Petersen senses competition within team

Nils Petersen and Theodor Gebre Selassie give their all, also in adverse conditions.
First Team
Friday, 01.03.2013 / 08:06

Two days before the important home match against FC Augsburg, there is some serious competition among the Green-Whites. The poor performance in Munich and the return of Sokratis have given the situation a positive push...

Two days before the important home match against FC Augsburg, there is some serious competition among the Green-Whites. The poor performance in Munich and the return of Sokratis have given the situation a positive push.

Everyone wants to be on hand Saturday when Werder are hoping to show their other side. "Of course you can tell that the reserves sense their chance and are going at it. That helps training a lot, brings in an additional spark," said striker Nils Petersen. Deputy captain Aaron Hunt also senses the good vibes. "This is an extremely important match for the team. Everyone knows that we have to show a reaction. Everyone wants to be there. I am certain that we will get the job done," said Hunt.

It appears, however, that head coach Thomas Schaaf will have to do without his captain Clemens Fritz. The 31-year-old could not train on Thursday after going through a running session a day earlier as he cannot get over his flu. "We had hoped that he could return this week. But his running session wasn't all that successful. As of right now, he will miss the weekend," said Schaaf.

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