SC Freiburg is the only Bundesliga club to be undefeated this season and will challenge FC Bayern on Saturday. Striker Lucas Höler (27) has a special incentive.
The BILD interview!
Mr. Höler, what is the secret of Freiburg’s success?
Lucas Höler: “We just have a great run. Many things that we have worked out in training, we also implement on the pitch, everyone has internalized the automatisms. And we’re working hard to keep it that way. “
So is the streak of ten unbeaten games in a row not a sensation, but the result of hard work?
Höler: “Yes, I would say that. We just know each other very well now – on and off the pitch. At the same time, we know that there will be another setback at some point. Then what matters is how we deal with it. “
Of 42 games against Bayern so far, the SC won only four, never in Munich. But you have already scored three goals against Bayern, only scored more often against Kiel.
Höler: “That’s correct. Bayern are the only Bundesliga opponents I haven’t won against yet. I definitely don’t want to stop playing football and say that I never won against Bayern. It is a huge incentive to do it – preferably as quickly as possible. “
You have been in Freiburg for three years and have never been so good. Why is that?
Höler: “In fact, the time here has not always been easy for me. I’ve been criticized a lot. So I’m all the happier that things are now working so well for me too and that I can do my part for success. I am now allowed to play in my favorite position (first tip, ed.). The continuity gives me security. In addition, I can feel the great trust from the coach and the team, which feels good. “
What is your goal for the season?
Höler: “Our primary goal remains to reach the 40 points, we are on the right track. We have to approach every game as we have done so far. Then I believe that we can achieve even more. “