The prospect of the team continuing their development is something that was a crucial part of Ducksch’s decision to pen a new deal. After a tricky start during a period of instability, he fully identifies with the style of the team under head coach Ole Werner. “The playing philosophy suits me well,” explained Ducksch, who has 65 Bundesliga appearances under his belt. “As time went on, everyone fully understood how we wanted to play, and I feel like I fit into that system really well.”
Ducksch certainly made his mark last season, not least with his brace in Mönchengladbach and a hat-trick away at Hertha, but the 29-year-old still has plenty to give in green and white: “I’m by no means done yet. I think that I’ve got more in my locker,” smiled Ducksch. “Now it’s about getting myself at a good level during preseason and being able to pick up where I left off last season. I’m confident that I’ll be able to do that.”