The youngest Werder player was also the most notable one against Cottbus! He played clever one-twos, chipped his opponents, looked dangerous in front of goal and got back to win the ball on the edge of his own box.
The youngest Werder player was also the most notable one against Cottbus! He played clever one-twos, chipped his opponents, looked dangerous in front of goal and got back to win the ball on the edge of his own box.
The youngest Werder player was also the most notable one against Cottbus! He played clever one-twos, chipped his opponents, looked dangerous in front of goal and got back to win the ball on the edge of his own box. He was applauded appreciatively by the home fans and named ‘Citibank Man of the Match’ by the press representatives in the stadium. By Saturday afternoon it was very clear that Mesut Özil has a point to prove: “I was absolutely delighted when I heard that I would be playing from the start. I really wanted to show the coach that I can help the team further.”
And the youngster took the opportunity to present his ability. After the final whistle, Mesut Özil was the benefactor of plenty of praise, just as he was after the last game: “All I can do is repeat what I said about him after the Karlsruhe match. He made a lot of good moves, he was willing to have a go and he was prepared to get involved with the team,” commented Schaaf on the development of the young midfielder, and the trainer looked confidently to the future saying: “I think Bremen has really just got to know him now. Most are just getting an idea of the sort of talent he possesses.”
General manager Klaus Allofs could only agree with the comments of the team trainer: “Mesut’s development is now really beginning to take-off but it was clear that a player as young as he is, who made the move to a top club, wouldn’t display all of his qualities the very next day. He needs to get used to things first.”
