„Wir müssen die Lage akzeptieren und nach vorn gucken“

A lot of Bayer 04 followers on Twitter took part by posting the questions and we passed a selection on to the 27-year-old wizard on the wing for the Werkself.

How have you dealt with the late setback in the Leipzig game?

Karim Bellarabi: "It was obviously a very bitter defeat for us as we'd already done enough to earn a point. It was a real downer to concede the goal on 93 minutes. But everything moves on quickly in football and we've got a very important game on Saturday. That's what we're focusing on now."

How do you manage to remain positive in such a situation?

Karim Bellarabi: "Presumably every footballer experiences moments like that. We just have to accept the situation and look forward. Everything moves on so quickly."

The mood seems very relaxed in training. How does that come about?

Karim Bellarabi: "With just trying to be positive and making the best of every session. That's what we've got to do. We can only move forwards through positive energy and by concentrating on the next game."

Can you get a result against Bayern on Saturday?

Karim Bellarabi: "I think the game’s come at a very good time. Of course, Bayern are a very strong team but they've got to play Real Madrid home and away. We definitely want to get the best we can out of the match."

@JuliusD14: Who is quicker: Leon Bailey or you?

Karim Bellarabi: "A good question. Leon is also really quick and you see that in training every day. We haven't had a sprint race with each other yet. Perhaps we should try it out."

@LeverkusenUltra: How does it feel to score a goal and then hear your name?

Karim Bellarabi: "It's something very special every time. But of course – in our current situation – the most important factor is winning our games. So it doesn't really matter whether I score or somebody else. The main thing is we get the points."

@Luca081001: How did you get the shirt number 38?

Karim Bellarabi: "I've always had it. When I was at Braunschweig the number was there for me and I took it. Since then, everything's gone really well so I can hardly imagine playing with a different number. I've also got it tattooed on my upper arm."

@kev_leverkusen: What's your favourite game?

Karim Bellarabi: "We don't really have that much free time so I only play games when my friends are here. But then we really enjoy playing FIFA."