Werder will have to do without Philipp Bargfrede for the rest of the year. The midfielder is currently suffering from an achilles injury. “Unfortunately, we won’t have Bargi available until after Christmas. After a consultation with the medical department, we decided that Bargfrede’s injury will be managed without the need for surgery. The goal is that he’ll be back for the training camp in South Africa,” said head coach Florian Kohfeldt. He added: “I feel sorry for him, because he’s stayed injury-free for a while and became an important player for the team with his strong performances.”