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Held scoreless Friedl failed to score during 30 appearances (30 starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Friedl started all but four matches in the Bundesliga, finding consistent playing time in central defense. The defender was the lone constant in an ever-shifting back line that struggled with injury. Particularly impressive were his 122 clearances and 62 tackles during the Bundesliga, though he was held off the scoresheet for a second consecutive season.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit clearances in loss Friedl made four tackles (three won), 10 clearances, two interceptions and one block during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Friedl finished his campaign with another stellar performance, racking up double-digit clearances for the first time this season, but this wasn't enough for his side to have a better result. This was the best season of Friedl's career from a statistical standpoint, with 62 tackles, 122 clearances, 58 interceptions (second-best in Bundesliga) and 17 blocks over 30 domestic starts.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on Sunday Friedl is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Hoffenheim.

Impact Friedl returns from an illness which has kept him out of Bremen's previous two matches. The fullback has helped his club keep three clean sheets in 22 appearances.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in partial training Friedl (illness) returned to training in some capacity with Werder Bremen on Tuesday.

Impact Friedl 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

Ruled out Friedl (illness) is out for Sunday's clash with Leverkusen, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Friedl headlines a list of five absentees due to illness, a majority of which play in the defense. This is going to be a major challenge for the club as a whole with Friedl, Christian Gross (illness), and Romano Schmid (illness) all sidelined. The concern for Bremen may end up being goal difference rather than any points with this many starters out.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for selection Friedl is eligible for selection for Saturday's trip to Frankfurt after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Friedl picked up a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation but is now eligible to return. The defender will be straight back in the starting XI, and should be fully fit and available for Saturday's clash.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees fifth yellow card Friedl was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Sunday's 2-0 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Friedl was shown the yellow card in the 69th minute, his fifth of the season. The defender will be suspended for next weekend's match with Dortmund.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Friedl is starting as expected in Weder's back-three on Wednesday.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Friedl (undisclosed) returned to full training with Werder Bremen this week ahead of Wednesday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Friedl has started 15 of Bremen's 16 Bundesliga matches this season, with his only absence coming due to a red card suspension in late October. He should be expected back in the XI in central defense against Union Berlin on Wednesday.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Friedl was doing individual work in training with Werder Bremen on Sunday.

Impact Friedl played the full 90 minutes of Saturday's 7-1 defeat against FC Koln, but it seems he has picked up an injury and will be questionable for the Union Berlin match Wednesday. Niklas Stark could replace him in the back-three if necessary.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Friedl had one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to RB Leipzig.

Impact Friedl went the full 90 in the final match before the World Cup break, putting in a season-high four tackles and two chances created. The center-back has been excellent while healthy, marshalling the Werder defense masterfully and creating seven chances going forward. Friedl remains an impressive option at center-back, with an ability to get forward despite his more defensive role.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has suspension reduced Friedl had his two-match suspension reduced on appeal and will now be available for Saturday's match against Schalke, his club have announced.

Impact Friedl served one game of his suspension for a red card picked up Oct. 22 against Freiburg before his appeal was successful. He should expect to take back a starting spot from Amos Pieper in the coming match as Friedl has started in all 11 of his appearances.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two-match suspension confirmed Friedl's two-match suspension has been confirmed after being sent off during a Saturday clash with Freiburg.

Impact Friedl and Bremen appealed the decision, hoping to have the defender back for a Saturday clash with Schalke. The DFB declined the appeal and have confirmed that Friedl will be sidelined until a Nov. 8 trip to Bayern Munich. Lee Buchanan is a likely replacement in the back-three.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reyna starts and scores in Dortmund's 5-0 rout of Stuttgart

Gio Reyna started and scored to help Borussia Dortmund rout Stuttgart 5-0 in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Sees red against Freiburg Friedl was sent off after 14 minutes of Saturday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Friedl will miss Friday's match against Hertha Berlin following his dismissal. He had started every game until then and Lee Buchanan should make another start during his absence.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In question for Saturday Friedl (undisclosed) will participate in Friday's training session but will be a game-time decision for Friday's match against Freiburg, according to manager Ole Werner.

Impact Friedl pulled up in training earlier in the week and may be forced to skip his first league start following 10 consecutive appearances from kickoff. Niklas Schmidt or Amos Pieper are options to take Friedl's place in the lineup if needed.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses training Friedl was not in training with Werder Bremen on Monday ahead of the DFB Pokal clash against Paderborn on Tuesday.

Impact Friedl has started in all 10 of Bremen's Bundesliga matches this season, but he did not train for an undisclosed reason on Monday. Even if he misses the Pokal match on Tuesday, he still would have a few days to return before Saturday's Bundesliga game against Freiburg.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in friendly Friedl started during Wednesday's 1-0 England in a pre-Euro friendly.

Impact Friedl made 32 appearances for Werder en route to their relegation this season. With David Alaba more likely to play in the midfield during the Euros, Friedl's competition for the start spot at left-back will be with Andreas Ulmer, a regular for RB Salzburg during their participation in the UCL and UEL this season. For Friedl, his edge will come from having played in a tougher league and ranking joint-11th in interceptions made. It's still worth watching how the week of preparation plays out, though Friedl should be a reliable defensive pickup if a low-cost defender is needed.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Austria coach Foda drops Lindner, Grbic from Euro 2020 squad

Goalkeeper Heinz Lindner and striker Adrian Grbic have been dropped from Austria’s squad for the European Championship

MAY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Bremen beats Regensburg for German Cup semifinal vs. Leipzig

Yuya Osako’s second-half goal was enough for Werder Bremen to reach the German Cup semifinals with a 1-0 win over second-division Regensburg

APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

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