Germany star Hoewedes loses Schalke captaincy
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15. august 2017Germany defender Benedikt Hoewedes has lost the Schalke 04 captaincy, with the new Bundesliga season set to kick off on Friday.
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He had been Schalke’s club captain since July 2011, but is regaining fitness following a groin operation in May.
«He was disappointed, but he accepted the decision and he knows that, with the World Cup a year away, he can concentrate now solely on his football,» explained Schalke director of sport Christian Heidel.
Hoewedes was Germany’s left-back in Brazil three years ago and played every minute of their seven games at the 2014 World Cup.
«Even if I don’t agree with the decision, I have to accept it,» said Hoewedes, who has made 44 international appearances, on his Facebook page.
«As long as I am a player at FC Schalke, I will do everything I can for the club, the staff, the team and the fans.»
Following his demotion, goalkeeper Ralf Faehrmann will captain Schalke with midfielder Leon Goretzka as his deputy.
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