Borussia Dortmund held a farewell match for Kuba and Piszczek. In an interview with Polish media TVP Sport, the two talked about what the game meant to them. Piszczek also mentioned the influence of Klopp on them.
The farewell match between Kuba and Piszczek gathered more than 80,000 fans. They completed the game in the company of many former teammates. Both said after the game that it had special meaning for them.
Kuba said after the game: "In fact, people don't fully realize what they are involved in. Seeing so many fans gathered here shows that we have done something great for this club. I am very happy that everyone recognizes this, especially since I haven't played here for several years."
Kuba added: "Everything that Ukas and I did, we always gave our all. I think this is the first thing that the fans recognize. It's great to be able to participate in such a game. This is a very emotional day. I want to say a lot, but on the other hand, I am a little short of words because such an experience is really hard to describe."
Piszczek said: "It's a very emotional day. I want to say a lot, but on the other hand, I am a little short of words because it's really hard to describe such an experience."
Piszczek said: "It's a very emotional day. I want to say a lot, but on the other hand, I am a little short of words because it's really hard to describe such an experience." After the game, all kinds of emotions came over me. Before the first whistle, we were more focused on the game itself. This resonance between us and Dortmund is always reflected on the pitch. ”
Then, Piszczek singled out the important influence Klopp had on him and Kuba: "He was the one who discovered our talents, he sculpted and improved our strengths and dug out the best from us. Who had heard of Piszczek before? I was playing for Hertha Berlin, but I was only at a medium level. He played a key role in the transition from striker to right back. We really owe him a lot."
Kuba and Piszczek played a total of 517 games for Dortmund, and both won the Bundesliga twice. In addition, Kuba won 1 German Cup and 2 German Super Cups, while Piszczek won 3 German Cups and 3 German Super Cups.
Reference source: TVP Sport