Thursday, May 13, 2010
Schwaben-Connection strengthens the back Soldo
Burgas / Cologne - Zvonimir Soldo (41) in focus. After the false start of the FC, the smart young coach is under pressure and increases it even further: "We have to win against Schalke."
If he is thus far out of the window? No! Say two buddies who know him probably the best football in Germany.
Express spoke with Soldos old Stuttgart teammate Krassimir Balakov and Fredi Bobic on the Croats. The two former members of the "magic triangle" of VfB now work together as a coaching duo in Bulgaria Burgas-paradise - and they give off a flaming speech.
"Soldo gets its act!" Says Balakov, "Cologne is one of the most difficult clubs in Germany, where it is not easy to work. Everybody knows who has followed the Bundesliga. But Zvoni a personality and I am sure that he knows what is important in this business is. "
And what does Bobic? "Zvoni received in Cologne, not a simple environment. The schedule has brought him a hammer to start the program and supports as Novakovic and Podolski are far from fit. He needs time for his philosophy of football. I can tell you: Soldo has always been a guy who has a plan. Always determined. Very honest, never panicked. As a captain not a speaker, but internally with a giant Standing. "
Bobics advice for his old friend, with whom he telephoned the time: "He has to find an axis. Schalke until he will do anything for a restart. The experienced player, he must take the responsibility. You have carried away the young. If they do not, may also stand a Fabio Capello on the line and will break anything. "