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“It’s the biggest and most successful club in Germany. To play for this club would be very special. But it’s not something I've been too busy dealing with so far.” - SC Freiburg star Luca Waldschmidt flirts with a move to Bayern Munich in the future.
“My father is my role model, and facing his Eintracht Frankfurt team is my hardest game.” - Hoffenheim defender Benjamin Hubner says facing Eintracht Frankfurt is difficult for him because of his father Bruno Hubner’s (Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director) involvement with the Eagles.
“I owe a lot to Hoeness personally. After my third shin fracture my contract expired. I was injured beyond the season and many did not think I would make a comeback. He still extended my contract for a year, which saved my career.” -Borussia Monchengladbach assistant coach Alexander Zickler reveals how recently retired Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness supported him during his playing days in the Bavarian club.
“I've seen and experienced far worse things, so that’s an everyday part of the business and we have to deal with that. It always comes and goes” - Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus does not feel bothered by media criticism.
“I feel like I'm cursed in front of goal this season. I get my chances, but the ball just doesn't want to go in.” - Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus vents his frustration for not being more clinical in front of the goal.
“We need a big striker, who’s good in the air, but who’s also good at pressing the ball and in combination play. He should be able to run in behind to score goals as well.” - Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre knows what kind of striker he’s interested in as the club look to bring in a new forward in January if possible.
“If Timo continues to listen carefully, he will improve in some areas. I can promise that. His development is not finished yet” - RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann emphasizes that his star
