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After the stand-off: Werder capo issues statement right before kick-off
The atmosphere between the players and the supporters of SV Werder Bremen was recently mediocre – and that’s putting it mildly. After the 1:2 defeat, the players weren’t even allowed to go over to the fans’ section after the match, but were instead sent away by the supporters.
This afternoon, the current second-to-last team in the table faces an immensely important duel against Heidenheim. At the Weserstadion, Werder wants to take a step towards staying in the league and distance themselves from the specter of relegation.
The mood between the team and the fans remains tense, but before kickoff, the capo made it clear over the stadium loudspeakers in an announcement that, despite everything, the supporters always stand behind their club.
He spoke in the stadium for several minutes. At first, he emphasized: “Every bit of anger and disbelief we feel is justified, no question.” However, he added in a conciliatory tone: “But it was important to regain control and calm.”
After all, it doesn’t help if the Werder fans now tear each other apart and keep lashing out at the already insecure team.
“It does us no good to insult the team. And after the next defeat – which will come again, let’s not kid ourselves, we’re not going to win every game now – we must not boo the team.”
He then revealed that the fans had met with the team and were not just sitting in the stands to tell the pros how to play football.
“We don’t do that, that would be presumptuous. But what every fan here in the stadium can and must expect is that the team gives their all, and above all, that the leading players now step up on the pitch and give everything.” That’s what the ultras also told the team in a conversation.
A clear message, one that probably all SVW supporters would agree with. Whether the confrontation with the ultras helps to bring the demanded passion onto the pitch and turn it into goals and, above all, points, is something the match will now show. At the start, it’s still 0:0.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.
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