Franco Di Santo was still visibly disappointed about the 3-2 loss against Mainz two days later. He couldn't really enjoy his first goal and assist for Eljero Elia given that the team came up empty-handed. "I would have rather not...
Franco Di Santo was still visibly disappointed about the 3-2 loss against Mainz two days later. He couldn't really enjoy his first goal and assist for Eljero Elia given that the team came up empty-handed. "I would have rather not...
Franco Di Santo was still visibly disappointed about the 3-2 loss against Mainz two days later. He couldn't really enjoy his first goal and assist for Eljero Elia given that the team came up empty-handed. "I would have rather not scored and we would have won. But unfortunately that was not the case. That's why I'm still disappointed," said the Argentinean.
The 1.93m tall striker saw the match as his start in Bremen. After all, his true beginning with Werder did not go so well as he saw the red card after 26 minutes in his starting debut against Eintracht Frankfurt. He then had to sit out with a muscle fiber tear.
But his unlucky start was all but forgotten in his first full 90 minute match. "I wanted to give my all from the very start. The early deficit was naturally unlucky. In the second half, we passed a bit better and I thought about scoring a goal as quickly as possible. It was my absolute desire to return to the team with a victory," said Di Santo, referring to his lack of a celebration. "After the goal I didn't want to celebrate too long. I just sent a greeting to a friend and to ‘Santi' in the stands and then wanted to bring the ball back to the midfield line and maybe get the equalizer."
But in the end, it wasn't enough for the 3-3 draw. Di Santo did, however, show signs of what he's capable of. Bremen manager Thomas Eichin is certain that the Argentinean can play even better once he's fully fit. "We know that Franco is a really good player. You could see that against Mainz even after his long injury break. He still needs a couple of matches to get his top form. When he gets there, he will be even more present," said Eichin.
