Hoffenheim
03/03/202414:30
Pellegrino Matarazzo
HoffenheimOle Werner
Werder Bremen
Meeting Highlights...OPPONENT
They defend diligently and concede few goals from open play. Offensively, they have good players available who have clear and stable processes. Bremen also get in behind quickly.
…DEFENCE
We've definitely stabilised defensively. Dortmund scored from two set-pieces, they didn't create much from open play. The way we defended against BVB in the second half is our reference point. If we continue to play with this intensity going forward too, we'll win a lot of games.
...THE MOOD
When you wait so long for a win, it's clear that the mood is very positive. The boys are more open, the victory has unleashed energy.
Pellegrino Matarazzo
Manager on Hoffenheim...OPPONENT
They defend diligently and concede few goals from open play. Offensively, they have good players available who have clear and stable processes. Bremen also get in behind quickly.
…DEFENCE
We've definitely stabilised defensively. Dortmund scored from two set-pieces, they didn't create much from open play. The way we defended against BVB in the second half is our reference point. If we continue to play with this intensity going forward too, we'll win a lot of games.
...THE MOOD
When you wait so long for a win, it's clear that the mood is very positive. The boys are more open, the victory has unleashed energy.
Ole Werner
Manager on Werder Bremen...INJURY REPORT
Friedl, Veljkovic, Pieper, Stark and Hansen-Aarøen will all miss Sunday's game. Opitz is back in team training, but will get minutes with the academy this weekend. We're not 100 percent sure whether Njinmah will make an appearance.
...POTENTIAL SUSPENSIONS
It's not important. We're taking it a game at a time, first against Hoffenheim and then Dortmund. Our plans are centred around the players who are available at present. It's not something we're focused on.
...OPPONENT
Hoffenheim have a lot of experience in every position, with a number of players having represented their country. They have a very distinct style of play, which is a mix of technical quality, physicality and pace.