Former Dortmund star Schmelzer cherishes the battles with Bayern Munich
Former Borussia Dortmund defender Marcel Schmelzer is visiting Kochi, India, to promote the Bundesliga and conduct coaching clinics. He shared memories of his career and expressed support for his former club ahead of their upcoming match against Bayern Munich.
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KOCHI Marcel Schmelzer has featured in Der Klassiker on several occasions. He has played for Borussia Dortmund in 14 seasons of Bundesliga, after all. Dortmund’s clash on Saturday with Bayern Munich would be a new experience for him. He would be watching the match along with Dortmund’s fans in Kochi, at Padma Theatre here. Schmelzer, who is in the city for the Bundesliga ‘Z’ Football Week, is looking forward to the game. After ending his career as a defender at Dortmund in 2022, he has taken up a coaching job at the club. The former captain has fond memories of Der Klassiker. “My most cherished memory is our 5-2 win in the Cup final in 2012,” he said. “It was an amazing game and an amazing season.
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