It would be wrong to judge Klaassen just on his goal return. Only Max Kruse has created more chances than the Dutchman, and Klaassen has also run the second-most miles at the club. Against Frankfurt, Klaassen had to do more defensive work than attacking: “Who goes forward more changes from game to game and opponent to opponent. I can still improve,” added the midfielder.
Eggestein and Klaassen work best together when they’re both playing in central midfield, and have played there together in all 21 games this season. Klaassen also had something to say about his midfield partner: “He should extend his contract. I tell him every day. Hopefully he hears me,” he laughed.