Klose: I’m training to be ready for the new season with Lazio

Lazio striker Miroslav Klose has revealed that he’s training hard in order to be fully prepared for the start of the 2014-15 season.

The 36-year-old, who has previously stated that this season could be his last as a professional footballer, is looking forward to a successful Serie A campaign with the Biancocelesti and wants to be ready to give his team any help that may be needed.

Klose spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport after Lazio’s 2-0 away friendly win over Hamburg on August 8 about his preparations for the new season and commented on the love he had received from the German fans.

“Receiving so much love has given me a lot of pleasure,” said the Germany international, who helped lead his country to ultimate victory during the 2014 World Cup while becoming the tournament’s all-time top goalscorer in the process.

“Now, however, we must look to starting again. I feel the burden of the new season approaching. I want to train well so I can be ready for the start of the Italian league.”