They are the only two northern sides in the Bundesliga this season, but when VfL Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen met for the first time the top flight was made up exclusively of teams from the north of the country – hardly surprising, as Germany’s top tier was split into regional divisions before the formation of the Bundesliga in 1963.

“I understand the bookmakers, I’m a good manager,” he said with a smile. “Joking aside, I’m very happy here. I’ve said that many times.

He will be unavailable to play for the team for approximately three weeks.

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