Niclas Fullkrug has explained some of the differences between training in Italy versus abroad, and looked ahead to Sunday’s derby.
Füllkrug is someone who has experienced a fair bit in his career. In Germany he played for Werder Bremen, Greuther Furth, Nuremberg, Hannover and Borussia Dortmund, his last experience in the Bundesliga.
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He then got to know England and the Premier League, having an unsuccessful stint at West Ham, before arriving in Italy in the January window to try his hand at Serie A with Milan. So far he has one goal to his name, but wants to try convince the management he is worth keeping permanently.
Interviewed by CBS Sports Golazo, the German centre-forward explained the differences in training methods in the various leagues, paying particular attention to the details between the Premier League and Serie A.
What are the differences in training?
“It’s really crazy because as a footballer, you think football is always football, the same game. Instead, it seems so different in different countries and different leagues. In Germany, it was very different from England. In England, the sessions were much shorter and very dynamic, high-intensity.
“In Italy… We have very long sessions, sometimes a little slow, but with a different intensity than in Italy. But very long, we train often. Normally we don’t have many days off. But this is fine for me now. I feel very good and fit, improving day by day. I’ve already gotten used to this style of training.”
What has it been like at Milan so far?
“I like the culture, I love the club. I’m grateful to be at AC Milan and to play in this jersey. I don’t know why, but the connection I have with the club and the fans is already strong.
“I’m happy to be here, to play for this club, and I’m always happy to step into San Siro. I can’t wait to play in my first Milan derby, one of the best in the world. I really can’t wait.”
They don’t want you mate. No matter how much you say you love Milan you are an expensive donkey West Ham cannot get rid off.
I’m sure a winning goal or a hat-trick against Inter would make the haters change their minds.
Keep your negativity to yourself!! What a horrible comment
He is the right profile, the end product haven’t been good enough but we clearly improve every time he steps on the pitch
I wish you get a brace and win the derby but I still hope Allergy doesn’t disappoint you