+++ Straight off the training ground: Izet Hajrovic and Zlatko Junuzovic were the architects of a unique free kick routine which led to Werder’s second goal on Saturday. After the game, Alexander Nouri revealed however, that the routine was inspired by the players themselves. The Green-White coaching team were aware of the set play and the head coach is expecting even more ideas from his team. “We look for the players to come up with their own things. With things like set pieces, we try to actively involve the players and not just tell them what to do. We kick started this process and now I’m eager to see more things come from the lads,” said Nouri. +++
+++ Relaxing start to the week: Recovery was on the schedule on Sunday after the Leverkusen tie. While the starting eleven from the game trained in the gym to recover, the rest of the squad were on the training ground like normal. Izet Hajrovic, Clemens Fritz and Serge Gnabry, who were carrying knocks from the weekend’s game, trained and were treated indoors. Fallou Diagne also trained individually in the same place as the aforementioned trio, while Sambou Yatabaré stayed at home as he’s suffering from a cold. The players have time for more recovery on Monday, before preparations for the upcoming away game against RB Leipzig get underway on Tuesday. +++
