Gladbach's sport director Eberl: Glad when 2021 is finally over

The most beautiful two weeks were right at the beginning, Ebert set in the final interview on the website of the association. At that time, the Russia was started with victories against Bielefeld (1: 0) and FC Bayern (3: 2) from the winter break and remained unbeaten afterwards until February.

In the end, it was still enough for rank eight in the league, all three European competitions were missed, coach Marco Rose changed to Dortmund. For me, this was the greatest disappointment in my work as a sports director at Russia. I had done everything that we reach Europe again, but my decisions I made full of conviction, unfortunately did not lead us there. All the criticism The then I had to accept, I had to accept, says Ebert self-critical.

Sally, One and network Winner of the first round

But even in the new season and without the triple burden, it was not really better. With a new coach (ADI Hunter) and partly great achievements (5: 0 against Bavaria in the DFB Cup) there was always reason for hope, but missing constancy and weak performances (0: 6 against Freiburg) led to one in the end Lean yield of 19 points and 14th place after the first round.

I want all your focus on the club, the second half and this situation.

Max Ebert

I'm glad when 2021 is finally over, and we'll have a little time to breathe. The most recent phase was very intense and has cost a lot of power. Now let it go a little of far, and try After all the crap of the past weeks, the positive to take part, we are certainly good, says Ebert, who refers to the new entries Joe Sally (already in winter), Luca Net and Many One as winners of the first round.

Ebert wants to clarity — Bavaria and Winter in focus

It will be exciting how Russia will handle the important actors where the contracts expire. I said the guys clip and clearly that I want to know everything that has nothing to do with Russia and the second half of the end of this year. I want all their focus to the club, the second half and this situation judge.

In the meantime, Ebert is likely to be with this announcement especially Denis Bavaria and Matthias Winter (both 15 starting field sets). For both players, the contract runs out in the coming summer. While a whereabouts appears quite possible at Winter, Bavaria could leave Russia. The players should also use the time to clarify their entire concerns left and right. We will also make a few decisions in order to then clean and clear the preparation for the second half, says Ebert.

Heavy opening program in the new year

Record champion FC Bayern Munich is waiting for the second half of the return on January 07 (8.30 pm), then the foals receive Bayer Leverkusen. Until then Playback's sports director wants as much clarity as possible in the personal details, also new additions are not excluded until then.