Why the DFB team lacks stability

Someone for whom the team is the focus: national player Pascal Groß Image: Firo

In an interview, Pascal Groß talks about the special relationship with his father, the lack of stability in the DFB team, a possible return to the Bundesliga – and why he doesn’t have social media profiles.

You have been playing football for Brighton & Hove Albion in England for more than six years. The term “holding six”, which Thomas Tuchel used to demand a purely defensive-minded midfielder for Bayern, is not new to you. What does a “holding six” have to be able to do?

Tobias Rabe

Editor in charge of Sport Online.

I have already played this position in Brighton because I can be used flexibly. The most important things for me are positional stability, ball security, tactical understanding and duel strength.

At Brighton you also played on the left or right back as well as in attacking midfield. How do you quickly find your way around all positions and also perform well?