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2.12.2021Bayer 04

Frimpong isn't thinking of heavy legs: 'I love this game'

He is the outfield player with the most minutes on the pitch (1,766) of all the Bayer 04 players this term: Jeremie Frimpong has developed into an absolute key player under head coach Gerardo Seoane. Despite only being 20 years old, the Netherlands U21 international, who joined Bayer 04 from Celtic last winter, is currently an integral part of the side. In a media interview, the right back spoke about the differences between the Scottish Premiership and the Bundesliga as well as his recipe for avoiding heavy legs.
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Jeremie, what's your impression of the team at the moment?

Frimpong: Training is good and the team is generally in good shape. We've won the last three games and built up a lot of confidence. That's how we have to, and want to, carry on up to the winter break.

You scored your first Bundesliga goal in the 3-1 win against RB Leipzig.

Frimpong: It was really great and also very important in a game against a very good opponent. But I’m not resting on that moment of success but continuing to work hard on my game. There's a long way to go in this season.

 

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You joined Bayer 04 from Celtic a year ago. What differences have you identified up to now between the Scottish Premiership and the Bundesliga?

Frimpong: It took a while to settle in here but it was a big step forward for me. Every game in the Bundesliga is hard-fought, intensive and tough. You can never take it easy even against the team bottom of the table. There are lots of young, fresh and quick lads here while opponents in Scotland often included several older players.

Your former club from Glasgow was one of the two top teams in Scotland. You often had to go into every game with a very attacking approach as the opponents used to defend deep.

Frimpong: At Celtic we usually always had the ball except for possibly against Rangers, Hibs or Aberdeen. As a defender I was mostly involved up front as well. I have to be everywhere in the Bundesliga now: attacking and defending. But that's great fun and it presents me with new challenges.

This season, you've got the most minutes on the pitch of all outfield players in the Werkself squad. How’s your fitness going into the run-in to the end of the year?

Frimpong: Of course, you do get heavy legs but you mustn't think about it. You have to recover well, sleep a lot and eat well. In addition: I love this game. Being on the pitch in every match is the best thing that can happen to a football player.

 

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