Schmitz: "We have nothing to give away"
19.11.2009
When the Royal Blues line up at home to Hannover 96 on Saturday (kick-off: 1530 CET) they'll be trying to get the balance right between paying tribute to Robert Enke on the one hand and focusing on the title race on the other. Midfielder Lukas Schmitz feels the preparations are going well, as he explained to us after Wednesday morning's training session.
Lukas Schmitz, has head coach Felix Magath prepared the team any differently for this game?
We always prepare according to who we are playing and this time it's no different. But obviously the manager has been making allowance for the special situation that Hannover find themselves in.
Have the players spoken about Robert Enke's death?
Yes, they have. Especially the players who had a particular relationship with him through the national team, for example.
Do you think Saturday's match could pose more problems than a game under normal circumstances?
I don't think it'll be a problem. For Hannover the desire to pay tribute to their former goalkeeper will obviously give them added motivation. But we're motivated as well. I'll try to perform just as I would on any other day. We have nothing to give away.
What do you expect from the fans on Saturday?
I expect they will pay their respects to Robert Enke and then give us the best possible support as always.
