Greuther Fürth

Borussia Dortmund There were much-needed wins for Bundesliga sides Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday's DFB-Pokal second-round action.

Johan Djourou Switzerland defender Johan Djourou's FIFA World Cup hopes are in doubt after he suffered a neck injury on Sunday.

Hamburger SV Hamburg dramatically preserved their Bundesliga status courtesy of an away goal in a 1-1 play-off draw at Greuther Furth.

Paderborn Paderborn will make their Bundesliga debut next season after clinching second place in Bundesliga 2 to join Cologne in the top flight.

Rafael van der Vaart Rafael van der Vaart conceded that Hamburg need to improve after being held to a 0-0 draw by second-tier Greuther Furth on Thursday.

Greuther Fürth Hamburg's 0-0 draw with Greuther Furth in their relegation play-off first leg leaves them in grave danger of dropping out of the top flight.

Pierre-Michel Lasogga Pierre-Michel Lasogga spoke of his relief at helping Hamburg preserve their Bundesliga status against Greuther Furth on Sunday.

Bochum ​Bundesliga side Stuttgart were dumped out of the DFB-Pokal on Saturday after losing 2-0 at second-tier club Bochum.

Mirko Slomka Mirko Slomka is confident that Hamburg can preserve their Bundesliga status with victory over Greuther Furth in the relegation play-off.

Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund will be hoping the DFB-Pokal provides some welcome relief from their Bundesliga woes.