Hardly fit again, already in the starting line-up! Leo Bittencourt (27) was allowed to run right from the start in Sandhausen (2: 2) after his brief appearance in Darmstadt (0: 3) the week before.
Werder’s vice-captain lasted 77 minutes. In approaches, Bittencourt showed his skills on the left wing. However, after recovering from a knee injury, he did not really cause any danger.
Nevertheless, coach Markus Anfang (47) hopes the return of the leading player will have a positive effect on the unsettled team in the future.
Bittencourt should shake Werder awake!
Beginning explains: “You could tell that he has a certain presence on the pitch. He’s important to the team. Sometimes one or two players can bring the decisive momentum. “
Bittencourt should also be set against St. Pauli (Saturday, 1.30 p.m.) and lead Werder back onto the field as captain.
Professional boss Clemens Fritz (40) to BILD: “Of course it’s nice that he’s back. Still, we have to give him a little more time. He’s been out for a long time. We shouldn’t put too much load on it yet. “