Schalke’s Horst Heldt all praise for Hertha Berlin manager Markus Babbel
Schalke Sporting Director Horst Heldt has hailed Hertha Berlin manager Markus Babbel for his impact on the side and stated that he is one of the best in the business currently in the German league. The chief claimed that he has
had a very good relation with Babbel during his time at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/VfB-Stuttgart-c40879 but has set his sights on all three points in Friday’s clash.
Die Knappen will take on Hertha Berlin on Friday at the Olympiastadion as the visitors look for their tenth win of the season. Schalke will climb to the second spot if they win their match on Friday with the likes of Bayern Munich,
Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach to play later in the weekend.
Heldt revealed that he has had a good relation with Markus Babbel since his playing days. He added that Babbel was Stuttgart’s coach when he managed the side so they still share a nice friendship.
The Director, however, admitted that the friendship will be put on a side when the two sides meet in Berlin and is hopeful that his side gets all three points in the end.
“We go back a long way. When he played for Bayern Munich, I was playing for 1860 Munich and we clashed in many a derby. Later, I was manager in Stuttgart and he was our coach there. We get on very well, but that friendship will
be put to one side during the 90 minutes and I hope that we get the three points from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Berlin-c7536,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
Meanwhile, Schalke manager Huub Stevens also voiced his praise towards Hertha Berlin and insisted that the team has played with determination and passion from the start. He added that they will be a difficult side to beat when
playing at home and Schalke will have to work hard to get a result.
“Hertha are enjoying a good season and the team is showing great morale,” the manager concluded.
Schalke are currently fourth on the Bundesliga standings table with 28 points from the 15 games played and are three points adrift of leaders Bayern Munich.
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