Soccer - Hertha's Klemens enjoys new position "immensely"
Pascal Klemens obviously feels comfortable in his new position in defensive midfield at Hertha BSC. "I really enjoy it. You have a different perspective on the field," said the 18-year-old, who is actually a trained central defender, ahead of the second division club's game against SV Elversberg on Sunday (1.30pm/Sky).
However, the Hertha youngster said that he doesn't really care where he plays. "I used to be a striker when I was very young. Then I joined Hertha and played defensively. In the U15s, I was a six-man for a season, and since then I've always been a central defender." He plays wherever he is put up.
In his new position, Klemens has more time and pressure from opponents. "But thanks to the match practice, I now have a better feel for the spaces. I'm trying to improve every day," said the U19 international. He is no longer as nervous as he was at the beginning.
On Sunday, Hertha will face sixth-placed Saarland for the first time. A crowd of 35,000 is expected on matchday 15 of Bundesliga 2. "Elversberg are a very good opponent, but they're coming to Berlin now. We've often been unlucky recently. But just like us, they also have strengths and weaknesses," said coach Pal Dardai. Klemens could temporarily return to his former position due to possible absences in the match.
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- The Sky Sports broadcast of Hertha BSC's match against SV Elversberg on Sunday at 1:30 PM will provide an opportunity for fans in Germany to watch Pascal Klemens in his new defensive midfield role.
- Born and raised in Berlin, Pascal Klemens has shown his versatility by playing various positions in his nine-year career with Hertha BSC Berlin, including striker, defender, and now midfielder.
- Despite Berlin hosting Saarland's sixth-place team for the first time in Bundesliga 2, Hertha BSC's central defender-turned-midfielder, Klemens, remains focused on his own improvement and staying ready for potential shifts in position due to teammate absences.
- Playing against Saarland on Sunday, Hertha BSC's second division club will undoubtedly experience intense pressure from their Saarland opponents, who are eager to make their mark on the Bundesliga 2 table in the German football league.
- Having previously played against Saarland in the U15s and as a central defender, Klemens, now as a young prodigy from the German football scene, recognizes that his former opponents have their strengths and weaknesses but is ready to show why Hertha BSC Berlin continues to be a formidable force in Bundesliga 2.
Source: www.stern.de
