Schaaf reveals his feelings

Head coach Thomas Schaaf addressed journalists’ questions after training.
First Team
Friday, 16.11.2012 / 08:27

Exactly 24 hours after Klaus Allofs' departure, head coach Thomas Schaaf addressed the new situation at SV Werder Bremen for the first time. He revealed his feelings after team training. "I must accept a situation which is not ...

Exactly 24 hours after Klaus Allofs' departure, head coach Thomas Schaaf addressed the new situation at SV Werder Bremen for the first time. He revealed his feelings after team training.

"I must accept a situation which is not so pleasant. Klaus wanted to go a new way and that is okay. There are always changes in football. And now there are changes at Werder Bremen," said Schaaf about the departure. "I know that it was difficult for Klaus to tell me that. You could tell that if you know him." Schaaf said he did not know how things would turn out. "When I found out that he was thinking about it, I could guess the result of his actions. I know him too well."

Schaaf said a move to Wolfsburg himself some time is not on his mind. "I am not thinking about that. It's not like I have thought about it or had some talks. It's not an issue for me," said Schaaf.

Schaaf would like to continue the path he is going with Werder. "I am doing my job as I have in the past. We had thoughts of continuing to develop the roster during the winter. That will not stop with this move. The new beginning is in full swing. This is not a development based on the short term," said Schaaf looking forward to the coming weeks.

Schaaf said he has already discussed his thoughts about a possible successor with the club authorities. "I think I can offer my opinion. I cannot tell if it will have an impact," said the coach. What's important for Schaaf is the continuation of the principle direction. "Yes, there should be a certain harmony. All of the things that have carried us through the years - the philosophy of football and the club - should remain the same." Schaaf also said he is very interested in what comes of the negotiations. "It's important for me to see how things go on from here and what solution comes from the search for a successor. Of course I'm interested in it because it affects my field of work."

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