In the end, it was not quite enough, but Niclas Füllkrug once again grabbed the headlines after his star turn off the bench in the DFB Cup against Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund stars Gregor Kobel and Felix Nmecha praised BVB's squad depth following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. The pair reflected on managing a grueling fixture schedule ahead of massive clashes against Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich.
Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck praised BVB's backline stability after recording their fifth clean sheet in seven Bundesliga matches against Eintracht Frankfurt. The German international insisted Dortmund are progressing rapidly ahead of facing Bayern Munich.
Niclas Füllkrug not only scored twice in Werder Bremen’s 3-2 Bundesliga win away at Mainz 05, but also caused a stir on two occasions away from the sporting action itself.
Since returning to Werder Bremen, Niclas Füllkrug has looked like a different player. He is fit and scoring goals at a remarkable rate. Could a return to the Germany team now follow?
Niclas Fullkrug could be set for a sensational return to the international stage after rediscovering his clinical edge in the Bundesliga. The veteran striker has wasted no time in making his mark back in Germany, prompting high-level discussions about his future with the national team.
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac admitted his side only have themselves to blame after conceding twice in the final minutes against Werder Bremen. Strikes from Ludovit Reis and Niclas Fullkrug wiped out Dortmund's late 2-0 advantage.
Borussia Dortmund suffered a late defensive meltdown at the Signal Iduna Park, throwing away a two-goal lead in the final minutes. Despite goals from David Svensson and Nico Schlotterbeck, Werder Bremen snatched a point in stoppage time.
Werder Bremen were taken apart in a friendly during the international break against Eredivisie club Twente Enschede and suffered an unbelievable debacle, particularly in the first half.
Borussia Dortmund could come back from the international break pretty battered. Alongside Nico Schlotterbeck, Julian Ryerson is now also at risk of being unavailable.
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