"We absolutely want to win at Stuttgart and aren't even thinking about managing the workload," says Pätzold: "After the match we'll see how much energy it took and who's regenerated and how. It'll be a big challenge, so we're glad we're almost back to full strength in terms of personnel." Forwards Paulina Tomasiak (muscle injury) and Vanessa Fudalla (illness) are set to return to the squad. Lobke Loonen will miss at least the match against VfB with a knock. Sana Coskun (muscle tendon injury), Melissa Friedrich (rehab) and Amy Wrigge (ACL) are still sidelined.
The Werkself on 16 points from nine matches are focused on keeping up with the top three, whereas Stuttgart have already exceeded expectations for a promoted side, lying in ninth place on eleven points. The Bayer 04 coach analysed what sets VfB apart: "Their play is very versatile, they've always adapted to their opponents very well. They're very strong up front and have players who're strong in one-on-ones, so they've almost always scored. They're tactically very disciplied, they close down space and their transitions are good," said Pätzold: "In addition, they've developed a sense of euphoria following their promotion. Combined with their mentality, it helps them and guarantees them so many points."
It'll be crucial for the Black and Reds to capitalise on their own strengths in attack. "At the same time, we've seen in many matches that they tend to get vulnerable once the deadlock is broken," said the 47-year-old: "We must exploit that and make it hard for them to defend as a team." Pätzold demands: "It's about creating chances and taking them more clinically than last weekend. Then we'll make life easier for ourselves."
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