Allofs: "We want to make Boenisch into an international"

WERDER.DE spoke to manager Klaus Allofs a few hours after his arrival in Dubai. (photo:nph)
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Tuesday, 05.01.2010 / 11:32

Just a few hours after the arrival of the team, Werder manager Klaus Allofs also showed up at Bremen's training camp in Dubai. WERDER.DE used the chance to speak with him...

Just a few hours after the arrival of the team, Werder manager Klaus Allofs also showed up at Bremen's training camp in Dubai. WERDER.DE used the chance to speak with him about possible personnel changes in the winter break and the state of the transfer market.

 

Mr. Allofs, Werder have been preparing for the second half for three days. Will there be any new acquisitions in the winter break?

I think that there should not be any big expectations. We are well stocked in all individual team positions. The only spot where we could need somebody is left back. But Petri Pasanen and Clemens Fritz can both play there as well.

 

The Tunisian Aymen Abdennour was observed before Christmas. Would he be a candidate for that spot?

He could be one. He is a young player who has played this position well for his country's national team. He is a left-footer who can also play as centre back. He would be interesting if we could observe him a couple more days. He fits into a certain financial situation and will not take part in the Africa Cup of Nations.

 

Why is it so difficult to find strong players at this position?

I must object in two regards. First, we have this strong player - it is Sebastian Boenisch. And it would not be difficult for us to find a player for this position. But you have to come up with really a lot of money and we would block Sebastian's path. And we have willingly decided against doing that. We expect a lot from him and want him to continue to develop. He is already a U21 national team for Germany but we would like to make him into a senior international.

 

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