Installed in Berlin, in the midst of the quarantine imposed by the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Santiago Ascacibar spoke to the radio show How are you doing, Benedetto? (AM 1030) and explained how his days are in the European capital. "I am at home guarded, adapting to this new role as a father and using quarantine to take advantage of family time. With my wife we are constantly helping each other," said the former Students, who regretted the postponement of the Olympic Games for next year: "I really wanted to go to Tokyo with the National Team. I could not be in the Pre-Olympic because they did not let me and I wanted to participate in this tournament to have a rematch of those I played in Rio de Janeiro 2016"
The bitter taste that caused the premature elimination in the first round in Brazil It is a pending account for the midfielder. A situation similar to that perceived from its roots. "Back to Students I always have it in my head and I hope that it can be fulfilled in due course ”, he assured with the enthusiasm that would awaken him to share the squad with great figures:“I would love to see Marcos Rojo, Javier Mascherano and Dani Alves playing together at the club. They are three great soccer players ”.
Aware of the global reality that the COVID-19 virus pandemic generated, Ascacibar remembered that "we are going through a historical moment because from now on we will have the experience to learn how to live" "This will also serve to realize that day by day one does things that require more protection," he argued. However, in Germany the Leipzig continue with the usual work that the players do during the season. "The squad was training all this time because they have a personalized room for each player and they can do it in different shifts. I think the way they are working is fantastic"He explained.
"Here in Berlin people stay at home. Although you can go to the supermarket and pharmacies, the city is quiet enough to be a capital, "explained the flyer, who also referred to the idea that was installed in European football, where many entities will take the measure of reducing the salary of its players. "Still in Hertha they did not make official the loss of the salary, but I know that it is one of the possibilities since there is no competition for the coronavirus. Investments do not give the same turnover and therefore they are going to lower salaries in the Bundesliga"He concluded.