Werder Bremen Team News - Soccer

Niklas Stark - Involved in partial team training Stark (strain) increased his workload and participated in part of Werder Bremen's first training session of the week Tuesday as he continues his recovery from muscular problems, ac...

Impact Stark has been sidelined by muscular problems but made progress toward a return to team training by participating in part of Tuesday's session. He is now gradually increasing his workload, although he still needs to build up his exertion before he can be considered fully ready for competitive action. With Werder Bremen's first competitive match of the season against Luneburger SK Hansa coming this weekend, his ability to handle a greater training load will determine whether he can be included in the squad.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dariusz Stalmach - Returns to partial training Stalmach returned to partial team training Tuesday, the club announced.

Impact Stalmach went down with an acromioclavicular joint injury during Werder Bremen's 4-2 friendly win over Energie Cottbus at the start of August, a setback that kept him out of training completely at first. He's now back involved in parts of team sessions, though it's still undetermined whether he'll be available for the competitive season opener.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Niclas Fullkrug - Returns to Bremen on loan Fullkrug has rejoined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan from West Ham, the club announced.

Impact Fullkrug hasn't found consistent form since leaving Dortmund, and his two seasons at West Ham didn't go as hoped, including a loan spell at AC Milan last season that also failed to produce the expected impact, with West Ham now relegated from the Premier League. He returns to Bremen on a season-long loan, where he previously enjoyed his best scoring spell, finishing as Bundesliga's top scorer and playing an important role in the club's promotion push before his move to Dortmund. The 33-year-old, who has 14 goals in 24 caps for Germany, will look to rediscover that form back in a league he knows well

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eren Dinkci - Loaned to Werder Bremen Dinkci (thigh) has been loaned from Freiburg to Werder Bremen until the end of the 2026/27 season Monday.

Impact Dinkci wasn't expected to have a big role at Freiburg, but he should bolster the team's attacking depth at Bremen. Dinkci was on loan at Heidenheim in the second half of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, notching three goals and one assist across 14 appearances (13 starts).

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ludovit Reis - Signs with Werder Bremen Reis signed permanently with Werder Bremen from Club Brugge, the club announced.

Impact Reis came through Groningen's youth system before joining Barcelona's academy, then moved to the 2. Bundesliga with VfL Osnabruck before four seasons at Hamburg, tallying 143 second division appearances between the two clubs with 20 goals. He spent last season at Club Brugge, making 12 appearances across all competitions. Coach Daniel Thioune praised his running ability, ball-winning and goal threat, describing him as a technically well-rounded midfielder suited for the number 6 or 8 role. Reis is expected to add depth to Werder Bremen's midfield as he begins the next chapter of his career.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dariusz Stalmach - Set for full training next week Stalmach (shoulder) is set to rejoin team training without restrictions next week, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "Stalmach will be back fully involved next week"

Impact Stalmach has been unable to train regularly with the team due to an acromioclavicular joint injury, though this update points to the end of his buildup program. He won't feature in Saturday's final preseason test, but he's on track to take the next step in time for the competitive season opener. How quickly he'll be ready for match action after that remains to be seen, with full fitness the immediate priority. Stalmach is expected to continue his buildup as the club's preseason wraps up.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Senne Lynen - Rejoins group training Lynen (abdomen) returned to team training Friday following his recent recovery period, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "Lynen resumed training today. He won't be available tomor...

Impact Lynen will still miss Saturday's final preseason friendly after dealing with abdominal muscle issues, though this update points toward him being ready in time for the start of the competitive season. His timeline puts him on track to be available for the DFB Pokal opener against Luneburger SK Hansa next week. Lynen is expected to continue building up his fitness in the coming days.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Resumes team training Stark (strain) resumed team training in recent days, according to the club.

Impact Stark had been dealing with muscle issues that kept him out of a five day training camp trip, with coach Daniel Thioune previously saying it was out of the question for him to join sessions at the time. His return to training now confirms the setback has cleared up, positioning him as a rotational option in defense heading into the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dariusz Stalmach - Spotted in team training Stalmach (shoulder) was spotted in team training Tuesday, according to the club.

Impact Stalmach had been sidelined with a shoulder acromioclavicular joint injury suffered during the friendly against Energie Cottbus, adding to an already disrupted preseason since his summer move from Magdeburg that included an earlier knee problem. His return to training is an encouraging sign that the recovery has gone smoothly, consistent with the roughly 10 day window initially expected given there was no dislocation in the joint.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Trains with team Tuesday Weiser (knee) is back in team training Tuesday, according to the club.

Impact Weiser has been working toward a comeback since tearing his ACL in July 2025, a recovery that was further complicated by a meniscus injury and recent muscular problems that had him doing indoor work. His return to training is a positive step, though he remains a doubt for the Bundesliga season opener, with head of professional football Peter Niemeyer previously saying the club expects he won't yet be fully ready when competitive games start. That said, once back to full fitness, he should hold a starting role for Bremen in the back line in 2026/27.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Senne Lynen - Back in training Tuesday Lynen (abdomen) is back in team training Tuesday, according to the club.

Impact Lynen had been sidelined throughout the club's Zillertal training camp with a stubborn abdominal muscle injury, working individually as recently as last week. His return to team training now confirms his recovery is progressing as planned, positioning him to build toward involvement in the upcoming friendly against Auxerre and potentially the DFB Pokal opener against Luneburg on August 22.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Agu - Injured again Agu is not an option for Bremen's five-day training camp due to a muscle injury, according to manager Daniel Thioune, per Bjarne Voigt of Deich Stube. "It is out of the question fo...

