Werder play their second cup final of the season on Saturday 30 May 2009 when they take on Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup final in Berlin's Olympic Stadium. This will be...
Werder play their second cup final of the season on Saturday 30 May 2009 when they take on Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup final in Berlin's Olympic Stadium. This will be...
Werder play their second cup final of the season on Saturday 30 May 2009 when they take on Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup final in Berlin's Olympic Stadium. This will be another chance for Claudio Pizarro to grab his first title with the Green-Whites. The Peruvian explained to WERDER.DE why he absolutely wants to win his third final in Werder dress.
Claudio, this season has not gone that well for Werder Bremen as the goal for the Bundesliga was far off. What would it mean for the team to be able to crown off the season with a title?
Of course we have not played well this season in the league. But it would be very, very important for the players and the club to grab this title and play internationally next season. Of course I hope we achieve this goal. But we have the necessary quality to win the final.
Bayer Leverkusen also remained well behind their expectations in the Bundesliga. Who goes into the final as favourite?
Especially in the situation of a final, it's very difficult to name a favourite. We were not very good in our last game which makes it difficult to say that we are the favourites.
What must the team do to beat Leverkusen and return to Bremen with the German Cup?
We just have to win and score our goals. And in order to do that we have to go into the game very concentrated. But there is also a matter of motivation. The players have to know how awesome a feeling it is to hold the cup in your hands.
Saturday will also see Diego play his final game in Werder dress. How important is it that the Brazilian can play in this final?
Very important. Diego has always brought good things to our game. And I hope that it will be the same on Saturday.
Do you have a certain anticipation or are you mainly nervous due to the big meaning of this final?
There is always tension, but I am not nervous. We have quite a few very experienced players among our ranks. It's important that we remain concentrated and play good football.
What are you going to do after the final weekend when Werder's marathon season of 55 matches finally draws to a close?
Holidays. Everything else is secret (laughing).
