Robin Koch in the interview about charity and leeds - KICKE

The terrible pictures of the flood catastrophe in Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia also ran in England in the news. For national Robin Koch, who played for a long time for Eintracht Trier and is now under Treaty at Leeds United, stood immediately to help the old homeland. Among other things, with the DFB, the 25-year-old set a charity game on the legs, which will be held in Trierer Moselstadion on Wednesday - and waiting with plenty of prominent name.

In advance, the defensive specialists who can not be there for the Premier League because of the present preparation for the Premier League, with the League about his desire to help his forthcoming second year in the Premier League and his goals with the national team.

How did the idea came about to put a charitable game for the affected ones of the devastating flood disaster in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate?

I almost spent my complete youth in Trier and played for long years for harmony. This is my home, contact with my friends and acquaintances there is never really demolished. From the flood catastrophe, I first heard in the news, then I was sent by friends pictures from the affected areas. I realized immediately that I would like to help.

Even tackle it was not: They put with leeds in the middle of the preparation.

Exactly, so I first had the idea of ​​donating clothes. But since many acquaintances were actively involved in the help of help, I quickly got the feedback that it was actually enough there. Which is urgently needed, is money to reconstruction. So the idea of ​​a charity game in Trier was created. I think, in this way, I can use my reach very well. My thanks go to all who helped me to implement. Generally, I find it nice how big the sympathy is and how many people are ready to help in such difficult times.

is played 3 x 35 minutes. In addition to the DFB allstars trained by Otto Rehhagel and Doris Fitschen, and the mayor's national team is also a selection in which, among other things, her father Harry Koch always included.

Yes, the lottery eleven came about over him, he has driven a lot of old companions together. The coaching staff also includes Hans-Peter Briegel, Wolfgang Kleff and Dimo ​​Guard. Among other things, David Odonkor, Edgar Schmitt and Dariusz Wosz are in the field.

Who can be the viewers of the game, which will also be broadcast live on sport1?

There are mixed teams, women and men play together. At the DFB, the World Champion Guido Buchwald, Roman Weidenfeller are there and the two-time European champion Renate Lingor. But Marcell Jansen, Jens Novotny, Lena Salzen and Maurizio Gaudino.

Will pursue the game of Leeds.

Robin Koch

The DFB does not only support the game through its AllStar team, but also financially.

About the foundations Egidius Braun and Sepp Herberger have received pedestal donations in the amount of 100,000 euros, 20,000 euros have already been added above the presale. I hope that many spectators come to the stadium and support the affected thereby. But you can also donate the online platform http://benefizspiel.betterplace.org if you are not on site.

You will not be able to be in the Trier Moselstadion. For comprehensible reasons.

Yes, we start on Saturday in the Premier League, so unfortunately I can not come to Trier. I will pursue the game from Leeds. Again, the sympathy was great, the pictures were shown on television, many teammates and members from the staff have inquired what was going on.

You go to your second Premier League season with Leeds. How big is the anticipation of the first year with fans?

The anticipation is huge. There was yes since I got here, actually always a lockdown. I have not experienced more than some of the test match in front of a few spectators with Leeds. All the more the tense I'm, as the atmosphere will be.

You often hear the second year is harder. But ...

Chef over the season with leeds

At the start, the Derby waits for Manchester United in Old Trafford. A pre- or a disadvantage to the start?

We'll see. Anyway, I can hardly expect it to start. We played a good first season in the Premier League, were ninth as climbers. One often hears the second year is harder. But we set ourselves the goal as a team to build on the last season and ideally to collect a few points more.

The new national coach Hansi Flick has introduced itself to the public on Tuesday. Have you already contacted him?

Yes, he called me my birthday. That was the first contact. His calendar is apparently organized very well. (laughs) Which goals have you set yourself under flick for the DFB team? For me, it has always been something special if I was allowed to be with the national team. So it works, I think, every one of us. I feel it as a glory to play for Germany and would like to contribute my contribution in the future to be successful with the team. _ \ ---- Info: Tickets for the game in the Trier Moselstadion on Wednesday (kick-off: 20.30 clock) are available for 5, 10 and 15 euros. Sport1 transfers live. It can also be donated via the platform https://www.betterplace.org/en._