…the timing of the announcement: “Head coach Florian Kohfeldt shared the news with me a couple of days ago, he announced the news in front of the whole squad. It really was a great feeling to be announced but I don’t think many of my teammates were surprised with the decision.”
…differences compared with his previous role as vice-captain: “I’ll have to do more media work now as captain (laughs). That is probably the biggest difference between my previous role and now. It means I will have to express my opinion post matches. However, what I say in the dressing room and how I am doesn’t change anything.”
…his style of leadership: “My style has always been to ‘lead by example’ and I believe this is important for my teammates. This means I have to show how things should be done. I want to be serious but successful at the same time. I’m still hungry for success and it is great to have now been announced as captain. It’s an important step up for me.”
…his approach to his teammates: “I can be loud if I have to be. However, as you saw last season, there wasn’t as many reasons for me to be loud with teammates as we enjoyed a successful season. If there is something to discuss, I will do it in the dressing room but I am convinced you shouldn’t do this too often. Raising your voice can lose its effect quickly.”