Return from injury! Schlottbeck: The coach asked me if I was interested in playing, and of course I wouldn t refuse

Dotter defeated Wolfsburg 1-0 in the fourth round of the Bundesliga. After the game, defender Schlottbeck, who returned from injury, was interviewed and talked about topics such as this game and player performance.

How does it feel to come back from injury and play the whole game?

Schlottebeck: No, to be honest, nothing is better than this. It was a long and difficult time and it was challenging for me, as it was the first time in my career (experienced a long-term injury).

But I have worked hard on this in the team training in this way: the plan is to make a comeback against Wolfsburg. Yesterday the coach asked me if I was interested in playing, and as a football player, you wouldn't refuse. It turned out to be a 90-minute kick, which was really hard. But that's what you're working on for. How do you find the rhythm in the

competition?

Schlottebeck: Interestingly, I always try to get into the game with long passes. The first two passes weren't good. But I once warned myself in my early 20s that it was what Streich (formerly Freiburg coach) taught me to pass some simple balls at the beginning, or those that make me feel comfortable.

I tried hard to do this, and after successfully passing two or three or four balls, everything became an automated process. I have a specific three-beat rhythm on my left foot, and once I find that feeling, I feel comfortable and everything on the defensive end will be excellent.

Reactions about Southwest Billiards fans

Schlottebeck: I have made hard work in the past six months. It is of course wonderful that the fans welcome me so much. At that moment you will know that since you came to this club, you have done it right in many ways. Therefore, this is an honor. This is actually the first time I have been here for nearly three and a half years. I'm very happy. Family and friends were on site. We will enjoy it tonight and starting tomorrow, the focus will turn to Mainz again.

Regarding the team's unbeaten momentum and the cohesion being formed

Schlottbeck: Yes, it's a good thing! I think it's interesting that we haven't lost another game since we switched to the three-back formation. Maxi (Arnold) also mentioned last week that the coach also gave some explanations, but, during my three years at Dortmund, the most important thing is to follow the opponent in the first half of the season.

We used to chase after the back, but now the important thing is to chase Bayern closely and walk ahead, because this may cause some positive changes. In Dortmund, your goal is to win something. This is also the reason why I joined, and we work hard for it. Bayern had already played first yesterday. We tried to follow closely, and if it weren't for the ten-minute mistakes against St. Pauli, we would have won all four games. But that's the reality. Now means we will continue to perform well in Mainz and then move forward step by step.

About playing all over the game

Schlottebeck: Yes, but unfortunately there are not many people on the bench (the guard). Just like I said: Yesterday the coach asked me: ‘How long can I play? ’I said, ‘Just let me play. ’

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