The professionals at Borussia Mönchengladbach have continued the upward trend – and exacerbated VfL Wolfsburg’s earnings crisis. The voices after the Bundesliga duel:
Bor. Mönchengladbach vs. VfL Wolfsburg (4:0)
Gerardo Seoane (Coach Borussia Mönchengladbach) …
… about the game: “It was an entertaining game. Compliments to the team for this complete performance. Very solidarity, very ready to run and also very grippy. Overall, with four goals, it was perhaps a touch too high because the goals were always the right ones moment. Whenever we suffered a little, we were able to regain energy with a goal. In the second half we initially allowed a few chances and then the 3-0 came at the right time. The run of the game was on our side “But it was still a good performance from the team. It was a wonderful evening for a coach, but I’m also happy for the players and the fans, who have had some difficult home games.”
… about the many young players in the squad: “It’s an important part of the philosophy to bring in young players of our own, but also young ones like Fabio Chiarodia. The situation is as it is and we accepted it from the start. I’m very happy for it the young players. You gain self-confidence in the whole thing through results. Results are supportive, but today’s performance was accordingly.”
… on Gladbach’s set-piece strength (before the game): “Of course we train set-pieces, but everyone does that. But it mainly has to do with the quality of the shooters. We also have some guys who are strong in the air. There are always things that come up “We are of course pleased that these are rehearsed and that these are then implemented. What we certainly have to improve is our record in terms of defensive standards. We gave up a lot there at the beginning of the season.”
… to Tomas Cvancara (before the game): “He had some small muscular problems that took him out of his rhythm. As a result, Jordan gained a small lead. Tomas has trained very well over the last few weeks and has made extreme progress. “You shouldn’t forget that he is a young player who comes from the Czech league. It’s a big step, but he has good abilities and is important for our transition game.”
Rocco Reitz (Borussia Mönchengladbach goalscorer) …
… about the game: “It was a special game. I always dreamed of scoring my first goal here. I’m very happy that I was able to help the team. Overall, I’m also very happy with the performance “We did very well, except for ten minutes after the break. We can be very happy.”
… about his goal: “I speculated a little because I had already seen this ball in the meeting beforehand. Plea then helped me by putting his body in and then I pushed it in like a striker. I can’t say “How many times I’ve imagined this moment, but it was even better. It was incredible.”
Tomas Cvancara (Borussia Mönchengladbach goalscorer) …
…on his starting eleven: “I had a few good performances when I came on as a substitute last time. Today I had the chance to play from the start. I’m very happy with the performance and my goal.”
… about his goal: “Franck Honorat made a strong move behind the chain. I then waited for his pass, which then came incredibly powerfully into the middle. It was easy for me.”
Nils Schmadtke (sports director Borussia Mönchengladbach) on the start of the season (before the game): “We had a change. We have a new coach and a lot has happened in the staff and in the team. We knew that and we took this path. We wanted it and the fans also support it. You’ve seen in the last three games what we’re capable of. Of course we would have liked to win in Freiburg, but we’re on the right track.”
Maximilian Arnold (Captain VfL Wolfsburg) …
… about the game: “It was a bitter evening and there was nothing at the front or back. We’re making things happen ourselves. We’re making an incredible number of mistakes at the moment and there’s nothing to sugarcoat. It’s a very, very disgusting situation at the moment.”
… on the current situation: “If you look at the last five games, things are going completely in the wrong direction. We have to fight back as a team and club. There’s no point in sugarcoating something. We have to stand closer together and get out of there together. It is “It’s always easier said than done, but we have to question ourselves as a team and put it to rest as quickly as possible.”
… on the question of whether we can recover during the international break: “What should we recover from? It is what it is. We can’t change it anyway. We don’t have to beat around the bush. We know that we “We are in an extremely disgusting situation and we have to turn things around as quickly as possible.”
… about his personal situation: “It doesn’t matter at all, we don’t need to talk about it at all. We lost 4-0 and nobody is bigger than the club.”
Niko Kovac (Coach VfL Wolfsburg) …
… at the start of the season (before the game): “We didn’t have the results or the points that we should have had. We always play well in the first half, but unfortunately we can’t keep the game going after 60 minutes “To control or score the goals. The results are therefore not positive.”
… on Maximilian Arnold’s starting eleven (before the game): “There are many players who play and are also on the bench at times. It’s the same with Max. There are no differences. I know that it is welcomed will, but I don’t give it much importance. He’s our captain and an important player. If I leave him out, it doesn’t mean anything. There’s no need to make it bigger than it is.”