Positive signals prior to the north German derby against Hamburg SV. Midfield playmaker Diego (thigh problem) had to go through an individual training programme along with Kevin Schindler (infection) but, the Brazilian had a distinctly positive reply when asked of the possibility of his involvement on Wednesday: “I think I have a good chance of making the trip to Hamburg,” commented Werder’s number 10.
Another player hopeful of making the 18 man squad for the game is Martin Harnik, who came through a complete team training session without problems on Monday. The pacy, offensive all-rounder has recovered from a knee ligament injury.
Fellow front man Boubacar Sanogo was unable to take part on Monday. The Ivory Coast international had to have treatment on an adductor injury. Captain Frank Baumann was excused from the session by trainer Thomas Schaaf on personal grounds.