14.11.2024 / English
“I’m a player who always gives everything”
Since moving to Darmstadt, Killian Corredor has been in the starting line-up in every competitive game. The offensive player scored his first goal for the Lilies in the away game in Fürth. We spoke to the 24-year-old about the past few weeks, different positions and intensive runs.
sv98.de: Killian, you’ve been with the Lilies for almost exactly three months now. How did you settle into the team and in Darmstadt?
Killian Corredor: I was welcomed into the team very well from day one; the team made it easy for me to integrate into the group. And I also like the city, I feel comfortable.
sv98.de: How is communication going? Do you already understand a little German?
Corredor: Admittedly it’s quite complicated, German is really difficult. I now understand a few words. But I try to communicate in English.
Football is a universal language, it's easy to understand each other on the field.
sv98.de: You can also talk to the trainer in French.
Corredor: That’s really a plus point. This allows me to express myself better to him and allows him to better explain to me the things he wants to see from me.
sv98.de: Communication seems to be going well on the pitch. You have started every game since your move. You should be happy with that so far.
Corredor: Every player always wants to play, so of course I’m happy. I just try to do my best on the pitch to help the team. Football is a universal language, it’s easy to understand each other on the field.
sv98.de: Before you moved, did you expect what would happen to you in the second division?
Corredor: I was able to assess it quite well. I love football and watch a lot of games. I’m also lucky to have some friends who are already playing or have played in Germany. So I knew that a league with a lot of pace and high intensity was waiting for me. This has been absolutely confirmed so far.
sv98.de: Games at Schalke or the cup game in Dresden were certainly something special, right?
Corredor: We play football to experience games like this. It’s great to play in stadiums like this with such an atmosphere. That’s special, even though I’ve often experienced extraordinary games with a great atmosphere in France.
sv98.de: How do you feel about the home games?
Corredor: Our stadium is always full, the fans encourage us at every game and create a great atmosphere. The two wins against Köln and Hertha in particular were great fun.
sv98.de: The mood in the team seems to be really good at the moment. How much have the successes of the past few weeks helped?
Corredor: It took a while for everyone to get their bearings, but the team has been working really well since our first win. There is a very good atmosphere in the group, which helps us a lot to play the games successfully.
sv98.de: You also scored your first goal for Darmstadt in Fürth. A special moment?
Corredor: Yes, that was really good for me. My role on the field is a little different than before in France, but I try to learn different things and help the team everywhere. But of course I’m still a goalscorer at heart and goals are important to me (grins).
sv98.de: Under Florian Kohfeldt you are used in different positions: sometimes behind the forwards, sometimes a little more on the outside or in a diamond. Do you like this flexibility?
Corredor: I enjoy holding different positions with different requirements. I think I can adapt well and take on a different role within a game.
sv98.de: After the Hertha game, the coach particularly highlighted your many intensive runs. According to statistics there were 90 pieces…
Corredor: I am a player who always gives everything on the pitch. I don’t really think about whether I have to divide my strength precisely. If I can help the team with a run, then I’ll do it.
sv98.de: What things in your game do you still want to improve?
Corredor: I can get better everywhere. That’s why I don’t want to commit to it at all.
sv98.de: And finally: A popular fan chant is “Allez les bleus”. How did you feel when you first heard it?
Corredor: I was happy. I think it’s great that one of the songs is in French. Allez les bleus! (laughs)
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After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
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Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
„Pure football romance“
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
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5th Tree Planting Campaign: Register now!
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