Ole Werner
Werder BremenFrank Schmidt
Heidenheim
Meeting Highlights…ABOUT MATCH
I’m hoping that we can build on the last few weeks in terms of our dedication, togetherness and discipline on the pitch. We’re concentrating on doing our bit towards making the day a success. We’ll be able to do this by creating our own luck, rather than relying on gifts from the visitors.
…OPPONENT
Both sides are in good form and are showing their strengths on the pitch. That’s also evident in terms of the results and the points accrued. They’re a team who always pose a threat, even if they’re not in the game in certain phases.
…FANS
We’ve predominantly put in good performances at home recently and have picked up a good number of points. That’s also got a lot to do with the home crowd’s support. We’ve got a good relationship between the team and the fans. That’s not only set us apart as a club in the last few years, but rather for a far longer period.
Ole Werner
Manager on Werder Bremen…ABOUT MATCH
I’m hoping that we can build on the last few weeks in terms of our dedication, togetherness and discipline on the pitch. We’re concentrating on doing our bit towards making the day a success. We’ll be able to do this by creating our own luck, rather than relying on gifts from the visitors.
…OPPONENT
Both sides are in good form and are showing their strengths on the pitch. That’s also evident in terms of the results and the points accrued. They’re a team who always pose a threat, even if they’re not in the game in certain phases.
…FANS
We’ve predominantly put in good performances at home recently and have picked up a good number of points. That’s also got a lot to do with the home crowd’s support. We’ve got a good relationship between the team and the fans. That’s not only set us apart as a club in the last few years, but rather for a far longer period.
Frank Schmidt
Manager on Heidenheim…INJURIES
In addition to the long-term injuries, Denis Thomalla and Luka Janeš are definitely out after illness. However, both of them can now train individually again. There is still a question mark over Marnon Busch, who has an inflamed toe. We'll have to wait until tomorrow.
…WERDER’S FORM
Bremen hasn’t lost seven games and so have we. For us, this was perhaps even less expected than newcomers. It shows that it is difficult to win against us. Against this background, it’s a top game.
…MATCH PLAN
We are unbeaten in three away games. We will try to take this positive dynamic with us in order to defend ourselves in the Weserstadion and be stable, as we have been in many phases of the last few weeks and months. I hope that we believe in ourselves, defend ourselves and recognize the spaces that Bremen will offer. It will take a lot of intensity and commitment to get something out of there.