Battle for spots is on

Fighting for the ball, fighting for positions: Every player at the training camp in Jerez would like to play themselves into the starting line-up. (Photo: nph).
First Team
Friday, 10.01.2014 / 09:16

Preparation time is also time for competition. The deck will be re-shuffled. Players who have not gotten playing time can showcase themselves while those who belonged to the regulars must once again convince the coach...

Preparation time is also time for competition. The deck will be re-shuffled. Players who have not gotten playing time can showcase themselves while those who belonged to the regulars must once again convince the coach. "We consciously brought 20 fit field players so that every individual faces a competitive situation," said head coach Robin Dutt. "There are a couple of players who can allow some errors, but otherwise everyone needs to re-assert themselves."

"Nobody has a free ticket. Everyone must show their best. The coach naturally has a foundation of players in mind but everyone still has to affirm themselves against direct competition," said Cedrick Makiadi. It's a situation that team circles welcome. "That is fair. The players who haven't played so much can showcase themselves and for the regulars it's a signal that you cannot rest," said Eljero Elia.

Raphael Wolf and Sebastian Mielitz will definitely not rest. Both are battling over the spot between the posts. "Rapha and Miele know the situation they are in, but those two are not the only ones," said Dutt. "I am convinced that the coach already has a plan in mind because he knows both of us," said Wolf. "I am convinced that I have showed in the last one-and-a-half years that I can do a good job filling the position and will do everything I can to get the spot back. The coach gave me a break, that was long enough. Nobody needs any more motivation," added Mielitz.

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