Union striker Sheraldo Becker had recently been loud and critical about his joker role. He made a sporting appearance in the home win over Wolfsburg – much to the delight of coach Urs Fischer.
Twelve days ago, Sheraldo Becker made it clear that he was not happy with his current status in the 1. FC Union Berlin squad. “I am not a good joker, I am a good player. I know what I can do for the team,” the Dutch winger had said, referring to his role as a substitute, “so it’s frustrating to sit on the bench.”
Becker, who was a factor in the Eisernen’s play last season, said he “didn’t come here to sit on the bench. A player with my qualities has to play in my eyes. “
Becker backs up his words with action
Since his clear words, nothing has really changed in Becker’s status. Against VfL Wolfsburg, the speedy winger had to take his place on the bench before replacing Max Kruse from the 72nd minute onwards. Becker’s performance after his substitution may well have increased his chances of playing from the start again more often soon. In the 83rd minute, Becker scored with his head to make it 2-0 and finally tipped the game in Union’s favour, and in the 90th minute he almost made it 3-0, but failed to score freely in front of VfL keeper Koen Casteels.
“I’m happy to have scored a goal. “
SHERALDO BECKER
But even so, the 26-year-old was happy with his day’s work. “I’m happy that I scored a goal,” said Becker about his first competitive goal in the current season. The fact that he also scored with a header, which is not exactly one of his parade disciplines, probably added to the feeling of happiness. “I knew he saw me and was going to chip the ball to the second post,” said the six-foot-four professional about the preparatory work of his colleague Andreas Voglsammer.
Fourth goal in seven games
With his goal, Becker once again confirmed that he is there when needed. The goal against Wolfsburg was his fourth in his seventh competitive match this season. The Suriname international (five appearances to date) had previously set up a goal in the league match against Arminia Bielefeld (1-0), as well as in the Europa Conference League matches at Slavia Prague (1-3) and against Maccabi Haifa (3-0).
“He’s not really happy with his situation, but when he’s asked and he gets on the pitch, he’s there. “
URS FISCHER
His immediate superior was very pleased with Becker’s decisive action against Wolfsburg. “I can deal with that well, too,” Union coach Urs Fischer said of Becker’s comments twelve days ago. And referring to Becker’s goal, Fischer added: “That’s exactly the response you want to see as a coach. He’s not really happy with his situation, but when he’s asked and he comes on the pitch, he’s there.”
That’s what a coach wants, the Swiss added. Becker, meanwhile, will be hoping to perhaps be allowed to play from the start in Thursday’s next Europa Conference League game at Feyenoord Rotterdam. He says: “I work hard, I train hard. My chance will come. “