Werder Bremen vs. AJ Auxerre - News - August 15, 2026

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Patrice Covic - No serious injury feared Covic isn't believed to have suffered a serious injury after being withdrawn in the first half of Saturday's 1-0 loss to Auxerre, according to coach Daniel Thioune, per DeichStube....

Impact Covic's withdrawal was precautionary based on manager Daniel Thioune's comments, with the coach expressing confidence nothing serious occurred and expecting him back after a bit of massaging out. No specific recovery timeline has been given beyond that reassurance. Covic is expected to be reassessed as Werder Bremen's preseason wraps up.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Exits with calf issue Stage was withdrawn from Saturday's 1-0 preseason loss to Auxerre after a calf cramp caused by a blow to the muscle, according to coach Daniel Thioune, per DeichStube. "He substitu...

Impact Stage flagged the issue himself by kicking the ball out of play, and Thioune expressed confidence there's no structural damage, attributing part of the discomfort to the intense workload players have taken on during the recent training camp. The midfielder is expected to be sidelined only briefly and should be ready in time for the start of the season. Stage is expected to continue his recovery as Werder Bremen's preseason wraps up.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Patrice Covic - Leaves friendly with injury Covic was substituted due to a right thigh injury during Saturday's friendly against AJ Auxerre.

Impact Covic picked up a right thigh problem during Saturday's friendly against AJ Auxerre and was substituted in the 69th minute, although he was able to leave the field on his own. No details have been provided regarding the severity or specific nature of the injury, so he will likely be monitored before returning to full training and progressing back toward match availability.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Karl Hein - Misses friendly with muscular problems Hein (undisclosed) missed miss Werder Bremen's friendly against Auxerre due to muscular problems, according to the club.

Impact Hein had cleared a previous injury by playing the full match for Estonia against the Faroe Islands and was set to be the undisputed first choice goalkeeper for Bremen this season, so this new setback is a fresh concern just before the season starts. Further clarity on the severity of the issue should emerge as Bremen prepares for the new 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign. If he had to miss some time, newcomer Alexander Schlager will be the one starting between the posts to replace him.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

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