In the final stretch of his career Mark Schwarzer can participate again in a miracle. The 43-year-old with a German passport for Australia took part in 2006 and 2010 two world championships and is currently behind Kasper Schmeichel in goal number two from Leicester City. Robert Huth and Christian Fuchs are his teammates. Sensational leads the team after 17 matchdays at the table of Premier League. It is a wonder that the club even still plays perfectly.
On Boxing Day, the so-called Boxing Day, Black is the Leicester City FC Liverpool as a guest. In an interview in t-online.de told the Australian national hero as Jürgen Klopp and Bastian Schweinsteiger are perceived in England and explains Leicester shooting star Jamie Vardy, currently hottest stock that English football has to offer.
The interview was conducted by Thomas Tamberg
t-online.de: Last season Leicester City has managed at the last minute against relegation. This season the club lead after 17 match days before the big competition from London and Manchester on the table. What is the secret of the soaring
Mark Schwarzer: One important reason is the atmosphere within the team and the entire club. It is outstanding and something I have not experienced in this form. Everyone is there for each other. On and off the pitch. We have players with different qualities that complement each other very well. Our race began as early as March, when we could still avoid relegation thanks to a winning streak by a miracle. In the new season we have then made easy. Many people have underestimated us, but for me it’s no surprise when you look closely at the games.
Where lands Leicester at the end of the season? I know
it not. We need to continue with this joy and this confidence. It is the time come when we will lose a few games in a row. Then it will be crucial how we react to it. The first goal is to continue to bring 40 points to secure relegation. Then we can set ourselves a new goal. Currently any case we deserved to be so high up.
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A guarantor for the surprising success is Jamie Vardy. The 28-year-old played a few years ago in the 8. League and suddenly out of nowhere he mixes the Premier League on. What is a type?
I think he do not know myself what’s happening. For him, everything is still new. He just goes out and wants only football matches and has evolved incredibly in a very short time. He has an incredible mentality and fighting for every ball. Jamie is the enemy always under pressure, runs after every ball. He knows where the goal is, and is incredibly fast. That makes it difficult for any opponent to defend against him. He also knows that he no longer has many years ahead of him. Therefore, he now wants to bring out everything is possible and what is eluded him before.
On December 26, you are presented with Leicester City FC Liverpool as a guest. Would you be satisfied with a draw or play the league leaders befitting to win?
We play every game to win. We currently have a run. So far it has worked quite well and we shot always many goals.
The game takes place after Christmas on Boxing Day so-called two days. What’s so special about this date?
It’s just a different feeling. Many audience members are dressed as Santa Claus. You can feel simply that it’s Christmas. On Boxing Day there in every stadium an extraordinary atmosphere, but at Anfield in Liverpool, it is again something special. Playing in front of the grandstand “The Kop”, is just awesome. I have always looked forward to playing there. Christmas makes it special again.
With Jürgen Klopp working in Liverpool, a German coach. How do you evaluate its work so far?
Jürgen Klopp has so far done a great job in Liverpool. Personnel he has not changed much, but he has changed especially the attitude of the players. The team plays back beautiful football, the fans are therefore fully behind Klopp. He has presented at cost super, is always in a good mood and laughing a lot. In Liverpool you want to have the joy of football and Klopp brought back the fun. Therefore, it fits perfect in my opinion at this club.
In Liverpool one longs for a title. What you dare to Klopp?
It’s always difficult when a coach comes in the middle of the season. This season to win a title, is also difficult for Klopp. But you have already noticed that he has led the club in a positive direction. The team has again the joy of football. Next season will be only then really see what to Klopp is capable with Liverpool.
How will he previously carried out in England?
Until now he comes in very Interviews across well. He also speaks very good English and has no problem with the language. You can see that because the players understand him and his tactical instructions. One feels that they all want to have success with it
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In addition to Klopp has changed in the Premier League with Bastian Schweinsteiger another prominent German. What significance enjoys the world champion?
Schweinsteiger is a great player. He has won everything. It was a surprise that he has left the FC Bayern and has come at his age to England. One sees that his influence is huge on the team. When we played with Leicester against Manchester United, he was the best player on the court. I watched him during the game. Each turn begins with him. He is respected in England one hundred percent of the fans and opponents.
In Germany fears that go through the billion TV contract even more German top stars in the Premier League. A legitimate concern?
I think not only players from Germany will increasingly move to the Premier League, but from everywhere, as was the case in the last 20 years. The English league is as attractive as ever. The games will be broadcast around the world. For a professional soccer player, there is no better country than England. The difference between the Bundesliga and the Premier League will be growing in the next few years.
Between 1994 and 1996 you completed six league games for Dynamo Dresden and the 1. FC Kaiserslautern. What memories you is your time remained in Germany?
I came up with 21 years from Australia and was totally naive. I’ll never forget my first training with Dynamo Dresden. We stood in a circle and my former coach Sigi Held welcomed the players. He knew all the names. Only when he asked me: Who art thou? That was a stab in my heart. In Kaiserslautern Otto Rehhagel relied on the older players, leaving me on the left. It was a hard time in Germany, but I do not want to miss. I have finally learned a lot. My advisor Helmut Richter helped me a lot in that time. Luckily I managed after these two sporty unhappy years still the leap to England.
What is your secret to the age of 43 to compete in the best league in the world?
I do a lot strength training and eat healthy. In addition, not think about my age, but if I can do something or not. At my age to change something quickly. Therefore I am glad that I can still be at this level here. I feel very fit and wants to play as long as I enjoy it.
How long will that still the case?
It depends on how I feel physically and mentally. I feel very lucky that I was able to have such a long career. You also need luck, but you have to work hard especially. That’s what I’ve always done. It is the time to come, because you know what you have to do. So that was at my retirement from international football. I want to decide for themselves when to stop, and not depend on others.
If a change to the career-final to Germany an option?
age of 43 can I do not imagine that. We feel very comfortable in London. My children are in school in an important phase. We stay where we are.
Are there any plans for the time after the active career?
I imagine, to remain with the football in the media sector. In England, I’m already working as a TV pundit for Sky and also work for the radio. Both great fun. Of course I follow the Bundesliga games. Now I look at times whether it continues after this season with football. If not, I will intensify my activities in the media sector.
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