Cedrick Makiadi returned to training with his Werder teammates on Wednesday...
Cedrick Makiadi returned to training with his Werder teammates on Wednesday...
+++ Makiadi is back: The "Africa Cup of Nations" adventure is over and daily work has resumed. After helping his DR Congo teammates to finish third in the tournament, Cedrick Makiadi returned to training with his Werder teammates on Wednesday. "It was a great experience for us. The enthusiasm for the team back home has increase. Consequently, I've not really felt the strain of travel," said Makiadi. Welcome back, Ced! +++

+++ Petersen injury: Nils Petersen, who is on loan at SC Freiburg from Werder Bremen, picked up an injury in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. The 25-year-old has partially torn ligaments in his right knee and will be out of action for a couple of weeks. Get well soon Nils! +++
+++ Sternberg: It's been a hectic few weeks for Janek Sternberg. The left-back has been playing for the U23 side recently but signed his first professional contract this week. +++
