Isaac Schmidt names the scary difference in Germany following Leeds United exit

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On-loan Leeds United defender Isaac Schmidt has opened up on the differences between playing in England and Germany as he settles into life in the Bundesliga.

Isaac Schmidt was one of the players who left Elland Road this summer after falling down the pecking order under Daniel Farke.

The arrival of James Justin meant that Schmidt was unlikely to feature for Leeds in the Premier League, having struggled to force his way into the side in the Championship.

Schmidt secured a loan move to Werder Bremen, joining fellow Leeds exile Max Wober in the Bundesliga, in a deal which could become permanent at the end of the season.

Now, Schmidt has opened up on the challenges of settling into the Bundesliga after completing his departure from Elland Road.

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Leeds United loanee Isaac Schmidt opens up on life in Bundesliga

Speaking to the German publication Bild, Schmidt opened up on the challenges of adapting to life in the German top flight following his switch from Leeds.

Schmidt made a strong start to life with Werder Bremen, scoring as a substitute on his first-team debut, and the Swiss international admits that he has been surprised by the merciless step up in standard.

“I’d love to play all the time. I see myself a bit as a warrior and want to help the team,” The exiled Leeds man said: “Here, every mistake is punished mercilessly.

“You can never lose the ball. In England, the physicality is a bit higher. There, it’s all about the action from the first to the last minute.”

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Schmidt set for extended run in the Werder Bremen team

Schmidt has made four appearances for Bremen to date, all from the bench, as he attempts to make his mark in the German top flight.

However, an injury to Bremen left back Felix Agu means that Schmidt could be set for a long run in the first team, having replaced Agu at half-time of the win over St Pauli.

Whilst Agu’s injury is likely to benefit Schmidt, the Leeds loanee insists that he would never wish harm upon a teammate, stating: “The competition is irrelevant; first and foremost, I feel very sorry for Felix.

“I’m keeping my fingers crossed that he can return to the team as soon as possible.”