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Active on both ends versus Bayern Bittencourt had three shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and made nine tackles (five won) during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Bayern Mu...

Impact Bittencourt was one of Werder's few players capable of threatening the opposition on the attacking end and was even better on defense, more than doubling his previous season high in tackles. With two goals and two assists over 22 league appearances, the midfielder isn't having his most prolific campaign but often finds his way of being productive for fantasy purposes.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Freiburg Bittencourt created two chances and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against SC Freiburg. He also won two of three tackles in the match

Impact Bittencourt set up a Maximilian Philipp strike just after halftime Sunday for his second assist of the season, both of them coming in his last four appearances since the start of March.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Bittencourt is fit and in the match day squad to face Hoffenheim on Sunday.

Impact Bittencourt returns from an illness which has kept him out of Bremen's previous two matches. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to partial training Bittencourt (illness) was back training in some capacity with Werder Bremen on Tuesday.

Impact Bittencourt missed his side's last two Bundesliga games due to an illness heading into the international break, but he now has an extended period of time to recover and should be fully fit by the time the club season resumes on April 2 against Hoffenheim.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Bittencourt is not in the match day squad to face Leverkusen on Sunday due to illness.

Impact Bittencourt misses out on Sunday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The midfielder will hope to return in time for next week's trip to Borussia Monchengladbach.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist against Augsburg Bittencourt made an assist, had one off-target shot, sent in three crosses (one accurate), drew two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Augsburg.

Impact Bittencourt had his first appearance on the scoresheet since August, assisting Jens Stage for his side's lone goal in the 16th minute with a cross from the right flank. With just two goals and an assist over 16 appearances this season, the midfielder is still far from expected regarding offensive production but will hope this assist is a sign of better things to come moving forward.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Bittencourt served a one-match ban and is now eligible for Saturday's clash with Bochum.

Impact Bittencourt served a one-match ban after being banned for yellow card accumulation. The midfielder should be straight back in the first team, though it's possible he returns to the bench and not straight into the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shown fifth yellow card Bittencourt picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Dortmund and will miss the team's next match.

Impact Bittencourt was shown his fifth yellow card this season Saturday, following a bad foul in the 35th minute. As a result he will miss next Saturday's match versus Eintracht Frankfurt and will be next available for selection on Feb. 25. He played fine before being subbed off at halftime, as he won two of four attempted tackles and made one clearance.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Stuttgart Bittencourt is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Bittencourt has recovered from an illness that kept him out a week ago to start on Sunday. The midfielder has scored twice in 12 appearances on the season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with illness Bittencourt is not in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Bittencourt misses out on the match after coming down with a cold in the build up. The midfielder should be ready in time for next weekend's match against Stuttgart.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Bittencourt has a cold and will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg, Werder Bremen manager Ole Werner said Friday.

Impact BIttencourt has started six consecutive Bundesliga matches for Bremen in attacking midfield, taking three shots (one on target) with one chance created in the 2-1 defeat to Union Berlin on Wednesday. But he will be a game time decision against Wolfsburg to this cold, with Jens Stage an option to replace him in the XI if necessary.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Bittencourt (undisclosed) is in Werder Bremen's starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Bittencourt is starting in midfield against Union as expected.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Bittencourt (undisclosed) was back in full training with Werder Bremen this week ahead of Wednesday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Bittencourt has started each of Bremen's last five Bundesliga games in attacking midfield dating back to late October, and he could be available from the start once again on Wednesday.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working individually Bittencourt was training separately from Werder Bremen on Sunday.

Impact Bittencourt started and played 64 minutes in Saturday's 7-1 defeat against FC Koln, and he seems to have picked up an issue ahead of the Union Berlin match on Wednesday. He has started five consecutive Bundesliga games for Bremen, but Jens Stage or Romano Schmid (knee) could replace him in midfield if necessary.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts final four matches Bittencourt made 10 appearances (eight starts), scoring twice in the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Bittencourt only fell out of the starting XI while injured, anchoring the Werder Bremen midfield while healthy. The midfielder also offers offensive upside combining with Niclas Fullkrug and Marvin Ducksch in the attack. Bittencourt will have the chance to fully recover over the Winter break before captaining the team once more in the second half.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Agrees contract extension Bittencourt has agreed a multi-year contract extension with Werder Bremen, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Bittencourt will be staying with Werder Bremen long-term. The midfielder stuck with the club through relegation and has been a major contributor on their return to the Bundesliga. It's unclear how long the extension will be but Bittencourt is becoming the talisman for Bremen and has currently led them to the top half of the table, competing for a European berth.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Back in training Bittencourt (illness) has been declared as fit ahead of Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Paderborn after participating in Monday's training session.

Impact Bittencourt missed Saturday's loss to Mainz after coming off the bench in two games before then. So long as he plays in the cup match, BIttencourt might be ready to start Saturday at Freiburg. He's scored twice in four starts though that all came back in August.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Mainz Bittencourt will miss Saturday's match against Mainz as he continues to deal with an illness, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Bittencourt has come off the bench in each of his last two appearances but will miss at least one game due to this ailment. When fit, Bittencourt did score twice in four starts to open the season. Ilia Gruev has started in three straight games while Bittencourt wasn't able to start and will provide competition for minutes going forward.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't train due to illness Bittencourt (illness) missed Tuesday's training session, Bremen announced.

Impact Bittencourt was unable to train Tuesday due to an illness. While more details weren't given it's possible it is a minor illness, putting Bittencourt in contention for Saturday's clash with Mainz. The midfielder has been a substitute in the previous two matches due to a rib injury, but is a nailed-on starter when fully fit.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be in squad Bittencourt (ribs) will be available for selection in Saturday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Bittencourt missed all of September due to injury but figures to at least be available off the bench for Saturday's contest. He scored two goals in four starts before his injury and should bump Romano Schmid from the lineup when fit.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to training Bittencourt (ribs) returned to training during Tuesday's session ahead of Saturday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Bittencourt missed all of September's matches with a rib issue but scored twice in four starts before going down. As a result, one would hope he's able to return to the starting lineup by Saturday's game against the Foals, pushing Romano Schmid back to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Bittencourt (ribs) will miss Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Bittencourt is making progress according to manager Ole Werner but won't be fit for this contest. Romano Schmid should make another start while Bittencourt is out.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress Bittencourt (ribs) remains limited in training but is on the right track ahead of Saturday's trip to Bayer Leverkusen, according to manager Ole Werner. "He's looking better than he...

Impact Bittencourt hasn't quite made it fully back into training but could still return in time to make the squad list. Given that he's now missed two straight games, make sure Bittencourt is fully fit before trusting him. Romano Schmid could continue in the starting lineup one more time if Bittencourt doesn't return Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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