Wolf: "Competition must inspire you!"

After a long preparation, Raphael Wolf is looking forward to the start of the second half of the season (Photo: nph).
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Friday, 30.01.2015 / 13:51

SV Werder are starting back up in the Bundesliga in two days! Werder's number one Raphael Wolf can hardly wait. He is yearning for the start of the second half. He talked to...


SV Werder are starting back up in the Bundesliga in two days! Werder's number one Raphael Wolf can hardly wait. He is yearning for the start of the second half. He talked to WERDER.DE about confidence, mental strength and the competition with his two keeper colleagues.

WERDER.DE: How much are you looking forward to the Bundesliga re-start?
Raphael Wolf: "Very much so! This kind of preparation has been extremely long. Now we get to play for points again (laughs). Now you at least have some minor influence on the headlines. When we win, we did everything right!"

WERDER.DE: There were more than a few headlines about the goalkeeper position. How did you deal with it as the number one on this stage being permanently brought into the spotlight?
Raphael Wolf: "Yeah, it was a special preparation! There was plenty to read. But I was always able to rely on the statements from the team leadership. Thomas Eichin and Viktor Skripnik told me early on about their plans and thoughts. That gives you new impulses. Everyone wants to showcase themselves. We are all highly concentrated in training. Competition must inspire you, otherwise you won't go far. I can't wait for the start of the second half. I am the number one and will do everything to continue to improve myself."

WERDER.DE: You started the season in the summer with a 2-2 draw against Hertha Berlin! How will it turn out on Sunday?
Raphael Wolf: "I expect a victory! We have been really strong at home recently!"

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