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Inks contract extension Pieper signed a contract extension with Werder Bremen, the club announced. "We are delighted to be able to continue our journey together with Amos at Werder. Amos has shown consist...

Impact Pieper joined Bremen from DSC Arminia Bielefeld in the summer of 2022 and will remain with the green and white side longer after signing a contract extension on Friday following three years with the team. The defender has made 68 appearances across all competitions for Bremen and has scored two goals.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Pieper (hip) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Freiburg.

Impact Pieper makes the squad for the first time since his hip surgery and will be available off the bench. His return comes at a key moment for Bremen who remain light in defense. He ended last season as a locked-in starter and could be eased back in under new coach Horst Steffen.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Pieper (hip) is back in team training on Wednesday, the club announced.

Impact Pieper is back in team training for the first time since undergoing hip surgery. This is positive news for Bremen as the club is short on defenders and Pieper ended last season as an undisputed starter, suggesting he could help the team again once he is ready under new coach Horst Steffen.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Return coming soon Pieper (hip) is hoping to return after the international break, according to manager Horst Steffen. "With the Austrian, just like with Amos, they are available again after the inte...

Impact Pieper has not been available to open the season due to a hip injury, but is nearing his possible return in around two weeks, hopeful to play after the international break in their match against Gladbach on Sept. 14. This is good news as the club is low on defenders, and he could immediately help the team in the back once fit.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out for opener Pieper (thigh) is out for an Aug. 23 trip to Frankfurt, the club announced.

Impact Werder is expected to miss the opening match of the pre-season as he heads to the sideline for two-to-three weeks with a thigh issue. He could be back as soon as an Aug. 30 clash with Leverkusen, though he would likely be a depth option there. Marco Friedl and Niklas Stark are expected to pair in central defense for the opening match of the campaign.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh problems Pieper is suffering from thigh problems and didn't train with the team on Tuesday, the club announced.

Impact Pieper wasn't spotted in team training on Tuesday as he is dealing with thigh issues. This will leave him questionable for this week's DFB Pokal game and the season opener against Frankfurt next Saturday. That said, Pieper wasn't an undisputed starter last season, therefore his potential absence shouldn't impact the starting XI.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Solid contributor Pieper made 23 appearances (16 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Pieper totaled 1,500 minutes in the Bundesliga playing a sizeable role, though largely as a depth option. The center-back was a locked-in starter to close the season though, a good sign for his role in the coming season.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Records eight clearances Pieper registered two tackles (one won), eight clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC St. Pauli.

Impact Even without goal scoring and assist producing, both of which are not Pieper's main concerns anyway, he had an excellent April. The month saw him log 27 clearances, six tackles 9three won), five blocks and three interceptions in four appearances. For them, Werder Bremen's team maintained three clean sheets and conceded only one goal.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet vs Bochum Pieper registered one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Bochum.

Impact Piper kept his second clean sheet of the season Saturday and played very well on that end of the pitch. He made a season-high 11 clearances, won one tackle, intercepted one pass and won six duels on the defensive end. He also put one shot on target -- his first of the season -- and created one chance in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off injured Pieper was subbed off due to injury in the 65th minute of Saturday's 2-0 win versus Eintracht Frankfurt. He registered two tackles (zero won) and three clearances before exiting th...

Impact Pieper was brought off with a knock Saturday, but had a solid showing prior to the injury. The defender is a nice option in the backline, though he tends to be more of a depth option than anything else. Pieper's status is uncertain for a Sunday trip to Stuttgart.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Training in full Pieper is training in full ahead of Sunday's trip to Leipzig, according to the club.

Impact Pieper was in some doubt after a head knock against Twente in a friendly, but it appears it wasn't an actual issue. The defender is now back in full training and should be good to go for Sunday's trip to Leipzig, likely on the bench.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Five interceptions in return Pieper recorded five interceptions, three clearances and two tackles (one won) during Saturday's 5-0 loss to Bayern Munich. According to him, "For my personal story and my body, it...

