Max Eberl builds on our Nati

Part of the success of the Swiss Nati begins in the late 1970s in Davos. There, in the depths of Graubünden, little Max from Munich spends Christmas and carnival holidays with his parents. [194559003] love the little one on holiday in Switzerland

Today Max Eberl (44 years old) is a major in his field. The love for Switzerland has remained. On Friday morning at eleven o'clock, the sports director of Borussia Mönchengladbach presents his fifth national player Switzerland as a newcomer : Long (27) becomes teammate by Yann Sommer (29), Nico Elvedi (21), Denis Zakaria (21) and Josip ] Drmic (25). And according to Sunday's information, he also dealt with Nati-Captain Stephan Lichtsteiner (34), who then decided to Arsenal before the long-distance transfer.

A German makes the Nati better by promoting our talents in the Bundesliga Stahlbad. "We are only one side of history, so we continued here, which started at FC Basel, Young Boys or FC Zurich," says Eberl.

Sunday, ex-Bayern and Gladbach explains how the Swiss colt's philosophy was born. " Started with a conversation with Lucien Favre in 2009. Later we negotiated and I could win it as a coach.That was the starting signal, "says Eberl.

Favre saves Gladbach from relegation. And Eberl and he slowly starts to engage Swiss. The reason: they are affordable, integrate quickly, "are very close to German football. Language, culture. You do not have a lot of time to settle in, no big problems. Because Switzerland and Germany are similar countries. "In terms of mentality, he describes the summer and Elvedi as" typically Swiss, so to speak. Reliability, reliability. Som Sea is a leader, a person who does a good job at a team.

"I Know the History of the Secondos"

And then Eberl says a remarkable phrase: "With Time I've also had history with the Secondos. They are wild and yet have the Swiss standard in points like reliability. I feel with us in Gladbach that these different roots, combined with Swiss reliability, fertilize for the team. "

Eberl explains: " Josip in the example a a Croatian-based impudence with which he makes goals. Granite came here with great basic aggression and insane self-confidence. He has passed the finish several times. At first, they all said: < The never learns > He then took a year and a half to assert, to become captain with 23. That role he filled in an exceptional way. He learned to master his Kosovo Albanian temperament while remaining ambitious. Also at Arsenal.

The indomitable side of Xhaka is manifested in the two-headed jubilation against Serbia, which provoked a lot of excitement. Eberl did not need that either: "I thought," Granite, the 2: 1 alone is pretty satisfying. You made a goal, Xherdan scored a goal, it is the greatest punishment you can inflict on an opponent. Since this gesture is useless, it does not have any effect. did not lose in football. I do not think about the political problems on the football field – even if it is anchored differently in the DNA of the players concerned. You should have excused yourself for that and you're done.

In the footsteps of Xhaka near Gladbach, Denis Zakaria advances slowly but surely. The 21-year-old, who could become a new record transfer from Borussia Mönchengladbach. 60 million euros would have been Eberl called when Borussia reportedly asked Dortmund, according to German media this week

Eberl himself denies that: "This is not true.I did not call transfer fees, certainly not Borussia Dortmund. The BVB never asked Zakaria . ] Since you must leave the church already in the village. "

As a professional shooting Eberl not a single goal

But that Zakaria could cost 60 million, excludes Eberl not. "I do not like this comparability of transfers The change of granite was an extraordinary transfer in its time, already two years ago.If Denis gets offers at a given moment, they will be higher But not necessarily because it's better than granite.But because the whole market has changed.Yes, it will probably cost more than just granite. "

The return will be fine: Zakaria came in 2017 from YB for twelve million euros Granad Xhaka cost Gladbach about 8.5 million euros in 2012 and 45 in 2016.

"We are doing very well with our We hope that we will make good transfers, "says Eberl." I'm really happy that we had these successes with the Swiss transfers. Everything we did in Switzerland was good. Starting with Jörg Stiel, he was the smallest goalie with whom I've ever played. "

Stiel himself described Eberl as "one of the few in his field, of morality and ethics for stability works in Bundesliga. And not just in search of selfish self-esteem. "

Values ​​are important for Eberl himself He had it from his parents in Bavaria As well as the ambition: Like a child, he once drilled a hole in the wall in anger, because he did not reach his goal. "Maximilian", his mother called him at such times. the juniors of Bayern, made a game for the pros. For Gladbach there are 137 games, 0 goals. "One shot would have ruined the balance," he joked once

He has been married to Simone for a long time and has been a change from professional to sporting director (since 2008): "As a player, you work hard, but you also have a lot of free time. weeks as sports director, my wife asked me if we could see each other again one afternoon … "

" The word pride really does not like that "

Eberl trav go hard, make the best transfer with Swiss. Eberl himself brought "Granit, Nico, Yann, Denis or Josip and of course Lucien – everyone was a good transfer, and I am also convinced that Michael Lang will also be part of this story." The only one who could not The takeaway was Djibril Sow (21), who is now on track with YB.

Lucien Favre (60 years) is in turn with Dortmund How many times has he made him mad with his not always decisive nature, Mr. Eberl? "It's a different topic now." We've had excellent and fruitful cooperation for four and a half years, Lucien is a great coach and you have to congratulate all the clubs that have him, but of course, I know also the sleepless nights that arrive at the sports director … "

They stay in touch by SMS today, the departure Favres 2015 with his abrupt retirement is forgotten." Football is fast paced, we have survived in the difficult phase of this era. Lucien and I talked and clarified everything, "says Eberl

The present is called WM. Is Eberl proud when he sees his Swiss foals galloping in Russia? "Pride is actually a word that I do not like so much, but yes, I'm very happy with our Swiss, what a good role they can play in world football, and I think Switzerland has a very good chance against Sweden to survive the round of the last 16. "

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What the Swiss say about their boss

Yann Sommer:" Max Eberl leads the club very professionally and at the same time, he attaches great importance to humanity and a good climate in the club. "

Josip Drmic:" It's amazing how Max is a human player in football, he always sees people first and always has an open ear for the players, in good and bad times. "

Nico Elvedi: "I feel Max as a very nice and approachable sportsman He lives football and Gladbach 24 hours a day, seven days a week." Because he was also a player, he knows the needs of us professionals.He is very convincing – especially if he wants to move a player to pass to Gladbach … "

Denis Zakaria:" Max Eberl is very passionate at the same time he knows exactly what he is asking for the job.His players know what is required of them.He is very close to us, he knows how to treat us.He gives confidence.It is a very good person and he always sees that he loves football and Gladbach. "

Michael Lang:" I experienced the negotiations with Max Eberl as very professional.You feel that the club is in between good hands with this manager, I felt important from the beginning and the grip was very nice. I'm convinced that this club is the right thing for me now.

Posted on 30.06.2018 | Updated at 00:02