Title: Kramer's Joker Game: Reflecting on His Sub Role in Gladbach's Winning Streak
Gladbach's recent form in their home turf is hard to overlook. With a dominant 2:1 victory against Hoffenheim, they extended their home winning streak in the Bundesliga to three games. Add the cup match against Heidenheim (3:1), and this streak reaches an impressive four consecutive victories at Borussia-Park.
Christoph Kramer (32), a seasoned veteran at the club, had a different perspective on the game. In a post-match interview on "Sky," he highlighted Hoffenheim's impressive away-game record and noted, "They play good football. That's why this was a hard-fought three points for us."
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Kramer began his career at Bayer Leverkusen at eight years old and made his Bundesliga debut during a two-year loan spell at Borussia Mönchengladbach between 2013 and 2015. He returned to Leverkusen for one season before joining Mönchengladbach permanently in 2016. Kramer has since made 288 competitive appearances for the team.
Fighting Back: Overcoming Setbacks
Despite Gladbach's early equalizer, the team managed to turn the tide and secure a successful finish. Kramer commented on the team's resilience, noting that their approach is necessary in the face of setbacks. He said, "This is how we have to go. You lose class as a player, you need a different system of play - less with the ball, more against it."
Kramer also acknowledged his personal situation, mentioning that his absence during pre-season had impacted his starting role. However, he remained optimistic, expressing his happiness with the team's overall performance and training experiences.
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Kramer officially left Borussia Mönchengladbach in summer 2024, marking a significant and emotional moment in his career at the club.
Pressing and Coping
Kramer praised the team's improved pressing game, noting that they have become more challenging to play against. "We are now pressuring up front, which hasn't been typical of us in recent years," he said.
This shift in strategy has been in effect for over two months, contributing to Gladbach's overall success.
Up Next: Wolfsburg in the DFB Cup
With the DFB Cup match against Wolfsburg looming, Kramer expressed optimism for the team's chances. "It would be great if we could continue like this," he said.
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Christoph Kramer is a former player who has played for both Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Mönchengladbach. He joined Leverkusen at the age of eight and made his breakthrough at the Bundesliga level during a two-year loan spell at Mönchengladbach between 2013 and 2015. Kramer then returned to Leverkusen for a season before making the switch to Mönchengladbach permanent in 2016, where he made 288 competitive appearances before his emotional departure in summer 2024.
However, there is no specific information provided about his role or perspective on being a substitute in Borussia Mönchengladbach's recent matches in the Bundesliga. Kramer's career highlights and transfers are detailed, but his current role or feelings about being a substitute are not mentioned in the provided sources.
