Atsuto Uchida excited with immediate win after http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ralf-c30492 Rangnick’s departure – Bundesliga news
Schalke defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SC-Freiburg-c40462 following the departure of manager Ralf Rangnick. The two teams faced off on Saturday, September 24, at Veltins-Arena with the Royal Blues winning
by a 4-2 margin. Jefferson Farfan, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Raul-c30652 Gonzalez scored the goals for the home side.
A depleted Schalke unit, just days after the departure of Rangnick, showed their best form with a big win over the struggling Freiburg side. The home team were in complete control from the very first minute despite Papiss Demba Cisse’s 3rd minute
strike. The visitors were unable to capitalise on their early advantage as Farfan equalised on the 33rd minute mark.
Uchida was all praise for his side on giving an outstanding performance in spite of Rangnick’s shocking departure last week. The defender believes that the former manager was a huge help to his side and expressed disappointment at the manager’s surprising
decision.
He also hailed his defenders for staying focused throughout the 90 minutes, helping them to stay in the top five.
While talking to local press after the game, the Japanese international added, "We lose our manager and we were a bit unsure of how we would adjust to the new situation. But it was a fresh start and I was relieved that it began with a win.”
The right-back also hinted at appointment of a new manager during the current week. The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royal-95-c40387 blues are currently being managed by interim manager Seppo Eichkorn on an interim basis. He, though, refrained from giving names of the possible candidates shortlisted
for the vacant managerial position.
He concluded the talks by saying, "Well, yes, but our caretaker coach [Seppo Eichkorn] understands us, so we trust him. At first I wanted to go forward if I had the opportunity, but I decided on defending until we had the momentum and the chance to create
a goal."
Uchida joined the club in 2010 and has 29 appearances to his name. He earned his http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Japan-c2928 debut in 2008 and has one goal to his name from 43 international caps.
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