Impact Piper made his season debut Saturday after missing the first matches of the season with injury. It has been a rough year for the defender, having only made eight Bundesliga appearances dating back to last season. As long as the defender stays fit, he is set for consistent starts in the back line for the side.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for friendly Pieper (thigh) was on the bench in Thursday's friendly match against Preussen Munster. He entered the game at halftime.

Impact Pieper replaced Anthony Jung and played the entire second half as Bremen lost 3-2 in this friendly contest. This is certainly a good sign regarding Pieper's fitness, and he should be an option to face Mainz on Sep. 15 once the Bundesliga resumes following the international break.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Pieper (thigh) is back in team training, but will not be an option for Saturday's match against Borussia Dortmund, per manager Ole Werner.

Impact It was good news to see Pieper back in team training after picking up a thigh injury in preseason. Because of his history of injuries, the defender will likely be used off the bench once fit, only making seven appearances during the entire 2023/24 campaign.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains thigh injury Pieper picked up a muscle injury to his thigh and is set for an MRI as he is already ruled out for the next few weeks.

Impact Pieper's injury concerns continue as he picked up a new thigh injury that will likely keep him out of the start of the Bundesliga season. He only featured in seven games in 2023/24, having dealt with several different injuries throughout the season.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available from bench Pieper (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Pieper returns for the first time since October after starting last week in a friendly against Hannover. The defender is a regular starter when fully fit, but will likely be eased back into match action from the bench.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Pieper (ankle) is expected to return during the international break, Kicker reports.

Impact Pieper is expected to get back on the pitch during some international break friendlies. He's been slowly making his way back into group and team training and is nearing a return to the starting XI. Pieper's first chance to get back in the Bundesliga could come as soon as a March 30 clash with Wolfsburg.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One bench Saturday Pieper is fit and in the match day squad to face Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Pieper returns from a muscle strain which has kept him out of Werder's past two contests. The defender starts from the bench with Marco Friedl maintaining his role in Bremen's back three.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Union Berlin Pieper (strain) returned to team training Thursday and is expected to play Saturday versus Union Berlin. "Pieper was back on the training pitch today and is an option for the squad...

Impact Pieper could return to the lineup Saturday after missing the last two matches with a strain. He has been averaging about 5.1 clearances per game while also logging in 13 tackles (10 won) his last six games.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins individual training Pieper (strain) is back on the grass with some individual training Tuesday.

Impact Pieper is not too far along from returning to team training after missing the last two matches with a strain. He had been a regular starter in the defense for the team, recording six starts in six appearances while totaling 31 clearances in that span.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting Wednesday return Pieper (strain) is expected to return to training Wednesday, Deichstube reports.

Impact Pieper is hoping to get back in full team training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's clash with Union Berlin. If Pieper get back on the training ground Wednesday he'd be on pace to return to the starting XI against Union. If Pieper is fit he should replace Anthony Jung who was forced out of position for Friday's clash with Dortmund.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscle injury Pieper was only training individually on Monday due to a muscle injury, ahead of Friday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Pieper's availability for the opening match after the international break is now in jeopardy after only training individually on Monday. It's an unfortunate loss for Breman, as the defender has been their number-one guy in the central defense and is yet to miss a match this season. If the German cannot compete on Friday, expect Milos Veljkovic or Christian Gross to take his starting role.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts opening friendly Pieper (wrist) got the start in the first pre-season friendly against Oldenburg.

Impact Pieper took over in the starting XI to open the first pre-season friendly against Oldenburg. The defender is one of the first names on the team sheet when fit and should be a consistent starter when fit to open 2023-24.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting full return Pieper is nearing a return to full team training, manager Ole Werner told reporters.

Impact Pieper is recovering well from an ankle surgery and is expected to return to full team training during the second week of pre-season training. The center-back missed the final six weeks of the 2022-23 Bundesliga.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in training Pieper (ankle) trained individually Monday, Werder Bremen announced.

Impact Pieper returned to individual training as he makes his way back from a long-term ankle injury. The defender was sidelined for the final six weeks of the Bundesliga, but is now aiming to return for the 2023-24 pre-season.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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