Ole Book and players reflect on recent win against Paderborn

Following a challenging midweek UEFA Champions League fixture, the team secured a victory against Paderborn at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. Head coach Ole Book and assistant Niko Kovac noted that while the squad struggled to find rhythm early against an aggressive Paderborn press, they improved throughout the contest. Felix Nmecha contributed significant attacking quality, scoring twice to help define the result. Defender Nico Schlotterbeck returned to action after recovering from a serious injury, while Konstantinos Karetsas was observed attending the match as he prepares to rejoin training. Despite the win, midfielder Ethan Nwaneri acknowledged that the squad faces ongoing development challenges in the final third and needs to improve tactical understanding between new players. The coaching staff expressed satisfaction with the team’s persistence and overall performance over the full 90 minutes.

• 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Postgame Quotes: “Pleased with the Team’s Performance”
• 6:36 PMYahoo Sports — Reaction: “Satisfied with my team’s display!”