Freiburg (dpa / lsw) – The broken arm does not stop Christian Günter. “It was a bit unusual at first, but now the track is almost part of me,” said the SC Freiburg captain with a smile after beating his team in the first round of the DFB Cup against the surprisingly strong fifth division team SV Oberachern on Sunday as Joker had led to a 2-0 (0-0) victory.
The 30-year-old explained that he would probably have to wear the splint for around four more weeks. Ultimately, it also depends on how you feel. But she doesn’t restrict him on the pitch. The full-back feels prepared for the fight to return to the starting XI. “I’m ready,” he said, looking ahead to the Bundesliga start at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim next Saturday (3:30 p.m. / Sky).
Günter, who broke his right arm in preparation for the season and was therefore absent for a long time, was substituted on in the 55th minute against Oberachern. Five minutes later he made it 1-0 and paved the way for the SC to progress. “I understood and accepted the decision,” said Günter about his non-consideration for the starting line-up. With his performance he has now “offered himself”, he summed up.
Coach Christian Streich gave a lot of praise for the veteran, who, together with Nicolas Höfler, who also came on as a substitute, had noticeably livened up the Freiburg game. Günter was an “absolute professional” and the way he started the game was a “signal” to everyone who came off the bench during the season. “That’s how you behave, that’s how you present yourself,” said Streich. He was “extremely happy” about Günter’s goal.
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