... the decisive reasons that led to dismissing the coaching staff:

"On the one hand, the sobering impressions from last night's game were a crucial factor, especially in the first half, but also the tendency of our performances in the recent weeks. We always emphasised that we would need time and patience, but for us it was important how this process would play out and whether we could see a development. In our four competitive games we produced three really, really poor performances, which has been extremely disappointing for us. Following last night's game, the executive board came to the conclusion, that the necessary decisions could not be delayed any more. This forced us to act."

... Viktor Skripnik's reaction:

"Naturally he was disappointed. Viktor holds Werder close to his heart and he's been with the club for 20 years. He handled the players well and developed as a manager. He's had two intense years and went through a difficult time by avoiding relegation twice. It was a very reasonable and professional discussion with him. He said his goodbyes to the team and wished them luck."

... caretaker Alexander Nouri:

"We don’t have much time, since we are playing on Wednesday and again on Saturday. Alex doesn't need a lot of time though, since he knows the team very well already. He knows our structures and several players from the U23s. He's a good interim solution, which allows us to look closely at the market and hold talks. We are convinced that Alex can provide the necessary stimulus."

... what want from our new manager:

"We will not be mentioning any names over the next few days, but we have a clear requirements profile. We are looking for a manager who brings a certain philosophy with him and who can put his thumbprint on the team. But his character also has to fit to Werder. We will be working intensively on that, but we will also stay calm. There is no use in rushing anything. We want to find the best solution possible for Werder and quality is more important than a fast decision."

... the future of the coaching staff at the club:

"It's been a very intense time for Viktor and his coaching staff. I think it's sensible to give him a few weeks away from the club. But I certainly think it’s conceivable that Viktor will return to Werder in some capacity in the future. The same applies to Florian Kohfeldt and Torsten Frings."

... expectations for the home matches against Mainz and Wolfsburg:
"They way we perform is decisive. We have to give our all, go full throttle and get the fans behind us again. We have to fight and stand up for one another. It's important that we play with courage. We expect a reaction from the team for the performance displayed in the first half against Borussia."