Speaking to the media Patrik Schick talked about…
…qualification for the World Cup finals: After the win against Ireland, we weren't necessarily the favourites against Denmark - the have great quality. We also had difficult moments in both games. But I always believed we could do it. And in the end, we came through. The jubilation and the emotions were incredible.
...the 6-3 win against Vfl Wolfsburg after trailing by two goals: " The comeback in this game was very important. Just like the week before at Heidenheim, we realised we had to give 100 percent for 90 minutes. This time it was enough for the win, but we have to show those levels over entire games. I hope and firmly believe the performance in the second half against Wolfsburg will also help us next Saturday in Dortmund.
...his personal record of having scored against all 25 clubs he has faced in the Bundesliga after his goal against Wolfsburg: Finally. (He laughs) I've been waiting a long time for that (previously played six games against Wolfsburg without scoring, ed.). Somehow it never worked out, so it's even better now. HSV, who I've never played against before, are another one for me this season.
...his 100 goals in Europe's top 5 leagues since last weekend, the first Czech ever to achieve that feat (86 in the Bundesliga, 14 in Serie A): Of course, that's a nice number and record. I would never have dared to dream of something like that as a child. But I could have achieved it earlier without one or two injuries. I'm very happy about it and look forward to scoring many more goals.
...the battle for the Champions League places, currently four points behind with six games to go: " Of course, it hurts a bit when we see where we've dropped points. But everything’s still possible, especially as we still have to play direct rivals like Leipzig and Stuttgart. We want to make it - we have the quality to do so. It's crucial we put our mistakes behind us and show the same hunger and determination as we did in the second half against Wolfsburg.
...the pursuing role Bayer 04 currently have in the race for UCL qualification: " Chasing the other teams can also be an advantage. We want to put them under more and more pressure on every matchday. Our aim is to play in the Champions League again next season and to give our fans those special nights.
Exciting experiences and exclusive insights into the Werkself and the BayArena awaited the young footballers from the BA04 Football Academy Guangzhou in China during their visit to the Rhineland this week. As well as taking part in a joint training session with the Bayer 04 Football Academy, the youngsters marvelled at the Bundesliga club’s stadium during a guided tour. The highlight of the visit was a private press conference with former Bayer 04 striker Stefan Kießling, during which he shared tips from his own career with the young players. On Saturday afternoon, 10 October, the group will round off their visit by supporting the Werkself in the away match in Mainz.
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Fun, games and promising talent: At the fourth Bayer 04 Junior Girls’ Talent Day at the Kurtekotten training centre, 90 football-mad girls had the chance to put themselves forward for the Werkself youth teams. During a 90-minute training session, children born between 2011 and 2019 had the chance to demonstrate their skills.
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Despite the international break, numerous Werkself fans turned up at the BayArena on Saturday 3 October. The occasion: Bayer 04, together with Bayer Vital and main sponsor BarmeniaGothaer, organised a Health Day. In the stadium’s Premium Lounge, guests listened to fascinating talks on the subject of cancer, featuring, amongst others, Bayer 04 record appearance holder Rüdiger Vollborn and former Werkself player Hans Sarpei. Afterwards, young and old alike enjoyed interactive stations such as a grip strength test and eye pupil test.
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In issue #56 of Werkself Magazine, Afonso Moreira offers some interesting insights into his home country, Portugal, as part of the ‘Sag mal’ (Tell me) feature. Among other things, the 21-year-old talks about his favourite places in the country on the Iberian Peninsula, the local cuisine and music, as well as heroes and historical figures beyond the world of football. ‘Sag mal’ with Afonso Moreira!
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