Werder HubWerder coach Daniel Thioune doesn't expect tired Stuttgart players after their cup semifinal win. Werder wants to build on the momentum from their derby victory, but still faces relegation danger.
What happened in the cup semifinal?
Stuttgart reached the final against Bayern Munich with a 2-1 win over SC Freiburg in extra time, thanks to Tiago Tomas's goal in the 119th minute.
What's the situation at Werder?
Despite the win against Hamburg, Werder is still in danger of relegation. As 15th in the table, they are five points ahead of St. Pauli, who are in the relegation playoff spot.
What does Thioune say about the lineup?
In addition to long-term injuries and players in recovery, Julian Malatini, Wesley Adeh, Keke Topp, Mitchell Weiser, and goalkeeper Karl Hein, Felix Agu, who is still struggling with an injury, and the yellow-card suspended Leonardo Bittencourt and Marco Grüll will not be available in Stuttgart.
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| Julian Malatini | Long-term injury |
| Wesley Adeh | Recovery phase |
| Keke Topp | Long-term injury |
| Mitchell Weiser | Recovery phase |
| Karl Hein | Injury |
| Felix Agu | Struggling with an injury |
| Leonardo Bittencourt | Yellow-card suspended |
| Marco Grüll | Yellow-card suspended |
