Green Whites travel to Energie Cottbus

The ongoing crisis denial continues as the Green Whites face Energie Cottbus at Stadion der Freundschaft. With only a single point in the three matches since the start of the Rückrunde, Werder is in tenth position only two points above Köln and nine points below Leverkusen in the final Europa league spot.

Against die Lausitzer, they will face a stiff defending unit that is coming off a 3-1 defeat of Hannover 96 and a 1-1 draw to BVB. Fighting off relegation Bojan Prašnikar will emphasize limiting Werder going forward.

Thomas Schaaf had to be pleased with Diego's performance in the UEFA Cup this week but is without Claudio Pizzaro who missed the team training. Explaining that goalscorer is out of the lineup for the match, Schaaf said:

"If you don't make final training, you won't be considered for the game."

Klaus Allofs said:

"The confidence in scoring has not been there recently. There are phases in which things just do not work. What's important is that the players continue to give their all and not give up. Our players will push on and I am convinced that they will at some time be rewarded for their efforts. It would be nice if it happens on Saturday."