Ten exit Hoffenheim in Gisdol shake-up
http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1489074/ten-exit-hoffenheim-gisdol-shake-up?cc=5901Hoffenheim have released ten players, including internationals Tim Wiese, Robias Weis and Eren Derdiyok, as coach Markus Gisdol continues with his commitment to blooding young players.
Gisdol took charge in April of a Hoffenheim side facing relegation but masterminded the club’s survival by placing an emphasis on youth.
And the 43-year-old, who previously took charge of Hoffenheim’s reserve team, has now decided to trim the squad ahead of the 2013-14 campaign.
“It is not possible to form a working team out of 35 players in training,” Gisdol toldkicker. “Of course it is a difficult situation for the players concerned, but it would not be better if we play 10 against 10 and the remaining 15 players jog around the pitch.”
Gisdol did, however, suggest that some of those released could be re-signed, claiming that the club “have not closed the door for any of those players”.
“Hoffenheim had lost its identity and we are working to change that” Gisdol said. “We need a clear philosophy on the pitch that is recognizable. Hoffenheim has to be familiar, friendly and modest. “Every player has to identify 100% with the club. Every game in Bundesliga is a gift for this club.”
Former Bayer Leverkusen striker Derdiyok said he was disappointed not to have been kept on at Hoffenheim, particularly having only arrived in a €5.5 million deal last summer, but he recognized the impression Gisdol has made at the club.
“He brought structure back into the team”, Derdiyok said to Sport1. “A year ago we had completely different expectations at Hoffenheim.
“Everybody played disappointing so it can’t be just me who is to blame. I will get out of this situation if I get a new chance. I will keep my head up and work my way out of it.”
I wouldn't mind signing Derdiyok, or Wiese as a backup to Mignolet, assuming Reina leaves.