Bundesliga - Buying a Christmas tree: Gregoritsch's new lucky charm
Michael Gregoritsch's preparations for Christmas Eve have not been accident-free this year. The Christmas fan and SC Freiburg goal scorer has been playing with a cuff since the beginning of December and explained before the away game in the Europa League at West Ham United on Thursday (21:00/RTL) why he has been playing with a bandaged wrist ever since. "I was probably one of the first in Germany to get a Christmas tree and wear it. That's when I got a bit of an injury," said Gregoritsch.
However, this injury did not affect him, on the contrary: in his very first game, the Austrian international scored three goals in the clash with Olympiakos Piraeus (5:0) after a month-long goal drought. "In that game, it was important that my wrist was protected in case I fell. And I'm still in pain, no," he said jokingly. "I'm still wearing it for protection at the moment, but there's a bit of superstition involved." The hat-trick against Piraeus was followed by two more goals in the Bundesliga. When asked how big the tree was, the 1.93-metre tall Gregoritsch, who was in great form on Wednesday, said: "It's taller than me, so it's appropriate."
For Sport-Club, the aim in London is to reach the round of 16 directly. However, after the 2-1 defeat in the first leg, coach Christian Streich's team need a win to oust the English club from first place in Group A.
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- Despite his wrist injury, Michael Gregoritsch continued to wear his Christmas tree as a lucky charm, having been one of the first in Germany to bring one home.
- Despite their injury-hit squad, West Ham United F.C. will be looking to secure their place in the Europa League round of 16 when they host SC Freiburg in London.
- Born and raised in Baden-Württemberg, Michael Gregoritsch has enjoyed a successful career in the Bundesliga before making his mark in Europe with SC Freiburg.
- When asked about his large Christmas tree, the tall SC Freiburg striker Michael Gregoritsch joked that it was even taller than him, fitting his new lucky charm status.
- After scoring three goals in his first game back from injury in the Europa League, Michael Gregoritsch continued his impressive form with two more goals in the Bundesliga.
- German broadcaster RTL will be broadcasting SC Freiburg's Europa League clash against West Ham United F.C. live, with thousands of fans in England and Germany tuning in to watch the Saint's Eve showdown.
Source: www.stern.de
