Zlatko Junuzovic returned to final training as the last of the banged up players as the Austrian completed the final session before the away match in Mainz without a problem after knee...
Zlatko Junuzovic returned to final training as the last of the banged up players as the Austrian completed the final session before the away match in Mainz without a problem after knee...
+++ Zlatko Junuzovic returned to final training as the last of the banged up players as the Austrian completed the final session before the away match in Mainz without a problem after knee tendon irritation. Not only is Junuzovic available to head coach Viktor Skripnik but also Clemens Fritz (ligament irritation) and Eljero Elia (thigh problem) as well after they both returned to full team training on Thursday. +++
+++ Squad set for Saturday: "It's not an easy decision because we have a good roster and everyone wants to play," said Viktor Skripnik about his personnel decisions. But he had to make a decision on Friday for his 18 players from the 23 players at the final training. The following 18 players will make the trip to Mainz: Wolf, Strebinger, Garcia, Caldirola, Gálvez, Lukimya, Obraniak, Fritz, Di Santo, Hajrovic, Prödl, Junuzovic, Kroos, Aycicek, Bartels, Gebre Selassie, Makiadi and Selke. +++
+++ Return of all places to Mainz? Ludovic Obraniak was able to play nine minutes in Tuesday's 2-0 victory in Chemnitz. It was the first appearance this season for the 29-year-old, but Obraniak, who transferred to the Weser last winter, could perhaps look forward to more appearances under new coach Viktor Skripnik. "Players of his quality are important for every club. I am convinced that there is a lot of potential in him. Otherwise he wouldn't have won the championship and the cup in France and wouldn't be a Polish international. He trains very well and is full of enthusiasm. He gives his all," praised Skripnik. But the coach also added: "He will not become a leader overnight. We have to see from appearance to appearance and week to week." Obraniak's last Bundesliga appearance was a good half year ago as he was subbed on after 68 minutes on 12 April 2014. The opponent then was Mainz 05. And the location was the Coface Arena in Mainz. +++
