The test match against KFC Uerdingen on Monday, 12 July 2010 is not only Werder's first game of the new season. It is also a reunion with an old friend. Ailton is preparing for...
The test match against KFC Uerdingen on Monday, 12 July 2010 is not only Werder's first game of the new season. It is also a reunion with an old friend. Ailton is preparing for...
The test match against KFC Uerdingen on Monday, 12 July 2010 is not only Werder's first game of the new season. It is also a reunion with an old friend. Ailton is preparing for what is probably his final season as a player, and he is yearning for a showdown with his old team on Norderney.
Aílton Gonçalves da Silva wore the Werder jersey from 1998 to 2004. In the 2003-04 season, he celebrated a double with Bremen as well as won the goal scoring title and was named Germany's Footballer of the Year. Ailton was unable to repeat his success since then as Uerdingen is his 11th club since leaving Bremen. The Brazilian is looking forward to seeing again the fans, who still like him.
"I will end my career in 2011 and before that secure the promotion," said the 36-year-old striker before the start of the season. And it seems like Ailton is serious, arriving at the start of training on time and likely to play against his former club. The match will be broadcasted live on German television station Sport1 with kick-off at 6:45 p.m.
