Viktor Skripnik on the DFB Cup elimination

Frank Baumann was of a similar opinion to Skripnik: “The team has been very self-critical following the game and the coaching team has made them aware of a number of mistakes: “It’s now our duty to do something about it.” Baumann is expecting a “courageous” performance against Munich, who cantered to a 5-0 win over Carl-Zeiss Jena in the cup. The team can’t show up to the Bavarian capital with the same body language they showed on the weekend: “Everyone knows what the result will be if we put in a similarly half-hearted performance.” 

The Werder head coach will be relying on his experienced players such as Fritz, Junuzovic, Bartels and Co. to take on the responsibility and keep their concentration against the defending German champions. The players were brought away from their own game too easily in Lotte after being riled up by the hosts’ provocations. They will be hoping to stay focused on their own game in Munich in order to avoid another painful defeat.