Impact Veljkovic returns following a one match absence due to a muscle strain. The defender had started three straight fixtures prior to the injury, but settles for a role on the bench to begin Saturday's match.
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WERDER BREMEN 6-4-4 · 7TH IN BUNDESLIGA
6-4-4 · 7TH IN BUNDESLIGA
Next Match vs FC Union Berlin (H) · Sat 2:30PM
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Milos Veljkovic - Back after one match Veljkovic (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's match against St. Pauli.
Leonardo Bittencourt - Handed adductor injury Bittencourt has suffered a groin injury and is out to face St. Pauli on Saturday, according to his club.
Impact Bittencourt will be sidelined at least one match, with the midfielder suffering from a groin issue he picked up this week. Luckily for the club, this won't force a change, as he didn't start in their last outing. However, he has seen decent time this season, so they will hop he is an option again soon, with Jens Stage likely to see more time while he is out.
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Keke Topp - Picks up ankle injury Topp is out until 2025 due to an ankle injury, according to his club.
Impact Topp will remain out for the next few weeks due to ankle issues, missing out on the rest of 2024. He will hope for a return immediately following the break, looking to avoid serious issues. He has only started once all season and serves in a rotational role, so this won't be a major absence.
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Justin Njinmah - Done until after break Njinmah is out for Saturday's match against St. Pauli due to ankle issues, according to his club.
Impact Njinmah will sit on the sidelines until 2025, as he has been ruled out until the new year due to ankle problems. It is unknown how serious the injury is, although it will at least keep him out a few weeks. He did start in their past two games, so this will force a change, with Marco Grull as a likely replacement.
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Felix Agu - Out until February Agu (knee) is expected to miss out until early February, according to media director Christoph Pieper, per Mario Nagel of Deich Stube. "He will be missing throughout January and wi...
Impact Agu is set for an extended absence, as the midfielder has received a further diagnosis that will leave him out until February. This is a tough loss for the club, as he has was a regular starter ahead of his injury. Derrick Kohn should continue to see the start while he is out, with Agu now hoping for no setbacks and quick recovery.
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Michael Zetterer - Secures clean sheet Zetterer made two saves in Werder Bremen's 1-0 win over VfL Bochum.
Impact Zetterer snapped a 10-match streak without a clean sheet Saturday, making the game's only saves in the win. He gets a favorable opponent next Saturday against FC St. Pauli, who have scored just 11 goals in 13 league matches.
DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Ducksch - Assists in win Ducksch assisted on Werder Bremen's goal in a 1-0 win over VfL Bochum Saturday.
Impact Ducksch was the driving force behind Bremen's offense with five crosses and four corners. He got a deserved assist and will have another favorable matchup next Saturday against FC St. Pauli.
DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Jens Stage - Scores on lone shot Stage scored on his only shot of the game to give Werder Bremen a 1-0 win over VfL Bochum.
Impact Stage wasn't heavily involved in the contest but ultimately provided the game's only goal. He should continue having scoring chances next Saturday against FC St. Pauli, who have given up 17 goals in 13 league games.
DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 7 • GOAL.COM
Milos Veljkovic - Out to face Bochum Veljkovic (strain) is out for Saturday's match against Bochum.
Impact Veljkovic has not passed his fitness test Saturday and will be left out, as the defender is still dealing with his strain. This brings Anthony Jung into the starting XI, with Veljkovic now hoping for a return when the club faces St. Pauli on Dec. 14.
DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Milos Veljkovic - Dealing with muscle issues Veljkovic is questionable for Saturday's match against Bochum due to injury, according to his club.
Impact Veljkovic is questionable for Saturday after his early exit from Tuesday's DFB Pokal match, with the defender suffering from muscle issues. He will likely face a late fitness test, likely forcing a change if left out as he is a regular starter. That said, if he is left out, Anthony Jung will likely take his spot.
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Marco Friedl - Back in cup Friedl got the start and played the full 90 during Tuesday's clash with Darmstadt.
