…the upcoming game against Bochum: “We want to deliver a strong performance and take three points back home. Bochum proved last season that they have a strong team. It’s a very important game for us. I think we have an important run of games coming up against Bochum and Augsburg. We want to get through this period well in order to avoid having the pressure be on us afterwards.”
…the coaching staff: “The entire staff is great and fit in well with the team. I think that we are much better as a whole than we were before. We have taken a big step in the right direction.”
…the support from the fans: “The fans are incredible, but they also supported us when we were in the second division. We are very happy to have such great fans.”
…potentially ending his career at Werder: “I can imagine myself ending my career at Werder. If I stay fit and happy, then I will hopefully be able to play for a few more years. Bremen is like home for my family. We have been here for six years now and if I see out my career here, then my firstborn son will start school here. We are very happy in Bremen.”
