We Lost But We Won: Hoffenheim Postmatch Wrap

Like Reba, Werder Bremen are survivors, thanks to failure from both St. Pauli and Wolfsburg on Matchday 33. 

After some quatsch about family gatherings, Jim and Christian turn their attention to the match in Sinsheim where Salim Musah played just under a quarter hour before being subbed off because Yuki Sugawara's ill-timed calf-stomping challenge in the 2nd minute. They discuss the shady shennanigans of the ball persons, the confrontation between Mio Backhaus and Justin Njinmah after the match, and the difficulties engendered by VAR. Could VAR be improved if the video officials were stationed at Delphi?

Next the focus turns to the squad building project for next season with discussions of Kevin, Chuki, and Yuki, and another turn into the negotiating mind of Clemens Fritz. Should players be seen as human beings or robots dancing for our entertainment? 

Finally, how did the rice balls turn out.

The wrap is here, finally, for Matchday 33. 

 

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