SC Freiburg vs. Werder Bremen - News - August 30, 2026

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Patrick Osterhage - Out against Bremen Osterhage (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Sunday's Bundesliga opener against Werder Bremen as he continues to recover from muscular problems.

Impact Osterhage remains sidelined after also missing Thursday's Conference League qualifier against Motherwell, with the midfielder yet to recover from his muscular issue. He made 20 Bundesliga appearances and scored once last season, while also featuring regularly during Freiburg's European campaign. His energy, ball-winning ability and work rate make him a useful presence in central midfield, but there is currently no firm timeline for his return, leaving his status to be monitored ahead of the upcoming fixtures.

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Niklas Stark - Ruled out for opener Stark (strain) is unavailable for Sunday's Bundesliga opener against Freiburg.

Impact Stark misses the opening match after being unable to take part in Werder's final team training session due to the muscular issue. The center-back had been working individually as the club attempted to manage the problem but hasn't recovered sufficiently to make the squad. Marco Friedl and Amos Pieper start together in central defense in his absence, leaving Stark to focus on returning to contention for the upcoming fixtures.

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Jens Stage - Out for several months Stage will be sidelined for several months after suffering a serious thigh muscle injury during Werder Bremen's final training session ahead of Sunday's clash against Freiburg, acc...

Impact Stage was forced to leave Saturday's final training session after experiencing discomfort in his thigh, with subsequent examinations confirming a serious muscle injury. The midfielder is expected to miss several months, with coach Daniel Thioune indicating that Stage is unlikely to return before the end of the calendar year. His extended absence represents a major blow after he scored 10 Bundesliga goals last season, while Ludovit Reis and Chuki should take on increased roles in midfield during his absence.

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Dariusz Stalmach - Returns to bench for opener Stalmach (shoulder) is available from the bench for Sunday's Bundesliga opener against Freiburg.

Impact Stalmach returns to the matchday squad after recovering from the acromioclavicular joint injury he suffered during a preseason friendly against Energie Cottbus earlier in August. The midfielder had only recently progressed to partial team training, so a place on the bench represents a positive step in his recovery. The 20-year-old could see limited minutes initially as he rebuilds match sharpness, but his return gives Werder another young option in central midfield as the season gets underway.

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