Sama: Very well, thank you! I was quite acclimated quickly, the changeover is my total dropped slightly.
SPOX: you have in the youth team of the Reds players made the jump to the root. If one asks around in Liverpool, then it means you are now an important player in the team. How would you rate it?
Sama: As you rightly say, I am in the Stammelf played fast. I must state week after week with performance support this and think that I managed it well and it is now up my games so far shown is happy with.
SPOX: Above all, your leadership qualities are praised, what a young player in a foreign country but is quite amazing. Whence comes it that you can quickly and apparently also like to take responsibility like that?
Sama: I think it's important as a defensive player with his colleagues to communicate and give commands to. I get along well with the language and have the acceptance of my teammates. But I also know that a good defensive player should take responsibility to advance and later to establish the highest level. So I try now to take over management responsibilities to.
SPOX: At the beginning, it is from Liverpool, you needed a little bit to get into the courses. Why?
Sama: Of course it was a change for me. A new country, a new language and new sporting course requirements in comparison to Germany. But like I said, I quite quickly get used to the new environment and yes, even after a few weeks made it into the root formation made then.
SPOX: With the recent experience: Would you make the decision to go to Liverpool, at any time to meet again - or perhaps even regret that you have not already made the decision?
Sama: I would decide at any time shall take it. I have developed and improved, the jump in the DFB team also managed. The second part of your question is hypothetical, because in the summer of 2009 for the first time Liverpool had contact. But I also think that I was 16 years ago was quite young, but I think despite the age that the step time is right to be.
SPOX: Can you tell a little about your sports experiences: Always play in central defense? How to defend itself against the English striker? What were your highlights from a sporting point of view so far?
Sama: I always play in central defense, in that position I also feel most comfortable. Many players here are physically strong and have good speed. Two fire-power and a good heading ability are extremely important in English football. But in the end are the requirements of a good central defender but are more or less the same. Add to my sporting highlights of late include the nomination for the German U-17 and U-18 national team and to participate in the Elite round in Switzerland in the spring. Also, the training here in Liverpool with the first team and the Youth Cup games against relatively large audience at Anfield Youth Games were played for, were valuable experiences.
SPOX: What is the contact with the professionals?
Sama: Contact the professionals are there only if I train with the first team since the training ground of youth and professionals at various locations is located. Certainly gives one or the other experienced warrior in the training game once a hint, how to level the clever can behave themselves.
SPOX: What's missing to make the leap to the top?
Sama: What I am concerned not currently have. I have in the training sessions have the feeling that the distance professionals no longer light-years away, is the too. But I know that I have to my team every day and game after game in my homework and performance, confirms my need to constantly be at the top. I sure some things are still learning and needs to improve, but it is also clear.
SPOX: Is the English youth football better than the German?
Sama: He is different. The game here is fast and very physical. We have a very strong team. But in Germany is good football played in the junior.
"At first I thought, for this foul You move on the edge of a red card, but the game went on as usual."
Stephen Sama
Stephen Sama
Sama: I repeat, if I have already got a very harsh stance on the courts address here, the arbitrators will be less penalized by the. Because you have to get used but once, and followed consistently, however. At first I thought, for this foul You move on the edge of a red card, but the game went on quite normally. But basically I think that leagues at a very high level with plenty of pace to be played in two. Otherwise - it rains more and the traffic is on the wrong side. I recently made my driving license in Germany and I have to get used in this.!
SPOX: How do you cope private?
Sama: I'm doing well here. I'm summer after a year in a new family came in and now live closer to the Academy. I was well received and had no problems. Privately I am the Internet a lot, and keep up to date to remain in Germany and my friends to keep in touch with. Otherwise, learning is also on my list, because I picture this school via distance learning continues.
SPOX: How often do you come to Germany?
Sama: Regularly. If we have no play and no training is scheduled, I come to Germany. Also, because of international matches or training courses, I am often at home.
SPOX: Which colleagues from Germany, you still have contact?
Sama: With many of my former teammates from the BVB, otherwise with my friends, family, from Bochum and my agent. We exchange information regularly.
SPOX: BVB is now also increased again at his own talents, see Mario idol. Would that possibly, the chance you have been for?
SPOX: If you could choose a Premier League or rather prefer to play league?
Sama: Both leagues are very attractive. However, I've just been in Liverpool to contract another three years mean. The comprehensive package is simply convinced me in Liverpool. However, I agree with a return to Germany, not even if it makes sense for me
