Daum concerned for Umit
30 Aug 2008 - 13:57:06
Koln coach Christoph Daum refused to celebrate his side's 2-0 victory over Karlsruhe due to concerns surrounding the health of his captain Umit Ozat.
Turkish defender Ozat needed lengthy medical attention before being stretchered from the field, having collapsed around 20 minutes into the game at the Wildparkstadion.
Daum said after visiting his skipper: "I went to visit the fighter Umit in hospital and what he wanted most of all was to get out of bed and be back on the football field.
"His immediate concern was about the match and the result rather than his state of health.
"Above and beyond the victory and the great achievement of the team, I will only be satisfied when Umit is back on his feet again."