The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 international feels his knee problem and top form of Lars Unnerstall has automatically demoted him from the first team at the Bundesliga outfit.
Schalke custodian http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Timo-Hildebrand-c35115 has blasted the team trainer Huub Stevens following his relegation to the bench, as Lars Unnerstall has claimed his spot in the side. He claimed that even if he plays exceptionally well, he will
not be promoted and will be handed less competitive games like Sandhausen.
The former VfB La Liga http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Club-Valencia-c38828 player started the campaign as the number one goalkeeper, but a knee injury hampered his progress. The 33-year-old is now second choice to Unnerstall. However, he staged a comeback in the DFB-Pokal
clash with Sandhausen on Tuesday.
The veteran man stated that even if he makes a number of saves in the coming games, his position in the team will not get better. He further added that he does not expect that the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royal-95-c40387 Blues will hand the starting spot performance
wise. He said Unnerstall is the unrivalled number one now, and he will play as back-up.
"Even if I had made two or three good saves my position would not have been improved. I do not think it [who plays in goal] will be decided match by match. Lars Unnerstall will play and I will play in matches against teams like
Sandhausen," he added.
On the other hand, Stevens asked the experienced shot-stopper to prove himself if he wants to usurp his rival. The coach gave him the example of reserve goalkeeper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ralf-c30492 Farhmann who has not said a word regarding his role in the
team.
"When Timo has a problem he must come to me. Farhmann is also disappointed not to be playing but I never hear anything from him. Before the season we opted for the experience of Hildebrand but since his injury Unnerstall has done well," he finally
concluded.
The manager conceded that Hildebrand should contact him if he is having problems, and not to the press. He revealed that before this season Hildebrand was given a starting berth because of his experience, but now Unnerstall has
been in great form.
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