Florian Kohfeldt Returns to Werder Bremen with Darmstadt for DFB-Pokal Clash

The former Bremen coach faces his old club for the first time in the DFB-Pokal Round of 16, with Darmstadt seeking an upset as underdogs.

Florian Kohfeldt, now coaching SV Darmstadt 98, will face his former club Werder Bremen in the DFB-Pokal Round of 16 at the Weserstadion on Tuesday evening.
Kohfeldt spent 20 years at Bremen in various roles, including as head coach from 2017 to 2021, and described the match as emotionally significant.
Darmstadt enters the game as underdogs despite an impressive streak of eight matches without defeat, including a rise in league standings under Kohfeldt's leadership.
Key defender Klaus Gjasula is set to return to Darmstadt's squad after missing recent matches, providing a boost to the team's lineup.
While Kohfeldt acknowledges Bremen's strong odds, he remains optimistic, highlighting Darmstadt's recent form and potential to surprise in the cup tie.