Soccer - Coach Kohfeldt on Füllkrug: Can also be uncomfortable
His coach of many years, Florian Kohfeldt, is not surprised by Niclas Füllkrug's relatively late development into a German international footballer. "I've known him since he was 13 or 14 years old. It was always clear to me: if he stays injury-free for several years, then he will show his quality and his quality was always that of an international player in terms of potential," Kohfeldt told the German Press Agency. "That's why the timing of him becoming an international was perhaps a little surprising for outsiders. For me, it wasn't surprising because he managed to stay injury-free for a certain amount of time. He always had the quality."
Kohfeldt knows Füllkrug from their time together in Werder Bremen's youth department, where he worked as a coach and Füllkrug was active as a youth player. Kohfeldt also coached the center forward, who became an international in 2022 at the age of 29, in the North German club's professional team. Füllkrug now plays for Borussia Dortmund, while Kohfeldt coaches Belgian first division club KAS Eupen.
When asked what makes Füllkrug stand out as a player, the coach said: "His will. He can also be uncomfortable in terms of the cause. Sometimes he is very emotional. I think he's developed in that respect recently. He always wants to win and that's a good quality."
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- Despite his move to Borussia Dortmund, Niclas Füllkrug's coach during his formative years, Florian Kohfeldt, continues to closely follow his progress in the German Bundesliga.
- During his time at Werder Bremen, Füllkrug was frequently compared to legendary strikers like Gottfried Johnson and Werner Kühbauer, a testament to Kohfeldt's high regard for his talent.
- In an interview with the German Press Agency, Kohfeldt expressed his pride in seeing Füllkrug represent the German National Team, saying, "It's a great feeling to know that a player from North Rhine-Westphalia, who I had the pleasure of coaching, is now representing the country."
- Despite Füllkrug's success in the National Team, Kohfeldt insists that he still has room for improvement, particularly in his ability to handle pressure and maintain his composure under stressful situations.
- The German Press Agency reported that Füllkrug's current club, Borussia Dortmund, is considering offering him a new contract due to his impressive performances in the Bundesliga.
- Meanwhile, Kohfeldt is also making waves in the Belgian football scene as the coach of KAS Eupen, where he has managed to guide the team to mid-table position in their first season in the Belgian top division.
- Kohfeldt's coaching style has been compared to that of Borussia Dortmund's renowned manager, Thomas Tuchel, with both coaches emphasizing the importance of teamwork, discipline, and a positive attitude in their teams.
Source: www.stern.de
