When Werder face Wolfsburg tomorrow evening, they’ll have put the disappointed of last week firmly out of their minds. The Green-Whites want to make up for the Stuttgart loss, where they played well but failed to get anything from the game.
When Werder face Wolfsburg tomorrow evening, they’ll have put the disappointed of last week firmly out of their minds. The Green-Whites want to make up for the Stuttgart loss, where they played well but failed to get anything from the game.
Last season’s meetings: In last year’s first meeting, Fin Bartels scored to secure a point for Werder. Divock Origi (28’) put the home side ahead before Bartels’ equaliser (56’). Werder were strong in the second half and could have won the game, with Theodor Gebre Selassie having a good chance. The Green-Whites were significantly better in the second meeting, winning the game 3-1. Ludwig Augustinsson (4’) scored his first Bundesliga goal before Florian Kainz’s double (40’, 72’).
Kohfeldt on the game: “We want to make up for the Stuttgart game on Friday evening and get the points we deserve. Everyone knows that we’ll really have to be on it,” said the Werder boss. Kohfeldt believes that Wolfsburg are “on their way to improving after the changes in the summer, despite their two wins so far this season. The team want to “boss and shape the game themselves,” according to the Werder head coach.
On Wolfsburg: “They’re brave with the ball, they well-structured and press well. However, we’ve also noticed moments where they fall at the final hurdle,” said Kohfeldt. The boss has two approaches in mind for the game: either sit deep and exploit on the counter, or press the ball up the pitch and force Wolfsburg to lose the ball.
Team news: Martin Harnik will miss the game through injury, and Milos Veljkovic is out through suspension. Everyone else is fit and available apart from the long-term absentees, and Kohfeldt has already confirmed that Milot Rashica will be in the squad.
Another record: Claudio Pizarro could once again make history if he plays tomorrow evening. The Werder legend could become just the ninth player over the age of 40 to appear in a Bundesliga game. He would be the first non-German to achieve this feat, and the third Werder player.
Unbeaten record: Werder are unbeaten in five games against Wolfsburg, with four wins and a draw. The Green-Whites have also won the last three meetings at the Weserstadion.
