Baumgart orientates itself on the really big ones

Coach Steffen Baumgart believes that his “principles” have contributed a large part to the successful first half of the first half of the season for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga. “I will not change this, even if there is no guarantee of success,” said Baumgart in an interview with Sport1.

The 49-year-old orientates himself towards the greats of his guild. “Pep Guardiola does not change his idea of ​​football either. For Jürgen Klopp, the mentality is the highest virtue. Diego Simeone doesn’t let Atletico Madrid play nice football, but that is also pure mentality,” he said: “The coaches, the ones in themselves believe and assert their style will succeed. “

Baumgart had come from SC Paderborn to the near relegation to Cologne before the season, after 17 games the FC is eighth with 25 points. However, 27 goals are also matched by 27 goals – a testament to Baumgart’s offensive style.

“I have always said that this team has more opportunities than they were expected to have,” he said: “It’s not a coincidental first half of the year for me, it also worked out in Paderborn. I was able to convince the coaching team of my path here and there – and they all like the kind of football. “