Freewheeling Freiburg - how Julian Schuster has boosted the Black Forest boys
Freiburg have taken five wins from their first seven matches of the season, with Julian Schuster injecting a fresh sense of freedom and ambition in their play. bundesliga.com looks how the new man in charge has hit the ground running after following in the legendary footsteps of Christian Streich.
Humility and respect are possibly not two words on every new coach's lips when thinking of how to assert their way on a new team, but they were music to the ears of the Freiburg hierarchy when Schuster was unveiled as successor to the seemingly irreplaceable Streich in March.
The club had considered hiring a coach from outside but opted for their tried and tested approach of placing their faith in their own with an internal appointment. Schuster immediately struck the right tone of acknowledging the size of the task while extolling his own virtues.
"Coaching Freiburg is a delight for me and a challenge too," the 39-year-old said. "I am aware of the size of the challenge, and am convinced I can take it on - but with humility and respect too. This club is made of its determination, passion and connection to the city and the region."
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