Miroslav Klose: FIFA World Cup winner turned coach talks the art of goalscoring
It was agreed that we would meet with Miroslav Klose as the first job of the day after he arrives at Nuremberg’s training ground. That meant 7.30am. Hard work and being meticulous have always been a part of Klose’s character, whether in his first job as a carpenter or as a world-class striker and now as a coach. It’s all paid off so far, as Germany’s record goalscorer reveals when talking at length to BUNDESLIGA Magazine.
Miroslav Klose, do you still score goals as a coach during your team’s training sessions?
Miroslav Klose: “Out of around 300 goals I scored during my professional career, I only got two from outside the penalty area. It’s probably better for me not to be involved in shooting practice. I don’t want to show anyone how not to do it [laughs]. I mostly have a few shots after training if some players want to do extra crossing practice or a striker needs someone to play off.”
Do you automatically imagine yourself in front of goal again when one of your players has a chance in a game?
Klose: “You have some thoughts, yes. Sprint into the middle. Shoot first time. And then I see that my players do things mostly right anyway.”
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