At the press conference after the game against Hertha BSC Thomas Tuchel spoke about the victory, the match, the missed chances and the forthcoming international break. We have summarised the comments of the BVB Head Coach for you.

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Thomas Tuchel about the match in general:
„We are very satisfied. It was obvious that we had a hard game. That also had a lot to do with the conditions, after all it was very hot. We have also had to pay tribute to the many games we have had to play in the last few weeks. Hertha defended very deep and were very tight and in addition the pitch suffered a bit during the last game. These were all reasons why we couldn’t really get any tempo into our game. We were lucky on two occasions or you can say we were very attentive in the way we defended and that is why we didn’t go behind. We took the lead through a set play and that gave us confidence. In the second half we then stepped up another gear and were much better, we scored a great goal to make it 2:0. We thought that would decide the game, also because we were very concentrated and dominant after that. Then we had to concede a goal from an offside position. Of course the tension increases and it got tight again.”

…about the exciting end to the game:
„After the goal we had to really pull ourselves together again, we had another chance to finish off the game on a plate but had to wait until late on before we made sure of the victory. I am happy about the emotional end to the game. For Adrian, for the team, for the spectators. That was a nice finishing touch, that is why there is a good atmosphere in our camp. We are very happy about this.”

„I am happy to get to know the up and coming talents“

…about the many missed chances:
„I am not annoyed in so far that I will have a go at the players, they know what they have done themselves. Quite the contrary: I was happy that we continued to play for attack. I was more annoyed that we left open spaces at the end and did not pay enough attention in the way we defended.”

…about the forthcoming international break:
„If all players could have a break it would be a blessing. Of course that is not the case with the many internationals we have here. However it still gives everyone a chance to have a change of scenery, which is good. We will find the right mix of recovery and further development with the rest of the team. I am looking forward to getting to know some of the up and coming young talents.”

…about the Bundesliga table:
„Of course it is nice to be top of the table on your own rather than having to share top spot. But this is just something for the moment, nothing else.” Summary by Dennis-Julian Gottschlich