Thomas Schaaf: "We’re playing for Europe"

Head coach Thomas Schaaf and defender Per Mertesacker know of the importance of the game against Twente Enschede
First Team
Tuesday, 02.11.2010 / 10:46

The memories of the last showdown are still fresh as Werder Bremen and Twente Enschede fought to a 1-1 draw in the Champions League group stage just 12 days ago. On Tuesday, 2 November 2010 at 8:45 p.m....

The memories of the last showdown are still fresh as Werder Bremen and Twente Enschede fought to a 1-1 draw in the Champions League group stage just 12 days ago. On Tuesday, 2 November 2010 at 8:45 p.m. the German-Dutch return match will be played and both teams need a victory to remain alive in the run for the Round of 16.

 

"We are playing for Europe tomorrow and whether or not we are still playing internationally next year," Werder head coach Thomas Schaaf stressed the importance of the game at the official press conference. Despite the importance of the game, Per Mertesacker does not sense any special pressure. "Since we have played so often, you forget the pressure," said the defender, who hopes the team can finally “show up in the group, points-wise”. The German international stressed the importance of gaining the full three points if they want to advance from the group stage. But the 26-year-old knows how difficult it will be against the champions of the Netherlands’ Eredivisie. "We worked correctly in training. We were rooting for each other and that’s how we want to play tomorrow," said Mertesacker.

 

Sebastian Prödl sees the game against Twente Enschede as a good chance to make good the loss against Nuremberg. "It was certainly not a very comforting weekend, but now is the perfect opportunity to answer with a victory," said the Austrian. Claudio Pizarro also sensed optimism after the final training. "We have to try to win the game right from the start. Twente are naturally a good opponent, but still we have good chances to win the game," said Pizarro.

 

 

 

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