Werder Bremen Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Keke Topp - Tears ACL in friendly Topp has suffered a torn ACL during the internal friendly against the U23 side last week and underwent successful surgery in Innsbruck over the weekend, according to the club.

Impact Topp's season is over after what was supposed to be a routine tuneup turned into a nightmare, with the forward facing a recovery timeline of around 10 months. The timing is brutal for a player who had been building momentum, finishing the campaign with one goal, one assist, eight chances created and 25 shots across 20 appearances (seven starts). While his role was primarily off the bench and his absence is unlikely to shake up Bremen's starting lineup, losing a young player with his upside to such a serious injury is a tough blow for the club heading into the final stretch of the season.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Boniface - Returns to Bremen, season not done Boniface (knee) has completed his rehabilitation in Leverkusen and returned to Bremen, with the club hoping he can feature before the end of the season.

Impact Boniface will begin individual training at the Weser Stadium on Tuesday before being gradually reintegrated into group sessions, a significant step forward for a player who had initially been ruled out for the rest of the campaign following knee surgery. The striker spent his rehab period in Leverkusen and is now back on the banks of the Weser with a chance to add to his loan stint, having logged 11 appearances with two assists, 16 shots and seven chances created before going down. Sporting Director Peter Niemeyer confirmed the plan is to ease him back carefully, so do not expect him to be thrown straight into the starting lineup, but the prospect of having Boniface available again for the final stretch is a welcome surprise for Bremen.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Senne Lynen - Back training individually Lynen is currently training individually and is expected to be gradually reintegrated into full team training soon, according to DeichStube.

Impact Lynen has missed the last two games with an adductor injury, but used the international break to work through the problem and has now returned to individual training. The club will be looking to have him available for the squad for the upcoming clash against Leipzig, with his fitness levels set to determine whether he is ready to make the start. Prior to this injury, Lynen had been an ever-present figure this season, missing only one game for personal reasons, underlining just how important he has been to the side and how vital his return would be.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Training individually Saturday Pieper is currently training individually and is expected to be gradually reintegrated into full team training soon , according to DeichStube.

Impact Pieper has been sidelined for nine games with a knee injury, but is now making encouraging progress, training individually as he works towards a return to full team training. His expected reintegration into team sessions could make him a candidate for a squad role for the fixture against Leipzig on April 4. Prior to his injury, the defender had been one of the team's standout performers and an undisputed starter, and he will be looking to reclaim that spot once he is fit enough. However, his role upon return will ultimately depend on new head coach Daniel Thioune, who took charge after Pieper's injury and will need to assess him before deciding how to fit him into his plans.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Weiser - In final stretch of ACL recovery Weiser has been putting in significant individual work on the training pitch as he approaches the final stages of his rehabilitation. However, no exact timeline has been set for hi...

Impact Weiser has not featured in a single game this season after suffering an ACL injury back in July, spending the past few months working individually on the training ground. The defender is now on the final stretch of his rehabilitation and has already been quite active on the pitch on an individual basis, which is an encouraging sign of his progress. Despite the positive steps forward, the club have stopped short of setting a specific return date, meaning his availability for upcoming fixtures remains uncertain for the time being. The hope is that he can make it back for the final few games of the season, though breaking back into the starting lineup will be far from straightforward, not only due to the lengthy time he has spent on the sidelines, but also because he will be returning under a different coach to the one who was in charge when he got injured, making it difficult to gauge what role he may have in the remaining weeks of the campaign.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Keke Topp - Forced off in friendly Topp (undisclosed) was forced to leave Thursday's internal friendly against the U23 side due to injury, according to the club.

Impact Topp picked up an injury during what was supposed to be a low-stakes tuneup during the international break, which makes the timing particularly frustrating. The full extent of the injury remains unknown as the club awaits further assessment, so his availability for Bremen's next fixture against Leipzig after the break is very much up in the air. Topp started two of his last two appearances before remaining on the bench in the last Bundesliga game but is potential absence won't impact the starting squad since he has been mainly a bench option this season.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jovan Milosevic - Back in individual training Milosevic (back) is back in individual training on the pitch during the international break, according to the club.

