When asked about his highlights of the year, Bo Svensson was concerned with a certain feeling.

One for which the game against RB Leipzig started the current season.

"It was our first game with spectators, and it took place in a special constellation," he refers to the Corona quarantine, in which many regular players and some members of the coaching staff were: "We all had to stick together so brutally, and I have felt again what we are able to achieve when we set an example of what defines us. "

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Without the fans in the stadium, who cheered the team unconditionally, the 1-0 success would not have been possible, says the coach.

There were only 10,500, but they created an atmosphere "that I have hardly experienced in my career".

Svensson raised a team that was lying on the ground, he led them to a sensational second half of the season and a very good first half of the season.

His resources: smart personnel decisions, a return to 05 football, great employability.

And: openness and self-criticism.

He admitted that before the Leipzig game he was “traveling with a lot of self-pity”.

And after the 0: 1 in Frankfurt at the end of the first half of the season, he didn't let his hair down on his (!) Work in the days before.

In Mainz they also know how to appreciate that.

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Eintracht's chief strategist 

On December 30th, Frankfurt Eintracht begins team training for the second half of the season.

Makoto Hasebe will not be there.

The Japanese, who will turn 38 in January, received special leave until January 2nd because he flew to his family home.

The longest-serving professional among Eintracht's leading players has truly earned the privilege.

The former captain of the Japanese national team is currently the oldest player in the premier league - and with his experience and game intelligence he is still indispensable for Eintracht.

Hasebe, whose prime role is the central post in the three-man defense chain, has played a major role in the six victories of Hessen in the past seven games.

With its overview and ball security it gives structure to the game. And he gives his teammates support as a chief organizer and a haven of peace. “Makoto once said that he copied something from us when it came to coaches. And I can say that I see a lot from him in terms of players and professionalism, ”said coach Oliver Glasner. Since the Bundesliga was founded, only five players from abroad have made more appearances than Hasebe, who made his 200th first division game for Eintracht in defeating Mainz.

There are a total of 349 games.

It would not be a surprise if there were more games in the new season.

There is much to suggest that Hasebe will extend his contract for another year.

"Makoto coaches the guys, helps them with his experience and that's why it's so important," said Sports Director Markus Krösche.

"His age does not matter." (The.)