Book: “His mood is getting better and better”

Ole Book on Nico Schlotterbeck 's return to team training: "Nico is making a very good impression. His mood keeps getting a little better every time he gets to play soccer again and train with the team—and that surely means he's close to getting back on the field and playing soccer in front of a crowd. That's doing him good, which is why he's making such a good impression, including in yesterday's training session. That really looked like soccer."

… when asked whether Ramy Bensebaini is ready to play again: "I'd assume so, yes. He's training well, is also making a good impression, and is fit."

… on the upcoming home game against SC Paderborn: "It's definitely going to be a tough challenge. Of course, I know Paderborn very well, just like our coaches and players, who've studied them extensively. We know how intensely Paderborn can play soccer, how hard-working they are, and what good systems they have. We're well aware that they've caused major problems for every opponent. Nevertheless, we're looking forward to a home game in the Bundesliga and want to build on our strong performance against Villarreal."

… a possible Guirassy/Silva striking duo: "I don't want to get ahead of the coach when it comes to tactical systems and formations. Of course, we talk about it, and when players perform well and make themselves available, then naturally you consider how different players fit together. But that doesn't just apply to Fabio—it also applies to other players who have performed well. Fortunately, there are a few positions where we might face some tough decisions, but that's exactly why we want to have a squad like this."