Pizarro fit for top clash, Abdennour ready for home debut

Claudio Pizarro and his teammates look forward to the game against Bayern.
First Team
Friday, 22.01.2010 / 10:26

Thomas Schaaf does not have any personnel concerns ahead of the showdown with record champions Bayern Munich. That was made clear at the final press conference ahead of...

Thomas Schaaf does not have any personnel concerns ahead of the showdown with record champions Bayern Munich. That was made clear at the final press conference ahead of the Bayern match. Even striker Claudio Pizarro will be available for the Green-Whites.

 

"Claudio trained the whole week," said Schaaf. "There are no concerns with him any more. He is looking forward to the game." Also anticipating greatly the game is left back Aymen Abdennour. Schaaf expects the Tunisian will start in his first match at Weser Stadium. "For Aymen, it's a perfect situation to prove himself here," said Schaaf, who is convinced of the young Tunisian international. "Every game will help him develop. The stronger the opponent, the easier it is for him. He is very eager, very positive, always interested and tries to fit in as quickly as possible. We have faith in him and I hope that he can show off his skills again on Saturday," said Schaaf.

 

Coach Thomas Schaaf does not expect any negative effects on the performance of Torsten Frings after the Werder captain was told he would not be nominated for the German national team for the World Cup. "Torsten will concentrate on his work for Werder Bremen. The issue will not really bother us. Torsten stands for enormous value and performance within the team," said the coach. Schaaf even thinks a spiteful reaction could come because of the decision. "Torsten wants to prove himself at the highest level, show that he belongs there and make clear that it was a false decision not taking him to the World Cup," added the coach.

 

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