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Concedes twice Saturday Hein had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against SC Paderborn.

Impact Hein conceded two goals Saturday, both of which came in the first half. It marked his third consecutive match with two goals conceded. He'll look to bounce back Saturday at Mainz.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Early season runs grind to a halt as Lyon loses at Lens and Dortmund held by Bremen

Lens has ended Lyon’s unbeaten start to Ligue 1 with goals from Florian Sotoca and Matthieu Udol in a 2-1 victory

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Holds on for draw Hein allowed two goals while making seven saves during Friday's 2-2 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Hein allowed two goals in the second half, but hung on long enough for Bremen to come from behind and earn a point. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for 14 saves over his last three starts. Bremen take on Paderborn at home next weekend.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starting goalie Hein (thigh) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Hein was likely to start for Bremen on Friday after being cleared of a thigh injury, wasting no time resuming his spot in net. He is set to be their starting keeper as they continue the season, earning that spot after a bench role last season. Thus far, he has made 11 saves and allowed eight goals, yet to earn a clean sheet in five appearances.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start against Dortmund Hein is expected to return to full team training Thursday and should be available for Friday's clash against Borussia Dortmund after making encouraging progress in his recovery fro...

Impact Hein appears to have avoided a significant injury after returning early from international duty with Estonia due to thigh discomfort, with further examinations confirming a contusion rather than a more serious muscular issue. The goalkeeper completed an individual training session Wednesday without any setbacks, prompting coach Thioune to express confidence in his availability for Friday's matchup. Hein should be in line to retain his starting role if he comes through Thursday's session without complications, while Alexander Schlager remains the leading alternative should he suffer a late setback.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Could train with team Thursday Hein will train individually in the coming days because of a thigh contusion and is expected to join collective training on Thursday, according to the club.

Impact Hein had returned early from international duty with muscular discomfort and underwent further examinations, which now point to a contusion rather than a more serious injury. If he rejoins the team Thursday as planned, he should be available for Friday's clash against Borussia Dortmund. Alexander Schlager is the expected starter if Hein is ruled out.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set for further assessment Hein (adductor) is undergoing further examinations after returning early from international duty, with a diagnosis expected Tuesday, according to the club.

Impact Hein continues to deal with muscular discomfort in his adductor and will work individually while awaiting the results of further tests. The examinations should provide more clarity on whether the goalkeeper can resume full training and be available for Friday's clash against Borussia Dortmund. His status remains uncertain for that contest, with Alexander Schlager expected to start if Hein is ruled out.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with adductor injury Hein missed Estonia's 1-0 win over Luxembourg due to a minor adductor injury and is considered unlikely to face Iceland on Tuesday, according to DeichStube.

Impact Hein requires further assessment to determine the severity of the injury and the risk of aggravating the issue, leaving his availability for Friday's Bundesliga clash against Borussia Dortmund uncertain. Werder Bremen are in contact with the Estonian federation and could bring the goalkeeper back early for further evaluation. Hein is Bremen's first-choice goalkeeper, with Alexander Schlager expected to start against Dortmund if he is unable to recover in time.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Nations League clash Hein will miss Estonia's Nations League match against Luxembourg on Saturday due to muscular complaints, according to the club.

Impact Hein is unavailable for Estonia's Nations League match against Luxembourg with a muscle issue, but there is currently no indication of how serious the problem is or how long he could be out. His progress will be followed during the international break, with his availability for Werder Bremen's Bundesliga trip to Borussia Dortmund on Oct. 9 still unclear. If Hein cannot return in time, Alexander Schlager would be the expected backup option behind the starting goalkeeper.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals Hein had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory over FC Augsburg.

Impact Hein was fortunate his teammates stepped up offensively as he didn't stop much in this contest. He's got a tough matchup in the next contest against league leaders Borussia Dortmund, a side that has scored nine goals in four games.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves for draw Hein recorded five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus 1. FC Koln.

Impact Hein stopped five of the six shots he faced during Saturday's draw. It was a brilliant showing from the goalkeeper, who did everything asked of him and more to even earn the draw. Hein will be busy throughout this campaign as Werder try to cope with a likely lackluster defensive unit.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves made in win Hein had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win against RB Leipzig.

Impact Hein appeared headed for a clean sheet, but a late goal spoiled it as he made three saves against Leipzig on Saturday. He has already conceded five goals through the first two matches of the season while recording four saves and two clearances.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four Hein had one save and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against SC Freiburg.

