http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=1577896.html "I think the hard schedule is not the reason because other teams playing in Europe also have that many matches. Though we've been unable to spare enough time for training, we just try to work hard game by game." There is no doubt, though, that Uchida's hard work to adapt to German football is succeeding and he has certainly impressed Schalke centre-back Christoph Metzelder. "Uchida is not only a good player, but also a good person," the 30-year-old former Germany defender said. "He and I often eat at the same table. He taught me some Japanese words. He speaks only a few German words and a little English, but we always try to help him because his ability is worthy of that.