VfB makes a smart move

As Pável Pardo waved farewell to VfB to return home to finish his career Club America in the Primera División de México, I have a strong feeling the club is making a wise decision to hammer out strong ties to the Football community in México. The club is going to great lengths to extended lengths to the El Tri defender but additionally try to be received well in the area. This is particularly important as many European clubs get a bad reputation from Mexican players abroad and doubly important as you consider Aarón Galindo leaving Eintracht Frankfurt for Chivas today.

A smart move that could prove very worthwhile in the future.

Mario Gómez out for Energie Cottbus

VfB revealed today that Mario Gómez is out for this weekends Energie Cottbus match with a muscle stain. There is concerned that the German international may not be ready to face the Bavarians the following weeks as well. Serdar Tasci and Mexican capped Pável Pardo both were absent from practice due to injuries but are expected to be fully-fit for the weekend.