Impact Agu has had to skip out on Bremen's recent trip for a friendly and training camp, as the midfielder is dealing with a muscle injury, adding to his complications this offseason. This is something to monitor as the club has lost a few defenders to training this week, although they do have a few weeks to recover ahead of the season opener. He started in 11 games last season and was a rotational option at left-back between injuries, a lingering problem for the player.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Injured for training trip Stark is dealing with muscle issues and is out for the time being, according to manager Daniel Thioune, per Bjarne Voigt of Deich Stube. "It is out of the question for Niklas to j...

Impact Stark is not with the team as they travel for a five-day training camp, as the defender is dealing with a muscle injury. This is one of the few defenders injured for the trip, hoping nothing major is present with only a few weeks until the season opener. As a veteran option in the defense, they will hope he heals quickly, even if he is likely to be a rotational pick to start the season.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Malatini - Finds bench spot Malatini (ankle) is back fit for Saturday's friendly against Paderborn, according to the club.

Impact Malatini had undergone surgery to repair a torn ankle ligament earlier in the summer and had been gradually building toward a partial return to training, so his availability for this match confirms his recovery is now complete. He now looks set to compete for a regular role heading into the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season after clearing this lengthy injury layoff.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - Doubtful for season opener Weiser is a serious doubt for season opener after suffering a setback in his recovery from a torn ACL, with a meniscus injury slowing his return. Bremen's head of professional foot...

Impact Weiser has been working toward a comeback since tearing his ACL in July 2025, and his recovery has now been further complicated by a meniscus injury that has slowed his healing process. He recently progressed to taking part in portions of team training, Peter Niemeyer, told BILD that Weiser remains far from being ready for match play and is currently doing indoor work to manage ongoing muscular issues. Bremen have effectively written off his involvement in the DFB-Pokal opener on August 22 against Luneburger SK Hansa, and even the Bundesliga opener versus SC Freiburg on August 30 is now in question.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dariusz Stalmach - Out for time being Stalmach is out for the time being with a shoulder acromioclavicular joint injury suffered during a friendly against Energie Cottbus, the club announced.

Impact Stalmach has yet to have a smooth pre-season since joining Werder Bremen from Magdeburg, having already missed early training with a knee problem before now picking up a shoulder acromioclavicular joint injury during the friendly against Energie Cottbus, in which he started. Werder have only said he is out for the time being, but the confirmation from BILD that there is no dislocation in the joint is an encouraging detail, since it points to a more straightforward recovery. Barring complications, a 10 day recovery window puts him back in the mix relatively soon, though the club will likely want to see him fully cleared given it is his second interruption of the summer.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Takes knock in return match Schmid took a painful blow to his foot during his first appearance since returning from his World Cup break in Werder's 4-2 friendly win over Energie Cottbus, though the issue is d...

Impact Schmid was seen limping around the stadium for the rest of the day following the blow, though his planned early substitution was unrelated to the injury, and no extended absence is expected as a result. The midfielder's creativity and passing range make him an important attacking piece for Werder once fully up to speed, and he is expected to continue his buildup as preseason continues.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Senne Lynen - Nearing return to team training Lynen is nearing a return to team training after his stubborn abdominal muscle injury, with recovery progressing according to plan, according to coach Daniel Thioune, per Deichstub...

Impact Lynen had been sidelined throughout the Zillertal training camp and continued working individually last week. His workload is set to be gradually increased following the upcoming friendly against Paderborn on Aug. 8, with an eye toward involvement in the Aug. 15 tune-up against Auxerre. That timeline would also put him on track for the DFB Pokal opener against Luneburg on Aug. 22. Lynen is expected to be reintegrated into full training in the coming days, pending his response to increased workload.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schlager - Spotted with new team Schlager is ready for the new season with Werder Bremen, spotted training at the club's camp following his return from the World Cup with Austria, according to his new club.

Impact Schlager started all four of Austria's matches at the World Cup, conceding nine goals while making 13 saves across a stretch that included clashes against Argentina and Spain. He recently completed a permanent transfer from RB Salzburg, where he had long been the first choice goalkeeper, but at Bremen he is likely to settle into a backup role behind Karl Jakob Hein as his return to club training shifts focus to preseason preparations.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Back for preseason with Bremen Friedl is ready for the new season with Werder Bremen, spotted training at the club's camp following his return from the World Cup with Austria, according to the club.

Impact Friedl made 30 Bundesliga appearances last season, totaling over 2,500 minutes with one goal, continuing his role as a reliable defensive presence for the club. He was named in Austria's World Cup squad, providing depth in the back line before the tournament ended against Spain, and his return to club training now shifts focus to preseason preparations as he looks to build on last season's contributions.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Ready for new season Schmid is ready for the new season with Werder Bremen, spotted training at the club's camp following his return from the World Cup with Austria, according to the club.

Impact Schmid finished last season with four goals and eight assists across 34 Bundesliga appearances, totaling nearly 3,000 minutes and ranking third on the team in scoring. He capped his season with a World Cup run for Austria that ended with a loss to Spain, closing out the tournament with one goal across four matches, and his return to club training now shifts focus to preseason preparations under coach Daniel Thioune.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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