Impact Hein recorded one save and one clearance, but conceded four in the opening game of the campaign and was unable to do anything definitive for all the goals. Next week, he takes on RB Leipzig.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will start against Freiburg Hein (undisclosed) is fully recovered and will start Saturday's match at Freiburg, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "Karl is completely recovered and we will see him in goal Satu...

Impact Hein had missed the DFB Pokal win over Luneburger SK Hansa due to a muscular issue, and his return to full training earlier this week now culminates in his return to the starting lineup for the Bundesliga opener, confirming his status as Bremen's undisputed starting goalkeeper.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training in time for opener Hein returned to Werder Bremen's team training Wednesday after recently sitting out with a muscular issue, the club announced.

Impact Hein had missed the 3-0 German Cup win over Luneburger SK Hansa because of the problem, but his return to full training now marks an important step ahead of Sunday's trip to Freiburg. He's expected to reclaim his spot in the starting lineup for the Bundesliga opener now that he's cleared this hurdle.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

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

Plays full game Saturday Hein cleared his injury by playing the full game in Saturday's friendly against Faroe Islands and set to be the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for Bremen from next season.

Impact Hein joined Arsenal from Nomme United in 2018 and progressed through the academy before loan spells at Reading, Real Valladolid and Werder Bremen, where he made two Bundesliga appearances this season after 32 appearances for Valladolid the previous campaign. The young goalie has earned 45 senior caps for Estonia and heads into the 2026/27 season with the opportunity to establish himself as one of the most promising young goalkeepers in the Bundesliga, with Bremen backing him as their number one ahead of what promises to be an exciting new chapter in his career.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Signs permanently for Bremen Hein will complete a permanent move to Werder Bremen in July 2026 after spending the 2025/26 season on loan with the club, Arsenal announced.

Impact Hein joined Arsenal from Nomme United in 2018 and went on to make his first-team debut in the Carabao Cup against Brighton in November 2022 before spending loan spells at Reading, Real Valladolid and most recently Werder Bremen. The goalkeeper made two Bundesliga appearances during his loan spell in Germany this season after making 32 appearances for Valladolid in all competitions the previous campaign, and will now make his move to the Weser permanent. Hein has earned 45 senior caps for Estonia across his international career.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Season over due to hand injury Hein (hand) is ruled out for the rest of the season due to injury, the club announced.

Impact Hein picked up a hand injury in training this week and has officially been ruled out for the rest of the season, with surgery scheduled for next week in London. The backup keeper, on loan from Arsenal through June 2026, made two appearances for Bremen, posting 11 saves and one clean sheet. Now the big question is whether he will pull on the Bremen shirt again down the road.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hand injury Hien is out for the time being due to a hand injury, according to his club.

Impact Hien will sit out at least a match and leave the club without their backup keeper, suffering a hand injury. He will have the international break to recover and train, potentially only missing the one match. However, for the time being, Spyros Angelidis will be deemed the backup keeper, with Mio Backhaus the starter.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Hein registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win over FC St. Pauli.

Impact Hein recorded his first clean sheet of the season, making three saves to take the win Saturday. He earned a second start with Mio Backhaus still out with a shoulder injury.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in each half Hein allowed four goals while making eight saves during Friday's 4-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Hein allowed two goals in each half as Bremen dropped all three points Friday. It was the first start for the keeper after joining Bremen on loan from Arsenal for the 2025-26 season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned out to Bremen Hein has been loaned out from Arsenal to Werder Bremen until the end of the 2025/26 season, his parent club announced Friday.

Impact After spending the 2024/25 season as the first-choice goalkeeper for Valladolid, Hein was likely to be a third-stringer at Arsenal behind David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga. Instead, he'll have a real chance to fight for first-team minutes in the Bundesliga.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Completes loan in Spain Hein is returning to Arsenal from his loan with Valladolid.

Impact Hein saw a decent loan spell this season in Spain, capturing a starting role with the club after earning 31 starts. He would see a bit of a rough time with only five clean in his time on the field, although he wasn't given much help from a team that finished last in La Liga. He will now return to the Premier League with numerous clubs bidding for his abilities, leaving his future up in the air, as his contract does expire in 2026.

JUNE 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lets in three Hein registered three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Leganes.

Impact Hein registered just a clearance in his final outing of the season. He wrapped up the campaign with 96 saves across 31 appearances, earning five clean sheets. However, he ended on a low note with three straight defeats to close out the season.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Early season runs grind to a halt as Lyon loses at Lens and Dortmund held by Bremen