The victory over Hamburg was important. But even more important would be the confirmation with a win on Saturday against Nuremberg - which would be the first victory at Weser Stadium in 2012...
The victory over Hamburg was important. But even more important would be the confirmation with a win on Saturday against Nuremberg - which would be the first victory at Weser Stadium in 2012...
The victory over Hamburg was important. But even more important would be the confirmation with a win on Saturday against Nuremberg - which would be the first victory at Weser Stadium in 2012. "We showed that we are the best team in northern Germany. Now we want to make things uncomfortable in the South," said Francois Affolter after the final training Friday afternoon 24 February 2012, looking forward to the home match Saturday.
The Green-Whites however will be challenged in a different manner against the currently 12th placed team on the table. "The coach told us that we have to be compact and keep the space tight. We will not have as many chances as in Hamburg," said Affolter. "We could then see what's possible with a winning streak. Our goal must be to catch Schalke. But the most important thing is to maintain fifth place. But for that we need a victory against Nuremberg," added the 20-year-old. Should Bremen pick up three points against Nuremberg, Affolter can calmly head back to the Swiss national team to prepare for the friendly against Argentina and Lionel Messi. Affolter was nominated to the Swiss national team on Thursday.
Head coach Thomas Schaaf nominated the following 18 players for the game against Nuremberg: Wiese, Mielitz, Sokratis, Affolter, Fritz, Hartherz, Schmitz, Silvestre, Bargfrede, Ignjovski, Ekici, Junuzovic, Trybull, Marin, Rosenberg, Arnautovic, Füllkrug, Pizarro
