Christian Streich has extended his contract at SC Freiburg. He is the oldest among the current coaches in the Bundesliga. The Job in the home of the 53-Year-old “pure luxury is called”. Only his knee stops him.
Mr prank, what are the reasons that SC Freiburg is doing in this season relatively well so far?
built up with time. The Club has developed in the last 25 years. He is super. The people who go to the stadium, very carefully – because you’ll be happy that we are in the League, and not to two all were out of the question. This is a structure at this club and in this city, in which I fit well.
How?
For me, it was and is a stroke of luck that I was able to start at SC. I had the opportunity to work for a long time as a youth coach, was because of the time at the club, the football Academy. I have friends here, my family lives here, my parents are in the vicinity. There are many things that are very pleasant. There is not only football, but in General a very high quality of life. There are many reasons why I am fond of in Freiburg.
It’s rare that a coach is as long at a club. Why is it that in Freiburg?
This is an exceptional situation that I can be a Bundesliga coach in my home. The are actually. Or if then only for a year or two.
Why is it different?
I have and had the luck that I could always do it as a profession, what I’ve done and do. Actually, I would have to kneel all the time, and me ten Times, thank you for letting me be a Trainer. But I’m not, because I think in the next game and think about how to compensate the injured, how to set up and how to do that, if you are disappointed with this player. And how you manage to win a game. The internal pressure and the expectations are very high.
Video 27.02.2019, 12:38 Uhr00:27 Min.Officially: string extends contract in Freiburg, Germany
What is the function of you as a Trainer?
It is the hope. That is the task. You must not whine, even if it is difficult. The player with the power. And that ensures that we can live in Freiburg and jobs at SC. That we can exist on a high level.
the pressure on the players?
players that are in focus, are under a high pressure. It gives you an attitude of expectation, everything is illuminated. The effect on a – because on Saturday all to watch, because so many hopes.
In what context?
If you win, are here in the Region, a lot of people happy. And if you lose a couple of Times, many are unhappy. Because the football is so much importance should be attached to. That is a reality. It is a mentally challenging profession for all of us. During the season, it is so, that one is very, very busy with the next game, with the preparations and that you can deal with the problems. That is all-encompassing.
you do not Have the desire to go with friends to the place and to kick?
My knee-not anymore unfortunately. I insanely would like. Because when you play football, you forget almost everything. For me it was so. Because it takes a focus and because it makes her happy. That’s up to me, I can no longer make unfortunately. That was one of the few things I could forget everything. My real great passion.
And go to the Training?
I am very sorry that I can’t join in, for example, Exercises can with the guys or you Exercises guide. Or you have no balls you can hang up. I’ve madly loved in youth, but I can’t anymore. In the feet it itches, but my knee slows me down.
In contrast to SC Freiburg, VfB Stuttgart is in a sporting crisis. You Have Pity?
The VfB this season is not a competitive club like everyone else. But he is a competitive club, it is descent or Non-descent. Therefore, I would be lying if I would say I suffer with the VfB. I can’t suffer with you, with a sincere heart and you fight, so that we stand in front of you. But I know of course how difficult the Situation is for the VfB.
do you Feel malice towards the Swabia?
no, not at all. That would be bad. The Stuttgart-based have to do your thing and we have to do our thing. I’m almost glad that the VfB have to fight too. Stuttgart have been in great financial possibilities – and yet, in this difficult Situation. If you wouldn’t have to fight, then I knew where we would be as a small club.
And what do you do when it is over with the League?
I have no career planning, so as other people. I never had a plan. I was really happy when I was able to study. I had never thought that was possible to even study, because I was in the secondary school. That I am today, where I stand, is pure luxury.
you to apply as a Trainer with a cult factor. It sucks the?
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no. If I’m a private on the way, let me the people in peace. Everyone today with his cell phone at the same time a camera in the bag. And then I do with people holding a couple of photos. This is one of them. I wanted to initially. not as a head coach in the Bundesliga, also for this reason But then I made it and I don’t regret it. I am grateful to the people I meet and the offers, if they see me. (dpa)
