The former Germany international does not feel sorry for himself as most of his team members are currently representing their national teams for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
Schalke central defender, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sweden-c3015 in the World Cup qualifying matches. The veteran is happy to bide his time at the club’s training facility.
Competition for places has increased massively at the Bundesliga outfit and the 31-year-old is aware of that fact. He expects less playing time but is determined to prove his worth to the Miners.
Nevertheless, the stopper is not complaining but insisted he will make the manager’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 tough to continue ignoring him. He claimed that the edge he has over the young players is that he has played at the top level and has a great
amount of experience.
The player’s role is limited in the German side as the club and the officials have focused on trusting the youngsters. The same strategy was adopted last season and Metzelder could only muster 13 appearances compared to 48 to the
year before that in all competitions.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royal-95-c40387 Blues did well last term and finished third in the league. Moreover, the sweeper stated that he displayed last year that there was not much difference in the quality of game between him and his competitors, and he hopes
that the team trainer realised that.
“In a certain way it’s been a strategic decision by the club and the coaching staff to put their faith in the young players. The approach was already similar last year. And that certainly paid off. I think that last season I also
showed that in terms of performance there’s no great difference between me and the other players. And I’m sure the coach is aware of that,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
“Nevertheless, my role in the team is clear. However, that’s based on the overall club strategy and not with any other things,” he added.
Metzelder said that he is clear about his responsibilities and accepts the team’s decision.
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