FIRST TEAM
11/26/2017

#TSGRBL Match reaction: "Everything went right today"

What the head coaches and players had to say after Hoffenheim's 4-0 victory over Leipzig.

Julian Nagelsmann: “We approached the game in a different way to past matches. We wanted to stand deeper and play on the counter, and we had the right players in central midfield on the pitch to achieve that. The key was in defence. We were aggressive and didn’t let anything get by us – something that hasn’t always been the case in past weeks. We also took our chances. It’s difficult to defend against Leipzig; you have to be alert. We’ve beaten one of the best teams in the league today. Those are my players. How good this victory feels! This game should now stand as a benchmark for us – regardless of who we play. This is how I want the team to continue.”

Ralph Hasenhüttl: “Congratulations to Julian and TSG on the three points and the dominant victory. We were not a strong opponent today and let a lot get past us, which isn’t usually the case. These things happen in football. We need to move on quickly and start again.”

Alexander Rosen: “Leipzig are one of the top teams of the past year-and-a-half, so I certainly wasn’t expecting us to win 4-0. I don’t think anyone did. I never doubted the quality and mental strength of our team, but we’ve gone through a difficult phase recently. Today, we took our chances – and that brought confidence and a great atmosphere in the stadium. We counteracted Leipzig’s pressing game very well, and overall, I think the result was very much deserved.”

Serge Gnabry: “It was a very important victory, and on a personal level, it was great to finally get that goal. There was a great atmosphere within the team today. I didn’t play at all well against Hamburg last weekend, so it was pleasing to get another opportunity today. For my second goal, it was just a question of me seeing the goalie off his line and then going for it. Luckily, it went in! The team performance was very strong today. We deserved the win, but we played an aggressive and energetic game. That was the difference to last week.”

Nadiem Amiri: “We had a top attitude, defended well and took on the challenges. We also took our chances and that was the key to victory. Pass and score a lot of goals. It just all worked out today.” 

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