I’m enjoying every step I make on the pitch, more and more

 

 

 

If you want to read more about Rasmus’ expectations before our game against Flensburg go check the exclusive interview in our booklet for the match on Thursday.

Hello Rasmus, what do you think about the progress you’ve made since your comeback? Are you satisfied?

I’m enjoying every step I make on the pitch, more and more. I think I’ve managed to catch a good rhythm in defense, I’m starting to feel more comfortable as we go. In offense, I’m not this much ahead. There is still room for improvement but I’m doing everything I can to improve and with time, I will get there. All in all, every aspect of my game is progressing day by day, training by training, match by match. We could say I’m happy with where I am now, but I’m nowhere near satisfied; I want to improve more and more, and I believe I have the potential to get there. It hasn’t even been a month since making my comeback, so I have plenty more time to improve and get better.

 

You became the team captain this season? How are you feeling in this role?

I always mention that it’s an honor to be the captain of this team. This is a huge club, with incredible players and I always mention that I don’t want to overthink this role. I want to remain the same man and player, who I’ve always been. As the captain, I don’t have to revolutionize anything, but rather stick to our working practices. I am trying to set an example on and off the pitch with my character, ambition and by fighting for every ball and opportunity with the same fighting spirit. I think the biggest contribution I can make to the team is presenting my true self to my teammates; whether I do that as the team captain or not, doesn’t matter.

How would you describe yourself as a team captain and how do you plan to achieve the team’s common goals?

I demand myself to give everything I got in service of the team and in return, I expect my teammates to do the same. We are fighting for our common goals and successes, and during those 2–3-hour sessions we spend with training, practicing or preparation, we all have to give 100% in order to improve individually and as a team. When we’re together, we have to give all we got because if we don’t, then we’re just wasting our time; this is my philosophy. I try to lead by example, and I try to do my job in a way that motivates and encourages others to do the same. If my teammates see that I am willing to give it my all, then hopefully they will do the same. We have a long road ahead of us, but we’re heading in the right direction, I am sure of that.

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Thank you, Rasmus, and good luck for the game!

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If you want to read more about Rasmus’ expectations before our game against Flensburg go check the exclusive interview in our booklet for the match on Thursday.
 
This booklet is going to be available on our Facebook page too, look out for it on Thursday!