Marco Reus interviewed Sport1 made it clear that there are no differences between him and coach Marco Rose. The statements of the BVB captain after the defeat against RB Leipzig were taken as criticism of the coach in the media.
“If a captain is not allowed to say anything after a game, then it becomes difficult. The media often demand that we players speak openly and honestly, that what we say is not just platitudes, but then we give related our impressions on the course of the game again, and a coach criticism is promptly attached to us for days. To be honest: there is no sheet of paper between me and Marco Rose, “said Reus.
The 32-year-old questioned the basic alignment with a five-man chain after the game. In the further course of the game, BVB then switched to their preferred back four.
“I stand 100 percent by the statements I made after the game in Leipzig,” said Reus. “I said in this interview that we couldn’t deal with the back five during the game – for various reasons. After we switched to the back four it got better. This sentence, which has unfortunately been completely taken out of context, became done way too much, “he explained.
Reus was very annoyed about the defeat, but he firmly believes in winning the German championship with Borussia. “As long as I’m wearing the BVB jersey and I’m the captain of this team, I’ll do everything I can to bring the cup to Dortmund!”
Marco Reus: I really enjoy playing with Thomas Müller
In addition, Reus has the 2022 World Cup in Qatar firmly in view. He left it open for him, who canceled the European Championship this year for personal reasons, to continue in the national team afterwards.
The BVB captain sees himself most strongly with the DFB team at headquarters: “Personally, I see myself on the ten because I’m freer there.”
He doesn’t see any particular competitive situation with FC Bayern’s Thomas Müller, who also holds this position: “For me, nothing speaks against the fact that we both play together. We complement each other very well. I would describe ourselves as free space players. […] I really enjoy playing with Thomas, I really enjoy it. “
However, the two offensive players will not play together on Sunday against Armenia (Sun., 6 p.m. in LIVETICKER). Reus left with Manuel Neuer, Leon Goretzka and Antonio Rüdiger because of the stress control.
