Behrens speaks on whistles from FCU fans and national team prospects

“I was a bit disappointed that somepeople whistled,” Behrens told German footballing journalist Thomas Hiete of Germany’s Kicker Magazine, “I’m not used to that from the fans. I’ve never heard a whistle against a Union player. Maybe some people resented me for leaving in a difficult situation.”

“It wasn’t about the people there,” Behrens continued with reference his statement on professionalism, “but more about the infrastructure. In any event, people interpret it as they wish and everyone has the right to whistle.”

When it came to the striker’s own slumping from, Behrens called it “annoying” that he hadn’t managed to score a goal since Union’s match-day two encounter against SV Darmstadt 98. A hat-trick on opening day left him with four league tallies through the first two rounds of the season and, eventually, a call up to the German national team. 

Behrens made clear in his comments to Hiete that he did not expect to receive another call-up in March. Noting that he had been in contact with Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann, the man who only made his debut as a full professional at the age of 27 sought to put the rise of his career in context.

“I’m happy and grateful that I was able to experience it,” Behrens said, “Of course, you can always make it again, but it’s obviously going to be difficult. Right now [my goal drought] keeps me busy.”

“I’ve never defined myself solely in terms of goals,” he continued, “I work a lot for the team and try to open up spaces for my teammates. One nevertheless does wonder sometimes why the ball won’t go in.”

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