UECL: Heidenheim Chairman Holger Sanwald: Hosting Chelsea is ‘Incredibly Special’ for the Club

Heidenheim chairman Holger Sanwald describes hosting Chelsea as "incredibly special" for the club, emphasizing the unique opportunity and the excitement building around the team ahead of the match.

Heidenheim chairman Holger Sanwald has expressed his excitement and pride at the prospect of hosting Chelsea in a competitive match. Sanwald acknowledged that this is a unique opportunity for the club, and one that nobody could have anticipated.

“You can't get used to something like this. It's incredibly special for us, nobody ever thought it was possible that Chelsea would come to Heidenheim for a competitive match,” Sanwald said, highlighting the significance of the occasion.

Sanwald also emphasized the importance of every match for Heidenheim, particularly in the Bundesliga. “For us, every Bundesliga game is still something special - it's only our second season. Every Bundesliga matchday is a day for celebration for Heidenheim, and so is Chelsea,” he added.

The chairman's comments reflect the excitement and anticipation building around the club ahead of the match against Chelsea. Hosting one of Europe's top clubs is a major coup for Heidenheim, and Sanwald is determined to make the most of this special occasion.