“In this extraordinarily demanding season with a world cup in the middle, only teams that find a rhythm as a whole squad, that develop their rotation style and push themselves as a unit have a chance of winning titles. ” he said in a Bild interview last month (via @iMiaSanMia).

Sami Allagui will be working with the first team and taking over the position of head of team management with immediate effect. The 36-year-old will work as an important contact person for the coaching staff, players and backroom staff, while bringing his experience as a former player to the daily running of the club. The striker played in blue and white from 2012 until 2017.

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In terms of personnel, there were many changes this summer. There were 16 additions and loan returnees, compared to ten departures.

Service

After two months without a competitive fixture, the Green-and-Whites face five Bundesliga and DFB Cup games in the space of just 15 days, leaving Niko Kovac and his players little time to rest.

Ten Hag has gradually eased the 30-year-old into his side this season with Casemiro now beginning to regularly start in the Premier League.

Edin Terzic (at the press conference): “It was an absolute top match. It was a really good footballing performance from us in the first half. Things no longer worked so well in the second half. Leipzig were very dominant then. Nonetheless, we had a huge chance to make it 3-0. We defended passionately; the crowd was extraordinarily good. We played against a team that has similar ambitions to us. The aim was to increase the gap to seven points. We managed that. I’m proud of my team.”

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