Markus Gisdol and Daniel Farke left Russia and their clubs as President Putin launched his attack on Ukraine. Other coaches stayed on site. One of them is Marvin Compper.
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine has the former Bundesliga professional Marvin Compper his stay with the first division team Locomotive Moscow defended. “We came here in October 2021 to change something: We brought a philosophy to the entire club, from top to bottom. I feel a responsibility for it: towards the people who trusted us,” said the 36 -year-old of “Sport Bild”.
Because ex-Bundesliga coach Markus Gisdol (52) gave up his post because of the war in Ukraine and traveled back to Germany, assistant trainer Compper took over the job. “Many foreigners work in the club, not just Russians. The people we met here are people with a good heart and have nothing to do with politics,” said the ex-national player.
Marvin Compper (2nd from left) alongside Markus Gisdols (right) at a training camp at the end of January. (Source: Baumann press photo/imago images)
“I look from day to day”
He’s monitoring the situation Russia very attentive. “The situation that we find: There is a regular, normal everyday life here. I like my job and feel safe: If that were to change, we would reassess the situation. I look from day to day.”
The fact that, unlike Gisdol, he did not immediately stop at Lok, brought criticism to him and his family. “My wife and I get a lot on social media. My wife is now being insulted on her work account on Instagram, there are nasty comments. That’s a shame and it hurts,” said Compper: “I see a lot of people in the club or environment, how they are depressed, thoughtful and introverted due to the situation. We as a team try to pull together, concentrate on our job and not let the group down.”
Compper won his first league game last Sunday 3:2. He is sixth with the club from the Russian capital.
