The most recent match-up: The last meeting between the two sides in the Commerbank-Arena ended with wild celebrations for the Green-Whites. After a foul, Milot Rashica stepped up to take the free kick with the match deadlocked at 1-1 in the 96th minute. Rashica sent the ball flying into the net from 26 metres out, giving Werder their first win of the season. During the second half of the season, the match nearly ended the same way. In the end, Werder had to accept a 2-2 draw, despite a strong showing against the Europa League side. This Sunday marks a chance for a fresh start.
Florian Kohfeldt on the match: Just like he does ahead of every match, Florian Kohfeldt knows exactly what his side can expect from their opponents. He took the chance to confirm his observations “from the couch,” as Frankfurt continued their Europa League campaign on Thursday evening. “They play with a lot of intensity and physicality. They are an offensive side and want to create chances for themselves, same as we do.” Kohfeldt enjoys looking back on “one of the most beautiful games from last season,” where both teams gave it their all and each took home a point (2-2). “It was a spectacular match with a lot of emotion and constant back-and-forth. I’m expecting a great atmosphere for a match between two sides with a lot of history.”