Hannawald on Eisenbichler: "It's up to him to wake up now"

Ski jumping - Hannawald on Eisenbichler: "It's up to him to wake up now"

Ski jumping legend Sven Hannawald believes the current sporting crisis of long-time top performer Markus Eisenbichler is also due to the 32-year-old's character. "Markus either has to wake up or stick to his own path. But then the end of his career will be relatively close," Hannawald told "Sportschau". Former world champion Eisenbichler has not yet made the World Cup team this season. He is also not in the German line-up for the Four Hills Tournament, which starts this Friday in Oberstdorf (17:15/ARD and Eurosport).

"I'm also very negatively surprised. I saw him at one of the last fall training courses. What I saw there was great," said Hannawald. "He also dominated at the German championships in practice runs and in training. I also have a lot of question marks. He turns in circles and stands on his feet. The coaches have done everything for him. It's now up to him to wake up."

National coach Stefan Horngacher recently criticized Eisenbichler in no uncertain terms. "I know that Markus Eisenbichler is a difficult character, but he has already flown the flag for Germany," said Hannawald. The last German tour winner to date added: "Even in these phases, you could see that it was difficult to convince Markus of the right path. Because he always thinks that only he himself is on the right track. What Stefan Horngacher is now also letting out are things that have been difficult to bear for some time."

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1. Despite his recent struggles, Markus Eisenbichler impressed Hannawald during fall training, showcasing great skills.
2. Hannawald expressed his surprise at Eisenbichler's current performance, adding that he has many question marks about his technique.
3. The former world champion, Eisenbichler, has not made the World Cup team this season and is also not in the German lineup for the Four Hills Tournament, which is to be held in Oberstdorf.
4. Eurosport and ARD will broadcast the Four Hills Tournament, which kicks off this Friday in Oberstdorf at 17:15.
5. Sven Hannawald, a ski jumping legend, believes that the crisis in Eisenbichler's career is partly due to his character, urging him to "wake up" or stick to his own path.
6. Stefan Horngacher, the national coach, has also criticized Eisenbichler, acknowledging his challenging character but recognizing his contributions to German ski jumping.
7. Sven Hannawald, the last German tour winner, pointed out that it was difficult to convince Eisenbichler of the right path, as he typically believes only in his own approach.

Source: www.stern.de