Bargfrede doubly happy

Philipp Bargfrede is fully back after a seven-week break.
First Team
Tuesday, 05.03.2013 / 08:34

Philipp Bargfrede celebrated his 24th birthday on Sunday but his biggest gift came a day later when the midfielder returned to the pitch to train with his teammates for the first time since missing seven weeks with a meniscus tear...

Philipp Bargfrede celebrated his 24th birthday on Sunday but his biggest gift came a day later when the midfielder returned to the pitch to train with his teammates for the first time since missing seven weeks with a meniscus tear. And he had double the fun on the first truly spring-like day of the year.

Sunny skies and kicking the ball with teammates - it was the perfect return for Bargfrede after weeks of rehab and individual sessions. "It's certainly a doubly nice feeling for me to return to the pitch on this kind of day," said Bargfrede. He had been working towards this moment since his injury during winter training camp as he suffered the meniscus tear in the test match against VfL Wolfsburg in the final of the Tuttur Cup.

But Bargfrede does not want to rush his return to Bundesliga action. The 24-year-old has suffered enough setbacks in the past and is more cautious this time around. "It was my first training. The final goal can only be to be fully fit again. Everything else will work itself out," said the Zeven native. Bargfrede at least was able to enjoy his Monday in the sun as his own personal birthday present - to himself.

Your web browser ist outdated.
The web browser you are using is no longer supported.
Please download one of these free and up to date browsers.
Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge
Chrome Firefox Edge
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
MS Edge
Why should I use an up to date web browser?
Security
Newer web browsers provide better protection against malware, data theft and other threats to your privacy and security. Up to date browsers continuously close security holes that allow attackers to enter your computer.
New Technologies
The technologies used on modern websites are better supported by newer web browsers. This both increases functionality and improves the website layout. By benefiting from new functions and extensions you will be able to surf the web faster and easier.