“You can think big without a guilty conscience”

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Silvan Widmer also feels the euphoria around the club from Rhineland-Palatinate. “We can think big and don’t have to have a guilty conscience,” says the Nati star. Five games before the end of the game, Mainz is tied with Leverkusen (6th place) on points lost. Ideally, 7th place is sufficient for international business.

The reasons for the sporting boom are complex. The team has developed a certain self-image. “We believe in ourselves and our qualities,” says Widmer. Another reason is internal competition. “Everyone yearns for a mission. And everyone knows that 97 percent is not enough.”

Bayern’s victory ticked off

The 3-1 win against Bayern Munich further increased the euphoria on the Rhine. “It’s still a sensation for many, even though we’ve beaten them at home in recent years,” says Widmer. He himself does not want to overestimate the victory. “Even against Bayern there are only three points. The victory is ticked off.” The focus is on Sunday’s game against Wolfsburg, which is ranked just behind Mainz.

The bankruptcy in Mainz plunged Bayern into a complete crisis. Everyone shaves their fat, the TV pundits and ex-stars make headlines with their statements, but as in the case of Yann Sommer, they sometimes miss the mark. “Of course there can be criticism,” says Widmer. “But the criticism must also be justified.”

Borders were occasionally crossed. “Humanity should not be forgotten,” says Widmer. One reason for the often overheated public discussions is the social networks, which spread the headlines like wildfire. “If something is in three or four newspapers, it is immediately on countless social media channels.”

Meanwhile, everyone was criticized by the record champions. Even Thomas Tuchel, who made the worst start for a Bayern coach since Sören Lerby. Tuchel is a legend in Mainz. In 2009 he won the German championship with the U19s for the first time and a few years later achieved the best Bundesliga ranking to date (5th place).

High regard in the club

Widmer thinks it’s great that it’s a bit quieter in Mainz. “We know where we come from and stand behind our values. We don’t immediately get nervous if things don’t go well.” The Nati defender takes criticism from coaches or teammates to heart. What is written in the media is not in the foreground for him. “I am self-critical enough to be able to judge my performance judge.”

During his stay in Italy, there were phases where Widmer was particularly bothered by the criticism from the fans. “If it went well with sports, I would go out to eat, if not, I would stay at home.” At that time he subordinated everything to football. “A little distance would have done me good.” Thanks to his experience, he is now better able to put things into perspective.

Widmer feels completely at home in Mainz. At the club, he enjoys a high reputation as a captain. “I can well imagine that at some point the contract will be extended beyond 2024,” says Widmer. But there is no timetable. There are more important things for him and his colleagues at the moment: the Mainz high-altitude flight must continue and be rewarded with a place in international business.

Source : Blick

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