+++ Muscular problems: Alexander Nouri had to do without Florian Grillitsch in the Nordderby on Saturday due to muscular problems, and the Austrian is set to sit out for another two to three weeks. “It’s very frustrating to be injured. I will try and get fit again as quickly as possible and of course I’ll be supporting the team from the stands on Saturday,” said Grillitsch. Get well soon, Florian! +++
+++ Valdez in MLS final: Ex-Werder player Nelson Valdez is in the final of the MLS Cup! The striker who played for Werder between 2001 and 2006, was on the winning side as the Seattle Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids in the playoff semi-finals. A win in the Cup final will see the 33-year-old claim a league title in four different countries. Valdez has already won the Russian Cup, the Greek league title and the double in Germany. Valdez and team mate Jordan Morris, who played a friendly for Werder in last season’s winter training camp, will come up against either Toronto or Montreal, who play each other this Thursday. +++