Danny Blind wants sportsmanship Tuesday paramount status in Germany – Netherlands. “It is clear that the atmosphere surrounding this game is completely changed,” said the coach.
Blind was at the press conference prior to the friendly duel no need to talk extensively about tactics and systems. “The events of last Friday in Paris have made a deep impression. I say this as coach of the Dutch national team, on behalf of the players and staff. But I also say – and especially – as human beings. From this place I would like on behalf of Orange express our condolences to the families of the victims. “
” You will understand that reality to us within the team and staff are still hard to comprehend is’ Blind continued it argument. “Our players calling and texting with teammates who played Friday took place in Stade de France. They have heard how these players were affected and shocked by the events. How they were forced to spend the night in the stadium by. Then it all comes very close. “
The selection of Orange took Monday collectively a minute’s silence. “At that moment you realize once again that there are more important things than football. And automatically the question arises then whether you would have to play football. The German soccer team has an emotional weekend behind us, we all know that. And we therefore have a lot of respect for that they want to play tomorrow anyway. And we want too. “
” I’m probably not the first to say it, but I think we can play this game, make a gesture, “says Blind. “Firstly, it is a gesture to the victims and survivors. To the French people. But it is also a signal in the context of freedom, democracy and solidarity. Precisely sport is a unifying force and we need to use
The atmosphere will be Tuesday in Hanover (20.45) according blind can not be compared with a “normal” Germany -. Netherlands. “What counts now is compassion and solidarity. This race for me really is a ‘friendly’ contest, in the literal sense of the word. As the Germans say, not Test Spiel , but Freundschaft Spiel . And that should be it, tomorrow. “
armbands are worn during the game and before the game there is a minute of silence. In and around the stadium subject to heightened security. “The profit is not important tomorrow”, said Blind. “Though I think it is good that this game was played. The competition is in the sign of unity against terror. If our free life is at stake, then you have to stand against. “
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