Sandro Schwarz has been officially introduced as the new Hertha coach. He explained how he wants to make the club successful again.
After being rescued at the last minute in the relegation, Hertha BSC would like to be more stable again next season. The unrest on and off the pitch should disappear and football should come more to the fore again. Sandro Schwarz is supposed to help with this. The new coach was officially presented on Monday. At a press conference, the 43-year-old explained how he imagines his work in Berlin and why he chose Hertha.
Sandro Schwarz about …
… his first days in Berlin.
I’ve been in Berlin since Saturday. I already got to know the coaching team and the staff for the first time. That was very important. I was received very kindly. We had dinner where we discussed the issues for the next few days. On Sunday I then inspected the training grounds and the infrastructure.
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… the last few weeks since the announcement of his move to Hertha.
The last two and a half weeks had little to do with holidays. There were already many employee interviews via video call. I wanted to get a first impression and discuss processes. The squad planning with Fredi Bobic and Dirk Dufner was already underway. I didn’t talk to Felix Magath on the phone. I think it’s important to get an independent picture in the pre-season. We go in there with an open mind.
… squad planning.
We know the situation and know that the squad is still very large. Especially because many loan players will return. But it will start on Wednesday and everything else will be a process. The training and friendly impressions will show how the squad is still developing. But I think he has speed and has shown that he can play very actively.
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… the decision to switch to Hertha.
I had a very good exchange with Fredi Bobic about the way the club wants to play football. That’s important, I don’t like it when a coach comes and decides how the game is played. I had a good feeling very quickly and know that it is a very challenging task that I am really looking forward to.
… Hertha’s successful relegation against HSV.
I followed the games as a Hertha fan. I found the second leg in particular very impressive, how intensively football was played in such a pressure game and how the key moments were won. However, a different outcome would have had no effect either. I accepted the task regardless of the league. Of course I was happy that they did it.
… his own game idea.
It’s important to me that we’re very active and courageous, that we have a good structure when we’re working against the ball. We want to be very purposeful going forward with the ball. We also want to appear as a united team off the pitch. I’m a very orderly person, and that doesn’t just apply to football. I believe that structure gives energy and confidence. We present our ideas on the video wall and then want to implement them on the training ground. In the best case, all of this can then be seen in the competitive games afterwards.
… the first match day and the duel against Union Berlin.
Great game, great game. Guys, great game. We have a demanding programme, but it’s great – the hut is full straight away and there’s an emotional derby on the first day of the game. But we mustn’t forget the cup game against Eintracht Braunschweig, that’s also a good caliber.
… the goals of the season.
If our fans and spectators can recognize a Hertha team regardless of the jersey, then it’s a successful season. A process will begin on Wednesday on the training ground in which we have to work very well in terms of content. We don’t want to talk too much about the goals, we just want to do it and be diligent.
Broadcast: rbb24 evening show, June 20th, 2022, 7:30 p.m
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