Impact Milosevic has missed Bremen's last three matches due to a back injury, but his return to outdoor work is an encouraging sign with the April. 4. clash against Leipzig still over a week away. The forward had been in solid form before going down, scoring two goals in his last two appearances including a start in the final game before his injury. He figures to slot back into a rotational role upon his return, though the timing of his comeback gives him a real shot at being available for the post-break fixture.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Friedl - Clearance machine Friedl generated one tackle (zero won), 16 clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Friedl was on fire defensively, making interceptions while also getting the ball out of harm's way for Werder Bremen. He could rack up similar numbers against a solid RB Leipzig attack which has netted 53 goals so far in Bundesliga matches.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Njinmah - Has game's only goal Njinmah scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Wolfsburg.

Impact Njinmah was the difference in this contest, getting three important points for his side. However, he didn't put up too many shots and could have trouble operating in space against RB Leipzig, a team which has only conceded 35 times in Bundesliga games this season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Mio Backhaus - Keeps clean sheet Backhaus recorded four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Wolfsburg.

Impact The goalkeeper made four saves to provide strong support for his back line in the clean sheet effort for Werder Bremen. It won't be easy for him to make it two clean sheets in a row, as Bremen faces an RB Leipzig team which has knocked in 53 goals in 27 league games.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Set for return Stage has ended his suspension and is an option moving forward.

Impact Stage is back with the team and set to play in their upcoming games, an option after his one-match ban. With 24 starts in 24 appearances this campaign, he should return to a starting role, recording seven goals and two assists in just over 2,000 minutes of play.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - In starting squad Stark (strain) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg.

Impact Stark is in the starting squad for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg after missing the last game with a strain injury. The defender had started the previous four matches and remains an undisputed starter for Bremen when cleared to play.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Karl Hein - 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

Karl Hein - 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

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MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Niklas Stark - Could be available Saturday Stark (strain) could be available for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "We hope that Stark will be available again this weekend"

Impact Stark could be an option for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg after missing the last game with a strain injury. The defender had started the previous four matches and is expected to regain his starting role once fully fit, although Karim Coulibaly could start in central defense if the staff opt to manage his minutes.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Senne Lynen - Eyeing post break return Lynen (hip) is ruled out for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg but could return after the international break, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "Senne is dealing with an adducto...

Impact Lynen is ruled out for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg due to an adductor injury and is eyeing a return after the international break. The midfielder has been an undisputed starter, making 24 starts this season, so his absence is a significant blow. Leonardo Bittencourt is expected to start in midfield in his place, as he did in the last match.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Malatini - Undergoes successful surgery Malatini (ankle) underwent a successful surgery Wednesday and will start his long term recovery, according to the club.

Impact Malatini underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn ankle ligament and is now set for a lengthy recovery that could keep him sidelined until the start of the 2026/27 season at best. He has mostly been a depth option for Bremen this season, stepping into the starting XI only when injuries piled up across the squad. As a result, his absence is expected to have a limited impact on the team moving forward.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Malatini - Out for rest of season Malatini has suffered a ligament tear in his ankle and will be out for the rest of the season, according to his club.

Impact Malatini went down in Sunday's match and will now miss the rest of the season, suffering a tear in his ankle. The club is still waiting for further examination, as surgery is likely on the table as he prepares to heal for the next campaign. This adds to the issues for a club that cannot remain fit, as they lose another defender. The good news is he has only started in five games all season, so this is no major loss.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 15 • Associated Press

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MARCH 15 • YOUTUBE

Mio Backhaus - Allows two Sunday Backhaus allowed two goals without making a save during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Mainz.

Impact Backhaus allowed a goal in each half as Bremen dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has allowed three goals while combining for just one save and keeping a clean sheet over his last three appearances. Backhaus and company head to Wolfsburg next weekend.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Schmid - Fires two shots Schmid took two shots (one on goal), crossed twice (one accurate) and created a chance during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Mainz.

Impact Schmid was held off the scoresheet but tied for the team-high with his two shots in the defeat. The match broke a streak of two straight matches with an assist as Schmid has combined for seven shots, seven chances created and nine crosses over his last three appearances.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Shown fifth yellow card Stage was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Mainz.

Impact Stage was shown the card in the 63rd minute and will miss next week's match against Wolfsburg through suspension.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Malatini - Injured Sunday Malatini was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Mainz due to an ankle injury.

Impact Malatini left the match in the 54th minute, limping off the pitch with his ankle bandaged. Mick Schmetgens replaced Malatini who will hope to recover in time for next week's match against Wolfsburg.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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