Not long to go until the Bundesliga is back as the Green-Whites travel to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on Sunday - and the closer the game gets, the better idea we have of...
Not long to go until the Bundesliga is back as the Green-Whites travel to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on Sunday - and the closer the game gets, the better idea we have of...
Not long to go until the Bundesliga is back as the Green-Whites travel to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on Sunday - and the closer the game gets, the better idea we have of which players Viktor Skripnik is planning to use from the start. But: "We still have two days, and a lot can happen," the Werder head coach reminded us during his press conference on Friday afternoon. Performance in training, form on the day - even "that gut feeling" will all play a part in the manager's selection.
Levent Aycicek, Oliver Hüsing, Luca Zander, Julian von Haacke and Maximilian Eggestein won't be part of the squad that travels to Sinsheim. The academy talents will gain some vital match experience with the U23s in their home game against SG Sonnenhof-Großasbach on Saturday afternoon. "They need some game time. As we all know, the 3. Liga is no walk in the park. The opponent will push the boys hard," said Skripnik.
kripnik would also not be drawn on whether Claudio Pizarro will make the trip to Kraichgau. "If he can stay fit, he'll be in the squad." Raphael Wolf will however not be in the squad for definite - the goalkeeper was able to do some light fitness work with physio Florian Lauerer this morning. Özkan Yildirim sat out both training sessions on Friday. "He's still recovering from a knee problem," said Skripnik on his absence.
