Werder Bremen defender Naldo is due to play his first match in 15 months in a behind-closed-doors friendly against St Pauli tomorrow.

The 28-year-old Brazilian is finally nearing a return to action after a serious knee injury that has seen him sidelined since May 2010.

"This game gives us a chance, among other things, to get Naldo closer to match condition," coach Thomas Schaaf said of the match against the second tier side.