Max Kruse cultivated his reputation as an enfant terrible and made no secret of his glee.

The Union Berlin professional commented on the winning goal to make it 1-0 (1-0) at VfL Bochum just two days from his wedding, which was accompanied by headlines, in his own way from the team bus.

He sent the VfL fans who had aimed at Union professionals with beer mugs a scornful greeting via Instagram. “Victories like today simply taste best. Bochum has always been a friendly club. I know 80 to 90 percent of the fans are still likeable. But today was another day when all Ruhrpott Assis gathered in Bochum. "

Unlike the two coaches Urs Fischer and Thomas Reis, who did not want to go into the ugly incidents in the hectic final phase after the final whistle, Kruse followed up verbally. “First really big in the stands, then very small. I have seldom seen such anti-social fans as here, ”he commented on WDR radio. A little later he finished his website in a self-imposing manner: “But that was probably nothing, my friends. Good night to you - and a kiss on the nut. "

The 14-time national player had already provided plenty of topics to talk about. After being relegated to the bench in the 0-0 draw against Freiburg on Wednesday and his wedding one day later in the middle of an English week, the veteran, who was back in the starting eleven, ensured the coup of the day. His first shot gave the lead. “Of course I was pissed off that I wasn't allowed to play against Freiburg. It was about time I scored a goal. Luckily I was able to help the team with it, ”he said.

After the unexpected defeat by Greuther Fürth, who had previously been bottom of the table (0: 1) and the zero number against Freiburg, the second away win of the season for the Berliners created a splendid atmosphere and paved the way for sixth place. “Those were three important points that bring us a little closer to our goal. The team went over the limit at times. It makes me proud that she has rewarded herself for the great effort ”, praised coach Fischer.

The soccer teacher answered questions about his decision to use Kruse in a cool and matter-of-fact way.

“On Friday it sounded like criticism.

It said, how can you give a player two days off before a game, even though he is married, ”he commented.

With a steadfast gaze, he added: “But to get a day off after our program doesn't do any harm.

You could see how important it is for our game. "

The Swiss did not want to comment specifically on Kruse's statements about the Bochum fans: “It was a great atmosphere, sometimes maybe over the limit.

I said what happened in the stadium will stay in the stadium, ”said Fischer.

"Max has expressed himself, he has an opinion, he said it."

Not only Kruse contributed to the success.

Once again I could rely on the good defense.

For the sixth time there was no goal.

No other Bundesliga team played to zero more often this season.

"We are once again in the table regions where nobody suspects us," enthused Andreas Luthe.

For the goalkeeper, the game at his former place of work was “very special” anyway: “It felt like coming home for me.

After all, I was here for 15 years. "