Impact Friedl returned to the first team for Tuesday's clash, and was right back to anchoring the defense. When fit, Friedl is the top option in the defense, and will likely be an everyday starter once more. Milos Veljkovic (knock) came off after just 14 minutes, so Friedl should slot straight into the starting XI against Bochum next time out.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Milos Veljkovic - Forced off early Veljkovic was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Tuesday's clash with Darmstadt.
Impact Veljkovic had to come off just 14 minutes into the Pokal clash. It's a doubly disappointing injury as he just returned from a foot issue earlier in the season. Anthony Jung came on to replace Veljkovic for the cup clash.
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Jens Stage - Scores goal off bench Stage scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus VfB Stuttgart.
Impact Stage was a super sub for Werder Bremen in their 2-2 draw with VfB Stuttgart. He came on for Leonardo Bittencourt in the 67th minute, and scored in the 77th minute. In 23 minutes of action, the Danish midfielder also created one chance, played two passes into the final third, and completed his only long ball pass. Saturday marked Stage's second goal in two games, and he will look to continue that streak as Werder Bremen battle Darmstadt this Tuesday.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Niklas Stark - Comes close to scoring Stark registered five shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus VfB Stuttgart.
Impact Stark seemed to be in the mood to score a goal on Saturday against VfB Stuttgart. In 90 minutes from his center back position, he registered a match-high five shots (two on target, three off target). He ended up generating 0.22 expected goals from his attempts, and also completed his only dribble of the match. Stark only recorded one shot in his previous three appearances for Werder Bremen, but it is possible that this uptick in offensive prowess will continue against Darmstadt this Tuesday.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Ducksch - Phenomenal creative display Ducksch assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), 19 crosses (nine accurate) and 11 corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yello...
Impact Ducksch ran the show for Werder Bremen's attack on Saturday against VfB Stuttgart. In 90 minutes, he registered an assist, and created a match-high seven chances. For reference, the next closest player created just two chances. He also made nine accurate crosses, and generated 0.57 expected assists. Ducksch is tied with Harry Kane and Mohamed Amoura for third-most assists in the Bundesliga this season, and will aim to add to that tally when Werder Bremen host Darmstadt this Tuesday.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Zetterer - Concedes short-range goals Zetterer recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus VfB Stuttgart.
Impact Though the stats paint an unflattering picture of Zetterer's performance against VfB Stuttgart, the goals he conceded in their 2-2 draw both came from extremely close range. The German keeper even managed to make two saves and one of them came from a shot from inside the box. Zetterer will have to hope his defense gives him a better chance of keeping shots out of the net when Werder Bremen take on Darmstadt this Tuesday.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Friedl - Picks up late injury Friedl was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Stuttgart.
Impact Friedl left the match in the 82nd minute after succumbing to injury and being replaced by Anthony Jung. The extent of Friedl's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Bochum.
NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Jens Stage - Returns against Stuttgart Stage (neck) is among the substitutes for Saturday's match against Stuttgart.
Impact Stage returns after missing last week's match against Frankfurt with an injury. The midfielder is a usual starter when fit, but settles for a role on the bench to being Saturday's fixture.
NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Oliver Burke - Back against Stuttgart Burke (calf) is in the squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday.
Impact Burke returns after missing last week's match against Frankfurt through injury. The attacker has totaled just 34 minutes in five substitute appearances this season.
NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Friedl - Fills stat sheet against Frankfurt Friedl had three tackles (two won) and nine clearances in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Frankfurt.
Impact Friedl was a part of the Bremen back three that conceded once Saturday leading his side with nine clearances, his season-high. The defender has combined for 32 clearances but also 15 tackles (nine won) in his last six league games.
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Michael Zetterer - Makes four saves in loss Zetterer recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Frankfurt.
Impact Zetterer made four saves but conceded one goal to Mario Gotze right before halftime. This brings his total to 19 saves on the last five league games. He will try to get a cleansheet Nov.30 at home against Stuttgart, a side that has not scored in its past two away games.
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