Was with Gnabry at a school
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HSV professional Daniel Elfadli took time to process after his steep ascent from the regional league to the Bundesliga player. “Suddenly the real thing that you dreamed of and what seemed very far away has become real,” said the 28-year-old in a club’s own interview.
The all-rounder, who had played for VfR Aalen in the Regionalliga Südwest in the 2021/22 season before moving to second division club 1. “The game in Gladbach initially felt like a test game because I just felt it couldn’t believe. With a little distance and time, I know that the dream is now a reality. I have had a lot of conversations with friends and family. Of course, they are very proud. And ultimately I also make a lot with myself. I went through the moments from the past, especially that was not so easy,” said Elfadli.
On Saturday (6:30 p.m./Sky) Elfadli and HSV are faced with the challenge at the record champions FC Bayern Munich. With total market values of 905.15 million to 108.15 million euros, the highest estate and the 15th most valuable club in the Bundesliga are compared. “Of course you have huge scenery because it is a top team in Europe. On the other hand, the anticipation predominates because it is a unique game. I don’t know how often you have such a game in your career. Therefore you have to tackle it with pleasure and professionalism. We drive there with the conviction of being able to win the game. To see how it will be.
Then the native of Leonberger also meets a former friend: Serge Gnabry. Both once attended the same school. “I saw him in the school yard a few times and later played with his cousin Janick near Reutlingen in the Oberliga and formed a carpool. At the time, I thought that it would be horny to go a way like Serge and get up there at some point. HSV professional.