Werder completed their first open session of their training camp in Schneverdingen on Thursday afternoon. Following their first outright session in the morning – which was done behind closed doors – around 150 people came to watch the afternoon session in Schneverdinger’s Osterwald Stadium, in order to see their favourite Werder players in action first hand – despite the torrential rain.
However, there was a certainly a fan or two left wondering as to where Max Kruse may be, who didn’t take to the pitch as manager Alexander Nouri organized an eleven on eleven game. Kruse sat out the second session due to some light issues bothering his muscles, but he is expected to return to team training tomorrow.
Izet Hajrovic is someone who has made a successful return to training, after the Bosnian attacking-midfielder was forced to miss a large chunk of time with an ACL tear. It was clear to see that the 25-year-old was excited to be back training with his team again.
There were three more training camp participants who were fresh faces to the squad. Dominic Volkmer and Leon Jensen of Werder’s U23s, as well as Julian Rickemann of the U19s, had the privilege of taking to the field in the game between Team Nouri and Team Feldhoff.
