principle
"Football is like chess, just dice-free"
Lukas Podolski
Well, Poldi, if only it would be so easy ... If one follows the statements of the new generation of football philosophers, one has the feeling that the sport is becoming a complicated science. In the eyes of Oliver Zapel, the athletic appearance and success of the team should still be the product of the club's philosophy. He sees the coach as an active designer, who in the context of the club's visions brings this common spirit to life through enthusiasm - in the team, in the club, in the environment, in the region.
The core principles
Active possession
"Attack is the soul of the game, and I believe in an offensive style of play that brings the team into an active role through speed, intensity and risk-taking."
Bold ball hunt
"Defensive work begins with the loss of the ball, and the active pressing, synchronous defending and rest defense do not give the opponent time or space to develop the game."
speed of action
"Ball winning and possession of the ball are means to an end - the offensive game, which is why we are looking for a direct way to the goal through the targeted management of margins with as few contacts as possible."
Variable & Flexible
"The players are to control the game via positional variability and system flexibility by making their own decisions, defensively as well as offensively creating permanent situations of preponderance."