The right mentality

Michael Lang on the victory over Union Berlin
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After a long break, Michael Lang starts two consecutive games (Photo: nordphoto).
First Team
Tuesday, 17.09.2019 / 15:29

Leipzig, Dortmund, Frankfurt. Three difficult encounters are next on the agenda for SV Werder, making it all the more important that they stayed ‘mentally strong’ in the face of adversity at Union Berlin, securing all three points. “It was very satisfying for us to have won this game, especially in the manner that we won it,” Michael Lang said gladly. 

The Swiss full-back has started his Werder career with two consecutive wins. He has been particularly impressed by the togetherness and the unity of the team. “It doesn’t matter who plays. We fought for each other as a unit, and had each other’s backs,” the defender praised the team. They weren’t looking for excuses or pity, despite their injury woes. “We played in the same vein as we always do, against a difficult opponent.”

 

Different tactics, same mentality

Michael Lang speaks about his first appearances for Werder (Photo: nordphoto)

The new signing feels he is most suited to the mentality of the team. He believes it’s a part of the club’s DNA. “Tactics can always be adjusted to suit the team you’re playing against, but mentality is something that cannot be changed. That has to stay the same,” explained Lang ahead of the difficult upcoming game against Leipzig.


After going almost half a year without playing 90 minutes of football, there are also positives to take from the wins against Augsburg and Berlin on a personal note for the 28-year-old. It has made him realise just how badly he has missed the feeling of being on the pitch. “It makes you realise what you’re playing for. I missed that feeling.”

 
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