Werder's man in the sticks is now hopeful of a successful healing process. "Of course I could have done without having to have this procedure, but it was necessary and I can only hope to be back on the pitch in the foreseeable future. I want to start training as soon as possible," said Raphael Wolf.

Michael Zetterer was also operated on this week. His operation also went well having broken a bone in his hand. "I'm tired after the surgery but it all went well," the youngster said. He will begin rehabilitation training in the coming weeks in a bid to return to the team.