Derry Scherhant discusses Freiburg’s unbeaten start and his development

Derry Scherhant, the 23-year-old German footballer, discussed Freiburg's unbeaten start to the 2026/27 season and his own development in an exclusive interview with the Bundesliga. Freiburg has enjoyed a remarkable run, securing seven wins and one draw in eight games across all competitions so far this season. Scherhant credited the team's strong chemistry both on and off the pitch for their success, stating, "I think we’re seeing that a bit. We’ll just try to build on it all."

The young player made the switch to Freiburg in July 2025, swapping the city of Berlin for the German town. While he acknowledged the significant change in environment, Scherhant remained focused on his goals, saying, "I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a big change. It was a big contrast, but I wasn't the sort of guy in Berlin who got distracted much. So, it maybe wasn't such a big change in some respects, but the whole environment is obviously different."

Scherhant's international debut with the German national team came during a recent international break. He highlighted the importance of work ethic and dedication within the Freiburg squad, emphasizing that giving 100 percent in every game is crucial. He explained, "We know that work morale is very important. We’re told every game and in every analysis session that we need to give 100 percent, especially in our work against the ball."

This relentless approach, according to Scherhant, has been integral to Freiburg's impressive performance this season.

Looking ahead, Freiburg will aim to extend their unbeaten streak when they host Jablonec in their opening UEFA Conference League fixture tonight. The team will then travel to Bayer Leverkusen on October 18 for their next match.