nevertheless, it was tight again. We want to do better. We need to do better. That has to be our target. Once again, we missed one or two chances to score the fourth or fifth goal to settle the game in our favour. We need to play football better. We need to win games more comfortably.” We need to work on ourselves before we think about anything else.”
Nico Schlotterbeck (on DAZN): “We controlled the first half, and then it's 1-1 because Filippo (Mane) gets injured.” In the second half there were some crazy moments for both sides. We had a lot of chances, but we also allowed them a lot and were a bit fortunate to win – but we got the win. The problem (with both penalties, which Schlotterbeck ultimately passed the ball to Serhou Guirassy) is that they try to unsettle the penalty taker. And penalties are not my core discipline. I waited until everyone was out of the way and asked Serhou if he felt confident and wanted to shoot.”
Serhou Guirassy (on DAZN): “Sometimes I score, sometimes I don’t. Last year, I scored, I don't know, maybe 45 goals. This season is a little more difficult. That’s football. I play to have fun. And for me, it was a crazy game because it was like this on one hand (scoring two goals) – and on the other hand like that (missing a penalty). But we won again, and that is the most important thing. But that’s it for me on penalties for the time being.” Gregor Kobel (in the mixed zone): “The points are all that matters. But of course, it was too wild. We have now won four out of five games, which is a great statistic. It is also important to focus on the positive things. If you go to the ball and want to catch it, it's a very delicate process (regarding the disallowed Heidenheim goal in the first half). Even if there is only a small touch on the arms, you can no longer hold the ball. He hits my arms, so it has to be a foul.”Transcribed by Boris Rupert
Category: General Sports
