Jul 27, 2011

Podolski is no longer the captain of Koeln

Berlin - Recently, the predicate is no longer the captain of FC Koeln Germany striker Lukas Podolski girded. The position of captain who once held by Podolski was removed, and now carried Pedro Geromel.

The decision to make the turn was made captain by new coach Koeln, Stale Solbakken, who recently joined last June and have not dealt with the club in competitive matches.

Solbakken themselves understand that the important decisions that can have impact to the squad, especially the Bundesliga season will start rolling two weeks.

"I can understand the reaction to this decision will give birth to provocation and I can understand the disappointment of some fans," he said at the Reuters.

Nevertheless, Solbakken remained on his decision to give the captaincy to Geromel. Podolski had been able to accept the decision said.

"I ask the fans to understand my decision is to benefit the entire team. Determination Pedro Geromel as captain to make an example of a new culture of this team and reflects the overall concept of our sport."

"In my conversations with him, Luke has expressed his disappointment but at the same time respecting and understanding the reasons of my decision," said Solbakken.

Podolski again defended Koeln in 2009 after undergoing season "roller-coaster" at Bayern Munich. 26-year-old player itself is known as the idol fans at FC Koeln.

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